Wennberg had 4 points in 19 games with us. That's what counts.
It's kinda awful. Don't want this player back. He'd be good on the fourth line and he will get too much money for that.
I like his overall game, he's a very heady support player, can play in a variety of roles and I think theres more value in that than what most think - but I agree it would be nice if they brought in a center who offered a little more offensive production in that 3rd line center role.
I can't get on Wennberg for lack of production. He is what he is. He's proven to be a consistent 30-40 point player who does all of those things and that's it. If we want to shit on someone its Drury for bringing him in.
Would I want him instead of Goodrow in that fourth line role? Probably, but i think there a better fits out there for that role. Hes not a great faceoff guy and his PK ability is just serviceable.
I think he'll be a valuable piece in the playoffs as a possession player, defense, takeaways, work on the PK. But it would be nice if he shot the puck more and create more high danger chances. I doubt we will see his physicality escalate in the playoffs. He was used heavily in the playoffs during Seattle's little run, so he can be trusted.
But again, the Rangers knew what they were getting, he is what he is and they've gotten what they've traded for.