The New York Rangers made their first major signing of the free agent frenzy by inking veteran defenseman Dan Boyle to a two-year deal worth $9 million, according to Pierre LeBrun of TSN.
The veteran reporter also noted that the new member of the Blueshirts left significant money on the table.
The deal includes a no-move clause, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, but on a two-year deal that won't really matter too much. Many fans will look at this deal and scoff, understandably so.
Boyle is turning 38 in two weeks, and he's clearly lost a step. This is a clear move to replace departing defender Anton Stralman, so what should the Rangers expect from Boyle?
Alain Vigneault and Glen Sather should expect Boyle to slot in as a second-pairing defender. He played over 20:00 last season with the San Jose Sharks, and with the Rangers, he could play around 16:00 minutes in that role at even strength.
The rest of his ice time will come via the power play.
Boyle is a veteran power-play quarterback, and he will fill the void left by former 2004 S ...
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Article written by Tom Urtz Jr.
What New York Rangers Should Expect from Free Agent Signing Dan Boyle
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