Mike Augello: Leafs Q & A - December 23rd Edition
With the AHL shutdown until after Christmas and the news regarding the lockout slowing to a crawl, itâs time to answer a few questions from my Twitter followers about the league, the Leafs and Marlies.
Q: â@trevorchef asks Do you see Paul Ranger as a potential fit with the Leafs D? Love his work thus far and great plus/minus.
A: It took Ranger a few weeks to get...
Looking ahead: Ranger an example of potential roster bargains
Assuming an NHL season begins at some stage this year the Rangers and the entire league will need to get back to work and get ready in double quick time. Camps will be abbreviated, preseason games likely minimal. Players might not be at 100% to begin the shortened season and depth could severely be tested.
It’s the combination of these troubling reasons why many clubs may look...
Paul Ranger Giving Hockey Another Shot With The Leafs Organization
from Mike Brophy of Sportsnet, “He has been out of the game for personal reasons and sees an opportunity to get back into it and knows the environment we have created here and he feels this is an excellent opportunity for him,” said Dave Poulin, the Leafs’ vice-president of hockey operations. “This kid can play. I watched him skate yesterday and wow, he can fly. He had some...
Rangers Have Reopened Talks With Defensemen Paul Mara
The New York Rangers have re-initiated talks with free agent defensemen and former Ranger Paul Mara, according to the New York Post. With news of defensemen Marc Staal possibly heading to the IR and the pair of Stu Bickel and Brendan Bell being waived yesterday, the Rangers would like to bring in a veteran defensemen [...]
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