If he comes back and plays hockey well, there will be zero issues with him in the locker room. I didn't see much from him as a hockey player, but mb he puts it all together. There is absolutely no reason to cut bait with him yet, that would be totally premature.
- tbreinold
All of you seem to be glossing over the fact that he left the country before Christmas and then DEMANDED A TRADE. He has not rescinded that demand yet. Why would you guys think he would be welcomed into any locker room in Hartford or NY?
Even in the Swedish article--- he doesn't rescind the trade demand! That makes him an unwelcome distraction. I am not suggesting the Rangers move him for a bag of pucks or just give him away, but I would trade him for a low draft pick just to get him out of here.
A young team that the Rangers are trying to build do not need this type of distraction. And lets face it --- he wasn't that good either. We can find many other players less needy and distracting for our 4th line!