Note: This was written before Anton Stralman re-signed.
Tim Erixon was never going to be a deal breaker in the Rick Nash negotiations and as it turned out the talented young Swede was indeed sent to Columbus. With Erixon gone, the Rangers now have an even more pressing need to fill the bottom pair ahead of the new season. Something that was already an issue.
It was widely assumed Erixon would grab one of the last spots on the blue line in New York this coming season. What’s more, Erixon was supposed to assist Michael Del Zotto in terms of generating offense from the blue line. Having flashed his talent in Connecticut, Erixon was going to provide something that was lacking somewhat in New York.
Without Erixon, with Anton Stralman a free agent and unsigned and with Dylan McIlrath injured for several months there is a clear need for the Rangers to go out and find alternatives. Of course, there still remains a chance Stralman returns. It makes sense for the player and the team to find a...
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Anton Stralman,
Tim Erixon,
Rick Nash,
Dylan McIlrath,
Brendan Bell,
Wade Redden,
Blake Parlett,
Calle Andersson,
Brady Skjei,
Chris Campoli,
Kurtis Foster,
Carlo Colaiacovo,
Scott Hannan,
Pavel Kubina,
Randy Jones,
Glen Sather,
Keith Yandle,
Michael Del Zotto
TEAMS: New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens, Minnesota Wild, St. Louis Blues, Calgary Flames, Philadelphia Flyers, Winnipeg Jets, Phoenix Coyotes
TEAMS: New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens, Minnesota Wild, St. Louis Blues, Calgary Flames, Philadelphia Flyers, Winnipeg Jets, Phoenix Coyotes
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