The New York Rangers have signed unrestricted free-agent Tim Kennedy to a one year contract at $550,000.The 24 year old 2 year pro played his first full NHL season recording 10 goals and 16 assists in 78 games. Kennedy was drafted by the Washington Capitals in 2005, 181st overall, and was traded to Buffalo before his on ice debut.
His smaller frame of 5’9 176lbs. seems to be Kennedy’s only crutch. He does, however, show some promise in the offensive zone with good skating ability and on ice vision. He will be surrounded by a slightly improved cast in his move to New York that will likely help the third and fourth pairing of the Rangers. Kennedy is used to playing a depth role where offense is more wide spread throughout the lineup, which is what the Rangers lacked last year.
It remains to be seen as to whether or not Kennedy will blossom into a more effect points scorer, but the signing does bode well for the Rangers as he will be a restricted free-agent come the end of the year.
-Kendall Grubbs
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