What the frank are they doing at center ice

You all know the only reason D’Angelo isn’t in NY was because he liked Trump who is from NY , go figure

You all know the only reason D’Angelo isn’t in NY was because he liked Trump who is from NY , go figure
- irishgerm

thanks for d'Angelo, he's putting up dougie hamilton numbers at 1/8 the cost

That's the Tony D on defense I remember
- TPC

There's a reason the underlying numbers on the Canes D have dropped significantly.

thanks for d'Angelo, he's putting up dougie hamilton numbers at 1/8 the cost
- monty burns

Enjoy the one year you’ll have him

You all know the only reason D’Angelo isn’t in NY was because he liked Trump who is from NY , go figure
- irishgerm

If only you could get a grain of salt under your toe nail.

Well, let's hope we don't meet them in the playoffs. The Canes are probably the only team out there I don't think there's a chance for NYR beating in 7. Whoever goes up against them better bring it physically to break that suffocating 5v5. Never fails that ex-Rangers show up huge against them.

Curious when moves will start taking place around the league. Know a lot of conversation has taken place around the Rangers needing a top 9 C and a top 6 RW but I’m starting to wonder if a better option could be two top 6 RWs. One rental and one with term left. Don’t really feel center is that big of an issue now that Zib has awoken and is winning draws. Honestly like the sound of a 3rd line of:

Laf-Goodrow-Kakko

Think they would have strong possession numbers and score some dirty goals. You could also trust them with 12-15 minutes a night which is crucial as the season moves on and in playoffs.

Curious when moves will start taking place around the league. Know a lot of conversation has taken place around the Rangers needing a top 9 C and a top 6 RW but I’m starting to wonder if a better option could be two top 6 RWs. One rental and one with term left. Don’t really feel center is that big of an issue now that Zib has awoken and is winning draws. Honestly like the sound of a 3rd line of:

Laf-Goodrow-Kakko

Think they would have strong possession numbers and score some dirty goals. You could also trust them with 12-15 minutes a night which is crucial as the season moves on and in playoffs.
- TC88

People seem very convinced that we will go after Kessel. If we add that to the Miller rumors were looking at...

Kreider, Zib, Kessel
Panarin, Miller, Strome

People seem very convinced that we will go after Kessel. If we add that to the Miller rumors were looking at...

Kreider, Zib, Kessel
Panarin, Miller, Strome
- aecliptic

That looks like an improved top 6 to me. Just wonder how Strome would adjust to wing. Likely fine but worth mentioning. The cost of Miller is a bit worrisome too and likely means no Strome next season.

What about:

Kreider, Zib, R.Smith
Panarin, Strome, Kessel
Laf, Goodrow, Kakko

That looks like an improved top 6 to me. Just wonder how Strome would adjust to wing. Likely fine but worth mentioning. The cost of Miller is a bit worrisome too and likely means no Strome next season.

What about:

Kreider, Zib, R.Smith
Panarin, Strome, Kessel
Laf, Goodrow, Kakko
- TC88

With 50% retention on Miller we can keep Strome as long as he is friendly to us in his asking price. If not, then so be it, would be kind of a bummer however Miller is the better of the 2 overall. However Strome's leadership will be missed.

That looks like an improved top 6 to me. Just wonder how Strome would adjust to wing. Likely fine but worth mentioning. The cost of Miller is a bit worrisome too and likely means no Strome next season.

What about:

Kreider, Zib, R.Smith
Panarin, Strome, Kessel
Laf, Goodrow, Kakko
- TC88

It works, it fills gaps, its definitely the cheaper route to go as far as what it costs us trade wise.

That looks like an improved top 6 to me. Just wonder how Strome would adjust to wing. Likely fine but worth mentioning. The cost of Miller is a bit worrisome too and likely means no Strome next season.

What about:

Kreider, Zib, R.Smith
Panarin, Strome, Kessel
Laf, Goodrow, Kakko
- TC88

So you think adding more scoring is the way to go, not playing better defensively??

With 50% retention on Miller we can keep Strome as long as he is friendly to us in his asking price. If not, then so be it, would be kind of a bummer however Miller is the better of the 2 overall. However Strome's leadership will be missed.
- aecliptic

If 50% retained happened id be all for it. Losing Miller in that trade initially has always been a head scratcher so would love to bring him back.

If that does happen and a second player is acquired I’d prefer Smith over Kessel by a large margin.

But then we’re talking about losing 5-6 quality assets at once.

So you think adding more scoring is the way to go, not playing better defensively??
- Brukie

This is why Im not a fan of the Kessel pick up.

If 50% retained happened id be all for it. Losing Miller in that trade initially has always been a head scratcher so would love to bring him back.

If that does happen and a second player is acquired I’d prefer Smith over Kessel by a large margin.

But then we’re talking about losing 5-6 quality assets at once.
- TC88

We would likely loose Chytil (is whatever, not a game changer for us), Lundkvist (would be nice to see him grow here, however our right side is locked up) and a 1st for Miller who has been a PPG player for a couple years now. Were not really losing anything out of our lineup to make this trade happen.

I think Smith is definitely the better option, however, Vegas keeps pushing back the date when Eichel will return, plus they have Pacc's on IR as well so they may not have a need to move Smith and will do a Tampa.

So you think adding more scoring is the way to go, not playing better defensively??
- Brukie

A change or 2 on LD is probably needed also if they are really going for it this year.

But as far as offense, yes I do think that’s an improved top 9 both offensively and defensively overall. The Panarin-Strome-Kessel line would likely have some poor moments but can guarantee they would still have a positive +/-

A change or 2 on LD is probably needed also if they are really going for it this year.

But as far as offense, yes I do think that’s an improved top 9 both offensively and defensively overall. The Panarin-Strome-Kessel line would likely have some poor moments but can guarantee they would still have a positive +/-
- TC88

So you want to add four pieces to this line up??

This is why Im not a fan of the Kessel pick up.
- aecliptic

I’m not convinced a rental is the way to go. I think this team is good, but has holes, as most teams do, save Carolina.

What purpose will it really serve to bring in Kessel and Smith? Give them top 6 minutes, and then give those minutes back to Kakko and Chytil even though they haven’t earned it,

I’m all for Drury making a couple of deals, but a pure rental doesn’t make sense.

So you want to add four pieces to this line up??
- Brukie

Could see 3. Not unheard of. Why not go for it? I think the deficiencies of the team are pretty obvious and you can solve most with 3 moves.

-Two top lines that click
-A 3rd line with a purpose
-No more Nemeth

Let’s hear your ideas.

I’m not convinced a rental is the way to go. I think this team is good, but has holes, as most teams do, save Carolina.

What purpose will it really serve to bring in Kessel and Smith? Give them top 6 minutes, and then give those minutes back to Kakko and Chytil even though they haven’t earned it,

I’m all for Drury making a couple of deals, but a pure rental doesn’t make sense.
- OLDSCHOOL#6

I think Miller is probably the way to go as we know we will have him for 2 years, but we need that retention.

The other option Id like, as Ive beaten to death before, is a trade for Dylan Strome and Calvin De Haan. It gives us a good, young 3C (with the potential to be a 2C) we can resign and doesnt cause a totally blow things up. De Haan is our LD rental. Then if the team decides they want to pursue the big name rental, they have that option.

Could see 3. Not unheard of. Why not go for it? I think the deficiencies of the team are pretty obvious and you can solve most with 3 moves.

-Two top lines that click
-A 3rd line with a purpose
-No more Nemeth

Let’s hear your ideas.
- TC88

He doesnt have ideas, he wants to sit on his hands and let it all marinate.

I think Miller is probably the way to go as we know we will have him for 2 years, but we need that retention.

The other option Id like, as Ive beaten to death before, is a trade for Dylan Strome and Calvin De Haan. It gives us a good, young 3C (with the potential to be a 2C) we can resign and doesnt cause a totally blow things up. De Haan is our LD rental. Then if the team decides they want to pursue the big name rental, they have that option.
- aecliptic

I definitely like the Miller idea for the reasons you stated. Don’t know much about D. Strome, but it makes sense if he can upgrade the 3C.

He doesnt have ideas, he wants to sit on his hands and let it all marinate.
- aecliptic

Yep, 2 forwards and a defense man or 2, these moves you are proposing will empty the cupboards for sure and isnt a sure fire way to win the Cup.

He doesnt have ideas, he wants to sit on his hands and let it all marinate.
- aecliptic

You are right, Im am idiot and you are a (frank)ing wonder.