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Was Brian Boyle’s 2010-11 Season An Aberration?

Found November 13, 2011 on Ranger Nation: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Brian Boyle,  John Tortorella
TEAMS: New York Rangers

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Last season Rangers center Brian Boyle scored 21 goals. Considering he had scored 12 goals in a total of 107 NHL career NHL coming into the season, it was a very pleasant surprise for the franchise. Clearly a coach John Tortorella kind of guy, the team rewarded Boyle’s breakout performance with a lavish new three [...]
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