So close...

https://nypost.com/2022/0...ring-effects-of-covid-19/
- blacksheep1

Troll post. Almost everyone admits now the lockdowns and turning life upside down was completely unnecessary and did little to help. You must be one of those quad vaxxed that’s still gotten covid 6x and tell everyone, “but if I wasn’t vaxxed it would’ve been worse!!!” Get out of ur basement and get some fresh air

You can’t put Laf on the 3rd line.

I’d be ok with
Panarin Zib Kakko
Kreider Trocheck Laf

That’s telling Kakko, we’re giving u absolutely everything u need to succeed. If u still can’t put up 45-55 pts, you just stink.
- nyrangers9479

I do believe it's time to seperate Kreider and Zib. They need a time out from each other.

Troll post. Almost everyone admits now the lockdowns and turning life upside down was completely unnecessary and did little to help. You must be one of those quad vaxxed that’s still gotten covid 6x and tell everyone, “but if I wasn’t vaxxed it would’ve been worse!!!” Get out of ur basement and get some fresh air
- nyrangers9479

https://www.espn.com/nhl/...sutter-retires-13-seasons

But wait, there is more.

You can’t put Laf on the 3rd line.

I’d be ok with
Panarin Zib Kakko
Kreider Trocheck Laf

That’s telling Kakko, we’re giving u absolutely everything u need to succeed. If u still can’t put up 45-55 pts, you just stink.
- nyrangers9479

I was thinking

Pan Tro KK

Zib CK20 Laffy

https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/38551250/veteran-forward-brandon-sutter-retires-13-seasons

But wait, there is more.
- blacksheep1

Get some fresh air, being locked in ur moms basement since 2019 has gotten to ur brain

Bold Idea.

If the Rangers cannot get over the hump to win the cup this coming year, I would consider trading Chris Krieder. His contract is not trade prohibited at 6.5 AAV and his production. His contract is now 15 team limited, not a full NMC.
Unless he falls off, he would return decent value, allow players to move up and free up salary, especially if they are going to trade Trouba.

Considering the recent demeanor on here, I will qualify that this is not a backseat GM statement and a demand of what they should or have to do. Just a random thought.

Get some fresh air, being locked in ur moms basement since 2019 has gotten to ur brain
- nyrangers9479

Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker.

https://thehockeynews.com...matt-niskanens-retirement

Bold Idea.

If the Rangers cannot get over the hump to win the cup this coming year, I would consider trading Chris Krieder. His contract is not trade prohibited at 6.5 AAV and his production. His contract is now 15 team limited, not a full NMC.
Unless he falls off, he would return decent value, allow players to move up and free up salary, especially if they are going to trade Trouba.

Considering the recent demeanor on here, I will qualify that this is not a backseat GM statement and a demand of what they should or have to do. Just a random thought.
- NYRCeph

This is not a hot take, other have discussed it. If they don't win, anything and everything should be on the table.

I was thinking

Pan Tro KK

Zib CK20 Laffy
- Brukie

I have been asking for this since Kakko came back from his injury. If bread can’t you get you going in the regular season then you really do suck

Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker.

https://thehockeynews.com...matt-niskanens-retirement
- blacksheep1

Why are we going back to Covid?

I dont see where you are going with this?

holy (frank)ing poop with this poop

Why are we going back to Covid?

I dont see where you are going with this?
- Brukie

Idk, People brought it up. To say it didn't effect the NHL is not accurate.

This is not a hot take, other have discussed it. If they don't win, anything and everything should be on the table.
- blacksheep1

Not so much as me presenting a "hot take". I don't read all posts, so not sure what was discussed. So I would say I agree with the possible idea.

And trying to steer conversation away from other topics.

Bold Idea.

If the Rangers cannot get over the hump to win the cup this coming year, I would consider trading Chris Krieder. His contract is not trade prohibited at 6.5 AAV and his production. His contract is now 15 team limited, not a full NMC.
Unless he falls off, he would return decent value, allow players to move up and free up salary, especially if they are going to trade Trouba.

Considering the recent demeanor on here, I will qualify that this is not a backseat GM statement and a demand of what they should or have to do. Just a random thought.
- NYRCeph

The time to trade Kreider was this summer. His value would never be higher coming off of almost 40 goals and 75 points, plus the production in the playoffs. They would have maxed out. Don’t think the value would be there next year as he will most likely regress some and a year older

The time to trade Kreider was this summer. His value would never be higher coming off of almost 40 goals and 75 points, plus the production in the playoffs. They would have maxed out. Don’t think the value would be there next year as he will most likely regress some and a year older
- TPC

Id hate to do it because he isnt the reason the Rangers havent made it to the finals. It would definitely be a drastic change though.

I honestly dont see them doing this.

If Drury is still here when Panarin's contract is up, I can see him not extending him since it is well know Drury isnt happy with his playoff performances.

It's impossible. Kakko is a below average nhl player.
- blacksheep1

It’s unlikely, not impossible.

Kakko is above average in many areas of the game, just not the ones we expected. Like others are saying, give him one last chance to prove himself surrounded by talent and if not, PEACE OUT.

Id hate to do it because he isnt the reason the Rangers havent made it to the finals. It would definitely be a drastic change though.

I honestly dont see them doing this.

If Drury is still here when Panarin's contract is up, I can see him not extending him since it is well know Drury isnt happy with his playoff performances.
- Brukie

I agree, just saying the value will never be higher to max out now. Just don’t see it next summer happening

Anyone here see the Jeff Marek news? Looks like he's out at Sportsnet.

I found it weird that he just kind of disappeared after day 1 of the draft, and his producer finished up hosting the last half week of his radio show after free agency. Seems like something weird happened, but no one is saying anything.

The time to trade Kreider was this summer. His value would never be higher coming off of almost 40 goals and 75 points, plus the production in the playoffs. They would have maxed out. Don’t think the value would be there next year as he will most likely regress some and a year older
- TPC

Every time you tackle this subject, it sends me for a loop. I just can't grasp that you are pondering the idea in your own mind.

The time to trade Kreider was this summer. His value would never be higher coming off of almost 40 goals and 75 points, plus the production in the playoffs. They would have maxed out. Don’t think the value would be there next year as he will most likely regress some and a year older
- TPC

Agreed, but they were never going to entertain it this year. But there is a logic next year if they decide to move into the next generation, trading Trouba. If his production doesn't drop off too much, who knows year to year, then it still is a good return since his cap hit is a good deal for his production with only 2 more years.

So Kakko+ for Laine at 50% eh? That's a good'un

So Kakko+ for Laine at 50% eh? That's a good'un
- picklerick

I actually was thinking a third line of Laine, Chytle, and Kakko might be solid.

I actually was thinking a third line of Laine, Chytle, and Kakko might be solid.
- fish_hoof

Then who are you trading to making cap room with (and who are you trading that they would want)? With Laine at 50% retained that leaves like $4m in cap space for Lindgren if he will take that. That only allows us to carry 2 extras. Also, why wouldn't you put a potential gamebreaker like Laine with Mika and Kreider?

Then who are you trading to making cap room with (and who are you trading that they would want)? With Laine at 50% retained that leaves like $4m in cap space for Lindgren if he will take that. That only allows us to carry 2 extras. Also, why wouldn't you put a potential gamebreaker like Laine with Mika and Kreider?
- picklerick

Forgive me, I thought he was released from the blue jackets… no contract. Ek (I know, I know) said he was given permission to speak to teams… I glazed over and assumed he wasn’t under contract but yes… what you said makes sense. My bad.

I also think he’s LW not RW.