Rangers Re-Sign Forward Brian Boyle

The New York Rangers announced last Wednesday that they have re-signed center Brian Boyle. Exact length and financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Rangers acquired Boyle on June 27 from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a third round pick in the 2010 Entry Draft. In 28 games last season with the Kings, Boyle scored four goals and one assist for five points and 42 penalty minutes. He also appeared in 42 games with the Kings’ AHL affiliate in Manchester in 2008-09, scoring 10 goals and 11 assists for 21 points and 73 penalty minutes. Not a bad signing for the Rangers, as they are in need of some offensive depth for next season and Boyle will get a chance to further his NHL career instead of sitting in the minors with the Kings. He is a big, physical forward who, in my opinion, still has the potential to become a top-six forward and will likely center the Rangers’ third line next season.