The two possibilities are they mortgage more of the future to try and get back into it this season, which should be punishable by death, or they punt on this season, trade pieces for assets, and try and reload in the offseason
- picklerick

Save all the cap space for this summer

Yea agree.

Trading Fox is the best thing they could do and most profitable imo. I know it’s crazy to do, but if you really think about it, it’s the best possible return to get from a team to speed it up. I love Fox and it’s nothing against him, but it’s a smart decision. Things have changed in a big way this year unfortunately

The best 3 teams in the NHL might be in the metro and those teams aren’t going anywhere for at least 5 years. Definitely not the canes or devils, caps may take a step back eventually
- Slimtj100

I think you’ll miss, amongst other things, his ability to keep the puck in the zone when he’s gone

I think you’ll miss, amongst other things, his ability to keep the puck in the zone when he’s gone
- picklerick

I’m ready lose every game

My main point is there is no hurdles to get over to trade him unlike virtually everyone else . And he would garner a boatload of assets. I think Brukie said it, we can’t half ass it…rebuild the right way and that means EVERYONE goes

At this point, Fox gets a pass imo. He’s been a non factor for far too long and he isn’t getting any younger..or bigger for that matter

I’m ready lose every game

My main point is there is no hurdles to get over to trade him unlike virtually everyone else . And he would garner a boatload of assets. I think Brukie said it, we can’t half ass it…rebuild the right way and that means EVERYONE goes

At this point, Fox gets a pass imo. He’s been a non factor for far too long and he isn’t getting any younger..or bigger for that matter
- Slimtj100

The problem is I don’t see Dolan allowing a full rebuild like that

He will want to stay relevant

Yea agree.

Trading Fox is the best thing they could do and most profitable imo. I know it’s crazy to do, but if you really think about it, it’s the best possible return to get from a team to speed it up. I love Fox and it’s nothing against him, but it’s a smart decision. Things have changed in a big way this year unfortunately

The best 3 teams in the NHL might be in the metro and those teams aren’t going anywhere for at least 5 years. Definitely not the canes or devils, caps may take a step back eventually
- Slimtj100

I dont think Fox is the best thing they could do. The best thing they can do is get rid of Zibanejad, Kreider, Lindgren and Miller. It may come at a price like trading Othmann and some other young piece in the AHL, but its necessary. If we could pull off a trade like the SJ/Vegas trade for Hertl, it would be a god send.

The problem is I don’t see Dolan allowing a full rebuild like that

He will want to stay relevant
- TPC

Which is why we keep hearing about us being linked to Miller and Tkachuk, although I doubt Brady is coming here. I could see the Miller trade happening, granted I wanted them to trade for Miller like 3 years ago.

I’m ready lose every game

My main point is there is no hurdles to get over to trade him unlike virtually everyone else . And he would garner a boatload of assets. I think Brukie said it, we can’t half ass it…rebuild the right way and that means EVERYONE goes

At this point, Fox gets a pass imo. He’s been a non factor for far too long and he isn’t getting any younger..or bigger for that matter
- Slimtj100

As I said, they are absolutely not going full rebuild. They are going to, hopefully, retool around laf,Panarin, Fox, cuylle, Shesty, Perreault

As I said, they are absolutely not going full rebuild. They are going to, hopefully, retool around laf,Panarin, Fox, cuylle, Shesty, Perreault
- picklerick

Ever since laf signed that contract he has been one of the worst on the team

Ever since laf signed that contract he has been one of the worst on the team
- TPC

That contract just happened to be signed as poop was starting to hit the fan.

Unfortunately, hockey teams are like spokes on a wheel. When one spoke breaks, the others hold on for as long as they can, but eventually the weight of the vehicle starts bending the mold because of the one lost spoke. As that mold bends, the weight is no longer evenly distributed and more spokes over time start breaking until enough spokes have broken, the mold breaks and the wheel falls off.

I dont think Fox is the best thing they could do. The best thing they can do is get rid of Zibanejad, Kreider, Lindgren and Miller. It may come at a price like trading Othmann and some other young piece in the AHL, but its necessary. If we could pull off a trade like the SJ/Vegas trade for Hertl, it would be a god send.
- aecliptic

They aren’t getting much for anyone but Fox is what I’m saying.

They aren’t getting much for anyone but Fox is what I’m saying.
- Slimtj100

Honestly, Im ok with that.

I think Kreider can still fetch a decent return because of his skating, PP and PK prowess.

Miller I think can fetch a decent return as well regardless of how we feel.

They aren’t getting much for anyone but Fox is what I’m saying.
- Slimtj100

Kreider and panarin can get them back a good return. If Panarin waives. Miller to being a young cost controlled player. Fox as well but he is young enough to be part of this retool. Get the man a good shutdown dman so he can play his way

If only the rangers could be bad for a few years and get McKenna

Kreider and panarin can get them back a good return. If Panarin waives. Miller to being a young cost controlled player. Fox as well but he is young enough to be part of this retool. Get the man a good shutdown dman so he can play his way

If only the rangers could be bad for a few years and get McKenna
- nyrangers2

Its a lottery anyway, and theres no guarantee you get the 1st overall pick even if you are the worst in the league.

Yall might not think so, but I think if we retained like 2... 2.5m on Mika, I think we could get a decent return on him as well.

Yall might not think so, but I think if we retained like 2... 2.5m on Mika, I think we could get a decent return on him as well.
- aecliptic

Agreed

Agreed
- nyrangers9479

I wouldn’t want him contracted for 6 years at the league minimum. He cannot play. He’s that bad

I wouldn’t want him contracted for 6 years at the league minimum. He cannot play. He’s that bad
- picklerick

I think theres a big difference between cannot play vs not wanting to play. I wish he would ask for a trade or something.

No more NMC clauses. Those things are killer.

No more NMC clauses. Those things are killer.
- evitageN

If it was performance based I wouldnt be against it. For example, a player signed a contract that had a NTC, however based on performance and/or team success, the player could earn an upgrade to a NMC for a certain amount of time. Like, a Stanley Cup berth would gain a player a 3 year NMC.

I think theres a big difference between cannot play vs not wanting to play. I wish he would ask for a trade or something.
- aecliptic

He can’t play

He can’t play
- picklerick

He’s basically Ryan Johansen now, and how he/that contract turned out. It’s a very similar decline

If it was performance based I wouldnt be against it. For example, a player signed a contract that had a NTC, however based on performance and/or team success, the player could earn an upgrade to a NMC for a certain amount of time. Like, a Stanley Cup berth would gain a player a 3 year NMC.
- aecliptic

Yeah I know what you mean, in generals it's like "wish all contracts were incentive based, based on the years you've signed with your team." but yeah just NMC continue to burn this organization.

merry christmas yall

When did this site start working again?

When did this site start working again?
- Rangers99

Yesterday. Ek got a new hamster for a Christmas gift

He’s basically Ryan Johansen now, and how he/that contract turned out. It’s a very similar decline
- Slimtj100

Good comparison