Over at Newsday, Steve Zipay has a sort of get-to-know-him piece on Rangers C Brian Boyle, whom the Rangers traded a 3rd-round pick to the LA Kings to acquire him. Here’s an excerpt:
“I know the situation here,” said Boyle, 24, who was chosen 26th overall in the 2003 NHL draft but believes he didn’t get a fair shot in Southern California, where he totaled eight goals and two assists in 36 games for the Kings the last two seasons. “I know I can score, I’ve done it all my career at other levels,” said the former Boston College captain. “It was frustrating in Los Angeles, so I was happy with the trade.”
Since winning the fourth-line job in training camp, Boyle has played limited minutes in the first six games, but his ice time has been increasing. He played 11:26 against the Leafs on Monday, including a rare 1:05 on the power play. “It’s a bit of a boost to earn some trust,” said Boyle, who has yet to register a point.”
Thoughts:
- After a somewhat shaky and rather lackluster preseason, Brian Boyle has played steady over the first 6 games and looks comfortable in his role as his ice-time increases. He was brought in to replace Blair Betts as the 4th line center and, while one can argue that Betts is one of the best defensive centers in the NHL, Boyle has gradually gotten better each game and on the penalty kill too. If he could net some goals as well that will only impress John Tortorella & the Rangers even more.
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