It's crazy because that market is in the top half of the league in terms of total population. We might not have Auston Matthews without the hockey growing over there
- picklerick

Something to think about for sure.

I actually think it kind of sucks. If only the franchise just paid its (frank)ing bills they would still have an arena.
- JRR1285

We'd also lose the best jersey in the league

I actually think it kind of sucks. If only the franchise just paid its (frank)ing bills they would still have an arena.
- JRR1285

If you're gonna run what could be a potentially be a billion dollar investment like a snake oil salesmen, you deserve to fold.

Here we go. My completely and totally bulletproof and absolutely improbable offseason Armchair GM. It's all very serious and will definitely happen and I am a genius:

RFAs:
Zac Jones: $900k x 1 year
K'Andre Miller: $4.5m x 5 years
Alexis Lafreniere: $2.1m x 2 years

UFAs:
Tyler Motte: $1.5m x 1 year
Tomas Nosek (or someone comparable): $1.75m x 1 year
Alex Killorn: $5m x 3 years
Jaro Halak: $1m x 1 year

Trades:
Goodrow to anyone who will have him for a 7th rounder
Panarin with a 3rd team retaining 50% + and picks it takes to Toronto for Willy Nylander

FWDs:
Kreider - Mika - Kakko
Laf - Chytil - Nylander
Cuylle - Trocheck - Killorn
Vesey - Nosek - Motte
Brod

DEF:
Lindgren Fox
K'Andre Trouba
Jones Scheider
Harpur
- picklerick

Forgetting the plausibility of the trades, I'm not sure the Ranger's organization is better off from the following transaction:

In: Nylander + Killorn

Out: Panarin + likely Othmann/a bunch of picks to a team to eat $5.8M in dead cap for 3 years

Forgetting the plausibility of the trades, I'm not sure the Ranger's organization is better off from the following transaction:

In: Nylander + Killorn

Out: Panarin + likely Othmann/a bunch of picks to a team to eat $5.8M in dead cap for 3 years
- SkjeiStadium

- picklerick

no doubt. i do like the Laf and Miller contracts though and don't mind the other signings. I just don't love that swap

Forgetting the plausibility of the trades, I'm not sure the Ranger's organization is better off from the following transaction:

In: Nylander + Killorn

Out: Panarin + likely Othmann/a bunch of picks to a team to eat $5.8M in dead cap for 3 years
- SkjeiStadium

I don't think the Rangers are retaining any money in this asinine scenario.

I don't think the Rangers are retaining any money in this asinine scenario.
- JRR1285

They could though. I like this more and more...

I don't think the Rangers are retaining any money in this asinine scenario.
- JRR1285

The rangers aren't, but a 3rd team has to and that will cost a ton of assets

no doubt. i do like the Laf and Miller contracts though and don't mind the other signings. I just don't love that swap
- SkjeiStadium

Nylander is a stud and is 5 years younger than Panarin AND plays RW. Killorn is an underrated member of those 2 TBL championship teams and put up 30 goals last year.

Allows the "Kids" to slot up in the roster to all get top 6 minutes while playing with all kinds of talent. Allows Trocheck to center a balanced, hard working 3rd line that is defensively responsible but can still chip in. Nosek was 60% on FO's last year. There's an additional $1.7m in cap space if you want to add a third liner in case Cuylle doesn't work out.

Add in a new coach with a new perspective who can hopefully maximize a much more well rounded roster that is still brimming with talent.

It's all so easy. Don't know why they haven't thought of all of this already

I don't think the Rangers are retaining any money in this asinine scenario.
- JRR1285

That is correct. You and Brukie need to work on your reading comprehension skills. There's a 3rd team. Make me a Nylander Drury avatar now

The rangers aren't, but a 3rd team has to and that will cost a ton of assets
- SkjeiStadium

My fault, I read your response wrong. Carry on.

That is correct. You and Brukie need to work on your reading comprehension skills. There's a 3rd team. Make me a Nylander Drury avatar now
- picklerick

Listen, I am trying to be productive at work. I can only put so much energy and focus into your absurd propositions.

Nylander is a stud and is 5 years younger than Panarin AND plays RW. Killorn is an underrated member of those 2 TBL championship teams and put up 30 goals last year.

Allows the "Kids" to slot up in the roster to all get top 6 minutes while playing with all kinds of talent. Allows Trocheck to center a balanced, hard working 3rd line that is defensively responsible but can still chip in. Nosek was 60% on FO's last year. There's an additional $1.7m in cap space if you want to add a third liner in case Cuylle doesn't work out.

Add in a new coach with a new perspective who can hopefully maximize a much more well rounded roster that is still brimming with talent.

It's all so easy. Don't know why they haven't thought of all of this already
- picklerick

Does Nylander put up 80 points playing with Chytil instead of Tavares? I'm not so sure.

I get the thought process and don't completely hate it but I wouldn't do it

That is correct. You and Brukie need to work on your reading comprehension skills. There's a 3rd team. Make me a Nylander Drury avatar now
- picklerick

Also, what is a Nylander Drury avatar? Don't make me figure it out without some guidance. Need I remind you about DrElmo?

Listen, I am trying to be productive at work. I can only put so much energy and focus into your absurd propositions.
- JRR1285

You find the time to give my mad ravings the proper attention they deserve

Also, what is a Nylander Drury avatar? Don't make me figure it out without some guidance. Need I remind you about DrElmo?
- JRR1285

It's Drury teabagging Kyle Dubas

It's Drury teabagging Kyle Dubas
- picklerick

Not enough pixels or desire to make that happen.

In all seriousness the Leafs have 14 players signed past this season with like $8m in cap space. They're gonna have to move out Marner or Matthews and take almost nothing back. I don't know what the hell they could do.

The only goalie they have signed is Matt Murray at $4.7m

In all seriousness the Leafs have 14 players signed past this season with like $8m in cap space. They're gonna have to move out Marner or Matthews and take almost nothing back. I don't know what the hell they could do
- picklerick

Should be interesting.

In all seriousness the Leafs have 14 players signed past this season with like $8m in cap space. They're gonna have to move out Marner or Matthews and take almost nothing back. I don't know what the hell they could do.

The only goalie they have signed is Matt Murray at $4.7m
- picklerick

7 forwards signed lol

In reality, ZAR and Acciari should be affordable depth to bring back. Assuming they want to stay.

Plus they'll likely be able to LTIR Jake Muzzin. His career could be over.

Nick Robertson is dirt cheap and will be healthy.

I think they'll find a way to do it without losing Matthews or Marner. They could move TJ Brodie, I'm sure there's a market for him. They can probably re-sign Schenn for the league minimum to fill that spot.

Maybe Nylander gets moved, but Marner and Matthews are the core of that team and Tavares is going nowhere even if they wanted to move him, obviously.

7 forwards signed lol

In reality, ZAR and Acciari should be affordable depth to bring back. Assuming they want to stay.

Plus they'll likely be able to LTIR Jake Muzzin. His career could be over.

Nick Robertson is dirt cheap and will be healthy.

I think they'll find a way to do it without losing Matthews or Marner. They could move TJ Brodie, I'm sure there's a market for him. They can probably re-sign Schenn for the league minimum to fill that spot.

Maybe Nylander gets moved, but Marner and Matthews are the core of that team and Tavares is going nowhere even if they wanted to move him, obviously.
- eichiefs9

Gimme Willy nilly

How do we acquire Clayton Keller is the real question

Wow, thanks for asking Brukie! So, in this totally plausible scenario, there would be a 3rd team retaining 50% of Panarin's contract. It's right there in the post. Hope this helps.

Love,
Pickle
- picklerick

Panarin is going to Anaheim I can feel it. You heard it here first for like the 10th time he’s not a playoff player and nor are they a playoff team. They need some juice on that team so that’s why. Bread says sure I’ll make 11 million bucks in sunny Cali and play with Stromer

Panarin is going to Anaheim I can feel it. You heard it here first for like the 10th time he’s not a playoff player and nor are they a playoff team. They need some juice on that team so that’s why. Bread says sure I’ll make 11 million bucks in sunny Cali and play with Stromer
- Slimtj100

Drury gets back Brett Leason and Brock McGinn, hire Sutter. Let's cook.