Is Wade Redden a Heart-Breaker or Playmaker?

The Hockey News' Adam Proteau has declared that Wade Redden is the second=worst off-season signing, behind Ron Hainsey's $22.5 million deal in Atlanta.  Ron Hainsey!  I barely know who the guy is, and he's getting a boat-load of money.  This does not bode well for Wade Redden, who is set to receive $6.5 million from the Rangers for each of the next six years.  The two-time All-Star saw his goals total drop to the lowest it's been since his arrival in the NHL.  He's too old, he's lost a step, and he will be a huge bust for the Rangers. Or not.  True, Redden's goals dropped to six this past year, but his career high is only 17.  He has never had more than ten in any other season.  As far as helpers go, he had 32 last year.  Only three times in his eleven years with the Senators has Redden eclipsed that mark.  His point total is essentially right on par with the rest of his career.  And Redden has landed on the positive side of the ... (link)