Eric Staal hasn't exactly lit up Broadway.
The center has appeared in 11 games for the New York Rangers since being acquired from Carolina prior to the trade deadline, recording a goal and two assists with the Blueshirts. As far as head coach Alain Vigneault is concerned, the blame falls squarely on his shoulders.
"I haven't put him in ideal situations - it's my fault," Vigneault said Tuesday, according to Larry Brooks of the New York Post. "I've been moving personnel around trying to find the right chemistry with the lines."
Not only is Staal's ice time down an average of over three minutes a night as compared to earlier this season with the Hurricanes, but Vigneault has yet to find him permanent linemates.
Staal had Chris Kreider and Oscar Lindberg on his wings in practice Tuesday, but who he plays with during Wednesday's game against Boston is anyone's guess, including the coach.
