yeah, Tavares is fine, nobody's fault he got hurt

the Marner contract is the problem

there was never any reason for them to give him that kind of money, I can't imagine there was an offer sheet concern, and if there was, it wouldnt have been for any more than that any way.
- jimbro83

Marner needs to watch Braden point. Very similar size and skill but point always shows up in the playoffs and gets dirty. Marner is really soft

yeah, Tavares is fine, nobody's fault he got hurt

the Marner contract is the problem

there was never any reason for them to give him that kind of money, I can't imagine there was an offer sheet concern, and if there was, it wouldnt have been for any more than that any way.
- jimbro83

Tavares contract is a joke too. Hurt or not, he's getting older and slower and declining every year. If he was on the Rangers, we would be going nuts with that contract.

Yep. He puts a tons of reg. season points and they jumped at it.

I'll tell you, I think after watching last night they might want to put a lot of thought into what happens with Sheldon Keefe. They didn't alter their game plan one bit at any point in their 3 chances to eliminate Montreal.
- Tonybere

Matthews and nylander should’ve been a combo or spezza nylander. Keefe definitely takes some blame

Tavares contract is a joke too. Hurt or not, he's getting older and slower and declining every year. If he was on the Rangers, we would be going nuts with that contract.
- Rangers99

UFA's once they hit the open market, pre-Covid when everyone thought the cap was gonna keep going up, I can't blame them for it, centers are a premium

it's giving a RFA winger like Marner that kind of money, when the only leverage he had was to hold out, that's where you kill the Leafs

that was all a pride thing with Marner, he wanted to be paid in line with his buddy Matthews

They didnt need him.
- Brukie

Um..., they lost.

Rachel Doerrie
@racheldoerrie

Carey Price is the first player in NHL history to win a playoff series with a salary of more than 10mill AAV.

According to @CapFriendly, no other player making > 10M AAV has won a series, until last night.

Um..., they lost.
- Tonybere

And they lost the year before with him and the year before that with him.

See a pattern here Skippy???

3 players taking up more than 30 percent of your cap hasnt worked out well for them. Do you think at the time they needed more scoring or could the money have been spent a little smarter???

Um..., they lost.
- Tonybere

I think he means at the time. They had Matthews who was going to get a huge contract and didn't need to give him all that money. Could of signed someone for half that price.

And they lost the year before with him and the year before that with him.

See a pattern here Skippy???

3 players taking up more than 30 percent of your cap hasnt worked out well for them. Do you think at the time they needed more scoring or could the money have been spent a little smarter???
- Brukie

I took you as meaning they didn't need Tavares in these last 6 games. Honest mistake. So, take your condescension and shove it up your ass, SKIPPY.

I have obviously agreed that they didn't spend their money wisely.

I took you as meaning they didn't need Tavares in these last 6 games. Honest mistake. So, take your condescension and shove it up your ass, SKIPPY.

I have obviously agreed that they didn't spend their money wisely.
- Tonybere

Me condescending?? Really!

No need to get sexual.

Me condescending?? Really!

No need to get sexual.
- Brukie

I dont remember you ever having one conversation on here without it getting like this, it's just how you roll

Me condescending?? Really!

No need to get sexual.
- Brukie

Yeah. Really.

can you imagine trading a first rounder for 11 games of Nick Foligno?

I dont remember you ever having one conversation on here without it getting like this, it's just how you roll
- jimbro83

Consistency is key. Im not a wussy, fluff type guy.

Rachel Doerrie
@racheldoerrie

Carey Price is the first player in NHL history to win a playoff series with a salary of more than 10mill AAV.

According to @CapFriendly, no other player making > 10M AAV has won a series, until last night.
- jimbro83

WOW!

Consistency is key. Im not a wussy, fluff type guy.
- Brukie

I will agree with that, no matter what the topic is, you are a consistent doosh about it lol

that's your thing though, I respect that

I remember when the Rangers were looking to hire a coach to teach the young players, one prominent name before Quinn was brought in was Sheldon Keefe. If and when he gets fired this week, do you think the Rangers give him an interview?

Personally, I don't want him --- I just want the opinions of you guys here.

I remember when the Rangers were looking to hire a coach to teach the young players, one prominent name before Quinn was brought in was Sheldon Keefe. If and when he gets fired this week, do you think the Rangers give him an interview?

Personally, I don't want him --- I just want the opinions of you guys here.
- TommyGTrain

I think the Rangers should make the coaching decision soon and not let more teams join in the competition.

Matt Porter
@mattyports

Vezina finalists, per GM vote:

Fleury
Grubauer
Vasilevskiy

I think the Rangers should make the coaching decision soon and not let more teams join in the competition.
- jimbro83

I think they are waiting to see who gets fired first from the playoff rounds. I just really think if Gallant was the guy they wanted all along it would be a done deal by now. Makes me think Drury has his eyes on someone else.

I think they are waiting to see who gets fired first from the playoff rounds. I just really think if Gallant was the guy they wanted all along it would be a done deal by now. Makes me think Drury has his eyes on someone else.
- TPC

in 1978, they gave a first rounder to the Flyers to hire Fred Shero, fired him in 1980

in 1987, they gave the 5th overall pick in 1988 to hire Michel Bergeron, fired him 1989

whatever they do, dont do that kind of poop

if the Rangers win the lottery tomorrow we should all meet at MSG and go streaking down 7th avenue

if the Rangers win the lottery tomorrow we should all meet at MSG and go streaking down 7th avenue
- jimbro83

What a glorious image!

if the Rangers win the lottery tomorrow we should all meet at MSG and go streaking down 7th avenue
- jimbro83

Hm……