Speculation: Free Agent Frenzy Part II - Who is left?

[Edge]

When guys like this come around and it’s rare you go get them.

Yzerman gets it. Our guy doesn’t

Not even going to debate this point anymore.

If people want to put their fingers in their ears while yelling “na na cant hear you”, there’s very little left to say.

 

[Hire Sather]

I know I'm a few thread pages late, but I can't help myself because someone, anyone needs to say it. I'll never stop being amazed at Ranger fans who harbor any kind of negative feeling toward Ryan Callahan, a homegrown player who did everything this team asked of him. The guy put his body on the line every single night and clearly shortened his career and damaged his body to allow the team to play the style they wanted to play, shouldered more offensive responsibilities than he ever should have because of management's perpetual incompetence and inability to draft, develop, or acquire elite offensive talent, was a model citizen and admirable leader, and established himself, for as long as his health allowed, as one of the best away-from-the-puck players in the league.

For years, all this fanbase wanted was homegrown talent that bled blue. This guy exemplified that. He wanted to get paid, and guess what? He deserved to get paid. And in his first full year in Tampa, when he played with top talent, he produced.

I'll never understand how this guy gets more hate from some fans for wanting to get what he earned than the endless parade of overrated garbage this team collected like a bad addiction and overpaid before any of them had ever earned a thing wearing a Ranger jersey.

I, selfishly, would love to see Callahan back with this team, wearing the C that he earned, and setting an example for the next generation of Rangers. This team should only be so lucky if any of these prospects or young players turn out to be half the kind of Ranger that Ryan Callahan was.

But for his sake, I hope he gets to stay in Tampa. He deserves a Cup, and when healthy, was still a terrific bottom 6 role player for the Bolts.

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Aside from Henrik Lundqvist, Ryan Callahan is the most important post 94 era player to put on a Rangers sweater.

Absolutely laughable. Jagr. Stepan. McDonagh. Hell I'd put Brass and Zucc there too.

 

[Doctyl]

Absolutely laughable. Jagr. Stepan. McDonagh. Hell I'd put Brass and Zucc there too.

FFS put Marty up there too. In the few months after replacing our 3rd liner with that future hall of famer he actually did more for this franchise than everyone sans Lundqvist did since 94.

 

[Hire Sather]

FFS put Marty up there too. In the few months after replacing our 3rd liner with that future hall of famer he actually did more for this franchise than everyone sans Lundqvist did since 94.

I debated it. His fall off a cliff the next year was bad, though.

 

[Hire Sather]

Hell I forgot all about Gaborik too. Could put him in there as well.

 

[Doctyl]

I debated it. His fall off a cliff the next year was bad, though.

Indeed and I hated him that year. That playoff run is enough for me to forgive everything following it.

 

[MrEctions]

My guess, if we are involved.

Cally + Killorn to the Rangers

Sergachev + Foote/Raddysh + a bunch of picks/prospects to Ott

Karlsson to TB

TB = Stacked for the foreseeable future (But could end up running into the Blackhawks issue of not enough money to spread around eventually and a decimated prospect pool)

 

[rvdnsx1]

It’d be great with all these rumors piling up and then the Rangers swoop in and steal EK for Zibanejad, Howden, Rykov and a 1st.

 

[Cassano]

Absolutely laughable. Jagr. Stepan. McDonagh. Hell I'd put Brass and Zucc there too.

That quoted post was the most delusional post Ive seen here wrt. a player. Holy f***.

 

[Irishguy42]

I just need to know if we're 100% in on this. Would hate to miss out completely or "were just rumored"

I know Dreger said we "may" be involved.

 

[Doctyl]

My guess, if we are involved.

Cally + Killorn to the Rangers

Sergachev + a bunch of picks/prospects to Ott

Karlsson to TB

TB = Stacked for the foreseeable future (But could end up running into the Blackhawks issue of not enough money to spread around eventually)

I wouldn’t want Callahan or Killorn for free, let alone helping Tampa win the cup. They can f*** off and deal with another team if that’s we’re getting.

 

[Griffinbw]

My guess, if we are involved.

Cally + Killorn to the Rangers

Sergachev + Foote/Raddysh + a bunch of picks/prospects to Ott

Karlsson to TB

TB = Stacked for the foreseeable future (But could end up running into the Blackhawks issue of not enough money to spread around eventually and a decimated prospect pool)

This is awful for us. Absolutely awful

 

[iamitter]

My guess, if we are involved.

Cally + Killorn to the Rangers

Sergachev + Foote/Raddysh + a bunch of picks/prospects to Ott

Karlsson to TB

TB = Stacked for the foreseeable future (But could end up running into the Blackhawks issue of not enough money to spread around eventually and a decimated prospect pool)

Why would we get an overpaid player in exchange for picking up a cap dump? Hard pass.

 

[Levitate]

IMO the only reason people hate Callahan is the leaked contract ask for a $7 mill x 7 year deal. Everyone was PISSED and ready to drive him to the airport after hearing that. Did he and his agent overstep? Did Sather pull a dick move and leak a "pie in the sky we're not really serious but we'll just throw this out to start" number in order to get everyone feeling better about trading the Rangers captain? I dunno, but in the end it doesn't really matter. Dude was still a hard working gritty fan favorite for years and he set the tone for teams that worked hard and achieved what they could through effort rather than skill.

 

[Rangers in 7]

My guess, if we are involved.

Cally + Killorn to the Rangers

Sergachev + Foote/Raddysh + a bunch of picks/prospects to Ott

Karlsson to TB

TB = Stacked for the foreseeable future (But could end up running into the Blackhawks issue of not enough money to spread around eventually and a decimated prospect pool)

No way, we aren’t helping unless we are getting picks or prospects back as well

 

[Doctyl]

I just need to know if we're 100% in on this. Would hate to miss out completely or "were just rumored"

I know Dreger said we "may" be involved.

Not if all we’re getting is Killorn in exchange for taking Callahan. I’d rather not help Tampa build a dynasty than acquire two bottom sixers with character who will play over our kids.

 

[MrEctions]

I wouldn’t want Callahan or Killorn for free, let alone helping Tampa win the cup. They can **** off and deal with another team if that’s we’re getting.

Not Saying Id be thrilled, but thats my guess to what I could see happening. I can see Gorton coveting Killorn, and Cally to lead the youngsters.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

My guess, if we are involved.

Cally + Killorn to the Rangers

Sergachev + Foote/Raddysh + a bunch of picks/prospects to Ott

Karlsson to TB

TB = Stacked for the foreseeable future (But could end up running into the Blackhawks issue of not enough money to spread around eventually and a decimated prospect pool)

My guess is you are not correct.

 

[rvdnsx1]

My guess, if we are involved.

Cally + Killorn to the Rangers

Sergachev + Foote/Raddysh + a bunch of picks/prospects to Ott

Karlsson to TB

TB = Stacked for the foreseeable future (But could end up running into the Blackhawks issue of not enough money to spread around eventually and a decimated prospect pool)

TB would need to include a sweetener like a prospect or a pick. We aren’t just taking back contracts for nothing.

 

[Doctyl]

Not Saying Id be thrilled, but thats my guess to what I could see happening. I can see Gorton coveting Killorn, and Cally to lead the youngsters.

f*** “thrilled”

I’d be livid.

 

[Hire Sather]

IMO the only reason people hate Callahan is the leaked contract ask for a $7 mill x 7 year deal. Everyone was PISSED and ready to drive him to the airport after hearing that. Did he and his agent overstep? Did Sather pull a dick move and leak a "pie in the sky we're not really serious but we'll just throw this out to start" number in order to get everyone feeling better about trading the Rangers captain? I dunno, but in the end it doesn't really matter. Dude was still a hard working gritty fan favorite for years and he set the tone for teams that worked hard and achieved what they could through effort rather than skill.

I don't really hate him but I never loved him as a Ranger. It's weird. He was the ultimate team guy and should've been easily loved by all but he just never did it for me. There are probably 20 guys or more that I liked over him since he debuted.

We traded him for f***in Marty St Louis. I was elated. Then we made it to the cup... I don't miss him.

 

[MrEctions]

My guess is you are not correct.

I hope Im not, its just an opinion.

 

[GAGLine]

When guys like this come around and it’s rare you go get them.

Yzerman gets it. Our guy doesn’t

Yzerman's team is in the middle of their cup window. The Rangers aren't.

Most people get that. Some don't.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

I hope Im not, its just an opinion.

For the combined cap hit of those 2 they could basically afford Karlsson.

I'm confident in saying that you aren't correct.

Not to mention that Killorn is signed for FIVE MORE YEARS. They aren't taking that contract on.

 

[MrEctions]

**** “thrilled”

I’d be livid.

Again I dont disagree, but this franchise doesnt inspire confidence in these instances. Its just a move I could see Gorton making. My hope is were not involved at all. Build what we have and move forward.