GDT: Free agent frenzy July 1

[Leonardo87]

Gorton asleep...sad day for Ranger fans everywhere.

Gorton be more like...

 

[Lays]

The big names left are James Neal, Patrick Maroon, Robin Lehner and Calvin de Haan. I don't think the Rangers are in on any of them.

There's a few interesting younger players depending on whether you're willing to take a shot at them. Anthony Duclair, Dylan DeMelo, Christian Folin, Nick Shore and if you're feeling really brave Nail Yakupov.

I’d go for Yakupov or Shore
I’ve always said this, I think if any team can turn Yakupov into a decent player it’s us or Tampa. Plus he has great “character” and teammates/fans love his personality. Such a great guy, it sucks he has hockey IQ comparable to Cody McLeod.
Shore would also be a great stop gap 4C. Really solid all around if Nieves/Fontaine aren’t ready yet. DeMelo is straight trash (SJS fans say he’s the worst dman in the league) and Folin is just meh. Not interested in a reunion with Duke

 

[Zibanejbread]

This is why Tavares left Isles.

Tavares: "What are you going to do to make the team better?"
Lou: "Sign Komarov to a 4 year, $3 MM deal."
Tavares: "Goodbye."

 

[Hunter Gathers]

This is why Tavares left Isles.

He knew Lou was a lost cause.

 

[CasusBelli]

Signed Claesson

New York Rangers sign Fredrik Claesson to one year deal

 

[Ghost of jas]

He knew Lou was a lost cause.

And yet, the hockey media continues to give him cover.

 

[Avery16]

We lost out in the Paul Carey sweepstakes

 

[NYR Viper]

I’d be interested in Scott Hartnell as a 4th line winger on a one year deal.

 

[smoneil]

I’d go for Yakupov or Shore
I’ve always said this, I think if any team can turn Yakupov into a decent player it’s us or Tampa. Plus he has great “character” and teammates/fans love his personality. Such a great guy, it sucks he has hockey IQ comparable to Cody McLeod.
Shore would also be a great stop gap 4C. Really solid all around if Nieves/Fontaine aren’t ready yet. DeMelo is straight trash (SJS fans say he’s the worst dman in the league) and Folin is just meh. Not interested in a reunion with Duke

I wouldn't be averse to Yakupov as a depth signing.

 

[LeetchisGod]

I’d be interested in Scott Hartnell as a 4th line winger on a one year deal.

Hartnell has thousands of city miles on his body. No thanks.

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

Isles lost JT and countered with Komarov for 4 years?

 

[NYR Viper]

Hartnell has thousands of city miles on his body. No thanks.

On a 1 year deal for $1m that can easily be buried? Absolutely.

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

Gorton be more like...
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He doesn't really have a deadline to make any trade.. and the rangers would be dumb to sign free agents to these kinds of deals.

 

[LeetchisGod]

On a 1 year deal for $1m that can easily be buried? Absolutely.

What makes you think he is signing for that little with what these other plugs are getting?

 

[broadwayblue]

I wouldn't be averse to Yakupov as a depth signing.

I guess, but what depth does he really provide? He has single digit goals the last three years. If he wasn't one of the worst draft busts of all time you wouldn't even be considering him.

 

[NYR Viper]

What makes you think he is signing for that little with what these other plugs are getting?

I read an article that stated he specifically said he wants to continue playing but that he believes he may have to wait until around training camps open to get an invite.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

I'd take a 97 year old Hartnell on the 4th line. Would be a good character guy for a rebuilding, young team.

 

[Leonardo87]

He doesn't really have a deadline to make any trade.. and the rangers would be dumb to sign free agents to these kinds of deals.

Yeah exactly. Why overpay for these guys when you are in the middle of a rebuild or at least partial rebuild.

 

[Bob Richards]

I'd sign Yakupov for the hell of it.

I'm in because Oilers/Blues/Avalanche fans say he skates like he's being chased by bees LMAO

That's the best scouting report I have ever heard.

 

[eco's bones]

I could see Lehner if hes willing to take a 1-2 year deal.

I'm a believer in Georgiev and not a big fan of Lehner.

 

[n8]

On a 1 year deal for $1m that can easily be buried? Absolutely.

We still have that Matt Belesky guy who is sitting in this chair. Do we need two?

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

I'm a believer in Georgiev.

So am I, but I'd rather have him getting 60 starts in Hartford than 20 in NY.

 

[NYR Viper]

I'm a believer in Georgiev and not a big fan of Lehner.

I’d play Georgiev 50-60 games in the AHL and let Lehner play 20-30 in the NHL behind Hank

 

[Ghost of jas]

I'm in because Oilers/Blues/Avalanche fans say he skates like he's being chased by bees LMAO

That's the best scouting report I have ever heard.

We need a Nicholas Cage gif pronto.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

We still have that Matt Belesky guy who is sitting in this chair. Do we need two?

I don't think the two are really comparable. Hartnell really is one of the best character guys in the league.