Kotalik Signs 3-Year Deal with Rangers
July 10, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
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Ales Kotalik has joined his third team in less than two years. The forward was with the Buffalo Sabres and then the Edmonton Oilers during the 2008-2009 season and now he has inked a three-year, $9 million contract with the New York Rangers.
Kotalik’s best season so far was back in 2005-2006 when he scored 25 goals and posted 37 assists. He had a decent year this past season with 20 goals and 23 assists but I’m hoping the 30-year-old can find some magic with the Rangers.
General manager, Glen Sather, said the following about the team’s acquisition: "Ales is a strong, hardworking player with good skating ability and a heavy shot. We think he will fit well into our system and will provide additional offense and scoring from the wing position."
One thing that is great about Kotalik is that he seems to deliver under pressure. Last season, he led the NHL with five game-deciding goals in the shootouts and he ranked second in the league with eighth shootout goals.
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