Speculation: 2013 Offseason Thread Part V: Trade Em All!

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

I think Slats might go the trade route this off season (especially if we dont buy out Richards). The question is who is available from the Rangers in trades.

 

[Thirty One]

I just dont think Lecavalier is going to get as much as some think, call me crazy. He's already making bank and he doesnt even have to play technically.

You're crazy. His buy-out will be spread out over 14 years.

 

[NYR Viper]

I'm curious what the logic would be to trading Boyle and signing Lapierre.

Recoup assets if someone values Boyle and sign a comparable player who knows the coaches system?

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

agreed, no reason to bring in Lapierre unless we move Boyle.. We can't have the same kind of bottom 6 that we did last year.

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

You're crazy. His buy-out will be spread out over 14 years.

He's not going to get a 6 year deal from anybody, mark that down. I'll eat crow if I'm wrong.

 

[Thirty One]

Recoup assets if someone values Boyle and sign a comparable player who knows the coaches system?

I'm sure Boyle can learn the system.

 

[EpicDing]

Explore a trade for Bolland. Trade Boyle. Sign Lapierre. Buyout Richards. Sign Vinny Lecav

This seems the (hopefully) most likely scenario, assuming VL signs for less than 5 mil.

 

[Thirty One]

He's not going to get a 6 year deal from anybody, mark that down. I'll eat crow if I'm wrong.

Is anyone saying he will get a six year deal? Gross.

 

[NYR Viper]

I'm sure Boyle can learn the system.

Would you do a deal of Lapierre + 2nd '13 for Boyle?

That is what I am talking about. Moving Boyle for a 2nd this year and signing Lapierre.

 

[Bleed Ranger Blue]

I'm curious what the logic would be to trading Boyle and signing Lapierre.

He is NOT Brian Boyle. This is a fact.

 

[Thirty One]

Would you do a deal of Lapierre + 2nd '13 for Boyle?

That is what I am talking about. Moving Boyle for a 2nd this year and signing Lapierre.

Not if if requires giving Lapierre a 4 year deal.

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

Is anyone saying he will get a six year deal? Gross.

Yes, many believe he will get 6X6..

I would take him at a 2-3 year deal though absolutely. Lecav on a 2-3 year deal > Richards til 2020.

 

[Trxjw]

Yes, many believe he will get 6X6..

I would take him at a 2-3 year deal though absolutely. Lecav on a 2-3 year deal > Richards til 2020.

Cap space to use on something worthwhile > any of those options.

 

[Noose18]

Dan Rosen ‏@drosennhl 5 min
Mark Messier is leaving the NYR. He says he is pursuing an opportunity to develop the Kingsbridge National Ice Center in NYC.

 

[Bleed Ranger Blue]

Cap space to use on something worthwhile > any of those options.

The scary thing is the "Well, its better than Richards" sure seems like the same philosophy Sather and company possesses.

Nevermind that it still stinks.

 

[HFsNumber1Heel]

I don't expect a quick resolution to the Richards thing. They're gonna wait it out until next week and reassess.

As for Blum, no point giving up a draft pick when they already don't have many. I say wait until Nashville cuts him loose and just make him an offer.

If not him then go for Tyson Strachan.

 

[Bleed Ranger Blue]

Dan Rosen ‏@drosennhl 5 min
Mark Messier is leaving the NYR. He says he is pursuing an opportunity to develop the Kingsbridge National Ice Center in NYC.

Not even pursuing a coaching opportunity, huh? I think this is a good thing for everyone involved.

 

[The Perfect Paradox]

Chris Johnston
@reporterchris
Glen Sather says a decision on Brad Richards' buyout is "coming shortly."

 

[RangerBoy]

Glen Sather says a decision on Brad Richards' buyout is "coming shortly."

https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/350346160298397696

Sather: no decision on Richards. "But we will shortly"

https://twitter.com/stevezipay/status/350346501031071744

 

[Lime]

What is there to think about? Buy him out.

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

We simply have to have a better team this year how long do u guys think King will put up with a dreadful offense?

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

What is there to think about? Buy him out.

Having a plan to replace 60 points? Lol. They also might want to see what he does under a better coach etc

 

[Clown Fiesta]

I'm curious what the logic would be to trading Boyle and signing Lapierre.

Boyle is a bad word around here watch your mouth.

I'd be for buying out Richards and signing Lecavalier to a reasonable deal. It's basically a good 1 for 1 trade while shedding cap.

As far as AV's ideal lines he said he thought we had the makings of two solid offensive lines don't recall him saying he only wanted two scoring lines a defensive line and a checking line, but even if that's the case having good center depth and using one of Brass or VL on the third doesn't kill that dream.

 

[RangerBoy]

Sather and the Rangers brass are meeting with Newport tonight regarding Lundqvist. They also represent Richards. Girardi and Zuccarello too. The smart move is buying Richards out like TB did with Vinny. Sather doesn't always make the "smart move". He has been running this organization for 13 years. There are kids graduating from the 8th grade this week who were born when Sather became Rangers boss. The Rangers have had one good year in those 13. Take away the 04-05 lockout year.

Get rid of him.

 

[NYR Viper]

Not if if requires giving Lapierre a 4 year deal.

Why do you say 4 year deal?