*now that is a tall order*
- 21peter

just for one night

just for one night
- jimbro83

Really a shame he Has to go.

Was in TPC's hipster neighborhood tonight so I missed what sounds like a stinker of a win.
- Fenrir

lol I've learned over the years that there is no such thing as a stinker of a win, I'll just take it.

Really a shame he Has to go.
- OLDSCHOOL#6

Yeah, in all likelihood he has to. I just want to hold on to him as long as possible. We can both agree we want to see Shesty in action, but as I've said before you never know who the guy is until he has the job. Don't forget, the team wanted to try Blackburn wearing two gloves before settling on Hank who was probably at one time the 3rd/4th option.

If Georgie played at this level full time, I would be on board with him just getting the job.

Really a shame he Has to go.
- OLDSCHOOL#6

I don't see any other way

Georgiev probably gets a new deal this summer for 3 mil a year as an RFA

Rangers don't have the luxury of enough cap space to pay Lundqvist 8.5 mil (cap hit) in his final year and Georgiev 3 million

they absolutely have to have Shesty next year at 925K

Yeah, in all likelihood he has to. I just want to hold on to him as long as possible. We can both agree we want to see Shesty in action, but as I've said before you never know who the guy is until he has the job. Don't forget, the team wanted to try Blackburn wearing two gloves before settling on Hank who was probably at one time the 3rd/4th option.

If Georgie played at this level full time, I would be on board with him just getting the job.
- 2sticks1puck

the best scenario is a pipe dream and that's a Georgie/Shesty combo

but that would entail Lundqvist announcing this is his last year and he's retiring at end of this season

his actual salary goes down to 5.5 mil in his final year, he could make that up easily just moving into being an ambassador for the team

but, there is nothing about Lundqvist's demeanor that indicates he wants to hang it up, he looks as competitive as ever

the best scenario is a pipe dream and that's a Georgie/Shesty combo

but that would entail Lundqvist announcing this is his last year and he's retiring at end of this season

his actual salary goes down to 5.5 mil in his final year, he could make that up easily just moving into being an ambassador for the team

but, there is nothing about Lundqvist's demeanor that indicates he wants to hang it up, he looks as competitive as ever
- jimbro83

I think if he totally sucked this year, he would have hanged it up since he is that competitive. The fact that he's looked really good so far this year means I'm sure he wants to come back next year. I actually could see him wanting to play after next year too if he keeps this us, it's whether he'd be willing to play for another team.

I think if he totally sucked this year, he would have hanged it up since he is that competitive. The fact that he's looked really good so far this year means I'm sure he wants to come back next year. I actually could see him wanting to play after next year too if he keeps this us, it's whether he'd be willing to play for another team.
- 2sticks1puck

yeah, definitely agree, and that's why no matter how you look at it, the only thing that makes sense is to circle back to trading Georgiev and hopefully he brings back a good return

the Leafs are such a no brainer

yeah, definitely agree, and that's why no matter how you look at it, the only thing that makes sense is to circle back to trading Georgiev and hopefully he brings back a good return

the Leafs are such a no brainer
- jimbro83

I know when we make fantasy trades like we did the other day, most of the time we know it has no chance of happening. The Leafs can't even field a complete team at the moment because of cap. Taking Willy off their hands makes way too much sense and helps both teams out immensely.

HANK=now +1

Georgiev is a surprise

Shesty is the heir apparent

Huska & other will audition as Shesty's back up

Gotta max out on Georigevs surprise & pkg him for grade A talent

what a shame Johnny hockeys team has won 3 in a row ...

they were reeling with coaches firing & such ..oh well ,whos next in the cross hairs

xmas in conn. then i see shesty on broadway , not keeping him down for more than 1/2 the season ,by T D he is in N Y

I don't see any other way

Georgiev probably gets a new deal this summer for 3 mil a year as an RFA

Rangers don't have the luxury of enough cap space to pay Lundqvist 8.5 mil (cap hit) in his final year and Georgiev 3 million

they absolutely have to have Shesty next year at 925K
- jimbro83

Georgiev might have to go by the deadline. If Shesty continues to play well in Hartford, there is no way he will stay there for the season, he has the same opt out clause as VK.

Georgiev might have to go by the deadline. If Shesty continues to play well in Hartford, there is no way he will stay there for the season, he has the same opt out clause as VK.
- Brukie

I honestly don't see how they keep Georgiev up here with him fast approaching that game cap.

I honestly don't see how they keep Georgiev up here with him fast approaching that game cap.
- JRR1285

They keep him up and find a reasonable trade. Then his passing through waivers is not our problem.

Panthers called up old friend Saarela, looks like he is making his Florida debut tomorrow

Panthers called up old friend Saarela, looks like he is making his Florida debut tomorrow
- jimbro83

That whole trade is looking every bit as disastrous for both sides as the Leetch trade was, discuss.

That whole trade is looking every bit as disastrous for both sides as the Leetch trade was, discuss.
- 2sticks1puck

That makes it somewhat more palatable, but I still get angry when I see Eric Staal's face. Man, I was excited for him to come to NY!!!

That whole trade is looking every bit as disastrous for both sides as the Leetch trade was, discuss.
- 2sticks1puck

Carolina and Chicago both already gave up on Saarela, he can't be too good

That makes it somewhat more palatable, but I still get angry when I see Eric Staal's face. Man, I was excited for him to come to NY!!!
- Tonybere

Me too, though he was damaged goods, was miscast in the lineup, and we probably shouldn't hold that against him nearly as much as we do now.

Me too, though he was damaged goods, was miscast in the lineup, and we probably shouldn't hold that against him nearly as much as we do now.
- 2sticks1puck

Very true. And I felt that way for a while,... until he rebounded IMMEDIATELY in Minnie!

Very true. And I felt that way for a while,... until he rebounded IMMEDIATELY in Minnie!
- Tonybere

I think Eric Staal and Shattenkirk have a little in common in that their egos were bruised at the end of their run with the Rangers and it worked as a catalyst for both of them to get their games going again. Obviously both guys have a lot of pride.

Me too, though he was damaged goods, was miscast in the lineup, and we probably shouldn't hold that against him nearly as much as we do now.
- 2sticks1puck

Nah...F that. Dude was s shrinking violet and could not handle a NYC market.

I think Eric Staal and Shattenkirk have a little in common in that their egos were bruised at the end of their run with the Rangers and it worked as a catalyst for both of them to get their games going again. Obviously both guys have a lot of pride.
- jimbro83

I think they have both in common in that both were playing hurt here. The Staal thing is totally on our front office and the medical staff. It should be no surprise he rebounded once he was healthy.

Shatty was hurt while he was here, but I think his rebound can be contributed more with a better supporting cast around him. Alot of his points are coming off assists, which shouldn't be shocking considering the talent there. He only has 5 goals and only 1 has come in the past month. Adam Fox only has 6 less points, the same amount of goals and has done this with crap partners, and while earning ice time in his rookie season. ADA has ONE less point and twice as many goals. I just think Shatty's comeback is slightly overblown

Offer Staal Ruffs job. Offer Hank an assistant to Allaire. Simple

Shesty/Georgie


Now if we could just find a way to jettison Skjei

Now if we could just find a way to jettison Skjei
- mdw7413

Please not, he drives play - for both sides.