Carl Hagelin returned to the lineup on Oct. 29 after missing the first 10 games of the season while recovering from shoulder surgery, and he has had a sizable impact since his return.
The 5'11", 186-pound winger is one of the New York Rangers' top two-way wingers, and he has bolstered the Rangers' top six since coming back from injury.
Hagelin has played on a line with Brad Richards and Ryan Callahan, and in 11 games he has scored four goals and added four markers for a total of eight points. This equates to a points-per-game average of 0.73, and it is quite impressive considering that Hagelin has only averaged 15:49 a game.
These numbers make Hagelin one of the Blueshirts' most consistent contributors, and he came through in a big way while the Rangers were without Rick Nash.
As the season continues Hagelin will likely get more ice time, but right now he is still getting back into game shape. After a hot start, Hagelin has cooled down, but his impact for the Blueshirts has been more than just offense.
Hagelin is one of the Blueshirts' better defensive forwards, ...
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Article written by Tom Urtz Jr.
Breaking Down Carl Hagelin’s Impact Since Returning to New York Rangers’ Lineup
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