New York Rangers News: Stu Bickel Agrees To One-Year Deal
by Eric Bure on Jul 26, 2011 8:59 PM EDT
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Print[Note by BTW8892, 07/26/11 9:08 PM EDT - Capgeek confirmed that the deal is indeed a one-year deal. This was clearly a big depth move for the Rangers and the Connecticut Whale. Bickel appeared in 54 games with the Whale last season and had a total of nine points. In case many of you don't know what this guy is all about, here is an excerpt from Hockey's Future: ]
A physical stay-at-home defenseman, Bickel has good size and an unpleasant on-ice disposition. He also has an underrated outlet pass. He can play the role of a second-pairing defenseman but is better suited as a third-pairing, shutdown guy.
1 year deal. NHL cap hit of $600,000, AHL salary of $75,000.
Dunno much about this guy, i'm assuming he has no legitimate shot of actually playing for the Rangers this year, bearing crazy amounts of injuries, and will spend the year in Hartford. I don't understand the reasoning for this signing. Does the Whale not have enough players on its roster? Does Bickel have any potential to be a regular NHLer?
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I get reminded of our injury woes last year when I see signings of this nature. I think with the type of game we play, adding or keeping players that are good for a handful of NHL games is a plus. It affords us the opportunity of calling up our prospects without hurting the farm team in the process as well.
by Canadian Shield on Jul 26, 2011 9:21 PM EDT reply actions
awesome getting a rec for that
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by Kevin Power on Jul 26, 2011 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
STU PICKEL!
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"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
It cant hurt. Welcome back Stu!!
"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
this signing just goes to show the Rangers are willing to spend what ever it takes to win the cup
by Dougee on Jul 27, 2011 2:40 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
“Best first passer in the AHL”
by Gabby the Gutless Sniper on Jul 27, 2011 4:56 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Ummmm.......you meant second best first passer.......
Absolute Worst Ranger Fan!!!!!!....yet incredibly realistic and usually correct.
this excites me almost as much as...
the John Mitchell signing….AWESOME!
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by Master Ov Brutality on Jul 27, 2011 1:08 PM EDT reply actions
The Sarcasm Here
is a riot,,and just think,I’m pretty sure when the NYR’s are traving they’re reading this blog on their laptops…..which is a good thing.
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