No stranger to fisticuffs, Haley spent part of the past two seasons with the Islanders. He was part of the brawl against the Penguins that ensued after Rick DiPietro was knocked out. Haley can play both center and wing.

Brad Richards left the ice early this morning and didn’t speak to reporters. Assuming he can’t go, John Tortorella could insert Haley into the lineup to beef up against the Flyers. Though not the biggest in stature (5-11, 198), he plays with edge and will battle almost anyone. Considering how the Flyers play, it’s probably a good gamble. The Rangers are aiming for their third in a row. They can’t be pushed around.