Rodney to Anaheim

by 54fighting on Jul 5, 2011 10:19 PM EDT

The Hockey News is reporting that the Ducks have signed Bryan Rodney to a one year deal-

http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41243-Anaheim-Ducks-sign-former-Carolina-D-Bryan-Rodney-to-1year-deal.html

I share Rutherford's opinion regarding D men, that they are best tempered at the NHL level. Rodney was signed as a free agent by the Hurricanes in 2008. Over his three seasons with the Canes, the London, Ontario native played 33 games, scored 1 goal, tallied 12 assists, and has a plus -7 rating. At 27 years old, Rodney still has some prime playing years ahead of him. I am sorry that he's headed west...here's to hoping that he doesn't turn into a regret. He will definitely be missed in Charlotte. Led D-men in points last season (47) and was second in team assists (38).

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He got $250k at AHL level (League minimum at NHL Level = $525k). He only made $105k in Charlotte last year. Nice raise to move to Syracuse.

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by Carolyn Christians on Jul 5, 2011 10:21 PM EDT reply actions

Agreed but will be missed

I enjoyed Rodney’s play and felt he still has much to offer any team he plays for. Wish him the very best and hope we get him back in an even more beneficial deal.

by 54fighting on Jul 5, 2011 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Get him back? He’s 27 years old and has played 33 NHL games. No NHL future. I think his ice time in the AHL would be better used on a player who has a hope of being an NHL player some day.

Unless of course you think Rodney will be an NHL player, in which case ROFL.

by Kahz on Jul 6, 2011 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Good move on his part, he had no future with this organization. He was far down on the depth chart.

by hurricane9 on Jul 5, 2011 11:20 PM EDT reply actions

Agreed.

If this were baseball, he’d be a AAAA player in our system.

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by MichaelProcton on Jul 6, 2011 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions

indeed

by Caniac1026 on Jul 6, 2011 8:39 AM EDT reply actions

I liked him

but he was slow getting back and made some incredibly boneheaded turnovers in the playoffs with the Checkers. That kind of left a bad taste in my mouth. Not happy to see him go, but I agree with everything that’s been said about him not working for us.

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by HAWKEYESBABY on Jul 6, 2011 2:24 PM EDT reply actions