New York Rangers‘ former 1st round pick, 7th year defenseman Chris Summers(55) doesn’t have to think much about where the unrestricted free agent will skate next season, as he gets extended to stay on a two-way deal, his first since his first extension in 2012/2013
This comes after putting up a career high 3 goals in 74 AHL games with affiliate Hartford Wolf Pack.
The 6’2″ 205 lbs. blue liner plays a more stay at home, steady style earning a three-game NHL taking his total up to 70 throughout his career.
He did put up over 10 assists in each of his last three seasons at University Of Michigan, where he won 2008 and 2010 NCAA/CCHA Championships.
He had 8 helpers last season.
The 28-year old will once again likely add to games played in the big league next season and could even raise that number higher with a bit of a grittier performance.
Chris Summers(5) Portland Pirates
Phoenix Coyotes‘ 2006 1st round pick (#29 overall) defenseman Chris Summers(5) recently received his first playing time in his second call-up of the 2011/2012 season for a couple of NHL apprearances; he played 2 games with the team last season.
He fared better on this recall going a +1 with a shot on net.
He’s been since reassigned to their AHL affiliate Portland Pirates where he will continue to work on his game in just his second year pro.
In his rookie year with San Antonio Rampage, last year’s Coyotes‘ AHL affiliate, he put up 1 goal with 9 assists in 75 games.
Through 15 games this year he’s got a couple of assists but is a bit more impressive a +5.
Look for him to get another look this season.
