Larry Brooks at the New York Post reports that Chris Chelios rejected the Rangers AHL contract offer to play in Hartford to sign a deal with the Chicago Wolves in order to be closer to his family...
"We'd talked a number of times over the summer, and I talked to Torts [head coach John Tortorella] at the U.S. Olympic evaluation camp, but they told me the Rangers were going in a different direction with their kids," Chelios told The Post by phone. "I see that their guys are off to a good start, but if they're looking for veteran help down the road, I'd love to play there."
Brooks notes that the Rangers are likely to monitor Chelios as well as other veteran candidates for the seventh blue-line spot.
On potentially coming to the Rangers, Chelios adds...
"If the Rangers need help and are interested, Chicago shouldn't be too far away for them to come take a look."
...i actually think Chelios would be a perfect fit as a seventh defenseman for this team. A veteran presence they can plug in there for a spot start. Plus if the Rangers are lucky enough to get back into the playoffs his experience in the lockeroom, especially with Del Zotto and Gilroy will be invaluable.
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