GDT: Free Agency Frenzy - 2023 (12pm EST)

[Crease]

I would trade goodrow with a pick(s) for futures to start.

The time to do that was a week ago and, failing that, to buy him out yesterday. All signs point to the Rangers intending to have Goodrow in the lineup opening night.

 

[gravey9]

I get the idea of Wheeler, but it's really a toss up, do you go get an old guy who likely wears down by end of season or playoffs but maybe looks good for the first 40? Or do you get a less skilled, harder to play against young plug instead? I just think we continue to have too many top 9 options and no 3rd line. I think we need to identify the right mix for our top 6 going forward. Guys who can play with each other and for a bunch of years and then move the other top 6 guys for draft capital and better fits for the roster. We need to stop playing EA and start making a team where our forward lines have very clear roles.

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

JVR to Boston. 1 year. $1M.

Maybe Shattenkirk to Boston

I was going to mention does JVR have anything left lol

 

[Fitzy]

Please no on Wheeler to the Rangers.

Don't need another washed up aging vet that will take away minutes on the PP from the kids.

I don’t think PP is a problem since he isn’t a bumper guy, but what Wheeler brings isn’t what this forward roster is short on, so I don’t really want him.

Get me some Jayson Chimera types. Speed and forechecking

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

Wheeler hasn't scored 90 in 5 years.

Panarin

 

[DanielBrassard]

JVR to Boston. 1 year. $1M.

Maybe Shattenkirk to Boston

Damn thats a good signing for the Bruins, has to be bonus-laden right? He’s close to 35 I don’t know if he is for sure.

 

[will1066]

Wheeler is a risk. Maybe being in one place too long was the problem in Wpg but as mentioned, he could be a good support role guy

 

[Captain Monglobster]

The time to do that was a week ago and, failing that, to buy him out yesterday.

Yea youre right but let me dream.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Panarin

What do his playoff numbers look like?

How is his production in relation to his cap hit?

There are a ton of reasons to complain about Panarin.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

Tarasenko is a lot better. Tarasenko still scores goals. Wheeler doesn’t score goals anymore

Maybe but Tank scored 18 goals last year and will cost a lot more. Wheeler on a cheap contract is not a bad way to goal. Basically a 60 point player for 1 Mil? I'll take it.

 

[RangerBoy]

Does Trotz want Goodrow? He would be perfect for them. Take him.

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

I’m fine with Wheeler if he comes extremely cheap and isn’t going to get priority over the kids. As a depth winger who can slot up if needed, you could do worse.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Is Twitter shitting itself for anyone else?

I’m having an issue on mobile now as well

 

[DanielBrassard]

McLeod re signed with NJ

 

[Jacques Strap]

I think it’s something that they should consider. Think it could help fix the D issues. A deal with him for a guy like Brannstrom (not necessarily 1 for 1) kind of works in my head?

Are you serious? Wow. I think Laf is worth much more than Brannstrom + and Brannstrom won't fix our D issues. We already have our own Brannstrom, his name is Zach Jones and we don't have to trade Laf for him. Given a chance with more playing time and PP opportunities I think Laf will be fine. I would trade Panarin sooner to make room for Laf before trading him. He is not a bust. I don't why people are so eager to give Laf away for somebody else's shinny new penny.

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

If Wheeler puts up 50 points for 1M ish (if it happens) how is it bad? Isn’t that kind of player what you want for the playoffs? Size, hits, dirty areas, etc?

If we had a lot of cap there’s other options but we don’t lol

 

[Savant]

Maybe but Tank scored 18 goals last year and will cost a lot more. Wheeler on a cheap contract is not a bad way to goal. Basically a 60 point player for 1 Mil? I'll take it.

He doesn’t help anything the Rangers are bad at. He’s another guy that doesn’t shoot and can’t skate.

Teams need to improve what they are bad at. Teams need to recognize why they failed. This signing is evidence of neither

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

I’m fine with Wheeler if he comes extremely cheap and isn’t going to get priority over the kids. As a depth winger who can slot up if needed, you could do worse.

That’s what it should be. 3rd line RW with the kids still up top

 

[DanielBrassard]

I’m fine with Wheeler if he comes extremely cheap and isn’t going to get priority over the kids. As a depth winger who can slot up if needed, you could do worse.

Yeah I mean you could do a lot worse, plus they still need a RW even if Laf moves over.

 

[LOFIN]

Is Twitter shitting itself for anyone else?

I’m having an issue on mobile now as well

It has been down world wide for few hours now

 

[Raspewtin]

He doesn’t help anything the Rangers are bad at. He’s another guy that doesn’t shoot and can’t skate.

Teams need to improve what they are bad at. Teams need to recognize why they failed. This signing is evidence of neither

well then tell us where is this player ?

 

[cheech70]

 

[Crease]

It’s 12:20. Why haven’t the Rangers announced they signed Quick and Wheeler for a combined $4M yet.

 

[Savant]

Are you serious? Wow. I think Laf is worth much more than Brannstrom + and Brannstrom won't fix our D issues. We already have our own Brannstrom, his name is Zach Jones and we don't have to trade Laf for him. Given a chance with more playing time and PP opportunities I think Laf will fine. I would trade Panarin to make room for Laf before trading him. He is not a bust. I don't why people are so eager to give Lak away for somebody else's shinny new penny.

Brannstrom is a lot better than Zac Jones. He has a much higher ceiling. He’s been developed like garbage.

 

[Brutananadilewski]

Maybe give him the C.

It's not like we didn't give the C to another washed-up former Jet player.