He's handsome too

#Handsome
- jimbro83

He looks like a dehydrated clown mask.

Wonder how this affects what Hayes signs for. Hayes is a little better and would probably fetch $7M on the open market but I can't see him getting too much more unless some idiot GM really covets him and overpays big time.

He looks like a dehydrated clown mask.

Wonder how this affects what Hayes signs for. Hayes is a little better and would probably fetch $7M on the open market but I can't see him getting too much more unless some idiot GM really covets him and overpays big time.
- eichiefs9

I think if the Rangers gave Hayes same exact contract as Nelson I'd be happy

but that's it, not a penny more

I think if the Rangers gave Hayes same exact contract as Nelson I'd be happy

but that's it, not a penny more
- jimbro83

There'll be too much competition on the UFA market to get him at that price. Nelson took a slight discount to stay where he's comfortable. Maybe if the Rangers trade a late round pick or something for his UFA rights they can get him locked up a little cheaper but if he goes to July 1st he's gonna get top dollar.

oh yeah, I agree
- jimbro83

Chytil #20 and a 1st next year? I’m down.

Chytil #20 and a 1st next year (lottery protected)? I’m down.
- nyrangers9479

fixed

He's handsome too

#Handsome
- jimbro83

Woody from Toy Story

Woody from Toy Story
- Vukota

Woody from Toy Story
- Vukota

I think if the Rangers gave Hayes same exact contract as Nelson I'd be happy

but that's it, not a penny more
- jimbro83

Sign me up now

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That's a good deal, I'm happy
- eichiefs9

Surprised, thought Lee would be 1st

Brady Skjei with a goal in Team USA's 4-3 loss to Russia. Per Chris Peters, Skjei's skating stood out in the tournament on the bigger ice surface. Jack Hughes with two assists and was on the ice as the extra attacker when the US was trying to tie the game.

Sign me up now
- airjan23

I’m done with Hayes. We have more young guys than we know what to do with and Hayes disappears in the playoffs. 4 goals in 40 games. I say let the young guys play and see what Chytil/Andersson/Howden can do.

I’m done with Hayes. We have more young guys than we know what to do with and Hayes disappears in the playoffs. 4 goals in 40 games. I say let the young guys play and see what Chytil/Andersson/Howden can do.
- nyrangers9479

you know what though, unless like Chiefs suggested, Rangers trading for his rights, if Rangers brought back Hayes it would probably be like July 2nd after not succeeding in getting Panarin

Panarin is still the goal I believe

Surprised, thought Lee would be 1st
- mdw7413

Lee has to be a real tough negotiation. On one hand, he's a great leader that's well liked and has had a couple seasons of good production with one exceptional outlier. On the other hand, he's going to be trying to get paid like a 40 goal scorer and, being objective, he's not young, slow as dirt, and isn't what you expect when you hear "40 goal scorer". There's a lot of risk with his deal and they can't overpay him.

Nelson is a center and a better all-around player, plus he was Trotz's favorite player. I honestly believe that was an easier deal to hammer out than Lee's is. Lee's agent, Neil Sheehy, has reportedly spent an oddly-significant amount of time around the Islanders this year so that plus the fact that a deal hasn't been completed yet leads me to believe that it's not so simple.

you know what though, unless like Chiefs suggested, Rangers trading for his rights, if Rangers brought back Hayes it would probably be like July 2nd after not succeeding in getting Panarin

Panarin is still the goal I believe
- jimbro83

So what is with this BS of the cup finals starting so far after the end of the Conf finals?

So what is with this BS of the cup finals starting so far after the end of the Conf finals?
- JRR1285

it's so dumb, it should start tomorrow night

Lee has to be a real tough negotiation. On one hand, he's a great leader that's well liked and has had a couple seasons of good production with one exceptional outlier. On the other hand, he's going to be trying to get paid like a 40 goal scorer and, being objective, he's not young, slow as dirt, and isn't what you expect when you hear "40 goal scorer". There's a lot of risk with his deal and they can't overpay him.

Nelson is a center and a better all-around player, plus he was Trotz's favorite player. I honestly believe that was an easier deal to hammer out than Lee's is. Lee's agent, Neil Sheehy, has reportedly spent an oddly-significant amount of time around the Islanders this year so that plus the fact that a deal hasn't been completed yet leads me to believe that it's not so simple.
- eichiefs9

You think something gets done? Is he a ufa or rfa can't remember

You think something gets done? Is he a ufa or rfa can't remember
- mdw7413

UFA

it's so dumb, it should start tomorrow night
- jimbro83

I just looked it up and the finals in 2014 started on June 4th after the Kings closed out their series on the 1st.

You think something gets done? Is he a ufa or rfa can't remember
- mdw7413

UFA and all season it's been reported that Lee was the most likely to re-sign out of all the UFA's. I have no reason to believe otherwise, so yeah I'm very confident he'll be back. I don't think it would hold a candle to Tavares, but it would be a bad look losing your captain in two consecutive years

I was worried that they'd pay him over $7M, but with Nelson getting less than expected I'm confident that they (hopefully) pay Lee a fair but reasonable amount. I'd be real happy at 6.5x6

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- airjan23

Can I just be the guy that goes...."We have a trade to announce"

you know what though, unless like Chiefs suggested, Rangers trading for his rights, if Rangers brought back Hayes it would probably be like July 2nd after not succeeding in getting Panarin

Panarin is still the goal I believe
- jimbro83

Panarin should be the top priority, star player that only costs cash and cap space. Have to have a Plan B though if he signs somewhere else. Hayes isn't it. Next priority should be to get top pair defenseman to put next to Skjei.
Our defense was horrific last season, that has to improve. Trouba, Savard, etc. should be the way to go. Can't have young guys playing top pair minutes like last season ( see Neil Pionk ).
Defense will improve too as soon as we get rid of Lindy Ruff!

Panarin should be the top priority, star player that only costs cash and cap space. Have to have a Plan B though if he signs somewhere else. Hayes isn't it. Next priority should be to get top pair defenseman to put next to Skjei.
Our defense was horrific last season, that has to improve. Trouba, Savard, etc. should be the way to go. Can't have young guys playing top pair minutes like last season ( see Neil Pionk ).
Defense will improve too as soon as we get rid of Lindy Ruff!
- TommyGTrain

Savard?

Panarin should be the top priority, star player that only costs cash and cap space. Have to have a Plan B though if he signs somewhere else. Hayes isn't it. Next priority should be to get top pair defenseman to put next to Skjei.
Our defense was horrific last season, that has to improve. Trouba, Savard, etc. should be the way to go. Can't have young guys playing top pair minutes like last season ( see Neil Pionk ).
Defense will improve too as soon as we get rid of Lindy Ruff!
- TommyGTrain