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Speculation: 2013 Offseason Thread Part VI: Buyout Season

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Trxjw said:
I'd be uncomfortable relying on Briere in a first line role for the entire year, but he'd be a good cushion while Kreider can hopefully adapt to a to six role. However, I'd much rather add a piece that can be part of the roster for at least a few years.
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Agreed completely.
 
Trxjw said:
I'd be uncomfortable relying on Briere in a first line role for the entire year, but he'd be a good cushion while Kreider can hopefully adapt to a to six role. However, I'd much rather add a piece that can be part of the roster for at least a few years.
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Who do you suggest that doesn't involve trading DZ?
 
Me thinks Stepan and Nash should be attached at the hip next year with a fast player on the left wing. Hopefully Kreider can be in not suck mode
 
JohnC said:
Me thinks Stepan and Nash should be attached at the hip next year with a fast player on the left wing. Hopefully Kreider can be in not suck mode
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Please no more Brassard+Nash. Didn't work in Columbus, doesn't work now.
 
Rangers did the same thing last year.. Kreider has all the potential but they counted on him toooo much, cant do that again
 
JohnC said:
Me thinks Stepan and Nash should be attached at the hip next year with a fast player on the left wing. Hopefully Kreider can be in not suck mode
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Agreed. They play off each others' strengths/weaknesses brilliantly, and they obviously have a ton of chemistry.

Really hoping Kreider can carry over his play from the end of the playoffs into next season. I thought he was tremendous in games four and five, using his size and driving the net. He looked like a perfect compliment for Stepan and Nash.

bobbop said:
I wouldn't discount Briere. He's a right hand shot and could help the power play. And he's money in the playoffs.
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Would not be opposed to flipping DZ for a forward AND signing Briere. Provided Richards is bought out.
 
Briere for 1 year is a no-brainer move. Similar to Frolov. Low-risk, high-reward.
 
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Kwayry said:
What's your line up?

I don't see where you can fit both and have Lindberg as the 3C.
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Kreider-Stepan-Nash
Hagelin-Briere-Callahan
Zuccarello-Brassard-TRADE
Boyle-Lindberg-Dorsett

I think that's a pretty deep forward core. Callahan/Hagelin can cover for Briere's defensive deficiencies, although I'm not really comfortable with Briere as the 2C....maybe trade DZ for a center instead, and move Briere to RW? IDK. :huh: I do think this team needs more depth up fron either way.

Jabroni1994 said:
Briere for 1 year is a no-brainer move. Similar to Frolov. High-risk, high-reward.
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I think you mean low-risk, high-reward.
 
Brian Boyle said:
Kreider-Stepan-Nash
Hagelin-Briere-Callahan
Zuccarello-Brassard-TRADE
Boyle-Lindberg-Dorsett

I think that's a pretty deep forward core. Callahan/Hagelin can cover for Briere's defensive deficiencies, although I'm not really comfortable with Briere as the 2C....maybe trade DZ for a center instead, and move Briere to RW? IDK. :huh: I do think this team needs more depth up fron either way.



I think you mean low-risk, high-reward.
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Yes, typo on my part.

Same to -31-.
 
Brian Boyle said:
Kreider-Stepan-Nash
Hagelin-Briere-Callahan
Zuccarello-Brassard-TRADE
Boyle-Lindberg-Dorsett

I think that's a pretty deep forward core. Callahan/Hagelin can cover for Briere's defensive deficiencies, although I'm not really comfortable with Briere as the 2C....maybe trade DZ for a center instead, and move Briere to RW? IDK. :huh: I do think this team needs more depth up fron either way.
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1 - I agree with you about Briere as a Center, he hasn't played there in years.
2 - I would not agree with trading DZ for a 3rd liner.

Trxjw said:
Why is that option excluded?
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I think we all agree that flipping DZ for a top 6 forward is an option.
I was interested if you had names where we keep DZ and get a young 3rd line forward with upside who can grow with the team.
 
wonder if its possible if the Rangers could trade Del Zotto for a top 6 winger and then we could also acquire Burmistrov in a separate trade. I dont see how though unless a deal around Miller worked.
 
Lundsanity30 said:
wonder if its possible if the Rangers could trade Del Zotto for a top 6 winger and then we could also acquire Burmistrov in a separate trade. I dont see how though unless a deal around Miller worked.
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Kind of what I had in mind, but not for a center, a forward with size and some grit, and hopefully without Miller involved. It maybe asking too much, but I am curious if there are names out there.
 
I mean, realistically, is there anyone in our possible top-9 lineup that is "hard" as opposed to soft?

Of the 9:
Kreider, Callahan, MAYBE Hags have the ability to be agitators/mood setters... These would be classified as solid, aggravating players with high skill
Stepan, Nash, Brassard can score/dish their linemates
Zuke can set up on Power play with his creativity,finesse..

Here is the problem... That is 7 players... 7 PLAYERS that have actual, usable, (close to) top end talent...

That means we have basically two additional lines of... crap... We have no actual 4th line. I want to believe we have the talent, but those 7 forwards are really the only true talent we have... The remaining offense becomes reliant on the Defensemen pinching into the play and keeping the offense moving... We cannot continuously roll 2 lines. We'll be dead half way into the season..

The remaining 6 is Asham, Powe, Pyatt, Boyle, Dorsett, and an unknown forward (EIther Richards, Lindberg/fast, which is a gamble, or a free agency signing)...

Of those 6, perhaps 2 of them are suitable for an actual 4th line role:
Boyle can sufficiently play 4th line center
Dorsett will fight and provide energy, and actually has skill/speed

The remaining 4 are basically left in tough spots to fill. The only person seemingly able to fit (and barely at that) is Asham in the 3rd line, with his Playoff experience and a nice shot..

Which means we basically need to resign an entire line of players that will help relieve the top two lines to actually score... We also need to figure out how to get rid of Pyatt and Powe. Richards MUST be bought out this season as well

Just my point of view
 
Kreider has the ability to be a bulldozer and still a threat elsewhere. He needs to get it together and it will take time. It will take earned minutes. It will take mistakes. But he'll get it together. Kreider won't be an aggrovator though.

Something I gave BB to make from my idea.. for anyone that remembers when the MTA Rolled the K.
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NYR Viper said:
Size and speed on the wings is what they should be looking for. Briere would help but with the smaller guys already in NY it may not fit.
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Agree 100%, Zucc, Hags, Cally, Asham, Powe all under 6ft. and not really a threat to light it up like Kane, Parise, or Marchand.
 
NYR Viper said:
Size and speed on the wings is what they should be looking for. Briere would help but with the smaller guys already in NY it may not fit.
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Do you have some suggestions?
Beach, Gleenie ... players like that worth taking a flyer on.
 
According to norwegian media, Zuccarello will be resigned by the Rangers.

Looks like you have to be prepared to be stuck with the norwegian fans on the boards the next years :)

Microsoft translator
 
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