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As the powerplay continues to struggle, many are looking for ways that the Rangers can address this need and the need for a sixth defenseman. Ryan Whitney?s name has been thrown around for the past few weeks. Whitney is no different from any other acquisition, and there are pros and cons of trading for Whitney.
Pros
Whitney is in the last year of his deal, and the Rangers can afford his $5.5 million salary and $4 million cap hit. With the cap coming down next year, the Rangers will only be looking for affordable players who do not come with long-term commitments. Whitney is just that.
Considering he?s been a healthy scratch recently, he should come relatively cheap on the trade market.
Whitney has a good history as an offensive defenseman and someone who can quarterback a powerplay. He?s coming off two straight 20 point seasons in which he missed some time due to injury. If you adjust the numbers for full 82 game seasons, Whitney is one year rem...
Source: http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/addressing_ryan_whitney_and_the_rangers/12992980
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