Gerard Gallant has been around the game for a long time. As a player, he got to see what Bob Probert and Joey Kocur brought to the Red Wings. The 57 year-old felt more at ease knowing the two big boys were around to take care of business, and he feels that a player like Ryan Reaves will give the Rangers’ stars that same feeling.
The Rangers brought in a lot more size and toughness to the roster this offseason. Barclay Goodrow, Sammy Blais, Jarred Tinordi, and Patrik Nemeth will all bring those elements. However, it is Reaves that once called himself “the solution to your Tom Wilson problem” that has everyone focused on what payback is coming for the Capitals forward.