He'll be claimed through waivers when we need his cap space
- MeltingPlastic

I agree. And then McD and JT Miller will have been traded for whatever we get for Nils. I don’t think Nils has much value but I could be wrong.

Lias resigned in LA, 1 year 700k. Man what a bad pick that was, glad we were able to turn him into Cuylle.

Good news is hopefully in the next 48-72 hours that cap space we have will be filled and we can all move on lol

Good news is hopefully in the next 48-72 hours that cap space we have will be filled and we can all move on lol
- TPC

Kane will definitely be over one way or another. At least the rangers getting him or not. He’s probably gonna get moved at TDL just not much news surrounding him waiving or anything. Teams need to prepare for opening night.

I don’t see how he isn’t traded at some point from now until the deadline tho.Kane probably wants the Hawks to get the best return and that’s how they’ll get it, by waiting

Panarin has guys to play with, we’ll get him a center and he’ll be fine. I don’t get the need for another “star” on this team.

Laf Zib Kakko
Panarin Chytil Kravtsov
Kreider Bennett Cuylle

Laf/Kakko/Chytil need to take the next step and I think they showed in the playoffs they’re ready to do that.
- nyrangers9479

Why would Florida trade Bennett?

Looking at CHI's cap, if they were to trade Kane somewhere, they would have to retain salary. Unless they splurge in FA. They'll need to be at the $61mil minimum.

Malkin to hit the OPEN market for the 1st time in his career. As per dregger.

In- Kane, Nick Roy, Comrie, Poehling and Brendan Smith

Out- Kakko, Nils. Reaves, Gauthier, Nemeth, ‘23 first rder, ‘23 3rd rder and ‘24 2nd rder
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FORWARDS (13)
Right wing: Patrick Kane ($5,250,000) - Vitali Kravtsov ($875,000) - Samuel Blais ($1,525,000) - Barclay Goodrow ($3,641,667)
Centre: Mika Zibanejad ($8,500,000) - Filip Chytil ($2,300,000) - Nicolas Roy ($2,500,000) - Ryan Poehling ($750,000) - Gustav Rydahl ($750,000)
Left wing: Artemi Panarin ($11,642,857) - Alexis Lafrenière ($925,000) - Chris Kreider ($6,500,000) - Will Cuylle ($828,333)

DEFENSE (8)
Right: Adam Fox ($9,500,000) - Jacob Trouba ($8,000,000) - Braden Schneider ($925,000) - Brendan Smith ($1,250,000)
Left: Ryan Lindgren ($3,000,000) - K'Andre Miller ($925,000) - Zachary Jones ($925,000) - Matthew Robertson ($797,500)

GOALTENDER (2)
Igor Shesterkin ($5,666,667) - Eric Comrie ($1,250,000)

BUYOUTS (4)
Kevin Shattenkirk ($1,433,333) - Dan Girardi ($1,111,111) - Anthony Deangelo ($883,334) - Brad Richards ($0)

DETAILS
Roster Size: 23
Salary Cap: $82,500,000
Cap Hit: $81,654,802
Cap Space: $845,198
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Do we even miss Kakko? I don’t think so. It has great balance and depth
- Slimtj100

How are we getting rid of Reaves, Gauthier, Nemeth???

One thing about Chicago retaining 50% of Kane. They will need to in order to hit the cap floor this year. That's if he is available at all.

I really like this option if we get the 3rd team and get 75% retained. Arizona or Detroit?

For me, why have we not talked about a Toews for 3rd line center. With 50% retained.

How are we getting rid of Reaves, Gauthier, Nemeth???
- Brukie

Don't you know you can trade anyone for anything and sign everyone? Somethings are just head shaking.

I don't know. I feel that too much tinkering starts to monkey with the chemistry that got the Rangers the surprise ECF visit.
Do not get me wrong, the Rangers DO need to make some moves. 2C being the big one. Strome is not the guy. Character guys are always good on depth and a Shooter. Someone who will just (frank)ing shoot the puck.

I am good if they keep Reaves. he served his role well on and off the ice.
Nemeth can be jettisoned in a barrel down the Niagara falls for all I care.

Why would Florida trade Bennett?
- bigrod79

They need cap space, are loaded at center (Reinhart Barkov Verhaeghe Bennett Lundell) and could use help on D. They paid the equivalent of 2 2nds to get him, I’d imagine 2023 1st and either Nils or Jones could get it done.

Malkin to hit the OPEN market for the 1st time in his career. As per dregger.
- bigrod79

Ya, crazy that PITT is allowing that. Apparently they won’t give him the 4th year he wants.

Ya, crazy that PITT is allowing that. Apparently they won’t give him the 4th year he wants.
- nyrangers9479

Can he go to Washington with Backstrom out for a long while? Play with the enemy?

Can he go to Washington with Backstrom out for a long while? Play with the enemy?
- bigrod79

They’re saying it’s a possibility. FLA is also supposedly in on him, if that’s the case it makes getting Bennett even easier.

They’re saying it’s a possibility. FLA is also supposedly in on him, if that’s the case it makes getting Bennett even easier.
- nyrangers9479

Yea Florida’s problem was they didn’t have enough scoring

They need cap space, are loaded at center (Reinhart Barkov Verhaeghe Bennett Lundell) and could use help on D. They paid the equivalent of 2 2nds to get him, I’d imagine 2023 1st and either Nils or Jones could get it done.
- nyrangers9479

Why would a team trade a solid young player they just resigned to a very friendly deal?

They could easily do what EDM did... pony up a pick and package it with Hornqvist.

Nichushkin, 8 years $49 mil with Colorado

Nichushkin, 8 years $49 mil with Colorado
- airjan23

Soooo… Patrick Kane is gonna come to NY and take less than Nichushkin?

Soooo… Patrick Kane is gonna come to NY and take less than Nichushkin?
- aecliptic

Yes cause NY where high taxes and high crime is where its at.

Yes cause NY where high taxes and high crime is where its at.
- Brukie

Id love to see Kane and Panarin in blue, but even I understand and have said, it aint going to be for a cent less than 7m per and a full NMC.

Anyone hear the rumor regarding a Pat Brisson news conference Wednesday? Something involving Kane and a trade request.

Malkin officially now a first time free agent.

The Caps will have a complete new tandem in net next season after declining to extend Samsonov his $2M qualifying offer, and having a few days earlier traded Vanecek to the Devils.
Darcy Kuemper is expected to be their first goalie target heavily pursued to assume the #1 starter role, with the need now also to acquire a backup.

The Flames could look mighty different next season, not only should they not re-sign Gaudreau; but also should Matthew Tkachuk receive an offer sheet, as rumors have it possible.

Dallas Stars star forward Jason Robertson is another top forward rumored now possibly to receive an offer sheet soon. That after rumors in late June had them fearful of their own #1 goalie Oettinger receiving one. They responded immediately then in part, by extending their backup in Scott Wedgewood for two additional years.

Anyone hear the rumor regarding a Pat Brisson news conference Wednesday? Something involving Kane and a trade request.
- boilermaker100

Must have come from the Ek source.

Tell me how teams buyout players all the time and not a single team has ever retained over $5 million for an entire season
- nyrangers9479

I gave you Shattenkirk- The Rangers retained more than $5M in the year after we bought him out.