Boynton on Re-Entry Waivers
Anaheim has placed defenseman Nick Boynton on re-entry waivers, as per Bob McKenzie. Boynton, 31, will be a UFA at the end of the year, and would definitely fill a role as a seventh defenseman on the Rangers, should they put in a claim.
Boynton makes $1.5 million this season, so his cap hit would be a pro-rated $750,000, which is going to be roughly $250,000 (assuming my math is correct). Honestly, the Rangers need help on defense, and Boynton could provide some stability. It’s a very low risk move. Why not take a flier?
By Jordan, February 5, 2010 @ 3:15 pm
I say yes.
By Dave, February 5, 2010 @ 3:27 pm
I sure do hope so. Sit Redden. Again. And again. Until he retires.
Jordan Reply:
February 5th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Or just get it over with and send him to Hartford.
By jack, February 5, 2010 @ 3:44 pm
Dude, that would make too much sense for Sather to do that.
By Bettman's Nightmare, February 6, 2010 @ 2:06 am
Boynton has a lot of trouble with taking minor penalties, a problem that extends to last year as well. He does play physical hockey, but not necessarily smart hockey. If we’re okay with that, then let’s do it.
By Mikeyyyy, February 6, 2010 @ 10:57 am
Can’t get Kovy, get Boynton…really?
Shame on Sather for not getting Kovy.