Confirmed with Link: Rangers sign Aaron Johnson (1 year, $600k)

[Tawnos]

Every time I see his name, I think we're talking about this guy:

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=3719

Aaron Miller. Excellent 2nd pairing defenseman who was drafted by the Rangers in 1989, but traded before he played for the team.

 

[Machinehead]

Now let's wait for a few posters to come in here, having Googled the guy and read his scouting report, to tell us why he's an awesome depth signing or complete waste.

Everyone is an expert on HF!

In all seriousness, his numbers look fine. Hartford needs help on D and he has apparently played in almost 300 NHL games, so he's not completely worthless I guess. Fine by me.

If we have injury issues he can step in and he's not Roman Hamrlik. Sounds perfect.

 

[Inferno]

This is an awesome signing...great deal.


now, someone tell me who this guy is.

 

[free0717]

another lh dman?

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Solid signing. Replaces Eminger.

 

[GAGLine]

yea as a 2 way deal this is a good one. A.Johnson has been around for a while bouncing up and down

good depth in CT with Syvet, Bickel who have NHL experience. McIlrath has some time to develop

they now have a few call ups on D if need be

Doesn't matter if it's 2 way, other than to Dolan's checkbook.

 

[Tawnos]

Doesn't matter if it's 2 way, other than to Dolan's checkbook.

Wouldn't be surprised to see it be a two-way where Johnson makes 6 figures in the AHL too.

 

[nyr2k2]

If we have injury issues he can step in and he's not Roman Hamrlik. Sounds perfect.

Yeah if he's breathing and doesn't look like he's skating in cement, I'm on board.

 

[Vitto79]

Doesn't matter if it's 2 way, other than to Dolan's checkbook.

it does on the cap
http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=49892

 

[JimmyG89]

All these deals signal the end of Eminger's time in NY. Would rather have him as he is RHD

 

[Green Blob*]

it does on the cap
http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=49892

600K. Meh

 

[nyr2k2]

it does on the cap
http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=49892

He makes below the $975k threshold, so even if he's sent to the minors there's no cap hit. Two-way just means he's paid differently depending on whether he's in the AHL or NHL.

 

[Tawnos]

it does on the cap

If they send him to the minors, it doesn't matter on the cap. If they keep him on the team, it hits the cap the same way one-way or two.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Now let's wait for a few posters to come in here, having Googled the guy and read his scouting report, to tell us why he's an awesome depth signing or complete waste.

Everyone is an expert on HF!

In all seriousness, his numbers look fine. Hartford needs help on D and he has apparently played in almost 300 NHL games, so he's not completely worthless I guess. Fine by me.

Was going to post the same thing

 

[Synergy27]

All these deals signal the end of Eminger's time in NY. Would rather have him as he is RHD

Eminger's right-handedness doesn't address the Ranger's need for a RHD. Unless he somehow becomes a PP shooter.

 

[Kershaw]

good signing.

haven't seen him much, but I remember him playing well for the oilers a few years back.

 

[Vitto79]

If they send him to the minors, it doesn't matter on the cap. If they keep him on the team, it hits the cap the same way one-way or two.

To clarify does each team have a max amount they can bury in the minors or is it based on player salary?

for example if its per player Johnson on a one way( think its a 2 way ) is sent down then he doesnt count on the cap since he's under the allowed amount

I thought it was a max you can bury regardless of how many players are down

 

[Tawnos]

To clarify does each team have a max amount they can bury in the minors or is it based on player salary?

for example if its per player Johnson on a one way( think its a 2 way ) is sent down then he doesnt count on the cap since he's under the allowed amount

I thought it was a max you can bury regardless of how many players are down

Could be wrong, but I don't remember a maximum total, spread among a bunch of contracts, that can be buried. I remember that idea being floated... but not sure.

I do know, for sure, than it's only the amounts over $925k that count against the cap when a one-way deal is in the minors. For Johnson, it isn't.

 

[Vitto79]

Could be wrong, but I don't remember a maximum total, spread among a bunch of contracts, that can be buried. I remember that idea being floated... but not sure.

I do know, for sure, than it's only the amounts over $925k that count against the cap when a one-way deal is in the minors. For Johnson, it isn't.

so Haley and Bickel for example could go down and not count on the cap? If so thats a good thing

 

[I Eat Crow]

Guy sucks. Hartford signing.

 

[Tawnos]

so Haley and Bickel for example could go down and not count on the cap? If so thats a good thing

That's right.

 

[nycbruins*]

Only saw him play 10 games, so not great analysis.

But i like him. Is skilled & tough, just looks a little raw & unpolished a lot of times. But a good 7th d-man, don't count him out if manhattan by any means.

He didn't play during the lockout so he kind of got lost in the mix. Bruins were healthy all season & by the time injuries hit, he had barely played so younger guys who had been playing all season got the nod over him.

Solid signing.

 

[The Gloaming]

Since I'm barely familiar with him, I'll hold out on any analysis of his game. But hey, another defenseman can't hurt.

 

[bernmeister]

Now let's wait for a few posters to come in here, having Googled the guy and read his scouting report, to tell us why he's an awesome depth signing or complete waste.

Everyone is an expert on HF!

In all seriousness, his numbers look fine. Hartford needs help on D and he has apparently played in almost 300 NHL games, so he's not completely worthless I guess. Fine by me.

Sorry to disappoint, he's not another Tysen Dowzak! .

I stand by my overall record...

 

[Punxrocknyc19*]