Zoolander Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 If we can get him for cheap, sure. But I think other teams would be able to offer something a bit better. Really though we don't have a need for him, even throwing JS aside, when healthy we have Max who Boyle isn't an upgrade on, and Manny for the 4th line role. (I know people think he is "useless", but he is very unappreciated, not sure what people expect from a 4th line center, but having a 4th line center who is a PK specialist and the best faceoff man in the league is someone I am very satisfied having for that role) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 I wouldn't consider him the BEST face-off man in the league anymore and he is getting more slow in general. I think a young, energetic player would be a better option to have. Volpatti for example, I'm not sure who else though. Weise would be a clear choice if only he could finish plays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I wouldn't consider him the BEST face-off man in the league anymore and he is getting more slow in general. I think a young, energetic player would be a better option to have. Volpatti for example, I'm not sure who else though. Weise would be a clear choice if only he could finish plays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Swansons Moustache Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 With the unfortunate news about Malhotra, Boyle would be a decent replacement if available, Jordon's been playing great but im not sure how he'd do in the playoffs. Boyle would give us that much needed size and then some. He seems decent in both sides of the ice. He could be our big buff just park him in front of the net and let the Sedins and our defencemen bounce pucks off him lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mookie Wilson Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 With the unfortunate news about Malhotra, Boyle would be a decent replacement if available, Jordon's been playing great but im not sure how he'd do in the playoffs. Boyle would give us that much needed size and then some. He seems decent in both sides of the ice. He could be our big buff just park him in front of the net and let the Sedins and our defencemen bounce pucks off him lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkeeterHansen Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 With news that Malhotra is done, I'm all for this move. Boyle would be sick on that 4th line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 Like I said initially, likely just to light a fire under him: Boyle back in Rangers’ lineup tonight After three games of sitting and watching as a healthy scratch, Rangers forward Brian Boyle will be back in action tonight against the Islanders at MSG. “I know I can play better and I’m going to,” said Boyle, per ESPN New York. The 28-year-old forward that scored 21 goals in 2010-11 has just one assist in nine games this season. On Tuesday, Boyle said it was “infuriating” sitting out. “And it’s pissing me off a lot,” he added. It appears Boyle’s opportunity at redemption will come at the expense of forward Chris Kreider, who will apparently be a healthy scratch. The 21-year-old played just 9:40 against the Bruins on Tuesday and has only scored once in seven games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossram Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 If Boyle is left-handed, I'd be interested in him. Perfect 4th line center. Not interested in giving away anymore than Ebbet + 3rd though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Swansons Moustache Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I know it can be a padded stat but Boyle had 8 hits tonight too. He definitely could soften up some bodies over a series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mookie Wilson Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 If Boyle is left-handed, I'd be interested in him. Perfect 4th line center. Not interested in giving away anymore than Ebbet + 3rd though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossram Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I think it would take a lot more than that. Paul Gaustad cost a 1st rounder last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 Just a bump to this thread, with Boyle again a healthy scratch as Richards draws back in after getting hit into the boards. Boyle scratched ... again Brian Boyle was indeed a healthy scratch for Friday's 3-2 loss to the Senators, coach John Tortorella confirmed after the game. Although the hulking centerman earned a spot back in the lineup after serving a three-game stint as a healthy scratch earlier this season, he appears to be back in Tortorella's dog house. "Other guys were playing better," Tortorella said of his decision to have Boyle watch from the press box. Although it was assumed that Richards' return to the lineup would mean eitherMicheal Haley or Stu Bickel would sit, Boyle was the odd man out. Tortorella opted for rookie J.T. Miller and Jeff Halpern as his third and fourth-line centers and, once again, Boyle's role with the team appears nebulous. Tortorella said he has not liked Boyle's game of late. "We're hoping Brian becomes part of it," Tortorella said, "but he certainly has to do more than what he has." The 28-year-old Boyle, who had 11 goals and 26 points in 82 games for the Rangers last season, has been limited to only one assist in 19 games for the Rangers this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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