They are doing the smart thing tho, it’s just hard to accept it because they were competitive for so long. I’d like to see what the 2 tier of prospects can do like Ronning, Meskanen (sp?) etc instead of signing some older vet. Unless it’s a one yr deal and they can flip him at the TDL.
- Slimtj100

I just think we need someone to protect the kids a bit. Maroon isn’t some plug, he can still play.

I just think we need someone to protect the kids a bit. Maroon isn’t some plug, he can still play.
- nyrangers9479

Didn't Maroon sign somewhere?
Close to signing with the Blues. Wonder if Gorton approached him?

I just think we need someone to protect the kids a bit. Maroon isn’t some plug, he can still play.
- nyrangers9479

Belesky will probably end up being the 4th line protector

Belesky will probably end up being the 4th line protector
- Slimtj100

Tough dude. Wouldn't mind him sticking around.

Didn't Maroon sign somewhere?
Close to signing with the Blues. Wonder if Gorton approached him?
- Fenrir

Close to signing with St Louis 1 year deal. Think he would’ve been nice on a line with Chytil on a 1 or 2 year deal. Honestly if he wanted 4 million a year who cares, the cap isn’t an issue this year or next.

Tough dude. Wouldn't mind him sticking around.
- Fenrir

Is keep him for the 4th line, add Maroon. Between Belesky Smith Maroon Namestnikov and Kreider we’d have some guys that could throw the mitts if needed.

Didn't Maroon sign somewhere?
- Fenrir

I thought so too in St. Louis but it never became official I guess

I thought so too in St. Louis but it never became official I guess
- Slimtj100

I don’t think he blocks anyone, would’ve been a nice add

Is keep him for the 4th line, add Maroon. Between Belesky Smith Maroon Namestnikov and Kreider we’d have some guys that could throw the mitts if needed.
- nyrangers9479

- tomburton99

They do pushups. You don’t.

They do pushups. You don’t.
- nyrangers9479

He'll be 31 with a career high of 43 points, pass.

He'll be 31 with a career high of 43 points, pass.
- tomburton99

I could care less what his points are for this year when we’re expecting to continue the rebuild. What I care about is having a guy on the team that can play on a 2nd or 3rd line with Chytil/Andersson/Kravtsov etc and step in when necessary.

Jimbo & Oldschool have talked about this how the Ranger fans always seem to need to have a Defensive whipping boy. Whether it be Beck, Patrick, Joe Cirella, Bruce Driver, Poti, Rozy, the list goes on.
- B2B76

I can't agree more with you and them as to that matter.
From my personal experience, I think that first, Patrick, (with nonstop unfair fan chants when on the ice for most shifts), followed by Poti (despite his 103 points in 231 games), and Rozsival, (despite his 70 points in only 2 seasons here), had absorbed the most unfair criticism in that order. You could also add another d'man, in Willie Huber being their normal whipping boy on defense for mainly not taking advantage of his body size enough.
A crazed and very unfair in relation, blue seats seasons ticket holder in an adjacent section to mine, (& also in the same section as the original "Potvin Whistler", who would initiate Potvin's infamous chant), use to yell out loud a chant at Barry Beck in 2 line poem formats. The first varying line always ended with his name in "Barry Beck", with his following & unfair at times, second rhyming line always ending as, "When the heck will you throw a check?".

They are doing the smart thing tho, it’s just hard to accept it because they were competitive for so long. I’d like to see what the 2 tier of prospects can do like Ronning, Meskanen (sp?) etc instead of signing some older vet. Unless it’s a one yr deal and they can flip him at the TDL.
- Slimtj100

I think that's the plan, I think they believe Meskanen and Lindqvist could play right away

but I got burned on Kovacs and Stromwall so I'll just wait and see

I could care less what his points are for this year when we’re expecting to continue the rebuild. What I care about is having a guy on the team that can play on a 2nd or 3rd line with Chytil/Andersson/Kravtsov etc and step in when necessary.
- nyrangers9479

We have Quickie for that.

We have Quickie for that.
- Fenrir

throwing money around on scrubs like Maroon just because we have cap room makes zero sense.

Rangers should still spend wisely, other than take on some cap hit to gain assets.

throwing money around on scrubs like Maroon just because we have cap room makes zero sense.

Rangers should still spend wisely, other than take on some cap hit to gain assets.
- jimbro83

and give every opportunity to all these young fellas

throwing money around on scrubs like Maroon just because we have cap room makes zero sense.

Rangers should still spend wisely, other than take on some cap hit to gain assets.
- jimbro83

I agree with that.

Who is left in free agency at this point? Anyone?

Happy Birthday Jan!

and give every opportunity to all these young fellas


- mrn22

Ty Ronning?

I could care less what his points are for this year when we’re expecting to continue the rebuild. What I care about is having a guy on the team that can play on a 2nd or 3rd line with Chytil/Andersson/Kravtsov etc and step in when necessary.
- nyrangers9479

He literally is the opposite of what you say the Rangers need other than having da gritz. It's amazing to watch you flip flop on every stance you ever have.

He literally is the opposite of what you say the Rangers need other than having da gritz. It's amazing to watch you flip flop on every stance you ever have.
- tomburton99

Are you two ever going to stop b*tching at each other?

https://nypost.com/2018/0...it-a-year-for-each-other/

so thats the real reason they didnt go the Chytil route with Kravtsov... KHL was potentially going to file a grievance that could have kept him off any ice for months

Are you two ever going to stop b*tching at each other?
- Pete V

https://nypost.com/2018/0...it-a-year-for-each-other/

so thats the real reason they didnt go the Chytil route with Kravtsov... KHL was potentially going to file a grievance that could have kept him off any ice for months
- mrn22

Classic KHL. Gotta get Rykov, Shesterkin and Kravtsov outta there.