Based on the Rangers' history, they should never sign big name UFAs. The only one I can think of that worked out was Wayne Gretzky and I guess Chris Druery to a lesser extent.

Look at their history:
Fleury, Holik, Gomez, Redden, Richards, and now Shattenkirk.

It has to leave you a little worried about Artemi Panarin.
- CardiffGiant

oh man you're an idiot

"classic americans" what the hell does that even mean, half the league is struggling with the cap right now


- jimbro83

Just a dumb statement. I guess Canadians don't do the same?

Based on the Rangers' history, they should never sign big name UFAs. The only one I can think of that worked out was Wayne Gretzky and I guess Chris Druery to a lesser extent.

Look at their history:
Fleury, Holik, Gomez, Redden, Richards, and now Shattenkirk.

It has to leave you a little worried about Artemi Panarin.
- CardiffGiant

Well, I generally don't believe in making decisions based on player(s) not working out in the past. The Rangers have had some misses no doubt, but Gomez turned into Ryan McDonagh, so it's hard not to view that overall transaction as a success. And hell, not only did he turn into Ryan McDonagh, but he also probably turned into Marion Gaborik, as the Rangers signed him with the free cap space the next day.

And then, Gaborik, who scored 40 goals twice with the Rangers turned into Brassard, who ultimately turned into Zibanjed.

The fruits of those unrestricted free agent trees were pretty darn good actually. And are still paying dividends for the Rangers.

Based on the Rangers' history, they should never sign big name UFAs. The only one I can think of that worked out was Wayne Gretzky and I guess Chris Druery to a lesser extent.

Look at their history:
Fleury, Holik, Gomez, Redden, Richards, and now Shattenkirk.

It has to leave you a little worried about Artemi Panarin.
- CardiffGiant

First off, explain to me how Gomez was a failure. Second, you forgot Gaborik.

Richards wasn't atrocious but didn't come close to what he was paid. No excuses for Redden, Fleury and Holik. Jury still kind of out on Shattenkirk. Drury was worse than Gomez.

Panarin is better than all of the guys mentioned. Not really worried about him. I was not crazy about Drury or Gomez. Super excited for Gaborik and Richards but only one of those worked out. It's a risk, doesn't always pay off.

Based on the Rangers' history, they should never sign big name UFAs. The only one I can think of that worked out was Wayne Gretzky and I guess Chris Druery to a lesser extent.

Look at their history:
Fleury, Holik, Gomez, Redden, Richards, and now Shattenkirk.

It has to leave you a little worried about Artemi Panarin.
- CardiffGiant

OMG

hmmmm, I seem to remember Toronto having to trade a first round pick this year to get rid of Marleau

what city is Toronto in?

anyone?
- jimbro83

You might want to proof read before attempting to burn someone!!

You might want to proof read before attempting to burn someone!!
- Tonybere

You might want to proof read before attempting to burn someone!!
- Tonybere

HAHAHAHAHA

HAHAHAHAHA


- jimbro83

Thought I didn't get the point of that argument.

not gonna claim I knew a whole lot of Kris Knoblauch but before he was an assistant in Philly he had nice career coaching in OHL and WHL

Nils Lundkvist injured his leg in game vs USA and will miss remainder of tournament...

So, Mets fans. What can you tell me about Anthony Kay and Simeon Woods-Richardson???

So, Mets fans. What can you tell me about Anthony Kay and Simeon Woods-Richardson???
- Tonybere

They're probably tainted like the rest of that organization

They're probably tainted like the rest of that organization
- eichiefs9

Well, that is unlikely to change by making trades with the Blue Jays!!!

I dyed my hair to the salt and pepper Pete V rocks, I am the voice of reason while he travels around the country with teenage girls
- TPC

How do we know Pete V looks like? Also I hope you're referring to his children?

Well, that is unlikely to change by making trades with the Blue Jays!!!
- Tonybere

I was really hoping the Yankees landed Stroman. Their starting pitching has been, uh...a giant flaming abortion lately, to put it as delicate as I can

Based on the Rangers' history, they should never sign big name UFAs. The only one I can think of that worked out was Wayne Gretzky and I guess Chris Druery to a lesser extent.

Look at their history:
Fleury, Holik, Gomez, Redden, Richards, and now Shattenkirk.

It has to leave you a little worried about Artemi Panarin.
- CardiffGiant

I liked Theo a lot as a Ranger.
He can to the Rangers at 32 years old and put up 64, 74, and 63 points. Plus he was effective in other ways.

I was really hoping the Yankees landed Stroman. Their starting pitching has been, uh...a giant flaming abortion lately, to put it as delicate as I can
- eichiefs9

I hope they keep that up. Just betting the over in Yankees games is making me $$$$. That's at least 7 games in a row.

How do we know Pete V looks like? Also I hope you're referring to his children?
- evitageN

This is how I picture PeteV and nothing will convince me otherwise

I hope they keep that up. Just betting the over in Yankees games is making me $$$$. That's at least 7 games in a row.
- 2sticks1puck

Things should stabilize for them shortly. They have to get through another four game (in three days) series with the Sox at home after two at home against Arizona and then they get Orioles for three, Jays for four, Orioles for four (consecutively), and also have 5 against the A's and three against the Mariners at the end of the month. Plus they should, hopefully, significantly improve their rotation before the deadline.

This is how I picture PeteV and nothing will convince me otherwise


- mdw7413

Pete is Greek, that picture isn't hairy enough

This is how I picture PeteV and nothing will convince me otherwise


- mdw7413

I am friends with him on LinkedIn and I can verify this is exactly what he looks like

I am friends with him on LinkedIn and I can verify this is exactly what he looks like
- jimbro83

Pete is Greek, that picture isn't hairy enough
- eichiefs9

- JRR1285