Larry Brooks
@NYP_Brooksie
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Rangers have hired Mike Grier as adviser to hockey operations, Post has learned. Drury and Grier go back to mid-90s as BU teammates, reunited in Buffalo mid-00s. That fills vacancy created by Leetch's departure. Drury aggressive reaching out to candidates to fill mgt. spots.
Gretzky was such a cheat code. I think people forget just how insane he was for a stretch of time. By the time he got here, he was clearly aging and in decline and yet still almost helped drag us to the Final - 2sticks1puck
Kovalev out with torn ACL. Karpovtsev out injured. Niklas Sundstrom out injured. Give Rangers a healthy team, they beat Philly.
Brooks says interview with Gallant may have happened already or will be done by tomorrow
The 57-year-old Gallant, who has compiled a 270-216-55 (.550) career record behind the bench of the Blue Jackets, Panthers and Golden Knights, has no personal connection to the 44-year-old Drury. But the Blueshirts have received multiple positive reports on Gallant from people who do have a personal connection with him.
It is theoretically possible that Drury could hire Gallant immediately if the coach aces the interview in order to give a jump-start to the offseason remodeling, but that seems unlikely. Speaking to other potential candidates would seem the appropriate way to proceed even if Drury is smitten with the one-time power winger for the Red Wings, who recorded 318 points (147-171) in 298 games over a four-season stretch beginning in 1986-87.
Brooks says interview with Gallant may have happened already or will be done by tomorrow
The 57-year-old Gallant, who has compiled a 270-216-55 (.550) career record behind the bench of the Blue Jackets, Panthers and Golden Knights, has no personal connection to the 44-year-old Drury. But the Blueshirts have received multiple positive reports on Gallant from people who do have a personal connection with him.
It is theoretically possible that Drury could hire Gallant immediately if the coach aces the interview in order to give a jump-start to the offseason remodeling, but that seems unlikely. Speaking to other potential candidates would seem the appropriate way to proceed even if Drury is smitten with the one-time power winger for the Red Wings, who recorded 318 points (147-171) in 298 games over a four-season stretch beginning in 1986-87. - jimbro83
I love how he adds that. It serves absolutely no weight when deciding if he is a good candidate to coach or not
“ Injuries, mostly to his back, caused Gallant to miss over 30 games over the 1990–91 NHL season. In March 1991, he was forced to undergo surgery to remove a bone spur from his back, causing him to miss the rest of the regular season and the playoffs.[9] Gallant returned to the Wings as a full-time regular for the 1991–92 and 1992–93 seasons. He provided his usual physical presence and finished with a +16 and +20 plus/minus rating; however was unable to duplicate his scoring prowess and the Wings did not offer him a contract to return.”
How do you think Gallant will feel about trading for Eichel?
“ Injuries, mostly to his back, caused Gallant to miss over 30 games over the 1990–91 NHL season. In March 1991, he was forced to undergo surgery to remove a bone spur from his back, causing him to miss the rest of the regular season and the playoffs. - aecliptic[9] Gallant returned to the Wings as a full-time regular for the 1991–92 and 1992–93 seasons. He provided his usual physical presence and finished with a +16 and +20 plus/minus rating; however was unable to duplicate his scoring prowess and the Wings did not offer him a contract to return.”
How do you think Gallant will feel about trading for Eichel?
Aatu raty has fallen hard, he was projected as the #1 overall in this draft as close as 2 years ago but has slipped since. I was reading that if people saw him play he’d still be in the top 5 but the lack of scouting has really accelerated his drop. If he’s there at 15 it might be a home run type pick.
Aatu raty has fallen hard, he was projected as the #1 overall in this draft as close as 2 years ago but has slipped since. I was reading that if people saw him play he’d still be in the top 5 but the lack of scouting has really accelerated his drop. If he’s there at 15 it might be a home run type pick. - nyrangers9479
yeah for sure, if we got him 15th overall would be perfect, if we were earlier no way
Filip Chytil
Pavel Buchnevich
Sabres Choice: Nils Lundkvist or Braden Schneider
NYR 2021 first round pick (likely 15th overall)
Sabres 2021 3rd round pick returned
Filip Chytil
Pavel Buchnevich
Sabres Choice: Nils Lundkvist or Braden Schneider
NYR 2021 first round pick (likely 15th overall)
Sabres 2021 3rd round pick returned - jimbro83
I wouldn't mind that package, if Eichel were healthy.
...and wasn't an bumhole.
Filip Chytil
Pavel Buchnevich
Sabres Choice: Nils Lundkvist or Braden Schneider
NYR 2021 first round pick (likely 15th overall)
Sabres 2021 3rd round pick returned - jimbro83
Id do that in a heartbeat!!
Sabre's would want to add KK and another first rounder too!!
I think the sticking point would be they would want a center with a higher ceiling than Chytil, which we dont have.
Filip Chytil
Pavel Buchnevich
Sabres Choice: Nils Lundkvist or Braden Schneider
NYR 2021 first round pick (likely 15th overall)
Sabres 2021 3rd round pick returned - jimbro83
It would suck to lose Nils or Braden but you got to give to get. A lot of reports are saying Buffalo doesn’t want to trade him to the Rangers. So we may have to overpay compared to other teams
It would suck to lose Nils or Braden but you got to give to get. A lot of reports are saying Buffalo doesn’t want to trade him to the Rangers. So we may have to overpay compared to other teams - TPC
I would love to somehow have them take Jones over Nils or Braden. Would even sweeten the deal with another pick
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