During the summer, Peter Holland never expected to be the latest rider on the Rangers merry-go-round at center, but he’s more than happy to jump aboard.
Holland, then 26, had signed a two-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens and in 20 games with the AHL’s Laval Rocket this season, had 19 points in 20 games.
But on Nov. 30, he was traded to the Rangers for Adam Cracknell and was told that the organization wanted depth in the middle. On Monday, Holland was summoned from Hartford, where his work ethic stood out. After totaling 14 points in 16 games for the Wolf Pack, he made his Rangers debut against the Flyers Tuesday night.