I think it was a great pick. Schneider was best player on the board and it’s likely Devils were going for him.
- jimbro83

Absolutely agree. The Rangers aren’t going to find a 2C for the next few years in this draft. They need to make a trade or sign one in free agency.

Why Toronto or Edmonton didn’t take him is baffling to me.

He was born two days too late for last years draft. Won’t be too long.
- jimbro83

you think it means a d trade?

Whatever Schneider winds up, it won't be worse than taking the 58th ranked prospect right behind him. The Devils didn't have a plan if Schneider wasn't there at 20? They just decided to throw a dart at a dartboard that said "defensemen"?
- smellmyfinger

Bratt and a 1st for Schneider

That’s Dan Cloutier
- Rangers99

Oh crap, mixed up my goalie Dans!

Blackburn had the nerve problem, or did I screw that up too?

you think it means a d trade?
- mrn22

I do yes 👍

A third round pick (who would probably never make the nhl) to move up and get one of the top 3 or 4 dmen in the draft is a great move.

Where is Tom at, he lives for draft day and hating every pick we did
- TPC

Did he get a lifetime ban? Really enjoyed his take until his grandfather died and he went off the deep end.
Hope he is doing well.

A third round pick (who would probably never make the nhl) to move up and get one of the top 3 or 4 dmen in the draft is a great move.
- way out west

How many times did we talk about taking the best player available on this blog the last few months? Every mock draft I saw had Schneider going higher than 19.

Should have been our pick
- mdw7413

He was misdiagnosed with concussions so that's not really an issue; however, his overall numbers really aren't that great so ... we'll see. Caps knew the doc that looked at him so I think that helped.

you think it means a d trade?
- mrn22

What would it take to get Hertl out of San Jose?

Caps just hit the jackpot.
- JRR1285

Can't go wrong with a kid named after Jimi.

Oh crap, mixed up my goalie Dans!

Blackburn had the nerve problem, or did I screw that up too?
- Fenrir

Yea Blackburn had the nerve problems

Whatever Schneider winds up, it won't be worse than taking the 58th ranked prospect right behind him. The Devils didn't have a plan if Schneider wasn't there at 20? They just decided to throw a dart at a dartboard that said "defensemen"?
- smellmyfinger

No matter what that was (potentially) bad.

How many times did we talk about taking the best player available on this blog the last few months? Every mock draft I saw had Schneider going higher than 19.
- jimbro83

In the top 10 yes, best possible player, later 1st I would go by need. imo

you think it means a d trade?
- mrn22

Trouba sweating bullets. (Hello me...)

I think it's Tarmo time!!!!

Bratt and a 1st for Schneider
- mdw7413

Can we also throw in whatever the guys name is we picked at 20 for a 7th round pick next year?

I just think it wasn't the smartest pick based on the teams needs. And yeah, last time I heard big physical defenseman not overly offensive, didn't work out so well.


I need to see what RD thinks
- mdw7413

He had 58 pts in 64 games last year. He tough, good skater( Not like MCclarth), and has a good shot.only 1-2 draft picks make an impact in NHL the year after they are drafted.

No one in draft is helping the Rangers next season, beside Laferniere( hopefully).saying this kid wasn't a good pick because he's not NHL ready is clueless. Want to give other reasons, then fine, but that is ridiculous.

Can't go wrong with a kid named after Jimi.
- Fenrir

Foxy...

Yea looking at a lot of mock drafts they have Schneider going anywhere from 12-19. So it is solid value. I just hope this means a D trade is coming

A third round pick (who would probably never make the nhl) to move up and get one of the top 3 or 4 dmen in the draft is a great move.
- way out west

No brainer move.

He was misdiagnosed with concussions so that's not really an issue; however, his overall numbers really aren't that great so ... we'll see. Caps knew the doc that looked at him so I think that helped.
- WineryDog

It will be interesting. If any of those centers turn out really good, it will be another missed opportunity.

Did he get a lifetime ban? Really enjoyed his take until his grandfather died and he went off the deep end.
Hope he is doing well.
- Fenrir

Yea I have no clue, hope he is ok. Before he went off the rails he was fun to talk to

Can we also throw in whatever the guys name is we picked at 20 for a 7th round pick next year?
- smellmyfinger

As long as it makes Sam retire

He had 58 pts in 64 games last year. He tough, good skater( Not like MCclarth), and has a good shot.only 1-2 draft picks make an impact in NHL the year after they are drafted.

No one in draft is helping the Rangers next season, beside Laferniere( hopefully).saying this kid wasn't a good pick because he's not NHL ready is clueless. Want to give other reasons, then fine, but that is ridiculous.
- rrentz

For reference, Mcilrath never scored more than 24 in the WHL. Schneider almost doubled that last year

How many times did we talk about taking the best player available on this blog the last few months? Every mock draft I saw had Schneider going higher than 19.
- jimbro83