Speculation: 2017-18 Roster Discussion - Part 2

[HoseEmDown]

Rather have Yakupov at 1mil than Radulov at 6.

 

[Todd1a]

Rather have Yakupov at 1mil than Radulov at 6.

Yep I'd take a flyer on him at one million why not worse comes to worse waive him to the ahl.

 

[Todd1a]

I'd try for Bret Connolly guy scored 15 goals last season our bottom six could use thatðŸ‘Â

 

[berlin]

Nah...not good enough. That's a weak/cheap fix of the offense.

Dropping Drouin and adding Yakupov is a solid, net loss.

Agreed.

 

[Felonious Python]

What about Kunitz? Too old?



http://forecaster.thehockeynews.com/player/2871

Flaws:
Can go into prolonged scoring slumps, and his streakiness is getting worse as he ages. Passes up too many shots. Is not very big by today's NHL standards, so he tends to wear down.

TBL interest confirmed


He may be helpful from the perspective of that he knows how to win championships & get in dynasty mode in the modern NHL after seeing the Pens from the inside for so long.

 

[JoVel]

I don't mind giving one year deals to vets. No any risk in them at all.

 

[Felonious Python]

 

[Cmac66]

Funny that a few hours ago Joe smith said that we haven't approached him as of yet seems odd.

 

[Stammertime91]

What about Kunitz? Too old?



http://forecaster.thehockeynews.com/player/2871

TBL interest confirmed


He may be helpful from the perspective of that he knows how to win championships & get in dynasty mode in the modern NHL after seeing the Pens from the inside for so long.

That made me laugh. You guys are on your game today.

 

[Felonious Python]

I'm thinking that if TB goes after Kunitz, Andy should be part of the pitch. Where the 04' team learned how to win from him, you could see the parallel with Kunitz coming in to get a talented group over the hump into Championstown.

 

[Stammertime91]

Going to vomit in my mouth if Kunitz wears a Lightning sweater.

 

[Vasilevskiy]

Going to vomit in my mouth if Kunitz wears a Lightning sweater.

same, he's crap. Rather watch 3 killorns play before him

 

[Lord Stan 2020]

I'm thinking that if TB goes after Kunitz, Andy should be part of the pitch. Where the 04' team learned how to win from him, you could see the parallel with Kunitz coming in to get a talented group over the hump into Championstown.

wanted to put something cute smart here but actually kunitz in playoffs might be argue wise as good as andy ever was

look at the stats no regular seasons is another story entirely

but games played 162 to 161 and point diff s a grand total of + five for andy now he did score more goals but is interesting for sure

 

[Major4Boarding]

Funny that a few hours ago Joe smith said that we haven't approached him as of yet seems odd.

Not too much really considering Lawton knows Alzner's agent

 

[Stammertime91]

Seriously idiotic moves if we land either Alzner or Kunitz. You guys thought Garrison was bad this last year and you're pissed and annoyed at Callahan? We don't need Kunitz here unless he's signing for 850k and ready to play on the 4th. And I'm not sure how long we'd last collectively before we want to lynch Alzner either. Going to be totally pissed if $1 is spent on either of these guys.

Also, haven't seen you guys mention it but Boyle seems to really want to come back here. I'd take him in a heartbeat. Dumont was fine on the 4th...but he has some poor offensive instincts compared to Boyle. Boyle can at least provide 10-15 goals. I'd rather have him back here at 2m, sign Marleau and explore a trade for a top 4 defenseman and call it an offseason.

 

[Savant]

How much is Tyler Johnson looking for in his next contract, and do you consider a trade involving Johnson + for McDonagh if the Rangers decide to blow it up?

 

[Stammertime91]

How much is Tyler Johnson looking for in his next contract, and do you consider a trade involving Johnson + for McDonagh if the Rangers decide to blow it up?

Probably in the 5-6m range for around the same in years as well. I'd consider it and would love it but that's doubtful. Can't imagine the rangers trading an integral piece of their defense. I'd take him in a second for Johnson + though.

 

[Savant]

Probably in the 5-6m range for around the same in years as well. I'd consider it and would love it but that's doubtful. Can't imagine the rangers trading an integral piece of their defense. I'd take him in a second for Johnson + though.

Rangers are fringe retool/rebuild whatever.

After free agency we will know what is really going on there but They definitely could blow it up.

 

[Todd1a]

Funny that a few hours ago Joe smith said that we haven't approached him as of yet seems odd.

Lawton has pretty good sources I notice a lot he is right more then wrong.

 

[JoVel]

Rangers are fringe retool/rebuild whatever.

After free agency we will know what is really going on there but They definitely could blow it up.

I would've done it before the Drouin trade but our offense would not look good if we traded Johnson as well.

But I would do it for sure if it was granted we would get someone to replace Johnson/Drouin.

 

[The Macho King]

How much is Tyler Johnson looking for in his next contract, and do you consider a trade involving Johnson + for McDonagh if the Rangers decide to blow it up?

I'd do it.

Hedman - Dotchin
McDonagh - Stralman (the pairing you've always wanted in NYR)

I mean - best D in the league. I would do that in a second for Johnson + pretty much whatever you want outside of our core.

Rangers wouldn't do it.

 

[TeslaCoilFan]

I'd do it.

Hedman - Dotchin
McDonagh - Stralman (the pairing you've always wanted in NYR)

I mean - best D in the league. I would do that in a second for Johnson + pretty much whatever you want outside of our core.

Rangers wouldn't do it.

Oh, would that be a sweet duo! Doubt it would ever happen since McD is the Rangers #1D and cornerstone of their defense and we already have our own stellar #1D in Heddy.

I still think Heddy-Stråls is an even better combo though with amazing chemistry. Especially now that Strålman is healthy again - see World Championship for details. lol

But oh, what fun it would be to see McD and Stråls together. Ranger heads would explode.

 

[TeslaCoilFan]

JUST SPECULATION FROM MEDIA, but The Hockey Writers have an article up that suggests Shattenkirk on a short-term contract would fit with Tampa. But who the heck thinks Shattenkirk is going to go for a short contract??

 

[Tampacuseforever]

Rather have Yakupov at 1mil than Radulov at 6.

Would rather have Conacher at .7 than Yakupov period.

 

[CupsOverCash]

JUST SPECULATION FROM MEDIA, but The Hockey Writers have an article up that suggests Shattenkirk on a short-term contract would fit with Tampa. But who the heck thinks Shattenkirk is going to go for a short contract??

So much this. I think he would thrive here. We would be a better team if we signed him.