Jan Levine: Game 40: NYR-COL, Lundqvist's playing time concerns, need for elite talent Never quiet in Rangers' land

GREAT BLOG JAN!!!!!!

GREAT BLOG JAN!!!!!!
- smellmyfinger

Agreed. Also, Jan there is no way Dallas is moving Benn or Seguin. Dallas needs to add not subtract. I know that you know that. I also know that mentionin the likes of Giroux and others was keep Dundee quiet.

Yup, not getting high end talent till the summer when teams see where they are at and pending UFA's decide what they are going to do. If there are any trades at the tdl its going to be for pics and or prospects.

Toronto could be interesting because they might have to let one of their young guys go with the cap trouble they might be in.

Rangers will be in on whoever of these guys is still a UFA come July 1

Panarin
Duchene
Stone
Skinner
Karlsson
Anders Lee

maybe even two of em

Yup, not getting high end talent till the summer when teams see where they are at and pending UFA's decide what they are going to do. If there are any trades at the tdl its going to be for pics and or prospects.

Toronto could be interesting because they might have to let one of their young guys go with the cap trouble they might be in.
- mdw7413

I could see them trading Kadri, and letting Gardiner and Hainsey walk. That's about the 12 mil they will need for Matthews. The Marner contract is going to be the real wild card.

Rangers will be in on whoever of these guys is still a UFA come July 1

Panarin
Duchene
Stone
Skinner
Karlsson
Anders Lee

maybe even two of em
- jimbro83

I'm guessing you believe Hayes is for sure gone then?

I'm guessing you believe Hayes is for sure gone then?
- smellmyfinger

no I think there is a really good chance they'll still sign him to an extension

Playoff push is on

Rangers will be in on whoever of these guys is still a UFA come July 1

Panarin
Duchene
Stone
Skinner
Karlsson
Anders Lee

maybe even two of em
- jimbro83

1) I think you are absolutely correct
2) It terrifies me to think that it will come at an average price of $9MM annually per name off that list on a long term commitment

I'm guessing you believe Hayes is for sure gone then?
- smellmyfinger

Hayes will probably test free agency and leave no turn un-stoned

1) I think you are absolutely correct
2) It terrifies me to think that it will come at an average price of $9MM annually per name off that list on a long term commitment
- Maskdman3

Everyone on that list is going to get $9M+, except for probably Lee and Skinner. Frankly, I think most of those guys get over $10M, but that's no guarantee.

Hayes will probably test free agency and leave no turn un-stoned
- eichiefs9

I would if I were him if for no other reason than as a negotiating tactic.

Looking at Points Per Game of guys set to become UFA before next season (who have played at least 10 games) Kevin Hayes ranks 6th and is the same age as the youngest guys.

Name - Age - Pts Per Game
Panarin - 26 - 1.16
Duchene - 27 - 1.14
Stone - 26 - 1.10
Skinner - 26 - 1.00
Pavelski - 33 - .88
Hayes - 26 - .85
Karlsson - 28 - .83

Some wacko may pay Kevin Hayes $8-9MM

I would if I were him if for no other reason than as a negotiating tactic.

Looking at Points Per Game of guys set to become UFA before next season (who have played at least 10 games) Kevin Hayes ranks 6th and is the same age as the youngest guys.

Name - Age - Pts Per Game
Panarin - 26 - 1.16
Duchene - 27 - 1.14
Stone - 26 - 1.10
Skinner - 26 - 1.00
Pavelski - 33 - .88
Hayes - 26 - .85
Karlsson - 28 - .83

Some wacko may pay Kevin Hayes $8-9MM
- Maskdman3

I really just wanted to find a way to work "no turn un-stoned" into a post about Hayes

He's definitely not worth $8M+, but he's a damn fine player and he'll get paid. My guess is ~$6.5M

Hayes will probably test free agency and leave no turn un-stoned
- eichiefs9

Still can't believe the only food he has in his apartment is candy, sour patch kids and gold fish

Still can't believe the only food he has in his apartment is candy, sour patch kids and gold fish
- TPC

And an exercise bike that still hasn't been unpacked

I could see them trading Kadri, and letting Gardiner and Hainsey walk. That's about the 12 mil they will need for Matthews. The Marner contract is going to be the real wild card.
- smellmyfinger

Yup, they are going to have to figure something out. Honestly though I wouldn't mind being in their position with that many good young players.

And an exercise bike that still hasn't been unpacked
- eichiefs9

How can you not love a guy like that?

He's like the average Joe

Rangers will be in on whoever of these guys is still a UFA come July 1

Panarin
Duchene
Stone
Skinner
Karlsson
Anders Lee

maybe even two of em
- jimbro83

For sure. I love Hank, but they better not ever pay a goalie more then $6M again

And an exercise bike that still hasn't been unpacked
- eichiefs9

yea i love how he made it look like he was trying to unpack it in front of the cameras

Rangers will be in on whoever of these guys is still a UFA come July 1

Panarin
Duchene
Stone
Skinner
Karlsson
Anders Lee

maybe even two of em
- jimbro83

Pavelski should be added to that list as well. You don't have to agree with it but it would very NYR like to sign him over the summer.

Good news (sarcasm dripping) Landeskog-MacKinnon-Rantanen reunited for today's game. Wonder which defensive pair matches up against that line?

Pavelski should be added to that list as well. You don't have to agree with it but it would very NYR like to sign him over the summer.
- Haitiankidd34

he'll be 35 when season starts, actually not sure since he turns 35 on July 11th, but if he signs July 1st if that means his contract wont be a 35+ contract

no I think there is a really good chance they'll still sign him to an extension
- jimbro83

This is where I think Kreider could become expandable ( maybe not now ). You can start to dabble into experimentation by stacking up Hayes with Zib and someone like Buch or Chytil as the other wing. This is where I would like to see Kreider go to Toronto for Kapanen and 2 picks. Take on the Horton contract for more assets in return. Maybe Kravstov could center two established NHL'ers like Kapanen and Panarin?

I think either way that Panarin is someone who you would want to put on Hayes flank. His advanced stats scream to have a elite talent with him during the 5 on 5.

Pavelski should be added to that list as well. You don't have to agree with it but it would very NYR like to sign him over the summer.
- Haitiankidd34

Would be shocked if he doesn't re-sign in San Jose.