I can’t imagine we do. I’d go as far as to say Howden plays less than 100 more NHL games for his career.
- nyrangers9479

ultmately though, where do we see Gauthier fitting moving forward?

because I don't see him as an effective 4th liner at all

With Quinn gone, it's inconceivable we protect Howden over Gauthier. Even if we are just protecting Gauthier to trade him later. Plus having Barron makes Howden completely expendable
- ELew11

having Barron makes both Gauthier and Howden expendable

so what is charging?

so what is charging?


- jimbro83

He was gliding but that looks like where they would bring in that distance traveled BS etc. If Kreider did that he would be tossed.

Colorado cant protect Ryan Graves, we should consider making a deal for him, it's kinda senseless to protect Hajek

Colorado cant protect Ryan Graves, we should consider making a deal for him, it's kinda senseless to protect Hajek
- jimbro83

Do they need Graves?

Do they need Graves?
- JRR1285

I think Rangers could use Graves, he's only signed for two more seasons, very reasonable money

I think Rangers could use Graves, he's only signed for two more seasons, very reasonable money
- jimbro83

I didn't realize he never played a game with the big club while here.

Colorado cant protect Ryan Graves, we should consider making a deal for him, it's kinda senseless to protect Hajek
- jimbro83

I like it a lot. Not sure why Colorado wouldn’t make a deal like this. Send them Hajek to expose with a pick and prospect. Wonder how much it would take.

I like it a lot. Not sure why Colorado wouldn’t make a deal like this. Send them Hajek to expose with a pick and prospect. Wonder how much it would take.
- TC88

I don't think they'd be interested in acquiring a guy that'd have to protect but yeah I think it's something to consider

Colorado is definitely lacking in draft picks

I don't think they'd be interested in acquiring a guy that'd have to protect but yeah I think it's something to consider

Colorado is definitely lacking in draft picks
- jimbro83

Why would Colorado have to protect Hajek? Is that an expansion rule for newly acquired players?

Why would Colorado have to protect Hajek? Is that an expansion rule for newly acquired players?
- TC88

Hajek is not exempt, I mean they could acquire him and hang him as expansion bait

Maybe one of Rangers 3rd rounders, their 2nd next year and Hajek for Ryan Graves

give Zac Jones some time in Hartford

so what is charging?


- jimbro83

Great freaking hit

If he would just stick to this I have no issues.

so what is charging?


- jimbro83

I am light years away from being a Wilson sympathizer, let alone a supporter, but I think he glided long enough that he's ok on that one. A lot of that result is because he's also a real big dud(e).

I am light years away from being a Wilson sympathizer, let alone a supporter, but I think he glided long enough that he's ok on that one. A lot of that result is because he's also a real big dud(e).
- Tonybere

if I saw him skating at me at 30 MPH's I think i'd poop my pants

ultmately though, where do we see Gauthier fitting moving forward?

because I don't see him as an effective 4th liner at all
- jimbro83

If Buch got traded I think he could be given a legit shot on the 2nd or 3rd line

If Buch got traded I think he could be given a legit shot on the 2nd or 3rd line
- nyrangers9479

if Buchnevich gets traded yes it definitely changes things up

but that could also mean Chytil moves to RW to replace Buch and they work on that elusive center

if Buchnevich gets traded yes it definitely changes things up

but that could also mean Chytil moves to RW to replace Buch and they work on that elusive center
- jimbro83

Genuine question...Buchnevich finally seems to be developing into a pretty solid winger, why all the trade talk? Is it just to get a center in the door by dealing from a position of strength?

Based on what it seems like Dolan's mindset is, it looks (from the outside looking in) that it might possibly make more sense to deal one or two of the good prospects and some other futures to grab someone and keep as much of the roster intact as possible.

if Buchnevich gets traded yes it definitely changes things up

but that could also mean Chytil moves to RW to replace Buch and they work on that elusive center
- jimbro83

I think Gauthier could be more of what were looking for over Chytil on a 3rd line.

I think Gauthier could be more of what were looking for over Chytil on a 3rd line.
- nyrangers9479

why

Genuine question...Buchnevich finally seems to be developing into a pretty solid winger, why all the trade talk? Is it just to get a center in the door by dealing from a position of strength?

Based on what it seems like Dolan's mindset is, it looks (from the outside looking in) that it might possibly make more sense to deal one or two of the good prospects and some other futures to grab someone and keep as much of the roster intact as possible.
- eichiefs9

it's the Kreider contract, people don't wanna do it again

if Kakko and Kravstov become better than Buchnevich, it'll be same situation we are in now with Panarin and Lafreniere better than Kreider

Genuine question...Buchnevich finally seems to be developing into a pretty solid winger, why all the trade talk? Is it just to get a center in the door by dealing from a position of strength?

Based on what it seems like Dolan's mindset is, it looks (from the outside looking in) that it might possibly make more sense to deal one or two of the good prospects and some other futures to grab someone and keep as much of the roster intact as possible.
- eichiefs9

A lot of people here believe that Buch is in line for north of $5M per year on his next deal and want to move him for the cost controlled kids.
I feel like he will be a member of the Covid Club that sees a real hit to their contract due to the flat cap.

Genuine question...Buchnevich finally seems to be developing into a pretty solid winger, why all the trade talk? Is it just to get a center in the door by dealing from a position of strength?

Based on what it seems like Dolan's mindset is, it looks (from the outside looking in) that it might possibly make more sense to deal one or two of the good prospects and some other futures to grab someone and keep as much of the roster intact as possible.
- eichiefs9

it's the Kreider contract, people don't wanna do it again

if Kakko and Kravstov become better than Buchnevich, it'll be same situation we are in now with Panarin and Lafreniere better than Kreider

why
- jimbro83

because Chytil=Bad Jimbo

He does not equal 21 yr old blossoming NHLer with some things to work on in his game.

Genuine question...Buchnevich finally seems to be developing into a pretty solid winger, why all the trade talk? Is it just to get a center in the door by dealing from a position of strength?

Based on what it seems like Dolan's mindset is, it looks (from the outside looking in) that it might possibly make more sense to deal one or two of the good prospects and some other futures to grab someone and keep as much of the roster intact as possible.
- eichiefs9

I've asked the same question here multiple times. Answer is always, "his value will never be higher"

He will only cost around 5M per. He's developed into a 200 ft. player and he has found some nastiness in his game.

IMO, Buch is better than Kreider right now.