I mean that should have just traded Nylander. The move was easier.
- blacksheep1

He was their best player in the playoffs last few years, and having a great season. They did the right thing.

I mean that should have just traded Nylander. The move was easier.
- blacksheep1

all summer Eklund had the Islanders after Nylander

I mean that should have just traded Nylander. The move was easier.
- blacksheep1

He’s turned into a superstar man. I think Laf is gonna be like him. Kind of a slow starter and then booooom the sky is the limit

He’s turned into a superstar man. I think Laf is gonna be like him. Kind of a slow starter and then booooom the sky is the limit
- Slimtj100

Nylanders first 2 full seasons were over 60 points

Toronto could have 7+ million in cap room at the deadline with klingberg's IR money and if they unload samsonov with an asset to somewhere. Then they add Tanev, another depth dman, and a bottom 6 forward. Cooking.

And, since he grew up about 20 miles from the rink he now calls home, I doubt he will.
- Tonybere

Sometimes you’re loyal to the org who drafted you and gave you oodles of money. He could work with them on it. He has to realize he’s prob the odd man out after Willy signed. They just can’t give hi lm another contract like that (which he probably would get)

Toronto needs a bunch of pieces for him probably

Larry Brooks:

There are mounting cries for GM Chris Drury to do something and to do something now in the midst of these early-winter doldrums through which the Rangers have won just eight of their past 16 games (8-7-1) while allowing at least six goals in a game four times and four goals in a game eight times.

Unfortunately for the Blueshirts, it is not so simple to make trades in the month of January in a cap-driven NHL in which, according to CapFriendly, 17 teams are currently using long-term injured reserve to maintain compliance. Those teams’ caps are frozen in time.

Beyond the cap, it is too early for teams in the vast middle class to declare as buyers or sellers in a market that generally percolates only 10 days or so before the deadline, which is set for March 8 this year. There are examples of jumping the market, though those are somewhat rare.

Drury and the Rangers acquired Vlad Tarasenko and Niko Mikkola last Feb. 9, three weeks ahead of the 2023 deadline. The Islanders’ Lou Lamoriello moved earlier than that, getting Bo Horvat from the Canucks on Jan. 30. That was the same date on which Carolina GM Jim Rutherford acquired Doug Weight in 2006, a key move that triggered the Hurricanes’ run to the Stanley Cup.

So moves this month can be done, but Drury is also dealing with the uncertainty of Filip Chytil’s status, which has has created uncertainty not only about the team’s alignment but their cap situation.

If Chytil returns, the club will have limited space. If No. 72 cannot play (during the regular season), the club will have about another full-year $4 million with which to work. The landscape would be completely different.

The Rangers haven’t made a significant January trade in 10 years, since then-GM Glen Sather dealt Michael Del Zotto to Nashville in exchange for Kevin Klein on Jan. 22, 2014. The deal solidified the Blueshirts’ defense with Klein assuming the defensive defenseman’s role on the run to the final while paired with John Moore on the third tandem.

Klein played a major role the following season until he sustained a broken arm when struck flush by an Alexander Ovechkin drive. The defenseman then suffered a string of injuries that decreased his effectiveness and availability before retiring from the NHL at age 32 following 2016-17.

Sather made a handful of January trades. Predecessor Neil Smith made a blockbuster. Emile Francis made a few here and there.

Nylanders first 2 full seasons were over 60 points
- picklerick

Ok but was he on their PP? Probably

You guys can doubt laf all you want, but he’s going to hit 90 pts once he’s on PP1. Lock it up as they say

Larry Brooks:

There are mounting cries for GM Chris Drury to do something and to do something now in the midst of these early-winter doldrums through which the Rangers have won just eight of their past 16 games (8-7-1) while allowing at least six goals in a game four times and four goals in a game eight times.

Unfortunately for the Blueshirts, it is not so simple to make trades in the month of January in a cap-driven NHL in which, according to CapFriendly, 17 teams are currently using long-term injured reserve to maintain compliance. Those teams’ caps are frozen in time.

Beyond the cap, it is too early for teams in the vast middle class to declare as buyers or sellers in a market that generally percolates only 10 days or so before the deadline, which is set for March 8 this year. There are examples of jumping the market, though those are somewhat rare.

Drury and the Rangers acquired Vlad Tarasenko and Niko Mikkola last Feb. 9, three weeks ahead of the 2023 deadline. The Islanders’ Lou Lamoriello moved earlier than that, getting Bo Horvat from the Canucks on Jan. 30. That was the same date on which Carolina GM Jim Rutherford acquired Doug Weight in 2006, a key move that triggered the Hurricanes’ run to the Stanley Cup.

So moves this month can be done, but Drury is also dealing with the uncertainty of Filip Chytil’s status, which has has created uncertainty not only about the team’s alignment but their cap situation.

If Chytil returns, the club will have limited space. If No. 72 cannot play (during the regular season), the club will have about another full-year $4 million with which to work. The landscape would be completely different.

The Rangers haven’t made a significant January trade in 10 years, since then-GM Glen Sather dealt Michael Del Zotto to Nashville in exchange for Kevin Klein on Jan. 22, 2014. The deal solidified the Blueshirts’ defense with Klein assuming the defensive defenseman’s role on the run to the final while paired with John Moore on the third tandem.

Klein played a major role the following season until he sustained a broken arm when struck flush by an Alexander Ovechkin drive. The defenseman then suffered a string of injuries that decreased his effectiveness and availability before retiring from the NHL at age 32 following 2016-17.

Sather made a handful of January trades. Predecessor Neil Smith made a blockbuster. Emile Francis made a few here and there.
- jimbro83

I’d like one today but realize it’s difficult. Chytil should just be out for the season and see if he can be a playoff guy. It’s the safest thing to do

Ok but was he on their PP? Probably

You guys can doubt laf all you want, but he’s going to hit 90 pts once he’s on PP1. Lock it up as they say
- Slimtj100

I’m not doubting laf dude

I’m not doubting laf dude
- picklerick

I took that as doubt lol not singling you out necessarily

I think we’re good with him. No one should worry anymore is my point. I still see it in places. His speed alone is light year better this year. He’ll finish more as the years go on. That’s part of the development

I’ve softened my Kakko take hopin he can find the speed he found. Or just better on his skates with the puck. What worries me there is he has an extra year on him, so not sure what to make of that

I was thinking about Goodrows NTC, doesnt the player have to submit their list of teams at the beginning of the year?

I was thinking about Goodrows NTC, doesnt the player have to submit their list of teams at the beginning of the year?
- aecliptic

Yea probably. I see what you’re getting at. I think regardless, it’s not as difficult as it seems. Just have to be willing part with a first most likely (included in a bigger trade). If he isn’t, it’ll will cost them. He has to realize that like we do and have the conversation with him

I was thinking about Goodrows NTC, doesnt the player have to submit their list of teams at the beginning of the year?
- aecliptic

yep, what would really be helpful is if he would submit the list to hockeybuzz

I was thinking about Goodrows NTC, doesnt the player have to submit their list of teams at the beginning of the year?
- aecliptic

I believe that to be the case but there are others that should know for sure.

yep, what would really be helpful is if he would submit the list to hockeybuzz

- jimbro83

I think if Goodrow was traded everyone on this blog would simultaneously blow a load.

I think if Goodrow was traded everyone on this blog would simultaneously blow a load.
- JRR1285

two loads, one for getting the cap space, and one for never having to see his name again

back to back and a belly to belly

yep, what would really be helpful is if he would submit the list to hockeybuzz

- jimbro83

two loads, one for getting the cap space, and one for never having to see his name again

back to back and a belly to belly
- jimbro83

Softening the Karen approach….yay!!!

Softening the Karen approach….yay!!!
- Slimtj100

lol, I still don't think simply saying "I don't think the Rangers will do something" makes me a Karen, but oh well

Was Drury the one who signed and subsequently dumped Nemeth? Or Gorton. I can’t remember. To that point, he isn’t opposed to admitting mistakes

Was Drury the one who signed and subsequently dumped Nemeth? Or Gorton. I can’t remember. To that point, he isn’t opposed to admitting mistakes
- Slimtj100

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Drury did it

lol, I still don't think simply saying "I don't think the Rangers will do something" makes me a Karen, but oh well

- jimbro83

It’s just you continue to take the fun out of it all. My god. It’s a website for fake trades

Let’s talk about knitting…you a fan of afghans? Lol

It’s just you continue to take the fun out of it all. My god. It’s a website for fake trades

Let’s talk about knitting…you a fan of afghans? Lol
- Slimtj100

Maybe we could include a few afghans in a trade with Goodrow

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Drury did it
- jimbro83

So there you go. He’s not held hostage by what he’s done previously. He fked up now he needs to fix it

Again I get why he signed him, but time has passed now. Time to move the (frank) on