Jan Levine: Fourth annual Hockey Buzz Mock Draft, NAS, pick is in, EDM up, BOS on deck Preds on the board

Rangers moves for the day to be added to the blog later this evening. Will update blog title when complete.

Rangers moves for the day to be added to the blog later this evening. Will update blog title when complete.
- airjan23

I thought I was going crazy, couldn’t find it when I read haha

From previous blog

Wow!
Still don't see Seattle taking that contract although Price is pretty solid.

Don't see why Vegas is exempt from the expansion draft. BS
- Fenrir

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My understanding is that was the agreement they made when they came into the league. They also don't get any of the expansion fee so ownership loses out on $$

Apparently the Rangers tried to trade for Bo Horvat. Buchnevich for Horvat 1 for 1

Apparently the Rangers tried to trade for Bo Horvat. Buchnevich for Horvat 1 for 1
- aecliptic

Will be covering this when I update the blog later. Nothing confirmed but enough chatter that looks like it was fairly close.

Included also will be the Goodrow and Howden deals.

Apparently the Rangers tried to trade for Bo Horvat. Buchnevich for Horvat 1 for 1
- aecliptic

Why didn’t it go through?

Will be covering this when I update the blog later. Nothing confirmed but enough chatter that looks like it was fairly close.

Included also will be the Goodrow and Howden deals.
- airjan23

Makes me wonder if it was Drury putting his toe in the water to see what the price was. Personally, Id happily up the offer if it was that close.

Why didn’t it go through?
- TPC

No idea, Id guess Jan probably has a bit more information on it. However the simple fact that VAN was thinking about it and it was close is very encouraging for after the freeze.

No idea, Id guess Jan probably has a bit more information on it. However the simple fact that VAN was thinking about it and it was close is very encouraging for after the freeze.
- aecliptic

Hovart is a beast on face offs and solid point producer. Would like the addition

I think it’s clear though Buch is gone

Hovart is a beast on face offs and solid point producer. Would like the addition
- TPC

The guy would be perfect for us and his numbers would absolutely explode playing with Panarin. Our PK would instantly get a huge boost.

I think it’s clear though Buch is gone
- TPC

He's basically our #1 trade chip so yes he's either gone or the trade wasn't worth it

He's basically our #1 trade chip so yes he's either gone or the trade wasn't worth it
- MeltingPlastic

Im curious if VAN countered and how close it was.

Apparently the Rangers tried to trade for Bo Horvat. Buchnevich for Horvat 1 for 1
- aecliptic

Remember when I said the Rangers should targeting Horvat and everyone told me I was crazy and why would VAN trade their captain and I told everyone I guess I’m just used to the Rangers trading theirs 🤔

Remember when I said the Rangers should targeting Horvat and everyone told me I was crazy and why would VAN trade their captain and I told everyone I guess I’m just used to the Rangers trading theirs 🤔
- nyrangers9479

I honestly don’t remember one person in here mention bo horvats name prior to tonight hahha

I honestly don’t remember one person in here mention bo horvats name prior to tonight hahha
- TPC

I brought him up 1-2 months back, got the usual y would they ever trade him!!!! Everyone is available for the right price

I brought him up 1-2 months back, got the usual y would they ever trade him!!!! Everyone is available for the right price
- nyrangers9479

Apparently buch wasn’t the right price

Apparently buch wasn’t the right price
- picklerick

If it was close I’m sure they can work something out after the freeze is over

Ceulemans an ok pick but Chibrikov stood out or Pinelli. I guess the rationale is go RHD over F help.

Apparently buch wasn’t the right price
- picklerick

More likely the ask was for Horvat per NY media. Doubt JB ever took it seriously. He probably called to kick tires. Said ok thx but no thx

More likely the ask was for Horvat per NY media. Doubt JB ever took it seriously. He probably called to kick tires. Said ok thx but no thx
- Nighthawk

Thats what Im thinking as well. However its shocking to see the AGM boards and how many Nucks fans are open to the idea of trading him.

Id throw Buch and Chytil at VAN for Horvat.

Im wondering... where is Goodrow going to slot for us?

Paying 2.65m for a guy to play on the 4th line is a bit much. Could they be possibly setting him up to play 3C?

Im wondering... where is Goodrow going to slot for us?

Paying 2.65m for a guy to play on the 4th line is a bit much. Could they be possibly setting him up to play 3C?
- aecliptic

I could see them trying him at some point on Panarins line but think ultimately he ends up on the 3rd line. Kreider Goodrow Gauthier?

I could see them trying him at some point on Panarins line but think ultimately he ends up on the 3rd line. Kreider Goodrow Gauthier?
- nyrangers9479

Im thinking this as well.