Early Predictions for who will still be on the roster next season?

[SlapshotTheMovie]

We have a lot of contracts to renew for next year as well as a lot of up and coming prospects ready for some NHL minutes. The cap is getting bigger but we are still pretty tight. Who is getting moved before/at the trade dead line? Who is not getting resigned? Who is getting that last complacency buyout? Who is definitely staying?

Players on last year of contract:

Forwards
Callahan, Ryan
Brassard, Derick
Boyle, Brian
Pyatt, Taylor
Kreider, Chris
Pouliot, Benoit
Zuccarello, Mats
Powe, Darroll
Moore, Dominic
Asham, Arron
Kristo, Danny
Jean, Kyle
Bourque, Ryan
Mashinter, B.
Haley, Micheal
Wilson, Jason

Defensemen
Girardi, Dan
Del Zotto, M.
Stralman, Anton
Falk, Justin
Moore, John
Johnson, Aaron
Bickel, Stu
Syvret, Danny

Goaltenders
Lundqvist, Henrik
Biron, Martin
Missiaen, Jason
Stajcer, Scott

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[Thirty One]

^ Pittburgh-bound

 

[JohnC]

^ Pittburgh-bound

Where?

 

[SlapshotTheMovie]

I think he was commenting on the cap issue they have and we will end up having if we keep Richards and try to sign the higher end talent on this list.

 

[GAGLine]

Depends = Depends on how they do this year

Forwards
Callahan, Ryan - Re-sign
Brassard, Derick - Re-sign
Boyle, Brian - Depends
Pyatt, Taylor - Goodbye
Kreider, Chris - Re-sign
Pouliot, Benoit - Depends
Zuccarello, Mats - Depends
Powe, Darroll - Goodbye
Moore, Dominic - Depends
Asham, Arron - Goodbye
Kristo, Danny - Re-sign
Jean, Kyle - Re-sign
Bourque, Ryan - Goodbye
Mashinter, B. - Goodbye
Haley, Micheal - Goodbye
Wilson, Jason - Goodbye

Defensemen
Girardi, Dan - Re-sign
Del Zotto, M. - Re-sign
Stralman, Anton - Re-sign
Falk, Justin - Goodbye
Moore, John - Re-sign
Johnson, Aaron - Goodbye
Bickel, Stu - Goodbye
Syvret, Danny - Depends

Goaltenders
Lundqvist, Henrik - Re-sign
Biron, Martin - Goodbye
Missiaen, Jason - Depends
Stajcer, Scott - Depends

Under contract but likely to be a compliance buyout if he isn't injured
Richards - Goodbye

 

[Hunter Gathers]

The only one remaining will be Stu Bickel.

 

[mti79]

The only one remaining will be Stu Bickel.

hmm, Anton Stralman has proven hard to get rid of as well.

 

[SlapshotTheMovie]

The way i see it... Unless Richards has a 55+ point season he needs to go.

Forwards
Callahan, Ryan - Stays
Brassard, Derick - Stays unless richards is killing it. To goo and to expenisve to have as a third line center
Boyle, Brian - Gone unless puts some great numbers and hits
Pyatt, Taylor - gone or sent to minors for dirt cheap
Kreider, Chris - Probably moved at the trade deadline unless really comes into his own.
Pouliot, Benoit - Depends on center situation but probably staying
Zuccarello, Mats - Is a great player but is on a team with a ton of play makers. Might stay depending on cap space.
Powe, Darroll - Plays well for a 4th line center and PKer. Staying
Moore, Dominic - Probably staying and being a 3rd line sniper with the ability to move up to 2nd line with injuries.
Asham, Arron - gone
Kristo, Danny - Resigned
Jean, Kyle - Hopefully resinged.
Bourque, Ryan - probably resigned
Mashinter, B. - probably resigned.
Haley, Micheal - gone
Wilson, Jason - gone

Defensemen
Girardi, Dan - Needs to stay
Del Zotto, M. - hopefully traded while still has value.
Stralman, Anton - hopefully stays
Falk, Justin - Can skate like the wind. Needs to stay. Very cheap with lots of upside
Moore, John - NEEDS TO STAY. Some of the most upside on the team. I think he already overshadows MDZ as far as potential point producer. Can skate better and will sign for a lot less.
Johnson, Aaron - Probably kept as a depth guy
Bickel, Stu - gone
Syvret, Danny - Depends on depth in minors

Goaltenders
Lundqvist, Henrik - obviusly staying unless he wants to leave
Biron, Martin - still one of the best back up goalies in the league but we need to develop youth. I see his time coming to an end or a 1 year contract.
Missiaen, Jason - probably gone
Stajcer, Scott - didnt live up to potential. gone.

 

[Bleed Ranger Blue]

The way i see it... Unless Richards has a 55+ point season he needs to go.

Is that a typo? Did you mean 155 points?

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

Is that a typo? Did you mean 155 points?

Seriously. Given the cap recapture consequences, Brad needs to hit PPG and lead the team a minimum of three rounds deep into the playoffs before I even THINK about keeping him.

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

The way i see it... Unless Richards has a 55+ point season he needs to go.

Forwards
Callahan, Ryan - Stays
Brassard, Derick - Stays unless richards is killing it. To goo and to expenisve to have as a third line center
Boyle, Brian - Gone unless puts some great numbers and hits
Pyatt, Taylor - gone or sent to minors for dirt cheap
Kreider, Chris - Probably moved at the trade deadline unless really comes into his own.
Pouliot, Benoit - Depends on center situation but probably staying
Zuccarello, Mats - Is a great player but is on a team with a ton of play makers. Might stay depending on cap space.
Powe, Darroll - Plays well for a 4th line center and PKer. Staying
Moore, Dominic - Probably staying and being a 3rd line sniper with the ability to move up to 2nd line with injuries.
Asham, Arron - gone
Kristo, Danny - Resigned
Jean, Kyle - Hopefully resinged.
Bourque, Ryan - probably resigned
Mashinter, B. - probably resigned.
Haley, Micheal - gone
Wilson, Jason - gone

Defensemen
Girardi, Dan - Needs to stay
Del Zotto, M. - hopefully traded while still has value.
Stralman, Anton - hopefully stays
Falk, Justin - Can skate like the wind. Needs to stay. Very cheap with lots of upside
Moore, John - NEEDS TO STAY. Some of the most upside on the team. I think he already overshadows MDZ as far as potential point producer. Can skate better and will sign for a lot less.
Johnson, Aaron - Probably kept as a depth guy
Bickel, Stu - gone
Syvret, Danny - Depends on depth in minors

Goaltenders
Lundqvist, Henrik - obviusly staying unless he wants to leave
Biron, Martin - still one of the best back up goalies in the league but we need to develop youth. I see his time coming to an end or a 1 year contract.
Missiaen, Jason - probably gone
Stajcer, Scott - didnt live up to potential. gone.

In addition, I think you've got the wrong Fa(u)lk here...

 

[SlapshotTheMovie]

In addition, I think you've got the wrong Fa(u)lk here...

I don't think i do. I watched him all over the ice last night. He isnt the best but I never said put him on the top pair. He is a bottom 6 depth guy. He was easily the best skating defensemen on both nyr and njd that wasnt moore. He can be signed for pennies.

 

[Baby Punisher]

Forwards
Callahan, Ryan re-signs
Brassard, Derick re-signs
Boyle, Brian Gone
Pyatt, Taylor gone
Kreider, Chris re-signs
Pouliot, Benoit gone
Zuccarello, Mats re-signs
Powe, Darroll gone
Moore, Dominic re-signs
Asham, Arron really?? GONE
Kristo, Danny re-signs
Jean, Kyle re-signs
Bourque, Ryan gone
Mashinter, B. re-signs
Haley, Micheal gone
Wilson, Jason gone

Defensemen
Girardi, Dan gone
Del Zotto, M. gone
Stralman, Anton gone
Falk, Justin gone
Moore, John re-signs
Johnson, Aaron re-signs
Bickel, Stu re-signs
Syvret, Danny gone

Goaltenders
Lundqvist, Henrik Gone so fast there is smoke & fire coming from the tracks he left behind
Biron, Martin gone
Missiaen, Jason who?
Stajcer, Scott re-signs....hello to our next NYR starting goaltender.

 

[Vitto79]

fun fun

Players on last year of contract:

Forwards
Callahan, Ryan stays
Brassard, Derick stays
Boyle, Brian gone
Pyatt, Taylor gone
Kreider, Chris stays
Pouliot, Benoit tough call but heres hoping he does well. I say he goes though
Zuccarello, Mats - stays
Powe, Darroll gone
Dominic Moore- gonna say he does well and stays
Asham, Arron- gone
Kristo, Danny - stays
Jean, Kyle - stays
Bourque, Ryan - stays
Mashinter, B. gone
Haley, Micheal gone
Wilson, Jason gone

Defensemen
Girardi, Dan stays
Del Zotto, M. stays
Stralman, Anton gone , McIlrath will step in. Cost cut move
Falk, Justin - stays
Moore, John stays
Johnson, Aaron gone
Bickel, Stu gone
Syvret, Danny gone

Goaltenders
Lundqvist, Henrik stays
Biron, Martin gone
Missiaen, Jason stays
Stajcer, Scott stays

gonna project next yr is
King, Talbot
McD, Girardi, Staal, DZ, Moore, McIlrath, Falk( so Stralan gone only at 1.7)

C- Stepan, Brassard, Lindberg, Moore
RW- Callahan, Kreider, Kristo, Dorsett
LW- UFA, Hagelin, Zuccarello, Miller, Fast
so Boyle, Asham, Powe, Pyatt goners. Pouliott is interestig. Heck do most of us not want everyone but dare I say Boyle gone this yr anyways?

 

[GarretJoseph*]

Seriously. Given the cap recapture consequences, Brad needs to hit PPG and lead the team a minimum of three rounds deep into the playoffs before I even THINK about keeping him.

And lead us into the Stanley Cup game 7 down 3-1 with 5 minutes to go and he scores a hat trick all while renegotiating the CBA so we can restructure contracts.

 

[NY Lito]

I'm curious about Boyle. I think him and Moore are in a battle to become AV's new Malholtra.

One will be gone next season, as I think Lindberg is our #3 center next season.

I can't see management letting go of either Girardi or Callahan but I'll bet we'll regret giving out at least one of the two contracts they end up getting.

C- Stepan, Brassard, Lindberg, Moore
RW- Callahan, Kreider, Kristo, Dorsett
LW- UFA, Hagelin, Zuccarello, Miller, Fast

Where's Nash? Solid center depth but the wings are full of question marks. Hopefully the kids pan out.

 

[BBKers]

Lot´s of paperwork ahead

Forwards
Callahan, Ryan - Stays
Brassard, Derick - Stays
Zuccarello, Mats - Stay
Kristo, Danny - Resigned
Kreider, Chris - Very hard to say. Traded if not breaking out?
Pouliot, Benoit - Very hard to say at this point. Gone if young guns develop?
Boyle, Brian - Might stay for pretty cheap. Might also be dealt today.
Moore, Dominic - Gone if Lindberg shows up. Otherwise possible depth.
Bourque, Ryan - Might be resigned as an AHL career guy. Injury prone
Mashinter, B. - Stay? Either him or Haley will be held on to. Not both
Haley, Micheal - Stay? Either him or Mashinter will be held on to. Not both
Pyatt, Taylor - Traded soon?? Not resigned
Powe, Darroll - Traded soon!!!
Asham, Arron - Gone
Jean, Kyle - Gone
Wilson, Jason - Gone

Defensemen
Girardi, Dan - Stay
Moore, John - Stay
Del Zotto, M. - Stays . Especially if Staal is gone and Moore develops. Otherwise likely traded.
Stralman, Anton - Depends entirely on Big Mac. Might co$t too much to resign
Falk, Justin - This year will decide. Likely gone if Big Mac shows up
Johnson, Aaron - Maybe an AHL/recall depth guy
Bickel, Stu - Alas, another fan favorite gone
Syvret, Danny - Depends on depth needed in the minors

Goaltenders
Lundqvist, Henrik - Stay
Biron, Martin - Gone
Missiaen, Jason - Probably gone
Stajcer, Scott - Gone

C- Stepan, Brassard, Lindberg, Moore/Boyle/UFA/trade
RW- Nash, Callahan, Kristo/Fast, Dorsett
LW- Hagelin, Kreider/UFA/trade, Zucc, Miller/Yogan/Hrivik

 

[nyr2k2]

Forwards
Callahan, Ryan--Yes
Brassard, Derick--Yes
Boyle, Brian--Yes
Pyatt, Taylor--No
Kreider, Chris--Yes
Pouliot, Benoit--Yes
Zuccarello, Mats--Maybe
Powe, Darroll--No
Moore, Dominic--Maybe
Asham, Arron--No
Kristo, Danny--Yes
Jean, Kyle--No
Bourque, Ryan--AHL deal
Mashinter, B.--AHL deal if he'll take it
Haley, Micheal--No
Wilson, Jason--No

Defensemen
Girardi, Dan--Yes
Del Zotto, M.--Yes
Stralman, Anton--Yes
Falk, Justin--Yes
Moore, John--Yes
Johnson, Aaron--No
Bickel, Stu--AHL deal if he'll take it
Syvret, Danny--AHL deal if he'll take it

Goaltenders
Lundqvist, Henrik--Yes
Biron, Martin--No
Missiaen, Jason--Yes
Stajcer, Scott--No

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Forwards
Callahan, Ryan
Brassard, Derick
Boyle, Brian
Pyatt, Taylor
Kreider, Chris
Pouliot, Benoit
Zuccarello, Mats
Powe, Darroll
Moore, Dominic
Asham, Arron
Kristo, Danny
Jean, Kyle
Bourque, Ryan
Mashinter, B.
Haley, Micheal
Wilson, Jason

Defensemen
Girardi, Dan
Del Zotto, M.
Stralman, Anton
Falk, Justin
Moore, John
Johnson, Aaron
Bickel, Stu
Syvret, Danny

Goaltenders
Lundqvist, Henrik
Biron, Martin
Missiaen, Jason
Stajcer, Scott

Green names I expect to stay. All the others I expect to be either traded or released once the contract is up.

 

[egelband]

Biron, Martin - still one of the best back up goalies in the league but we need to develop youth. I see his time coming to an end or a 1 year contract.

i think this is a bit of a myth. biron seems, to me, to be better as a starter. coming in for one game at a time isn't his thing. i think he's good insurance for hank but as a guy to give hank a day off three times a month, he isn't really so special. i do *like* biron, fwiw. but i'm sure the rangers wouldn't bend over backward to re-sign him. just my two cents.

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

Stays:

Whoever plays well

Goes:

Whoever doesn't play well.

This might seem like a snarky response, but it's hard to venture a guess when this season hasn't been played yet.

 

[SlapshotTheMovie]

i think this is a bit of a myth. biron seems, to me, to be better as a starter. coming in for one game at a time isn't his thing. i think he's good insurance for hank but as a guy to give hank a day off three times a month, he isn't really so special. i do *like* biron, fwiw. but i'm sure the rangers wouldn't bend over backward to re-sign him. just my two cents.

If it wasnt for his age i would agree with the potential starter role.

 

[Kokoschka]

Forwards
Callahan, Ryan - Y
Brassard, Derick - Y
Boyle, Brian - ?
Pyatt, Taylor - N
Kreider, Chris - Y
Pouliot, Benoit - N
Zuccarello, Mats - ?
Powe, Darroll - N
Moore, Dominic - ?
Asham, Arron - N
Kristo, Danny - Y
Jean, Kyle - ?
Bourque, Ryan - N
Mashinter, B. - N
Haley, Micheal - ?
Wilson, Jason - N

The reason for the quite many Ns is, I think a lot of our AHLers will take a step and be NHL-ready next season. I see Pouliot as some sort of a stop gap for this year. I'm also pretty sure one of Moore and Boyle has to go next season.

Defensemen
Girardi, Dan - ? (I think McIlrath steps up; he will be by far the most expensive of our 4 NHLers on this list, so they keep MDZ and Stralman)
Del Zotto, M. - Y
Stralman, Anton - Y
Falk, Justin - ? (they might keep him for depth reasons)
Moore, John - ****, Y
Johnson, Aaron - N
Bickel, Stu - N
Syvret, Danny - ?

Goaltenders
Lundqvist, Henrik - Y
Biron, Martin - N
Missiaen, Jason - N
Stajcer, Scott - N

 

[Hunter Gathers]

I don't see us getting rid of Boyle as long as he accepts a reasonable contract. Would be idiotic to let him go unless he wants a lot of money.

 

[Thirty One]

I don't see us getting rid of Boyle as long as he accepts a reasonable contract. Would be idiotic to let him go unless he wants a lot of money.

I wouldn't be surprised to see him get paid in free agency. He can do everything Gaustad can do and scores at a higher rate.