When the Rangers acquired Brendan Lemieux in the Kevin Hayes trade at last season’s deadline, it flew under the radar. Everyone focused on the Rangers adding another first round pick which they sent back to Winnipeg for Jacob Trouba that summer. However, the moment Lemieux stepped on the ice wearing Rangers Blue, eyes started to open.
Making an Impression
Statistically speaking, Lemieux notched just 3 goals and 6 points in 19 games after the trade. Surely not jaw dropping at first glance, until you dig deeper and see the 44 penalty minutes (very few of them of the cheap variety), 2 fighting majors, and 48 hits.