I still have a feeling Kreider is going to SJ, with Georgy. Just a hunch
- Slimtj100

Do you think getting rid of Kane helps them? Kreider Georgie+ for Kane? Takes 7 million off their books. Not sure Kane would be the best influence on some of the young guys but would definitely add some skill to the lineup.

Vegas is still currently OVER the cap. In addition to Gusev, they still need to sign a back-up goalie and they only have 5 defenseman on their roster.
They have to make other moves. Hopefully, one of those will be Gusev to Rangers.
- TommyGTrain

Could move Reaves with a pick to free up $2.775 mil of room

Do you think getting rid of Kane helps them? Kreider Georgie+ for Kane? Takes 7 million off their books. Not sure Kane would be the best influence on some of the young guys but would definitely add some skill to the lineup.
- nyrangers9479

You would rather have Kane at $7 mil for six more years than Kreider for likely a bit less than that?

Could move Reaves with a pick to free up $2.775 mil of room
- airjan23

If we don’t add Panarin we’ll have the cap space to take on a bad contract. Give me the last year of Clarkson at 5+million for a nice pick or prospect.

If we don’t add Panarin we’ll have the cap space to take on a bad contract. Give me the last year of Clarkson at 5+million for a nice pick or prospect.
- nyrangers9479

That could be an option.

That could be an option.
- airjan23

That allows them to keep guys they want and gives them bigger cap relief than getting rid of multiple smaller deals. Only 1 year left for Clarkson also so we don’t have to worry about signing someone next year or making a trade next year.

Brian Hedger:
Rangers and Islanders still appear to be the front-runners for Panarin, from what I'm told, despite the massive late end-run offer by #CBJ ..

If we resigned Kreider at 7, Trouba at 7.5, would we be able to take on Clarkson? I guess it depends on ADA/Buch/Lemieux?

Brian Hedger:
Rangers and Islanders still appear to be the front-runners for Panarin, from what I'm told, despite the massive late end-run offer by #CBJ ..
- airjan23

If it’s 12+ I think we’re better off staying away from him.

Capfriendly has us at 18 million, trade Nam and Vesey that’s a little over 24 million.
Trouba 7.5 Clarkson 5. That gives us 12 million for our RFA’s.

Capfriendly has us at 18 million, trade Nam and Vesey that’s a little over 24 million.
Trouba 7.5 Clarkson 5. That gives us 12 million for our RFA’s.
- nyrangers9479

They were saying Clarkson won’t waive clauses to go to a taxed state. Why would he? He’s not gonna play anyway, and his pay is partially tax free. It’s a good idea but it ain’t happening. They can’t move Clarkson

They were saying Clarkson won’t waive clauses to go to a taxed state. Why would he? He’s not gonna play anyway, and his pay is partially tax free. It’s a good idea but it ain’t happening. They can’t move Clarkson
- Slimtj100

Didn’t know that, that’s hysterical though. I’m making 5+ million for free, but I refuse to take 4.75 for free haha. What a greedy (frank)

Now that its past midnite, Columbus can no longer offer the 8th year to Panarin..

Now that its past midnite, Columbus can no longer offer the 8th year to Panarin..
- TommyGTrain

I think that rumor was BS. If he wanted to resign there he would’ve gotten something done by now.

Kreider Zib Kakko
Buch Strome Kravtsov
Lemieux Howden Chytil
Andersson Boo Hathaway

Skjei Trouba
Hajek ADA
Staal Shattenkrik
Lindgren

I can deal with that for this year

Kreider Zib Kakko
Buch Strome Kravtsov
Lemieux Howden Chytil
Andersson Boo Hathaway

Skjei Trouba
Hajek ADA
Staal Shattenkrik
Lindgren

I can deal with that for this year
- nyrangers9479

I find it very hard to believe they aren't going to make a move the whole summer if they lose out on Panarin today

I find it very hard to believe they aren't going to make a move the whole summer if they lose out on Panarin today
- jimbro83

They might, maybe a package for a player like Meier, maybe something smaller like a Spooner for Strome deal. We’ll find out soon. They’ve already made a few trades though and think they’ve done a pretty good job addressing our biggest weakness last year by adding Fox and Trouba. If we’re not signing Panarin and don’t need the cap space, I think taking on a bad contract could be a good move.

They might, maybe a package for a player like Meier, maybe something smaller like a Spooner for Strome deal. We’ll find out soon. They’ve already made a few trades though and think they’ve done a pretty good job addressing our biggest weakness last year by adding Fox and Trouba. If we’re not signing Panarin and don’t need the cap space, I think taking on a bad contract could be a good move.
- nyrangers9479

Do we have room to take on a bad contract if we don’t sign Panarin and just extend our RFAs?

I find it very hard to believe they aren't going to make a move the whole summer if they lose out on Panarin today
- jimbro83

They are getting Panarin, Jimmy.

7 years 85 million. It’s going to happen.

If we lose out on Panarin, let's push hard to trade for RNH. Still think 2C is a big hole on this team, and without Panarin we are probably better served having Chytil as a wing anyway.

Do we have room to take on a bad contract if we don’t sign Panarin and just extend our RFAs?
- rangerdanger94

Ya if we trade Nam and Vesey. Or get rid of Shattenkrik or Smith. I think we still have room, we have 18 million to sign Trouba ADA Buch and Lemieux. Let’s say Trouba 8 (high end) that leaves us 10 million for the other 3, whoever we trade just add their salary to the 10 million.

If we lose out on Panarin, let's push hard to trade for RNH. Still think 2C is a big hole on this team, and without Panarin we are probably better served having Chytil as a wing anyway.
- 2sticks1puck

He’s going to want big bucks next year, pass.

He’s going to want big bucks next year, pass.
- nyrangers9479

At some point, if we are contenders someone is going to want big bucks. Unless he majorly breaks out, I'm not sure he will eclipse the Hayes contract.

They are getting Panarin, Jimmy.

7 years 85 million. It’s going to happen.
- adwolf130

At some point, if we are contenders someone is going to want big bucks. Unless he majorly breaks out, I'm not sure he will eclipse the Hayes contract.
- 2sticks1puck

He will get 8+, he’s a good 2C but I’d rather wait and see what we have in Chytil Andersson Howden and Barron.