Confirmed Signing with Link: [NYR] Micheal Haley signs with the Rangers (1 year, $700k, 2-way)

[MMC]

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[serp]

Hope they don't actually dress him in games all that often for the Rangers sake. Not all that good at the hockey part.

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

Hope they don't actually dress him in games all that often for the Rangers sake. Not all that good at the hockey part.

My guess is this is a move to add some toughness for the young guys. Also, it keeps a roster spot open on the bottom six, so a young guy can play needed big minutes in the A.

 

[CupInSIX]

Punching bag for Capitals games.

 

[fasterthanlight]

Thank u rangers

 

[Trxjw]

Hope they don't actually dress him in games all that often for the Rangers sake. Not all that good at the hockey part.

They need him to be the one getting punched in the face instead of Lemieux. Anything else is gravy.

 

[Thordic]

He'll be the 13th forward most nights, I'm guessing. He'll be in Hartford by December.

He definitely worked his tail off in the preseason to earn his contract, thats for sure.

 

[Drew311]

He'll be the 13th forward most nights, I'm guessing. He'll be in Hartford by December.

He definitely worked his tail off in the preseason to earn his contract, thats for sure.

So did Richard Clune with the Leafs, but that doesn't mean the guy should even sniff the NHL during the regular season.

 

[EpicDing]

Deserved based on preseason, he'll be the 13th.

 

[izzy]

So did Richard Clune with the Leafs, but that doesn't mean the guy should even sniff the NHL during the regular season.

ok but haley produces at about the same rate in the nhl as clune does in the ahl so not comparable at all

 

[TGWL]

Will be a good fit at protecting Chytil in the AHL... >.<

 

[Your Boy Troy]

Punching bag for Capitals games.

I don't think Haley minds taking a few punches from a guy who doesn't know how to throw them properly.

Nice signing for the Rangers. Haley is a gamer, and plays every game like it his last. Can put up some points in the 'A' as well.

 

[Drew311]

ok but haley produces at about the same rate in the nhl as clune does in the ahl so not comparable at all

Haley has 10 goals in 250 NHL games. There's no reason why any GM should give this guy an NHL contract.

 

[Pukboy5kroner]

Haley has 10 goals in 250 NHL games. There's no reason why any GM should give this guy an NHL contract.

But what are his goals per 60?

 

[Nighthock]

Good luck with that...

 

[SpeakingOfTheDevils]

The Rangers and their token goons of late are eerily reminiscent to Lou's token goons in his last few years in New Jersey. Eric Boulton, Andrew Peters, Krys Barch... sheesh.

With a forward group that young, it's worth it to employ a bodyguard.

 

[thethirdhockeyman91]

The Rangers and their token goons of late are eerily reminiscent to Lou's token goons in his last few years in New Jersey. Eric Boulton, Andrew Peters, Krys Barch... sheesh.

With a forward group that young, it's worth it to employ a bodyguard.

Bodyguard for the press box? What’s the purpose of a bodyguard if he doesn’t play

 

[SourTemplePilot]

Bodyguard for the press box? What’s the purpose of a bodyguard if he doesn’t play

To guard the hot dogs and popcorn stand from media and executives, duh.

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

Good luck with that...

Yeah. The Ranger's might be bad.

 

[Calad]

Welcome back. He was fine in pre-season, I'd rather him as the spare forward than one of our kids.

 

[Pragmatic Panther]

Loved him on the Panthers, locker room guy, and can scrap.

 

[CartographerNo611]

Nice, a good number 13 who knows his role. Not the prettiest skater but can keep up. Pretty smart with the puck meaning he gets rid of it as fast as possible lmao. Good forchecker and decent fighter. I have seen far worse players who hf posters glamour over because they are young with a European last name that contribute nothing. Good signing.

 

[SpeakingOfTheDevils]

Bodyguard for the press box? What’s the purpose of a bodyguard if he doesn’t play

We're talking about Michael Haley, so I assumed the "part-time" aspect would be implied. Guess not.

As I said, his usage will be matchup-dependent.

 

[SML2]

I don't mind this. They can scratch him without guilt, he can pass down to Hartford if they have some stretches against rougher teams, and the guy is absolutely fearless. You don't want Lemieux, who has decent upside, fighting every night. The young guys are going to get tested. Even if he works with the kids in how to handle yourself when the gloves come off, he's a decent guy to have in your lockerroom.

 

[RoloTonyBrownTown]

Pros:

• can tie his own skates
• holds his stick in his correct hand
• is a living, breathing human being

Cons:

• cannot play the sport of ice hockey at a professional level