Yea I didn't realize how bad the rest of the team was when I initially posted.

Krejci might be a good add for you guys if he doesn't re-sign in BOS. Not too much term, ideally, but he'd be a good veteran presence with a ton of playoff experience. Maybe some injury issues but I think he'd be a good fit.
- eichiefs9

I think Zibanejad can be decent at draws. He has shown it at times. They need to bring a coach in to the staff that is a faceoff specialist and get them all up to par (best they can).

I think Zibanejad can be decent at draws. He has shown it at times. They need to bring a coach in to the staff that is a faceoff specialist and get them all up to par (best they can).
- JRR1285

Do we know that they haven't done something like this already? Seems the faceoffs have been a glaring issue for a few seasons, why wouldn't they have acted by now?

Do we know that they haven't done something like this already? Seems the faceoffs have been a glaring issue for a few seasons, why wouldn't they have acted by now?
- Mtlca66

Sometimes it doesn't matter how much you practice. When other players in the league are better at a skill than you are, you are going to continue to lose.

Sometimes it doesn't matter how much you practice. When other players in the league are better at a skill than you are, you are going to continue to lose.
- TPC

That's what i'm wondering. If they've already hired someone for this and it's been worked on, then our guys just suck at faceoffs

That's what i'm wondering. If they've already hired someone for this and it's been worked on, then our guys just suck at faceoffs
- Mtlca66

Yea exactly. The only way to get better is to sign/trade players that are already good at it.

Now Scheifele is more like it!!! A heavy center that NYR needs.
- rrentz

You guys are starting to catch up, I see.

A solid hockey player. I doubt Jets trade their best player.
- aecliptic

Of course, that's why I was proposing a package 2 weeks ago that included returning a center to them (Chytil), a couple of good young D men, and a couple picks.
We would have to make them salivate, but we have what it takes. Not saying what I just laid out is it, but it's certainly enough to start a conversation.
Also, didn't they make a grade A splash with the hopes that PLD would be their best player?

Of course, that's why I was proposing a package 2 weeks ago that included returning a center to them (Chytil), a couple of good young D men, and a couple picks.
We would have to make them salivate, but we have what it takes. Not saying what I just laid out is it, but it's certainly enough to start a conversation.
Also, didn't they make a grade A splash with the hopes that PLD would be their best player?
- Tonybere

get excited Tony, Rangers will get a center this summer that will get you excited for next year. Who it is, no clue but you will be happy

Do we know that they haven't done something like this already? Seems the faceoffs have been a glaring issue for a few seasons, why wouldn't they have acted by now?
- Mtlca66

With how bad they are I'm not sure any significant attempts have been made aside from practicing internally. Does anyone that was on the previous staff(s) know how to be a decent faceoff guy? If you don't have a good faceoff guy on the team it's just crap practicing against crap.

I want someone on staff that knows how to win a damn draw. They mention when a player might use a skating coach etc. You would think they might mention if some players were being coached specifically on draws.

get excited Tony, Rangers will get a center this summer that will get you excited for next year. Who it is, no clue but will you be happy with Eichel?
- TPC

Fixed.

Fixed.
- JRR1285

I am probably the only one on here who wouldn't mind Eichel, as long as they don't overpay for him

I am probably the only one on here who wouldn't mind Eichel, as long as they don't overpay for him
- TPC

I'm with you. I will go Ape poop if he comes here. No reason to be down on the guy until he puts up .4PPG the first 2 years.

I am probably the only one on here who wouldn't mind Eichel, as long as they don't overpay for him
- TPC

Its too big a risk financially and injury wise.

We have no idea what kind of player we will get after all this is over.

I think Zibanejad can be decent at draws. He has shown it at times. They need to bring a coach in to the staff that is a faceoff specialist and get them all up to par (best they can).
- JRR1285

He's just under 50% in his 323 game career with the Rangers (49.6%), at this point I'm not so sure there will be a major improvement in those numbers. Maybe he ticks up for a season here or there, but I'd imagine his rolling FOW% will stay about the same over time.

That's not bad at all, but I'd imagine they'd benefit from having at least one center that you could put out there for a DZ draw when you need to win one.

Bonino is another guy that wouldn't be a bad addition and probably wouldn't cost a ton. I know nobody I mentioned is a marquee-add but they'd go a long way towards making the Rangers tougher to play against.

Its too big a risk financially and injury wise.

We have no idea what kind of player we will get after all this is over.
- aecliptic

We all have to realize that we are just along for the ride. Try to enjoy it.

Its too big a risk financially and injury wise.

We have no idea what kind of player we will get after all this is over.
- aecliptic

Buffalo is so royally (frank)ed it's not even funny. I'm sure a large number of teams will feel the same way and they're not going to be offering up massive packages for him.

If they can't move him for a great return by the end of next season then his NMC kicks in and he's 100% in the driver's seat, as far as what team he goes to.

Its too big a risk financially and injury wise.

We have no idea what kind of player we will get after all this is over.
- aecliptic

Yea it is a risk, but what if he comes out of this just fine and we look back and regret it for not trading for him. Sometimes you have to take risks to get to the top

Buffalo is so royally (frank)ed it's not even funny. I'm sure a large number of teams will feel the same way and they're not going to be offering up massive packages for him.

If they can't move him for a great return by the end of next season then his NMC kicks in and he's 100% in the driver's seat, as far as what team he goes to.
- eichiefs9

Exactly. They can pretend to be in control but they're bent over a barrel. The league will all be low balling them while also trying to outbid other teams. I think they get a decent return but nowhere near the ludicrous haul it should be for an elite player.

I'm with you. I will go Ape poop if he comes here. No reason to be down on the guy until he puts up .4PPG the first 2 years.
- JRR1285

There is no denying his skill. It is a huge risk, but man still just 24 and a point per game player playing in that dumpster fire

Yea it is a risk, but what if he comes out of this just fine and we look back and regret it for not trading for him. Sometimes you have to take risks to get to the top
- TPC

I look at this 2 ways. He may no longer be elite but will be bordering on great. Or perhaps he has serious injury problems and they put him on LTIR. Either is fine with me. (now if the org is OK to pay him millions to sit out IDK)

Now if he is option C and he is healthy enough to play but kinda sucks that wouldn't be so great.

He's just under 50% in his 323 game career with the Rangers (49.6%), at this point I'm not so sure there will be a major improvement in those numbers. Maybe he ticks up for a season here or there, but I'd imagine his rolling FOW% will stay about the same over time.

That's not bad at all, but I'd imagine they'd benefit from having at least one center that you could put out there for a DZ draw when you need to win one.

Bonino is another guy that wouldn't be a bad addition and probably wouldn't cost a ton. I know nobody I mentioned is a marquee-add but they'd go a long way towards making the Rangers tougher to play against.
- eichiefs9

Most likely correct but if he had a teammate that was a faceoff master or a coach that could teach him some tricks or techniques maybe he could get a little north of 50%.

There is no denying his skill. It is a huge risk, but man still just 24 and a point per game player playing in that dumpster fire
- TPC

Put him with Panarin and Lafrenière or a big line of Kakko, Eichel and Kreider.

Yea I didn't realize how bad the rest of the team was when I initially posted.

Krejci might be a good add for you guys if he doesn't re-sign in BOS. Not too much term, ideally, but he'd be a good veteran presence with a ton of playoff experience. Maybe some injury issues but I think he'd be a good fit.
- eichiefs9

Agree I think he would be a good target depending on the money

3 x 5.5?

Agree I think he would be a good target depending on the money

3 x 5.5?
- mrn22

With Strome already on the books? Where will we play him? We dont need a soft, injury prone enter making 5.5m on the 3rd line.

With Strome already on the books? Where will we play him? We dont need a soft, injury prone enter making 5.5m on the 3rd line.
- aecliptic

Not my first choice but there's not much to pick from with the centers available this summer