Love Shesty, but he may price himself out of NY. That would be a shame, but it’s a business. I’m for guys getting what they think they’re worth however if you love where you play why not take a hometown discount. Your not going to be broke making 9 million.
- Michael NC

I can see them making him the highest paid goalie in the NHL, however I dont think it will be 12.9m AAV. I think where the contract issues may arise is how much he will make in the latter years when hes 34/35/36yo.

from brooksie:

Monday is the day that Jacob Trouba’s no-move clause transforms to a 15-team no-trade list. There are apparently hurt feelings on the part of the captain, maybe even deservedly so over the way the club’s intentions were splashed all over the papers and the internet last week.

But it would be counterproductive for Trouba to put on a pout and attempt to make it as difficult as possible for the Rangers to trade him. Trouba has always played hardball in contract negotiations. He had leverage with then-GM Jeff Gorton after the Blueshirts obtained the defenseman from Winnipeg in 2019 with one year left on his deal ahead of potential free agency that he used to get his current seven-year, $56M contract that has two years remaining.


Now the Rangers have leverage via the limited no-trade clause and have decided they can’t afford an $8M cap hit for a defenseman who is projected to be on the third pair. It doesn’t matter whether he was Captain Courageous playing on a broken ankle in the playoffs or not.

If Trouba does not approve a trade to Detroit that is believed in place, he will ultimately be sent somewhere else, perhaps by waivers. The decision has been made.
- NYRangers1124

The fear I have is this takes up too much time and the Rangers are left with no improvements to be made in free agency because everyone signed somewhere else. Also who is filling the void if Trouba leaves? Who would we target for defense? I just have this feeling the Rangers want Stamkos.

The fear I have is this takes up too much time and the Rangers are left with no improvements to be made in free agency because everyone signed somewhere else. Also who is filling the void if Trouba leaves? Who would we target for defense? I just have this feeling the Rangers want Stamkos.
- Awolff9

The Rangers dont need to abide by the salary cap in free agency. They can do whatever they want.

New blog up

Do you love where you work? If you do, you should go into your boss and demand he reduce your salary by 25 percent.
- Brukie

We have the best blog and fans and unfortunately trolls. Jan deserves a medal for what he does for us.

Do you love where you work? If you do, you should go into your boss and demand he reduce your salary by 25 percent.
- Brukie

We have the best blog and fans and unfortunately trolls. Jan deserves a medal for what he does for us.