Nice to see Larry Brooks rain on the parade and be negative in his article today haha
- TPC

Some people just love being miserable and want you to be miserable too.

Some people just love being miserable and want you to be miserable too.
- mdw7413

Can't bring us down today

Unfortunately, you can add the Rangers to that list, as well. Only for one season, but we have to navigate that somehow before we can set up for the future. Upgrading our 2C will be impossible without moving some salary. So, we might need multiple moves.
- Tonybere

what an incredible coup it is to have won this lottery, it gives them so much freedom to do so many things

Lafreniere gives them an instant top 6 forward next year who will be making a base of 875K

Obviously, NYR needs another center. Would it be possible to get Eichel, if so, what would it take? Hank would have to be moved for starters, but who else could be used to get him?

what an incredible coup it is to have won this lottery, it gives them so much freedom to do so many things

Lafreniere gives them an instant top 6 forward next year who will be making a base of 875K
- jimbro83

Let's get a Jimmy guarantee: What is the next "big" move this team makes? Buyout/trade Hank? Move/Resign ADA? 2c?

what an incredible coup it is to have won this lottery, it gives them so much freedom to do so many things

Lafreniere gives them an instant top 6 forward next year who will be making a base of 875K
- jimbro83

You really think they rush him into the top 6 with Panarin and Kreider on the same side?
I would guess that Kreider is the most likely of the 3 to try a move to the right side. But, I would let the kid start out on the 3rd line at least to see how he adjusts to playing against men.

You really think they rush him into the top 6 with Panarin and Kreider on the same side?
I would guess that Kreider is the most likely of the 3 to try a move to the right side. But, I would let the kid start out on the 3rd line at least to see how he adjusts to playing against men.
- Tonybere

Panarin is right handed, I am sure if needed he could probably play the RW as well

You really think they rush him into the top 6 with Panarin and Kreider on the same side?
I would guess that Kreider is the most likely of the 3 to try a move to the right side. But, I would let the kid start out on the 3rd line at least to see how he adjusts to playing against men.
- Tonybere

I do, Lafreniere was only born a month late to be available for last year's draft, he'll be 19 when the season starts in December, no doubt in my mind he's ready to play right away, and a lot right away.

Can't bring us down today
- TPC

You really think they rush him into the top 6 with Panarin and Kreider on the same side?
I would guess that Kreider is the most likely of the 3 to try a move to the right side. But, I would let the kid start out on the 3rd line at least to see how he adjusts to playing against men.
- Tonybere

I think we see Kakko/Laf on the third line for half the year, centered by Strome. Then they mix & match if things aren't gelling. Strome as the 3C because they pick up a 2C in a trade.

Obviously, NYR needs another center. Would it be possible to get Eichel, if so, what would it take? Hank would have to be moved for starters, but who else could be used to get him?
- rrentz

I want nothing to do with Eichel.
We would have to trade 4 pieces and we finally have a full cupboard. Plus, I do not like his (perceived) attitude. That can be a delicate intangible in NYC. Love the make up of our locker room right now. And with another contract of that size, we run the risk of developing MapleLeafitis.

Panarin is right handed, I am sure if needed he could probably play the RW as well
- TPC

Pretty sure Kreider played the other side a few years ago for some reason

what an incredible coup it is to have won this lottery, it gives them so much freedom to do so many things

Lafreniere gives them an instant top 6 forward next year who will be making a base of 875K
- jimbro83

It's funny his skill and play making ability is off the charts but I am even more excited about his drive/desire to win and make his teammates better. I keep reading about that. Just seems like the total package

Pretty sure Kreider played the other side a few years ago for some reason
- mdw7413

Kreider would have to learn a new breakaway move...not sure he has the skill to do that

Let's get a Jimmy guarantee: What is the next "big" move this team makes? Buyout/trade Hank? Move/Resign ADA? 2c?
- Bean_Dip

I think that they may be able to just try and ride out the last year's of Hank, Staal and Smith's contracts without buying anybody out

Trade Georgiev, Hank backs up Shesty, and just try and get through next season

Kreider would have to learn a new breakaway move...not sure he has the skill to do that
- TPC

Maybe it will work better I think he is 5-350 on his current breakaway move

I think that they may be able to just try and ride out the last year's of Hank, Staal and Smith's contracts without buying anybody out

Trade Georgiev, Hank backs up Shesty, and just try and get through next season
- jimbro83

I agree mostly but I think one of Staal/Smith are gone. They can't play both of them and expect to be a playoff team next year

I want nothing to do with Eichel.
We would have to trade 4 pieces and we finally have a full cupboard. Plus, I do not like his (perceived) attitude. That can be a delicate intangible in NYC. Love the make up of our locker room right now. And with another contract of that size, we run the risk of developing MapleLeafitis.
- Tonybere

I'm with ya, Tony. Would be awesome to get a player of Eichel's caliber, but is it worth shifting the course of the rebuild for a player with a big contract and bad attitude? I vote not.

I'm with ya, Tony. Would be awesome to get a player of Eichel's caliber, but is it worth shifting the course of the rebuild for a player with a big contract and bad attitude? I vote not.
- Bean_Dip

No on one of the Lost Boys

Maybe it will work better I think he is 5-350 on his current breakaway move
- mdw7413

It's just funny he always uses the same move. I can't believe he even scores that many times, goalies must be dumb

Kreider would have to learn a new breakaway move...not sure he has the skill to do that
- TPC

Why? You can fall skates first into the goalie from either wing.

I agree mostly but I think one of Staal/Smith are gone. They can't play both of them and expect to be a playoff team next year
- TPC

Smith more likely because he actually can be traded

but Rangers dont need to be desperate and try and add an expensive top 6 forward, they lucked out and got one yesterday that will be cheap for 3 years

It's just funny he always uses the same move. I can't believe he even scores that many times, goalies must be dumb
- TPC

I think it worked better when he skated like Mendoza, goalies were more scared about getting plastered into the boards

I agree mostly but I think one of Staal/Smith are gone. They can't play both of them and expect to be a playoff team next year
- TPC

I think Staal becomes the rotating 7th guy, especially if Miller or Hajek break camp.

- mdw7413

Mother(frank)er!!
I didn't even click on it and the song is stuck in my head!!