I’m not worried about the losses these past 4 games to be honest. Happens throughout every season to every team. I’m more worried about not being physical enough come playoff time. Kreider used to be a physical player, that’s all but gone from his game now which is weird. The top 9 will literally have no one, maybe Trocheck? that plays physical and I don’t think that’s a recipe for success come playoff time.
- nyrangers9479

I’m not sure the Devils are as physical as we are now.

Vegas acquired Barbashev

He is an UFA at the end of the season. They will lose him for absolutely NOTHING, and he has all the power because he can contractually dictate what team he goes to. Again, no leverage for Chicago...
- TommyGTrain

They can just say whatever and not trade him rather then sell him for beans. Again, they have ALL of the leverage if they chose to use it. Having the power to nix anything is literally the definition of leverage.

I’m not sure the Devils are as physical as we are now.
- jimbro83

I guess it’s a good thing I’m not a Devils fan …..

They can just say whatever and not trade him rather then sell him for beans. Again, they have ALL of the leverage if they chose to use it.
- Cptmjl

This is the dumbest conversation when you take into account that the trade is done already.

Kane’s locker was cleaned out.

This is the dumbest conversation when you take into account that the trade is done already.

Kane’s locker was cleaned out.
- jimbro83

You’re right about one thing. It is the dumbest conversation but not for the reasons you’re stating.

I’m not sure the Devils are as physical as we are now.
- jimbro83

Correct, but hopefully our speed will be the difference

You’re right about one thing. It is the dumbest conversation but not for the reasons you’re stating.
- Cptmjl

I mean the rangers are going to end up with kane, it’s going to be for significantly less than if Chicago had the freedom to trade him to any team they wanted, that’s a fact. So I’m not sure why in your mind you are confident you are winning the argument

Correct, but hopefully our speed will be the difference
- Crushers68

To me it looks like the Rangers have made a calculated plan to try and match your firepower.

Correct, but hopefully our speed will be the difference
- Crushers68

The devils are one of if not the fastest team in the league. The playoffs are just way tighter and the game changes. Every team has to adjust

As someone who has lived and died with this team 24 hours a day 7 days a week since 1979, I tell you this is one of the craziest times I can remember. Lol.

How can you not fear totally crashing and burning? I get it.

But right before the deadline deals in 1994 they lost 7-3 to Chicago on a Friday night and never looked worse.

This is just fascinating poop right now
- jimbro83

The difference those players were strategically acquired to fill needs on the 94 team. Adding VT and Kane feels like Sather all over again.

I mean the rangers are going to end up with kane, it’s going to be for significantly less than if Chicago had the freedom to trade him to any team they wanted, that’s a fact. So I’m not sure why in your mind you are confident you are winning the argument
- jimbro83

The only part of the equation that could have ended the trade is Chicago. Am I right about that?

The only part of the equation that could have ended the trade is Chicago. Am I right about that?
- Cptmjl

Who cares

The trade has happened you nut burger lol

Who cares

The trade has happened you nut burger lol
- jimbro83

Thanks for the validation. What’s the hold up with Kane coming to the rangers if the trade is done?

The difference those players were strategically acquired to fill needs on the 94 team. Adding VT and Kane feels like Sather all over again.
- SouthernRanger

Which sather trades do they remind you of though. Ultimately we are looking at the 30th overall pick and Hunter skinner for tarasenko

Thanks for the validation. What’s the hold up with lane coming of the trade is done?
- Cptmjl

Your argument is for two weeks ago

Thanks for the validation. What’s the hold up with Kane coming to the rangers if the trade is done?
- Cptmjl

The salary cap. Rangers can’t fit him into their cap until March 1st

I mean the rangers are going to end up with kane, it’s going to be for significantly less than if Chicago had the freedom to trade him to any team they wanted, that’s a fact. So I’m not sure why in your mind you are confident you are winning the argument
- jimbro83

Remember when MSL only wanted to come to the NYR and we still gave up (2) 1sts and Callahan for him ……

Your argument is for two weeks ago
- jimbro83

It’s not an argument when you’re right which you know I am. They were the only team that could’ve said no and the trade would have never happened. Period. Whether Chicago used that leverage(probably didn’t) remains to be seen but they are the only team that really ultimately had it.

Remember when MSL only wanted to come to the NYR and we still gave up (2) 1sts and Callahan for him ……
- nyrangers9479

I do. But it wasn’t same thing. MSL Was not a pending UFA. He was signed for the following season too, and Tampa also kept half his cap hit for 2014-15 season.

It’s not an argument when you’re right which you know I am. They were the only team that could’ve said no and the trade would have never happened. Period. Whether Chicago used that leverage(probably didn’t) remains to be seen but they are the only team that really ultimately had it.
- Cptmjl

They didn’t.

Or, he’d still have a locker.

The salary cap. Rangers can’t fit him into their cap until March 1st
- jimbro83

So Kanes prorated salary three days from now will fit under the Rangers cap?

They didn’t.

Or, he’d still have a locker.
- jimbro83

They didn’t what? Use the leverage they had? Do you know what the Rangers gave up for him?

So Kanes prorated salary three days from now will fit under the Rangers cap?
- Cptmjl

Exactly. That’s why the Rangers are going to play today with 11 forwards and 6 defensemen.

They didn’t what? Use the leverage they had? Do you know what the Rangers gave up for him?
- Cptmjl

I’ve been refreshing twitter non stop for like 48 hours trying to find out what Rangers gave up for him. So no, not yet.