Jan Levine: Rangers extend Borgen for five years, 'Canes acquire Rantanen Two moves that could impact the playoff push

Many here, and many on The Atlantic boards, rip Drury. But how many are going to give him some credit here? He was able to take Trouba off the roster, something the fan base has screamed about for two years, and replaced him with someone making half the salary. And everyone screamed about Goodrow’s salary, and again Drury replaced him with someone with the same makeup, making less than half the salary. Was Goodrow’s contract an overpay? Well, yes—but so was Coleman’s and Goorde’s. Everyone wanted a piece of Tampa’s third line, seeing those players as necessary pieces of a championship team. And those players were overpaid.

I like borgen but think deal is a bit rich. If he continues at a top 4 pace it will age well. If he regresses to a bottom pair not so much

Many here, and many on The Atlantic boards, rip Drury. But how many are going to give him some credit here? He was able to take Trouba off the roster, something the fan base has screamed about for two years, and replaced him with someone making half the salary. And everyone screamed about Goodrow’s salary, and again Drury replaced him with someone with the same makeup, making less than half the salary. Was Goodrow’s contract an overpay? Well, yes—but so was Coleman’s and Goorde’s. Everyone wanted a piece of Tampa’s third line, seeing those players as necessary pieces of a championship team. And those players were overpaid.
- swisscone

What are some negative things said about Drury that you disagree with

Many here, and many on The Atlantic boards, rip Drury. But how many are going to give him some credit here? He was able to take Trouba off the roster, something the fan base has screamed about for two years, and replaced him with someone making half the salary. And everyone screamed about Goodrow’s salary, and again Drury replaced him with someone with the same makeup, making less than half the salary. Was Goodrow’s contract an overpay? Well, yes—but so was Coleman’s and Goorde’s. Everyone wanted a piece of Tampa’s third line, seeing those players as necessary pieces of a championship team. And those players were overpaid.
- swisscone

Welcome aboard the genius train

He’s going to have critics because of the Buch trade, because this season went off the rails with the Trouba situation and now Kakko trade. But they were necessary trades which those fans just can’t accept

Btw to the Buch lovers out there, he has been pretty pedestrian for awhile now. Really since last year. Well under a PPG. And now he’ll be making 8 million a year. Crisis everted perhaps

I like borgen but think deal is a bit rich. If he continues at a top 4 pace it will age well. If he regresses to a bottom pair not so much
- nyrangers2

A Will Bargain you could say

Many here, and many on The Atlantic boards, rip Drury. But how many are going to give him some credit here? He was able to take Trouba off the roster, something the fan base has screamed about for two years, and replaced him with someone making half the salary. And everyone screamed about Goodrow’s salary, and again Drury replaced him with someone with the same makeup, making less than half the salary. Was Goodrow’s contract an overpay? Well, yes—but so was Coleman’s and Goorde’s. Everyone wanted a piece of Tampa’s third line, seeing those players as necessary pieces of a championship team. And those players were overpaid.

So after finally getting rid of 2 overpriced player and knowing the hardship and problems it cost this team, stupid Drury goes out and gives a 5 year contract to a player who is 28yo and has played 15 games for us. This wont age well

Goodrow was brought in to be the player in the playoffs, which he produced. Yes he was overpaid during the regular season, while playing with a broken jaw, but scored 6 goals in the playoffs while playing 4th line minutes. So he did his job.

Drury is an idiot.

All the teams we want to lose are getting points
- picklerick

My take on this is actually we shouldn't care about all these other playoff bubble teams getting points. The only way I want us to make the playoffs is if we get absolutely scorching hot on our way to getting in (see Blues, 2019). If we barely make it in I doubt we're doing any damage, just look at those teams fighting for the playoffs in the East so desperately last year. So we might as well have all these other teams keep winning (which they're bound to do anyways) in case we don't make it in. We would get a higher pick, that would benefit us in the long-run.

Just my thoughts/two cents as I try and evaluate this resurgence.

Will be in the house to see the Blueshirts today, thanks Ryan for the seats.

So after finally getting rid of 2 overpriced player and knowing the hardship and problems it cost this team, stupid Drury goes out and gives a 5 year contract to a player who is 28yo and has played 15 games for us. This wont age well

Goodrow was brought in to be the player in the playoffs, which he produced. Yes he was overpaid during the regular season, while playing with a broken jaw, but scored 6 goals in the playoffs while playing 4th line minutes. So he did his job.

Drury is an idiot.
- Brukie

Idiot is strong. I will say it's a questionable move with the jury far out on how it will play out. Could be very positive or negative. I will say it's potentially a worthwhile risk but with material downside.

So after finally getting rid of 2 overpriced player and knowing the hardship and problems it cost this team, stupid Drury goes out and gives a 5 year contract to a player who is 28yo and has played 15 games for us. This wont age well

Goodrow was brought in to be the player in the playoffs, which he produced. Yes he was overpaid during the regular season, while playing with a broken jaw, but scored 6 goals in the playoffs while playing 4th line minutes. So he did his job.

Drury is a genius.
- Brukie

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Idiot is strong. I will say it's a questionable move with the jury far out on how it will play out. Could be very positive or negative. I will say it's potentially a worthwhile risk but with material downside.
- airjan23

True it is strong but with the way he has handled this team this year, he blew it.

I dont see any upside to this 5 year deal

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- Slimtj100

- Brukie

So after finally getting rid of 2 overpriced player and knowing the hardship and problems it cost this team, stupid Drury goes out and gives a 5 year contract to a player who is 28yo and has played 15 games for us. This wont age well

Goodrow was brought in to be the player in the playoffs, which he produced. Yes he was overpaid during the regular season, while playing with a broken jaw, but scored 6 goals in the playoffs while playing 4th line minutes. So he did his job.

Drury is an idiot.
- Brukie

Goodrow may have been overpaid, but he did what he was brought in to do, provide an impact in the playoffs... and he did. Only to subsequently be treated like garbage and thrown to the curb. Very questionable move. Should have dumped Trouba first, then moved forward.

Goodrow may have been overpaid, but he did what he was brought in to do, provide an impact in the playoffs... and he did. Only to subsequently be treated like garbage and thrown to the curb. Very questionable move. Should have dumped Trouba first, then moved forward.
- aecliptic

It’s like we don’t even realize they haven’t lost in 10 games

You guys are the only ones who aren’t over this by now. The Rangers are without a doubt over it

But let’s talk about it day after day still because Brukie brings it up

It’s like we don’t even realize they haven’t lost in 10 games

You guys are the only ones who aren’t over this by now. The Rangers are without a doubt over it

But let’s talk about it day after day still because Brukie brings it up
- Slimtj100

Good, bask in the regular season success they've been having the last 3 years.

What were talking about is very pertinent to the current situation because what's gonna happen in April and May? If you lose in the first round of the playoffs, wtf was the point? Guys built for the playoffs dont grow on trees.

But hey, lets hang another regular season banner. While were at it, lets hang a playoff participation banner.

2021-2022 & 2023-2024 Eastern Conference Finals Participants! That would look awesome in the MSG rafters.

It’s like we don’t even realize they haven’t lost in 10 games

You guys are the only ones who aren’t over this by now. The Rangers are without a doubt over it

But let’s talk about it day after day still because Brukie brings it up
- Slimtj100

I didnt bring it up, someone else did.


And you make it sound like they are in a playoff spot...Oh wait they arent.

Goodrow may have been overpaid, but he did what he was brought in to do, provide an impact in the playoffs... and he did. Only to subsequently be treated like garbage and thrown to the curb. Very questionable move. Should have dumped Trouba first, then moved forward.
- aecliptic

He was overpaid at $3.6’mil given the cap. There is no question that he did what was hoped for in the playoffs. Problem is the cap hit was high for what he produced during the season especially if they couldn’t move Trouba. They tried to move him to no avail.

Good, bask in the regular season success they've been having the last 3 years.

What were talking about is very pertinent to the current situation because what's gonna happen in April and May? If you lose in the first round of the playoffs, wtf was the point? Guys built for the playoffs dont grow on trees.

But hey, lets hang another regular season banner. While were at it, lets hang a playoff participation banner.

2021-2022 & 2023-2024 Eastern Conference Finals Participants! That would look awesome in the MSG rafters.
- aecliptic

You sound like Brukie your life is complete!!

He was overpaid at $3.6’mil given the cap. There is no question that he did what was hoped for in the playoffs. Problem is the cap hit was high for what he produced during the season especially if they couldn’t move Trouba. They tried to move him to no avail.
- airjan23

Jan did you know the Rangers haven’t lost in ten games? Without Trouba or Goodrow. And with Will Borgen

Who knew!!

I didnt bring it up, someone else did.


And you make it sound like they are in a playoff spot...Oh wait they arent.
- Brukie

All he said was cut Drury some slack.

And boom there you go, hijacking the blog again with your old news

So much fun you are to have around

This is such a lame conversation to still be having. Go talk to your friends and family in real life about how much you hate or worship current GM of the Rangers Chris Drury. It's a conversation that's been had here a million times.

This is such a lame conversation to still be having. Go talk to your friends and family in real life about how much you hate or worship current GM of the Rangers Chris Drury. It's a conversation that's been had here a million times.
- t-dawg

I just want people to share in my new found excitement this year

It’s a terrible contribution to the blog lol

Jan did you know the Rangers haven’t lost in ten games? Without Trouba or Goodrow. And with Will Borgen

Who knew!!
- Slimtj100

TJ - I can carry on a discussion on that, which I have, while also covering the disagreements from some