Once considered an elite offensive defenseman, the Rangers' veteran blue-liner's regression from his former self continued to be apparent at the age of 39.
After the disappointing end to 2014, including a Stanley Cup Final elimination and the department of Anton Stralman in the offseason, Dan Boyle seemed like a great acquisition to bolster the Rangers' blue line; especially on the power play.
Of course Boyle would not be the same player he was in Tampa Bay or San Jose and of course his age could have been an indicator for a dip in his play, but his offensive stats were more than appealing for a team that no longer had Michael Del Zotto quarterbacking the man advantage.