Despite the flurry of trade activity that has gone down this past weekend, the Rangers have yet to address any of their pressing needs. There is speculation that Edmonton’s recent recall of Sheldon Souray from his season long “Time Out” in the minors will lead to a claim off of re-entry waivers of the former star defenseman by the Rangers.
Souray could satisfy their power play needs, and provide the veteran experience and nasty edge the Rangers lack. He would also come at half the price of his $4.5 remaining salary. I say put in a bid.
Drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the 3rd round (71st overall) in 1994, Souray entered the NHL in the 97-98 season as a prototypical crease clearing defenseman. In two and a half seasons with the Devils, Sheldon registered nearly 300 penalty minutes and less than thirty points.
He was somewhat of a fan favorite with the Devils fans, who were accustomed to his rugged and fearsome style of play, having watched beloved defensive icons Scott Stev...
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