Rangers Pull off Blockbuster - Redux
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With allegations of poisoning swirling around New York it seems like Daniel Alfredsson might just be the anitdote to their cup drought.
The Rangers pulled of a surprising trade last night by sending sensational youngster Taylor Pyatt and super tough Tomas Kloucek to Calgary for veteran star Daniel Alfredsson, young speedster Niklas Kronwall, and defensive prospect Michael Stehlik.
"We are extremely happy to welcome Daniel Alfredsson to the New York Rangers," said a smiling Burns.
The GM has been raving about Taylor Pyatt for weeks now and was asked why he decided to move the youngster.
"Moving Pyatt was extremely difficult. We've been looking for a guy with game breaking talent for quite some time now and we know the Pyatt will be there soon. He's outstanding and we wish him all the luck in the world in Calgary. "
"Having said that, with the run our team is on we feel we have a legitimate shot at the cup this year and Alfredsson has not only the skills now but the experience and leadership to show our young players how it's done come playoff time. The great thing about Alfredsson is that with an NHL rerate he should improve dramatically next year and he has a 3 year contract for 2.8 million dollars. There are few days when you can add a star with experience and leadership who will improve without adding to your salary structure. This deal benfits us in the short and long term."
Another somewhat surprising move was the decision to ship out Tomas Kloucek who is currently the most physical player on the club, the defacto enforcer, and a member of the best defence in the league for speedy Niklas Kronwall.
"Kloucek has been good for us but decided to move grit for speed. We've been wanting to upgrade our foot speed on the back end for quite some time now."
Kloucek responded to being traded in typical fashion by taking a headbutting major in the second period of last nights game.
With allegations of poisoning swirling around New York it seems like Daniel Alfredsson might just be the anitdote to their cup drought.
The Rangers pulled of a surprising trade last night by sending sensational youngster Taylor Pyatt and super tough Tomas Kloucek to Calgary for veteran star Daniel Alfredsson, young speedster Niklas Kronwall, and defensive prospect Michael Stehlik.
"We are extremely happy to welcome Daniel Alfredsson to the New York Rangers," said a smiling Burns.
The GM has been raving about Taylor Pyatt for weeks now and was asked why he decided to move the youngster.
"Moving Pyatt was extremely difficult. We've been looking for a guy with game breaking talent for quite some time now and we know the Pyatt will be there soon. He's outstanding and we wish him all the luck in the world in Calgary. "
"Having said that, with the run our team is on we feel we have a legitimate shot at the cup this year and Alfredsson has not only the skills now but the experience and leadership to show our young players how it's done come playoff time. The great thing about Alfredsson is that with an NHL rerate he should improve dramatically next year and he has a 3 year contract for 2.8 million dollars. There are few days when you can add a star with experience and leadership who will improve without adding to your salary structure. This deal benfits us in the short and long term."Another somewhat surprising move was the decision to ship out Tomas Kloucek who is currently the most physical player on the club, the defacto enforcer, and a member of the best defence in the league for speedy Niklas Kronwall.
"Kloucek has been good for us but decided to move grit for speed. We've been wanting to upgrade our foot speed on the back end for quite some time now."
Kloucek responded to being traded in typical fashion by taking a headbutting major in the second period of last nights game.
posted by RangersGM at 1:25 PM
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