We all know the sad history of free agent signings that didn’t work out for the New York Rangers. Wade Redden, Scott Gomez, Bobby Holik, Brian Skudland, Mike Keane, Aaron Ward and Theo Fleury are names that will live in infamy in Blueshirts lore. Folks, times have changed.
The Athletic (subscription required) recently published a piece that listed the 15 worst free agents signings in the NHL in the last decade. Names on the list include Milan Lucic, Dave Bolland, Ilya Kovalchuk, Jack Johnson, David Clarkson and Nathan Horton. Surprisingly, only one New York Ranger is on the the list and that is Brad Richards.