Christopher Higgins
- Goals 12
- Assists 11
- Points 23
- +/- -1
- PIM 22
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 199
- Shoots: Left
- Born: Jun 2, 1983 - Smithtown, New York
- Draft: 2002 - 1st round (14th overall) by the Montreal Canadiens
News and Notes
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Jul 2
LW Christopher Higgins certainly isn't scared of New York. The Smithtown, Long Island product was the principle piece acquired in the June 30 blockbuster trade that sent C Scott Gomez to the Canadiens. The three-time 20-goal scorer doesn't expect there to be any more pressure in his hometown than he encountered in hockey-crazed Montreal. "I heard my name thrown around but you never think it's actually going to happen," said Higgins, who is a restricted free agent. "I'm absolutely thrilled. Growing up here, I know what Rangers fans are like." |
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Jun 30
Higgins was traded to the Rangers on Tuesday for center Scott Gomez, TSN.ca reports. Recommendation: The move could save the Rangers as much as $5 million in salary this season, as Higgins should be in the $2-million range and Gomez's long-term deal was worth more than $7 million per year through 2013-14. If healthy, Higgins should be a viable source of 20 goals for the Rangers this season. |
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Jun 30
The Rangers acquired Higgins and defensemen Ryan McDonagh and Pavel Valentenko from Montreal on Tuesday in exchange for center Scott Gomez and minor leaguers Tom Pyatt and Mike Busto. Advice: The trade clears a large amount of salary off the Rangers' budget. It also gives New York Higgins, who had 12 goals and 11 assists in 57 games for the Canadiens last season. |
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