- Fenrir

Might as well be a "glass half full" guy when it comes to the NYR. Plenty of real stuff in our lives to be pessimistic about...no?

I betcha if we actuallly researched every GMs moves, we would all be shocked by some of their blunders as well
- rrentz

Definitely. Ottawa's recent moves come to mind, even Uncle Lou has made some questionable decisions.

- Fenrir

Might as well be a "glass half full" guy when it comes to the NYR. Plenty of real stuff in our lives to be pessimistic about...no?
- rrentz

I was just thirsty.
That's what sports are supposed to be, a distraction from real life. What happens at the Garden has no direct impact on what happens in my daily life. Might be bummed about a game (or season), or a trade, ultimately life goes on.

- mdw7413

I have mixed feelings as well. If he was signed long term, he could still be traded mid contract, but like I said, we have no idea what went down in negotiations, and as far as we know, Hayes might have insisted on NMC for him to sign a multi year deal. His agent isn't stupid, and can sense that Hayes would probably be odd man out in a year or two, and didn't want to sign a multi-year deal and then be traded. This way Hayes has 31 teams to chosse from as an UFA....even if he is traded at deadline. Makes sense on Hayes front

Everyone is assuming that NYR , and not Hyaes is the reason long term deal didn't get done.
- rrentz

100% spot on!

I throw the question out to you guys, but other than Lundqvist, which we all figured a long term deal was going to be a no-bracket, who else signed a one year deal and then a long term extension when eligible?
- airjan23

Makes no difference if anybody did it I think gorton is hoping Hayes has a good year and if the kids play well he goes at the deadline if he has a monster year then he stays and gets paid. I think the ntc had a lot to do with this. I think he has a good year and is locked up next year.

Rangers gonna build a Dynasty after this year when they end up trading; Hayes for a 1st. Zucc for a 2nd and a prospect. Plus, Spooner for a 2nd.

100% spot on!
- 21peter

Yeah, I agree with that as well.

I don't like the deal, but it takes two to tango and if the Hayes camp was asking for things in terms of salary, term and no movement clauses that the Rangers were uncomfortable doing, then maybe they just made the call that they were better off not extending Hayes long-term. I do know this: eventually the Rangers are going to spend all the money they have available to be competitive, and maybe they would prefer to spend that money next summer on someone with bigger game breaking potential then to be locked into Hayes at $6 million per long term (just an example of what he may have been asking for).

Again, it's not ideal, but they may have viewed the long-term option as worse given Hayes' demands.

Yeah, I agree with that as well.

I don't like the deal, but it takes two to tango and if the Hayes camp was asking for things in terms of salary, term and no movement clauses that the Rangers were uncomfortable doing, then maybe they just made the call that they were better off not extending Hayes long-term. I do know this: eventually the Rangers are going to spend all the money they have available to be competitive, and maybe they would prefer to spend that money next summer on someone with bigger game breaking potential then to be locked into Hayes at $6 million per long term (just an example of what he may have been asking for).

Again, it's not ideal, but they may have viewed the long-term option as worse given Hayes' demands.
- Pete V

It could also be that Gorton (frank)ed up and Hayes demands were reasonable.

It could also be that Gorton (frank)ed up and Hayes demands were reasonable.
- mdw7413

Is this gonna be you to Gorton when Hayes gets later'd?

https://twitter.com/KFCBa...tatus/1024155037063364608

I’m not sure NYR had a choice. Hayes would either have taken them to arbitration, where he could have received even more in an award on a 1 year deal and still walk next year, or they sign him to whatever his demands were which was likely 6.5m for 5+ years which is a huge risk

Is this gonna be you to Gorton when Hayes gets later'd?

https://twitter.com/KFCBa...tatus/1024155037063364608
- eichiefs9

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

my gawd

It could also be that Gorton (frank)ed up and Hayes demands were reasonable.
- mdw7413

That's possible to, but we will never know.

That's possible to, but we will never know.
- Pete V

If Hayes performs well, he could bring back a hell of a return at the deadline

That's possible to, but we will never know.
- Pete V

the final chapter of the Kevin Hayes NYR book has yet to be written

so we should hold off on totally analyzing the book just yet

If Hayes performs well, he could bring back a hell of a return at the deadline
- rangerdanger94

Sure, or he could get hurt and the Rangers could get nothing.

And how much more can you expect than a late first round pick and maybe a decent prospect? I would much prefer an NHL ready player for Hayes.

If Hayes performs well, he could bring back a hell of a return at the deadline
- rangerdanger94

the final chapter of the Kevin Hayes NYR book has yet to be written

so we should hold off on totally analyzing the book just yet
- jimbro83

That is true, but nonetheless, I am going to start looking into who I want from Montreal.

Is this gonna be you to Gorton when Hayes gets later'd?

https://twitter.com/KFCBa...tatus/1024155037063364608
- eichiefs9

I can't wait for this season so we can watch Hayes put up 65 points and walk.

I can't wait for this season so we can watch Hayes put up 65 points and walk.
- JRR1285

no matter what, I really doubt they would let him get to UFA status, we aren't the Icelanders

no matter what, I really doubt they would let him get to UFA status, we aren't the Icelanders
- jimbro83

Does Hayes have Bruins jammies?

I can't wait for this season so we can watch Hayes put up 65 points and walk.
- JRR1285

I'm just glad I'm a fan of an organization that nobody would ever walk away from in free agency

I can't wait for this season so we can watch Hayes put up 65 points and walk.
- JRR1285

Gorton trusts in the tank. Hayes ain't walkin'.