Where are they now: Taking a look at former Rangers since the lockout

I saw a report from the Coyotes that said Michael Roszival has been one of the best defensemen they’ve had in the last 30 games since he was traded.  There have been many NY Rangers traded or not resigned since the Lockout. Some of them we still have an affection for.   I was like looking to see what was good what was bad.  Looking at some of these players we aren't doing too bad.

 Here’s a look at some of them.

Michael Roszival – Phoenix Coyotes – Playing 20 minutes a game.  Still solid stay at home defensemen

Al Montoya – New York Islanders -  Playing most nights for the hated Islanders.  Not doing poorly considering the team in front of him.

Aaron Voros – Anaheim Ducks – Played 12 games and averaging 5 minutes.  No Points.  We did trade him for a reason.

Alex Kotalik - Calgary Flames – has a total of 6 pts in 25 games.

Christopher Higgins – Vancouver Canucks – Named 3 star by the NHL last week.  Still not the offensive power forward he was projected to be

Nigel Dawes – Montreal Canadians – Same production.  Liked him as a player but never got an NHL level game going.

Olli Jokinnen – Calgary Flames – 52 pts in 74 games.  He’s playing much better than he did when he was on the Rangers, but still only has 16 goals for the season.

Scott Gomez – Montreal Canadians – 35 pts in 71 games.  This is why he was a good trade plus what we got in return (McDonaugh).

Pascal Dupuis – Pittsburgh Penguins – Remember him on the Rangers for the 6 games.  He has really restarted his career in Pittsburgh

Matt Cullen – Minnesota Wild – Played well for us but wasn’t a great fit.  38 points in 71 games

Jed Ortmeyer – Minnesota Wild – only played 3 games but I’m sure he brought energy every night.

Paul Mara – Montreal Canadians – 14 games 15 min/game.  Hope he’s doing well.

PA Parenteau – New York Islanders – 49 Points in 75 games.  I liked him when he played.  He just didn’t fit into the future plans for the club once Stepan signed.

Nikolay Zherdev – Philadelphia Flyers – 19 pts  in 51 games.  So glad we dumped him.

Jody Shelley – Philadelphia Flyers – 4 pts.  He should have stayed with the Rangers.  He’s playing 6 mins a game.

Derek Morris – Phoenix Coyotes – 16 pts and 21 min/gm.  He’s back in Phoenix doing what he does.

Petr Prucha – Phoenix Coyotes -  not playing

Ryan Hollweg – Phoenix Coyotes – not playing

Andrew Hutchinson – Pittsburgh Penguins – 31 years old and still not playing consistently in the NHL

Adam Hall – Tampa Bay Lightening –  16 pts in 75 games and also doing well in the faceoff circle with 55%

Dominic Moore – Tampa Bay Lightening – 27 pts in 70 games.  Making a name as a defensive center and in the FO circle with 53%.

Fredrik Sjostrom – Toronto Maple Leafs – Doing the same thing in Toronto as he did for us.

Colton Orr – Toronto Maple Leafs – One of the best heavyweights in the NHL.  We still miss him.

Blair Betts – Philadelphia Flyers – One of the best defensive centers in the game.

Others

Jaromir Jagr – KHL

Mikal Nylander – not playing

RJ Umberger – Columbus Blue Jackets - He was a prospect for a hot second but refused to sign.  Not a bad player but I will never forget him getting laid out in the playoffs.

Jason Strudwick – Edmonton Oilers - Still playing for Renney.

I’m sure you all have other names to add and corrections.  Go at it.