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New York Rangers: Four centers to be avoided in free agency

By Timothy Haggerty

Apr 16, 2017; San Jose, CA, USA; San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) shoots against the in the first period of game three in the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 16, 2017; San Jose, CA, USA; San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) shoots against the in the first period of game three in the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 10, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; Edmonton Oilers center David Desharnais (13) controls the puck ahead of Anaheim Ducks defenseman Brandon Montour (71) during the first period in game seven of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
May 10, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; Edmonton Oilers center David Desharnais (13) controls the puck ahead of Anaheim Ducks defenseman Brandon Montour (71) during the first period in game seven of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

David Desharnais

Desharnais is a younger option that the Rangers should avoid this summer. He spent last season in two cities, Edmonton and Montreal. He was traded at the deadline for Brandon Davidson.

The soon-to-be 31 year old could be in line for a nice pay check around $3 million a year. He carried a $2.8 million cap hit last year and serious under performed.

He had just 14 points in both cities through 49 games. It doesn’t help that he is not good in his own end. His offense is not strong enough for his style of play and it severely hurts his value.

Because he is younger, the Rangers are more likely to sign him to a deal for at least three seasons. It could lock them up in a bad contract they will wish they were out of.

This deal just doesn’t feel safe and the Rangers will hopefully recognize that.

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