The Rangers are so adamant about making sure they have some grit in their organization that they were nearing a two-way deal for the pugilistic Micheal Haley on Monday afternoon. The 33-year-old winger who has previously played for the Rangers and Islanders during a 248-game career that includes 637 penalty minutes was in training camp on a professional tryout.
After a rough-and-tumble preseason finale against the Islanders in Bridgeport, Conn., on Saturday night, it seemed like the need for the physical edge Haley brings was reinforced — especially with all the young, skillful players the Rangers will have at both levels.