- Larry Brooks of the NY Post: According to Brooks, there is a way that would see Wade Redden possibly return to the NHL next season, though it’s unlikely to be with the Rangers.
Redden will still be owed $16.5 million over 3 years after this season. He will surely be waived again by the Rangers next training camp again, and assigned to the AHL.
If Redden wants another crack at the NHL, and with a different team, he could refuse to report to the AHL. The Rangers could then in turn terminate his contract, making him a UFA. According to Bill Daly, this is allowed, the Devils did it with Brendan Shanahan.
The big question is would Redden give up $16.5 million over 3 years to take a 3rd pair money? There may also be no guarantee that he sticks in the NHL.
A way for Wade Redden to return to the NHL next season, but would he?
