Confirmed with Link: [EDM/NYR] Ryan Strome for Ryan Spooner
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Strome had 4 5v5 goals against his whole season in Edmonton, 18 games. Spooner already at 4... 2 games in.
I’ll never really understand why Gorton gave Spooner two years. Didnt make sense then. Doesn’t make sense now.
You could say the same about Namestnikov.
I think a 2 year deal was good for us and them for various reasons.
Amazing Kreiderman
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Namestnikov is a more complete and better player than Spooner.
egelband
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Well, going into the season Spooner seemed like the better player. It really goes to show how important the system is...for some players.
True.
And also true. Spooner looked like an actual hockey player late last season.
Jaromir Jagr
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I think Strome can still be a good player and he is much more involved than Spooner even when he's not scoring.
NYR Viper
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Strome reminds me of Namestnikov. He knows how to make the simple little plays. He isn't flashy. He can PK and play center when needed.
The act that he is a RFA at the end of his deal is a HUGE advantage
The act that he is a RFA at the end of his deal is a HUGE advantage
Spooner's Curriculum Vitae, his style and age made two years a poor decision. At one year he would have been far more tradeable. He was never going to be a big piece for the time when the Rangers became relevant again.
How has Strome looked? How does he rank defensively amongst your forwards?
I've always hated Spooner's style of play and, as expected, he has been horrible for the Oilers.
I've always hated Spooner's style of play and, as expected, he has been horrible for the Oilers.
Machinehead
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What I would say about Strome is that he's an NHL bottom 6 player.
That doesn't sound like much, but we really didn't have many of those when we made the trade.
I don't see him being part of the finished product, but he's been fine.
Inferno
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A solid bottom 6er is better than a crappy top 6er imho.
We won the trade
We won the trade
Jaromir Jagr
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I really like him. Maybe more than most. He is a really solid bottom line player and I think has untapped offensive potential.
I'm rather impressed by how quickly he has shown results. I am excited to see how he can adapt long-term.
Spooner is awful. Frankly, one of my most disliked players to ever play for the Rangers. I honestly can hardly remember someone being so invisible unless he is scoring. I literally had no idea he was even playing in some games. Just benching him made me happy. The mere fact that we received a young contributing player in return is amazing to me.
I'm rather impressed by how quickly he has shown results. I am excited to see how he can adapt long-term.
Spooner is awful. Frankly, one of my most disliked players to ever play for the Rangers. I honestly can hardly remember someone being so invisible unless he is scoring. I literally had no idea he was even playing in some games. Just benching him made me happy. The mere fact that we received a young contributing player in return is amazing to me.
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I expected to be disappointed with Strome when the trade initially happened but Spooner simply wasn't doing well here either so it was sort of a wash.
Since the trade I find myself looking more for the weaknesses in Strome's game and have been pleasantly surprised that he is far more well rounded then I initially though. He's been good, he's playing good hockey and most importantly he is engaged. He makes his presence known. Maybe it's the system? But for NY #16 has been ok.
I feel like when I watched him in the past he wasn't a factor. I don't get that feeling now. It's still early yet.
Since the trade I find myself looking more for the weaknesses in Strome's game and have been pleasantly surprised that he is far more well rounded then I initially though. He's been good, he's playing good hockey and most importantly he is engaged. He makes his presence known. Maybe it's the system? But for NY #16 has been ok.
I feel like when I watched him in the past he wasn't a factor. I don't get that feeling now. It's still early yet.
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I look at it this way, we converted a throw-in, from the Nash deal,
into a useful young depth guy, who Quinn has already used in a variety of situations.
Besides, it will be fine if Strome's value increases some with this usage,
and, in Jan/Feb, he is flipped to a contender, or bubble team, for pick(s) or younger prospect(s)
into a useful young depth guy, who Quinn has already used in a variety of situations.
Besides, it will be fine if Strome's value increases some with this usage,
and, in Jan/Feb, he is flipped to a contender, or bubble team, for pick(s) or younger prospect(s)
Yeah I feel the same way.
Overall though, the caphit+retention is high for what he brings. 4m per. Not that it matters much for us now, but it kind of annoys me in relation to the penny pinching we are seing with Hayes.
It’s so easy to waste cap space on players that aren’t worth it. And it’s very hard to find players who actually can contribute and make a difference on the ice. Stralsy was an example of that and Hayes is another.
I am not complaining if Gorts swings Hayes for a good return. But it should be a good return.
Algernop Kreider
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Strome just makes a lot of really nice plays with the puck.
Calad
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Strome has been more noticeable in the few games here than Spooner was in the first 20. Spooner just really didn't fit here
This was a low key really good trade by the Rangers.
HFsNumber1Heel
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He's been a good player and when this team is back to full personnel (if that ever happens) he'll give the top 6 guys a nice break from PKing too much.
He keeps this play up and he's the perfect trade chip (with salary retained) to a playoff contender who is looking to beef up their bottom six.
He keeps this play up and he's the perfect trade chip (with salary retained) to a playoff contender who is looking to beef up their bottom six.
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He's decently strong on the puck--but a lot better than Spooner was. We generally need more guys who are stronger on the puck. This team still plays very finesse to succeed long term.
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