Thursday, January 21, 2010

Kotalik Supposedly Requesting to be Traded from Rangers

I do not normally post up rumors here on the site, but this one is coming from a site that I share some of my posts with as well, Blueshirt Banter. They have received the information from a credible source, but have made it clear that nothing has officially been confirmed. Regardless, below is an exerpt of the Banter's story.

Tonight on Blueshirt Banter Radio, we got what could be a little bit of a scoop. Our good friend Ricky, who does a tremendous amount of sports marketing and promotion, including a lot with the Rangers, had a card signing booked for Ales Kotalik in March. Ricky has received a call from Kotalik's agent cancelling the signing, and has refunded the money to Ricky that he paid up front for the signing.

According to the agent, Kotalik has asked for a trade, telling the Rangers he is not happy with the organization, and wants to be traded, released, or he will return to Russia. Kotalik has allegedly told the Rangers he would like to be traded out west.
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If this happens to be the full truth, there really couldn't be a better thing for the Rangers right now. Kotalik's production on the powerplay was went down, he has not performed in the shootout like he was expected to, and his even strength play is horrid. It is to the point where Head Coach John Tortorella will not even enter the winger back into the lineup with the way he has played.
Kotalik has a 3-year/$9 million contract which has a no trade clause kicking in the second season.

Back in a bit......
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2 comments:

CoochieWallie said...

Good maybe we can get ride of brasher too and clear up some cap space for us

NYR Blogger said...

Maybe, that would be great.

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