I could definitely see the Rangers being in on Versteeg, he is apparently one of the 5 guys in the whole league who shoot right handed

Aside from Risto, their defense isn't good. Plus the young forwards need time.
- Anthony5967

yup. It'll be a problem for a while.

yup. It'll be a problem for a while.
- TheSabresTaco

Strait and a conditional 6th rounder in 2018 for McGinn

I could definitely see the Rangers being in on Versteeg, he is apparently one of the 5 guys in the whole league who shoot right handed
- jimbro83

Versteeg, Vrbata and Purcell are all on the move

Versteeg, Vrbata and Purcell are all on the move
- HankdaTank

Vrbata please

Isn't it better if a Canadian team doesn't make the playoffs? Canadian teams earn their revenue in Canadian dollars, which means the Canadian playoff revenue would be less than the revenue American teams pull in.
- RAGSareDANGERus

Quite possibly but from an interest perspective and to try and maintain the level of current cap, even if no ride, may be easier to sell it if a Canadian team made the playoffs.

Very happy about the huge win last night... tough opponent, but we pulled off the big W.....yee haw.. Did I mention to you guys were off to the Super Bowl in a couple weeks? Kind of disappointed that we couldnt find first class seating though...
oh well.

I could definitely see the Rangers being in on Versteeg, he is apparently one of the 5 guys in the whole league who shoot right handed
- jimbro83

Why?

Versteeg, Vrbata and Purcell are all on the move
- HankdaTank

None of the above. Going to likely have to part with a draft pick. Not a single one of these players is worth even that.

Why?
- MidnightMarauder

Right handed shot who's won it before. Could fit in the top 6.

He's okay...as I said, I'd prefer Vrabata. He hasn't won, but he's a right handed shot that can pick a corner.

Quite possibly but from an interest perspective and to try and maintain the level of current cap, even if no ride, may be easier to sell it if a Canadian team made the playoffs.
- airjan23

Montreal gets Price back they will get in; perhaps as a wildcard but get in nonetheless.

Why?
- MidnightMarauder

playoff experience, finishing ability, right handed shot

Right handed shot who's won it before. Could fit in the top 6.

He's okay...as I said, I'd prefer Vrabata. He hasn't won, but he's a right handed shot that can pick a corner.
- RAGSareDANGERus

Also a soft as pudding player, pass. Rangers have too many perimeter players as is.

playoff experience, finishing ability, right handed shot
- jimbro83

It's going to cost a second round pick at the very least, pass.

Let someone else rent him and leave in the summer.

playoff experience, finishing ability, right handed shot
- jimbro83

2 time Cup winner is a plus

Also a soft as pudding player, pass. Rangers have too many perimeter players as is.
- MidnightMarauder

He scored 30 goals and over 60 points last year. I think he'd be a quality addition and his finishing ability is something we're lacking.

With that said, he's not exactly a game breaker. But he'd be affordable and there aren't many other forwards available this deadline.

Versteeg, Vrbata and Purcell are all on the move
- HankdaTank

The problem with acquiring any of those guys is that they are rental moves that usually require trading a prospect. The Rangers have made too many of these type of moves the last few years and, therefore, they need to rebuild their prospect base. Before giving up something for any of the above players, I don't know why they would consider reaching out to MSL. I know I am harping on this, but I just don't see how in the Rangers current state, that trying to get an old hand that wouldn't cost the organization anything to play for a couple of months (understanding that MSL wouldn't fix the right shot issue]

Are any of the listed guys better than MSL? I understand he would have to get himself back into game shape, but he's always been a fitness fiend.

The problem with acquiring any of those guys is that they are rental moves that usually require trading a prospect. The Rangers have made too many of these type of moves the last few years and, therefore, they need to rebuild their prospect base. Before giving up something for any of the above players, I don't know why they would consider reaching out to MSL. I know I am harping on this, but I just don't see how in the Rangers current state, that trying to get an old hand that wouldn't cost the organization anything to play for a couple of months (understanding that MSL wouldn't fix the right shot issue]

Are any of the listed guys better than MSL? I understand he would have to get himself back into game shape, but he's always been a fitness fiend.
- Pete V

I don't think MSL will come back. He seems to be loving retirement. Helps Twitter is full of pics of him enjoying time with his kids and coaching their hockey teams. He loves it.

The problem with acquiring any of those guys is that they are rental moves that usually require trading a prospect. The Rangers have made too many of these type of moves the last few years and, therefore, they need to rebuild their prospect base. Before giving up something for any of the above players, I don't know why they would consider reaching out to MSL. I know I am harping on this, but I just don't see how in the Rangers current state, that trying to get an old hand that wouldn't cost the organization anything to play for a couple of months (understanding that MSL wouldn't fix the right shot issue]

Are any of the listed guys better than MSL? I understand he would have to get himself back into game shape, but he's always been a fitness fiend.
- Pete V

MSL would be my number 1 choice too, but I haven't heard one rumor at all that he's skating or considering a comeback, there has been absolutely no word at all even to remotely get my hopes up about it

I don't think MSL will come back. He seems to be loving retirement. Helps Twitter is full of pics of him enjoying time with his kids and coaching their hockey teams. He loves it.
- RAGSareDANGERus

He's not coming back for a full season and going through the grind. He is coming back for a couple months, a la the old Teemu Selanne path.

MSL would be my number 1 choice too, but I haven't heard one rumor at all that he's skating or considering a comeback, there has been absolutely no word at all even to remotely get my hopes up about it
- jimbro83

Neither have I. Just using the power of HockeyBuzz to plant the seed. Maybe Larry Brooks will latch on and suggest it.

He's not coming back for a full season and going through the grind. He is coming back for a couple months, a la the old Teemu Selanne path.
- Pete V

It's an interesting idea for sure. Don't think the chances are high though so....Vrbata?

The problem with acquiring any of those guys is that they are rental moves that usually require trading a prospect. The Rangers have made too many of these type of moves the last few years and, therefore, they need to rebuild their prospect base. Before giving up something for any of the above players, I don't know why they would consider reaching out to MSL. I know I am harping on this, but I just don't see how in the Rangers current state, that trying to get an old hand that wouldn't cost the organization anything to play for a couple of months (understanding that MSL wouldn't fix the right shot issue]

Are any of the listed guys better than MSL? I understand he would have to get himself back into game shape, but he's always been a fitness fiend.
- Pete V

Marty over any of the rentals proposed.

Have a feeling they will acquire Versteeg which sucks.

A name nobody has mentioned is PA Parenteau. Not saying I want him. But he most definitely will be moved by Toronto has a pretty low cap hit and is a RH shot.

It's an interesting idea for sure. Don't think the chances are high though so....Vrbata?
- RAGSareDANGERus

I like Vrabata, but I am not sure I am willing to pay the cost. Like I was saying yesterday with Yandle, I think the price for these type of players goes up when you have an arm's race at the deadline. He will probably command a low first round pick or a combination of 2nd/3rds, etc. I am not sure whether I want to pay that price, which is why I keep harping on what I am harping on.