Speculation: 2014 - 2015 New York Rangers :: Roster building / proposal thread Part III

[LundqvistsEvilTwin]

when does the season start?

 

[CommaSynapse]

You don't get Kucherov for McIlrath. In fact it is Kucherov who may have made Connolly available.

Hence the reason I said "He [Kuch] has more value, but..."

 

[CommaSynapse]

when does the season start?

Sept. 22 v. the Devils at MSG for the pre-season.

Oct. 9 v. the Blues in St. Louis for the season.

 

[silverfish]

What are the interesting names out there that might be worth bringing in on a PTO?

Leino
Malone
Setoguchi
Penner
Tootoo
Ryan Jones
Gomez (not kidding)
Loktionov

Nothing wrong with warm bodies in camp to provide extra push.

 

[Raspewtin]

Malone and Loktionov. Not the slightest interest in the others.

 

[Savant]

What are the interesting names out there that might be worth bringing in on a PTO?

Leino
Malone
Setoguchi
Penner
Tootoo
Ryan Jones
Gomez (not kidding)
Loktionov

Nothing wrong with warm bodies in camp to provide extra push.

I roll the dice on Leino over any of those guys.

 

[Savant]

Hence the reason I said "He [Kuch] has more value, but..."

Right but I was trying to say why there is no possibility.

 

[Fitzy]

A lot of those players have large frames and a history of decent offensive seasons...

Hard to believe Pouliot got 20 million but these guys can't get a 1 year deal.

 

[Fitzy]

I roll the dice on Leino over any of those guys.

He fits the system as a 4th line winger, for sure. Be a good option to sub in over Glass vs speedy teams.

 

[Savant]

He fits the system as a 4th line winger, for sure. Be a good option to sub in over Glass vs speedy teams.

Yup. Was never a top six guy. Not his fault he got that contract. A good system fit. Think he could do a job.

 

[Zuccarello Awesome*]

I'd be fine with giving either Malone or Leino a PTO for camp.

Malone is a big body that needs the right linemates to succeed. I wouldn't be opposed to him being a 13th F and potentially finding his niche in the event of an injury. He's the kind of guy who will suck with third-liners, but could look like a top-6 power-forward if he finds the right linemates. He's got size and puck skill. He just can't skate and he's been called lazy. But in the right situation, I don't see why he couldn't put up Pouliot numbers. Who knows. Worth a look. Same with Leino, who could be a nice fit on the 4th line with Glass and Moore.

 

[Kovalev27]

Malone is a coke head Jesus this isn't nhl15

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Malone is a coke head Jesus this isn't nhl15

There are probably many (successful) players in the league who mess with that stuff. It's kind of a popular drug in rich, white circles.

Malone is done, though, and bringing a known cokehead to NY is not a good idea.

 

[Zuccarello Awesome*]

Malone is a coke head Jesus this isn't nhl15

I didn't see anyone say "Let's offer Malone 4x5mil."

A tryout was being discussed. That's all.

Both Malone and Leino are worth a look, and will likely either receive tryouts with some team(s), or sign overseas. They're still good hockey players, even if their NHL-regular days are coming to an end.

 

[Infinitum Vitae*]

Cokehead in NY for even a tryout? STAY AWAY FROM HIM

 

[Kovalev27]

Gee thanks for the info on what cocaine is and where it's popular Hahahaha

 

[Cassano]

A lot of those players have large frames and a history of decent offensive seasons...

Hard to believe Pouliot got 20 million but these guys can't get a 1 year deal.

It's because pouliot is ridiculously good at puck possession.

 

[AHB*]

I don't care what anyone says, but there's absolutely no way I'm bringing Malone onto this team. I'm sure guys on the Rangers have messed with drugs here and there, many rich, young men do, regardless, there's no reason to risk bringing in someone like that. Also, there are much better options and we don't really have any spots.

Get a guy like Leino in here or another one who will push other players or young guys to earn there spots. I don't want a guy who just got arrested doing that.

It's because pouliot is ridiculously good at puck possession.

But how much of that is relative to his linemates?

 

[aufheben]

It's because pouliot is ridiculously good at puck possession.

Also because of the Edmonton Tax.

There are probably many (successful) players in the league who mess with that stuff. It's kind of a popular drug in rich, white circles.

Malone is done, though, and bringing a known cokehead to NY is not a good idea.

 

[Thirty One]

But how much of that is relative to his linemates?

His linemates perform better with him than without almost uniformly, often significantly:

http://rangersunlimited.com/2014/06/17/season-in-review-benoit-pouliot/

 

[Infinitum Vitae*]

Poo also took bad penalties at bad times but people tend to forget about that. TBH I'm glad he's gone since he asked for that much.

 

[RGY]

I liked Poo a lot but what got on the open market was just too much for us to compete with.

 

[eco's bones]

Penner is out there. Fedotenko. He's kind of old but if he can still keep up--he's a smart player that can do a bit of everything. Penner is a big body and will give you inconsistent offense. Kind of like Pouliot.

 

[Thirty One]

Poo also took bad penalties at bad times but people tend to forget about that. TBH I'm glad he's gone since he asked for that much.

Five more penalties than he drew over 82 games. The previous two seasons, he was a net positive.

 

[LundqvistsEvilTwin]

There are probably many (successful) players in the league who mess with that stuff. It's kind of a popular drug in rich, white circles.

Malone is done, though, and bringing a known cokehead to NY is not a good idea.

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