After clearing waivers again today the New York Rangers have finally sent Todd White down to the Connecticut Whale of the AHL. The move to send White down comes approximately three months later than it should have sending him down. White, 35, was acquired over the summer from the Atlanta Thrashers in a deal that sent Donald Brashear and Patrick Rissmiller out of New York. In 18 games this season for the Rangers White recorded one goal and one assist while getting mainly fourth line minutes.
The move to send White down was not necessary from a roster situation aspect, but with the Rangers now carrying Mats Zuccarello-Aasen and his 1.75 million dollar cap it as well it became more of a financial decision to finally let him go. Moving White out means that at least for the near future Zuccarello is here to stay which is good news for him, the team and the fans as his added skill has been very evident in his first two appearances, especially on the power play. Hopefully the Range...
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