GDT: Free agent frenzy July 1

[NYR2007]

So no one wanted to sign players for the purpose of dealing them at deadline to acquire more assets ?!?

It’s okay to to disagree with something GMJF does

And I like him

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Hope Johnny boy loves Toronto when they tear him apart in November for slumping

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

It’s a lot easier for you guys to say it’s not . But we’ll see how many people are still here after 4 years of rangers not making playoff (counting last season )

Been through it already, it sucked because they didn't do what they're doing right now.

It won't take 4 years. It won't be next year (oh we're going to set a new standard for suck next year) but they're fully committed to rebuilding this thing.

Everyone who questioned how serious they were about this rebuild has no reason to doubt them anymore.

 

[Lindberg Cheese]

It’s a lot easier for you guys to say it’s not . But we’ll see how many people are still here after 4 years of rangers not making playoff (counting last season )

Been there, done that, have the T shirt....

 

[haveandare]

Now you have people saying he is asleep at the wheel.

It absolutely confirms my theory that a number of posters don't actually care whether we win or lose but rather get the most enjoyment out of *****ing about what we didn't do.

Yeah a lot of people here think being cynical whiners on the Internet is novel in some way.

 

[Ghost of jas]

Best part about the last two weeks for me has been watching Gorton **** all over the dreams of people who thought the rebuild was a lie and we were going to be chasing big names like we always do.

That includes the Canadian press.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

i hope toronto wins like 60 games next year then loses in the 1st/2nd round

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Now you have people saying he is asleep at the wheel.

It absolutely confirms my theory that a number of posters don't actually care whether we win or lose but rather get the most enjoyment out of *****ing about what we didn't do.

This is the current state of younger Rangers fans, IMO. I call this group of our fans the “Complain Generation”.

 

[NYR2007]

You weren’t here for years 1997-2004, were you?

Yeah I actually have season tickets and went to every game during that period .

 

[Ghost of jas]

Yeah I actually have season tickets and went to every game during that period .

On HF, I meant. People didn’t run away then, and there was a hell of a lot less to be hopeful about.

 

[broadwayblue]

So no one wanted to sign players for the purpose of dealing them at deadline to acquire more assets ?!?

It’s okay to to disagree with something GMJF does

And I like him

I certainly did, and still do. But you have to find the right player at the right price. I would have loved to have brought Grabner back for 2 years...but he got 3. And who knows if he wanted to be a part of our rebuild.

The key will be to find the next Grabner. The guy who is coming off a not so great year but can elevate his game for us and become a valuable asset. Those guys aren't usually the ones who sign on July 1.

 

[Holocene]

July is always my favorite month of the year. Off to a great start

 

[Mac n Gs]

Adam "Rick Carpinello said he's never getting another NHL job ever again" Clendening just signed with Columbus.

 

[Sarge13]

This is the current state of younger Rangers fans, IMO. I call this group of our fans the “Complain Generation”.

You're one to talk....

Look at most of the comments in THIS thread, complaints or childish pokes at other teams moves. Easily the worst day on HF every single year.

 

[Irishguy42]

$71.15M of the $77M on the Tavares contract is signing bonuses.

Insane.

 

[aufheben]

Oh it's already started on the General NHL board. "Are they a dynasty!?" "Best center depth in the NHL!?" "Please validate us!!!!"

Yeah...probably gonna start sticking to this board lol

 

[haveandare]

i hope toronto wins like 60 games next year then loses in the 1st/2nd round

That’s most likely by far

 

[broadwayblue]

$71.15M of the $77M on the Tavares contract is signing bonuses.

Insane.

Anyone know the benefit in structuring it that way?

 

[Hunter Gathers]

You're one to talk....

Look at most of the comments in THIS thread, complaints or childish pokes at other teams moves. Easily the worst day on HF every single year.

What am I complaining about? When have I ever complained about random shit with the Rangers?

Who the hell are you, Mr. 2018 join date?

 

[haveandare]

Yeah...probably gonna start sticking to this board lol

Lol I saw someone call Toronto “the center of the universe and the crown jewel of the NHL” unironically

 

[Lundy HOF]

So no one wanted to sign players for the purpose of dealing them at deadline to acquire more assets ?!?

It’s okay to to disagree with something GMJF does

And I like him

Given some of the salary and terms of these contracts, honestly not sure he could have done anything with the intent of flipping for picks at the deadline.

I mean John Moore got 5 years lol.

 

[FIRE DRURY]

It’s a lot easier for you guys to say it’s not . But we’ll see how many people are still here after 4 years of rangers not making playoff (counting last season )

Been here since ‘89. And have been wanting a rebuild for a long ass time.

So yea, I’ll be here in 4 more years.

Try being a Bills fan for that long and you’ll understand what it means to be a devoted fan through thick and thin.

I’m sorry you’re upset that Gorton hasn’t handed out dumb ass inflated contracts because we have cap space.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

$71.15M of the $77M on the Tavares contract is signing bonuses.

Insane.

Reminds me that I need to renegotiate my contract soon.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Lol I saw someone call Toronto “the center of the universe and the crown jewel of the NHL” unironically

THE MANHATTAN OF THE NHL.

 

[Savant]

I’m sorry you’re upset that Gorton hasn’t handed out dumb ass inflated contracts because we have cap space.

One day people will learn how the salary cap works.