Confirmed with Link: Rangers Will Buy Out Dan Girardi

[GAGLine]

Also a year too late IMHO

Who were we spending that cap money on last year? We were well under the cap as it was.

Thanks to Girardi for always being a warrior and bleeding blue. I'm sure he'll land on his feet somewhere.

 

[Anthony5967]

And then there was one...

 

[LORDE]

SHATT incoming

 

[RangerFan23]

Tough to name many better Rangers over the past 25 years or so. Thanks for the memories and best of luck.

 

[Bob Richards]

Christ, G. You do have a life to live after you retire.

That's what he's about, though.

 

[Mac n Gs]

Never forget the OT goal against the Isles that almost gave Sam Rosen a stroke and the hip thrust gif prior to the Winter Classic. Hopefully they keep him around the organization in some capacity.

 

[Skobel24]

Curious, is he still capable enough for a bottom pairing role?

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

I'll always love Girardi and he gave the Rangers some great years, but this had to be done (obviously).

Smart move to buy him out.

Hopefully we can find a way to be rid of Staal as well.

 

[BringBackLibertys]

Curious, is he still capable enough for a bottom pairing role?

All damn day on any contender.

 

[Thirty One]

Curious, is he still capable enough for a bottom pairing role?

He is not.

 

[EpicDing]

Curious, is he still capable enough for a bottom pairing role?

Honestly, it wouldn't be ideal but I'd say so, especially for a young team.

 

[Gardner McKay]

Curious, is he still capable enough for a bottom pairing role?

Yes. 10-12 minutes a night and could be fine on the PK. Don't expect any more than that and he would be fine. Playing 22+ minutes a night? No bueno.

 

[PlamsUnlimited]

Sad but needed. Dan was my favorite current Ranger. I hope he stays within the organization when he retires.

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

Curious, is he still capable enough for a bottom pairing role?

Yeah, he'd be a fine 3rd pair guy who gets PK time.

 

[Skobel24]

Just wondering if he'd be an option worth looking at for the Flames.

 

[FultonReed]

Curious, is he still capable enough for a bottom pairing role?

honestly, i feel like he could be. 6-7 guy, definitely. maybe even a 5. his mobility is absolutely shot, though.

he turned it up in the playoffs and he'll block a shot with his face if he has to. so. don't pay him too much and you'll be fine, i think.

 

[NoQuitInNewMexico]

Curious, is he still capable enough for a bottom pairing role?

His situation (huge minutes against high competition he can't keep up with anymore) is pretty unique, so it's hard to tell. I don't think he's worse than journeyman 5/6/7Ds across the league, but if he doesn't retire I guess I'll get a chance to find out.

 

[Whiplash27]

My buddy bought two jerseys over the last 3 years. Dan Girardi and a Kevin Klein.

He is not happy today.

This is why I just rock the blanks these days. Too many wasted jerseys.

 

[Gardner McKay]

Feels good, man.

Dan, you're a ****ing warrior, and I mean that with the utmost respect. Thank you for your years of service to this organization on and off the ice.

Hopeful he gets a chance to continue his NHL career elsewhere. All around great guy.

Couldn't have said this any better. He was a class act. I hope he gets the chance to play somewhere else. Thank you for all the memories!!

 

[Raspewtin]

Thanks for everything, Mr T-1000.

This was the right move.

Curious, is he still capable enough for a bottom pairing role?

Honestly, no.

 

[Loff]

Thank you, Danny boy.

Thanks for the great years before the injuries took over. It will be weird not having him around.

Peace, G.

 

[AIexisLafreniereNYR]

My favorite Ranger for so long, I hope he gets an opportunity on any team. So sad :/

 

[Raspewtin]

Just wondering if he'd be an option worth looking at for the Flames.

There are many better #6s out there.

 

[offdacrossbar]

wow. great news.

he was an excellent ny ranger and always gave everything he had. respect.

major props to dan girardi.

 

[Mac n Gs]