Speculation: 2013 Offseason Thread Part VI: Vinny Lecavalier chooses Philly (5 years, $4.5M per)

[Punxrocknyc19*]

agreed. instead of trying to move Clowe, they should have packaged 2 of these guys in a deal (personally, i'd send out Pyatt and Powe) for some picks or something. the bottom six is really gonna struggle again if those 3 are in the line up regularly.

there is a serious problem if Miller and Lindberg does not make the team out of camp over the 2 out of Powe Asham and Boyle

 

[FultonReed]

there is a serious problem if Miller and Lindberg does not make the team out of camp over the 2 out of Powe Asham and Boyle

i completely agree. what happens to those guys if Miller and Lindberg DO make it, though? what do we do with Pyatt/Powe/Asham/Boyle? i think BB is worth keeping around, for faceoff and defensive purposes, despite his cap hit. and Asham, as much as you guys might not like him, and as much as his back might not like him anymore, he did things for us in the playoffs. he doesn't have to play a full 82 game season. i'd like him as the spare forward. but the other 2? no thanks.

 

[GAGLine]

Can't with the new CBA. Up to 900k I believe.

They can still be buried, but anything above 925k counts against the cap. That amount goes up as the league minimum goes up. Asham's cap hit is 1 mil. Powe's is 1.067 mil. Asham in Hartford would count 75k against the cap.

 

[Kris Chreider]

According to some Nashville guys on the main trade board Ellis is available for a top six forward. Hagelin? Then we can pull the trigger on a Staal deal that gets us an elite forward.

 

[GAGLine]

According to some Nashville guys on the main trade board Ellis is available for a top six forward. Hagelin? Then we can pull the trigger on a Staal deal that gets us an elite forward.

Hell no. Why are people always throwing Hagelin into trades? We need more players like him, not less.

 

[RangerBoy]

From: @Ledger_NJDevils
Sent: Jul 1, 2013 9:25a

Devils are close to re-signing veteran forward Patrik Elias. It appears he will not test the market.

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On Twitter: http://twitter.com/Ledger_NJDevils/status/351693056573063169

 

[RangerBoy]

NHL minimum salary plus $375,000. Its $550,000 in 13-14. $925,000. Minimum salaries will increase during the CBA.

 

[NYR Viper]

From: @Ledger_NJDevils
Sent: Jul 1, 2013 9:25a

Devils are close to re-signing veteran forward Patrik Elias. It appears he will not test the market.

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On Twitter: http://twitter.com/Ledger_NJDevils/status/351693056573063169

I hate the Devils, but he should stay there. True class that guy.

 

[Florida Ranger]

there is a serious problem if Miller and Lindberg does not make the team out of camp over the 2 out of Powe Asham and Boyle

Switch Boyle with Dorsett and I may agree, but they do have some sort of use for the 4th line. Not necessarily the complete energy line we need, but they're servicable players. Boyle is better than all three.

 

[Punxrocknyc19*]

Switch Boyle with Dorsett and I may agree, but they do have some sort of use for the 4th line. Not necessarily the complete energy line we need, but they're servicable players. Boyle is better than all three.

Dorsett is more needed on this team. Rangers need that player to get those superstars like Kovalchuk Crosby off of their game.. watch Dorsett once Rangers play Devils... Rangers fans will love it when Kovalchuk and Dorsett each get 2 for roughing and Rangers score on the 4 on 4

 

[Bardof425*]

Switch Boyle with Dorsett and I may agree, but they do have some sort of use for the 4th line. Not necessarily the complete energy line we need, but they're servicable players. Boyle is better than all three.

Boyle stinks; Dorsett does not. Dorsett >> Boyle

 

[Florida Ranger]

Dorsett is more needed on this team. Rangers need that player to get those superstars like Kovalchuk Crosby off of their game.. watch Dorsett once Rangers play Devils... Rangers fans will love it when Kovalchuk and Dorsett each get 2 for roughing and Rangers score on the 4 on 4

I don't know about more needed... For more energy, definitely.

I agree with everything else. Dorsett is a great fourth liner. I just think Boyle can give us more all around on the 4th line.

Boyle stinks; Dorsett does not. Dorsett >> Boyle

Solid debate.

 

[nsvoyageurs]

Larry Brooks ‏@NYP_Brooksie 30 Jun

Edler primary point man in Van for Vigneault. NYR not in yet but likely to be involved.

 

[FultonReed]

Larry Brooks ‏@NYP_Brooksie 30 Jun

Edler primary point man in Van for Vigneault. NYR not in yet but likely to be involved.

they were taking calls on him yesterday, i believe. i'd take him (MOAR LEFTIES), but for what cost, though?

 

[NYR Viper]

they were taking calls on him yesterday, i believe. i'd take him, but for what cost, though?

Cost would be very high.

 

[jniklast]

Dorsett is more needed on this team. Rangers need that player to get those superstars like Kovalchuk Crosby off of their game.. watch Dorsett once Rangers play Devils... Rangers fans will love it when Kovalchuk and Dorsett each get 2 for roughing and Rangers score on the 4 on 4

That would be a novelty...

 

[Vitto79]

It's going to be ugly if they go into next season with Asham, Powe, Pyatt playing every night.

doubt that happens. Pyatt should have some value while I think both Asham/Powe will both be on the roster but 12/13 F so rotate

 

[FultonReed]

Cost would be very high.

oh no i know lol that's why i asked. wanted to see what you guys thought

 

[GAGLine]

Larry Brooks ‏@NYP_Brooksie 30 Jun

Edler primary point man in Van for Vigneault. NYR not in yet but likely to be involved.

I don't see the Rangers making a trade for him. The cost will only be higher now that Van cleared cap space with the Schneider trade. And he's yet another LH dman. His cap hit is 5 mil per year, so we'd have to move significant salary to fit him in.

 

[UnderPSI]

Cost would be very high.

I concur. They were asking for a huge return. They weren't pushing to move him but if the right deal came along they would (Case could be said for most players).

I like Edler but we need the other side addressed.

Also from Books article:

http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/nhlbl...an_faulk_t2asVGtZoRa3J219mKNgQO#axzz2XntCAjRe

Edler has six years at $5M per remaining on his contract, a number the Rangers would have great difficulty accomodating under the cap

This is another issue. Let me reiterate, 5M X 6YRS.

 

[RangerBoy]

Kyper tweeted VAN wanted 2 NHL roster players and a #1 pick for Edler. Very steep price. That's why he wasn't traded. Wings,Ducks and Habs were interested. Habs mnade an offer.

 

[iamitter]

Can't with the new CBA. Up to 900k I believe.

So you'll have a 100k cap with Asham there, ~200k with Powe or ~600k with Pyatt.

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

Rangers should keep Del Zotto and give him one more year to see if he become a PMD under AV. Fix the bottom 6

 

[NYR Viper]

Rangers should keep Del Zotto and give him one more year to see if he become a PMD under AV. Fix the bottom 6

At this point, that is what seems to be happening. Although I am starting to doubt whether they will fix the bottom-6 or just let people battle it out.

 

[Vitto79]

At this point, that is what seems to be happening. Although I am starting to doubt whether they will fix the bottom-6 or just let people battle it out.

Right now they have 7 D but we are not sure who the heck would play RD

McDonaugh, Girardi
Staal, Moore
Del Zotto, Stralman
Falk

It's not bad. I honestly like the D if everyone is healthy and if McIlrath develops its a big bonus later in the yr.

G will be the same with King and Biron

So really only changes will be at F. Yea I agree Pyatt, Powe can be moved out. Especially Pyatt at 1.5. not gonna cry if Powe is a spare

I don't get why everyone is on Asham. He got some goals in the playoffs, he can fight and they need a guy who can drop the gloves. Fine with Haley getting a shot too but it will be good to have a few guys around that can drop them. Falk helps in that regard too.