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Speculation: 2014 Offseason - Roster Building / Trade Speculation Thread VI

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Lundsanity30 said:
Oh and btw, when Nash-Stepan and MSL played together towards the end of the season (and when Kreider was hurt), it was actually somewhat succesful, and MSL sure wasn't playing the LW..
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i do remember that trio, and im almost positive they moved MSL to the left side there.
 
truenewyorker said:
Yes, i forgot the "all players are created equal" rule
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Umm...Gaborik had pretty much never played LW in his career when they put him at LW. Nash played LW for 8 years or 10 years or whatever and scored 30 goals like 6 times as a LW. Moving Nash to LW is NOT the big deal that some of you are making it out to be. If anything, moving Gabs to LW was a risky move.
 
Bleed Ranger Blue said:
Because I dont see any conceivable way the Rangers can address their serious issues at center, in the bottom 6, and on defense while signing Iginla.

In fact, I cant wait until tomorrow so the conversation can start shifting to realism rather than "Hey, why not"
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Their issues at center won't be addressed this year.. that's why. yes I want a center more than Iginla... but that's even more unlikely than Iginla. I also don't see any huge issues at D to address other than getting a 3rd pairing Dman.. but please lets not bring Stralman vs Klein up again.. lol
 
Lundsanity30 said:
Their issues at center won't be addressed this year.. that's why. yes I want a center more than Iginla... but that's even more unlikely than Iginla.
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This.

If there is a great way to address the issues at C - then forget Iginla.

Iginla is an idea to improve the PP and balance the lines if you can't acquire a C. He may take a two year deal cheaper trying to take a shot at a Cup. We don't know what the hell anyone is thinking.

I do agree with BRB that I can't wait until dominoes start falling because the what ifs are driving me crazy
 
LOL btw... just to freak you guys out...

Scott Burnside says that he is guessing Stastny ends up a Ranger though Chicago and St. Louis are also teams looking for centers. (ESPN.com)
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How the hell could chicago even afford him? and LOL when Toews/Kane are up for new deals...
 
Lundsanity30 said:
Their issues at center won't be addressed this year.. that's why. yes I want a center more than Iginla... but that's even more unlikely than Iginla. I also don't see any huge issues at D to address other than getting a 3rd pairing Dman.. but please lets not bring Stralman vs Klein up again.. lol
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Theres perhaps some cheap options out there that can be a solid 3C for the team.

Granted, it doesn't have the glitz of Iginla, but thats a good thing. Not every signing has to be an aging legend.
 
Bleed Ranger Blue said:
Because I dont see any conceivable way the Rangers can address their serious issues at center, in the bottom 6, and on defense while signing Iginla.

In fact, I cant wait until tomorrow so the conversation can start shifting to realism rather than "Hey, why not"
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Yea, even though each move will be criticized as a single move knowing that there are many moves that need to be made in order to ice a full team, let alone a good one. Should be interesting. Agree about Iginla. This team currently has two guys capable of scoring 30 goals on the wings and one signed guy capable of 20+ (Kreider). Add Zucc and you have another 20 goal scorer. That's four 20+ goal scorers; theoretically your wingers on the top two lines and two PP units; move on to other areas of concerns. Need to pick your battles.
 
Bleed Ranger Blue said:
Im not so shocked about the Nash RW/LW debate.

I am shocked that this debate came about in an attempt to fit a 37 year old Jarome Iginla into the lineup. It shows a stunning lack of awareness regarding the team's current situation and where they need to improve.
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A big goal scoring right-handed shot is not where they need to improve?
 
BRB, I've NEVER been in favor of adding Iginla and losing the depth.. I'm saying IF we can do it while adding Iginla.. IMO its a good move..
 
For those saying Nash can't play LW, the game is supposed to be easier for you on the side your handedness is. Especially in the defensive zone. I think it's easy to make the adjustment to LW since he's left handed, but it's far more difficult to move a player to their off hand wing.
 
Bleed Ranger Blue said:
Theres perhaps some cheap options out there that can be a solid 3C for the team.

Granted, it doesn't have the glitz of Iginla, but thats a good thing. Not every signing has to be an aging legend.
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i just dont see the good options out there...at all.

Grabovski would be my #1 choice but rumors are hes looking for 5x5...thats tough for us to stomach long term.

Stastny? i dont care for him. ROR? same thing, bigger contract and he costs assets to get.

then who? Goc? He's a true 3rd liner..but is he even an upgrade over JT Miller in that spot? IM not so sure.

Legwand? Meh.

Mueller is interesting though to bring in as a camp tryout for sure.
 
Also, Trader Phil thinks we're going hard for Spezza. I'm still waiting for an apology from him for that vulgar rant he went on claiming there was no way MSL was getting traded here.
 
Bleed Ranger Blue said:
Im not so shocked about the Nash RW/LW debate.

I am shocked that this debate came about in an attempt to fit a 37 year old Jarome Iginla into the lineup. It shows a stunning lack of awareness regarding the team's current situation and where they need to improve.
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Iginla makes this team better. He had an excellent season and wouldn't hurt the team long term.

The current situation also includes a lack of righty shots, a lack of veteran experience, a lack of net presence and a lack of power forwards.

Iginla improves the team. The issue is playing him or someone else off their natural position.

MZA would be the likely candidate. Remains to be seen if that line is hurt by adding Iginla and moving MZA to the left side.
 
Rangers need a right handed offensive player. Ideally its a center. if its a winger though, the need for center can be mitigated by having exceptionally strong wings flanking someone like JT Miller.
 
JaeTM said:
For those saying Nash can't play LW, the game is supposed to be easier for you on the side your handedness is. Especially in the defensive zone. I think it's easy to make the adjustment to LW since he's left handed, but it's far more difficult to move a player to their off hand wing.
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I played some wing in travel and I'm a lefty, I preferred to play RW. To me, being able to open my body to face the net led to many options - pass, shoot, etc. Coming down the ice on the LW definitely limited my options to pass, I wasn't as comfortable shooting from that side, especially when most goaltenders catch lefty and the middle of the net was where their catching glove is.

Defensively, I agree, LW was easier for me. But I always preferred RW.

Honestly, at the NHL level, with a player of Nash's caliber, if this is really an issue, I don't know what to say. He should be able to play LW or RW and score 25-35 goals. I don't see any reason why he wouldn't. If he preferred RW to LW or something, that's different, but if this is some poster being afraid that he'll be ineffective at LW, I mean, give me a break.
 
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