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Staple: Most free agents haven't panned out for Sather

Quick ReadSather has just not been especially good at judging veteran free-agent talent.

General Manager Glen Sather of the New York

Photo credit: Getty Images | General Manager Glen Sather of the New York Rangers looks on from the Rangers draft table during the second day of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. (June 27, 2009)

Arthur Staple

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Glen Sather had this to say when discussing the Rangers' decision to waive Wade Redden yesterday:

"For some reason, it just didn't work out here."

The reason may be a simple one: Sather has not been especially good at judging veteran free-agent talent.

In the salary-cap era, it's all about spending wisely, about developing your own talent and surrounding it with key pieces via...

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