Speculation: Free Agent Frenzy Part IV: Summer School

[NikC]

Goes to show what an unprecedentedly uneventful summer it's been in NY Ranger land when we're all *****ing about a player that's likely an extra getting a 1 yr 750K deal with this much cap to burn.

October, please come quickly.

October? When? 2023?
This is the worst ranger team to hit ice since Sather rebuild. ..

A declining 8m goalie
A shambles of a defense
1 #1 C who's a hit away from retirement, a mix of 2nd,3rd tear forwards and ????

Worse yet.... not ONE legit top talent on which to build around ..

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Might as well just simulate the season!

It'd be easier to get through.

 

[Jim Ramsay]

October? When? 2023?
This is the worst ranger team to hit ice since Sather rebuild. ..


A declining 8m goalie
A shambles of a defense
1 #1 C who's a hit away from retirement, a mix of 2nd,3rd tear forwards and ????

Worse yet.... not ONE legit top talent on which to build around ..

So then yeah we are ready to have a chance at a #1 pick, whats the issue??

I really dont think most people have a feeling for how painful this rebuild is going to be. Brace yourself for the next couple years....

 

[TheBloodyNine]

If the Rangers had lucked out and won the draft lottery and gotten Rasmus, it would have altered the way the rebuild went drastically. If the Rangers could get the #1 pick this coming year (I know, a long shot), it would really go a long way to "shortening" the rebuild.

So let's hope we are complete dog shit this season.

 

[Kakko]

October? When? 2023?
This is the worst ranger team to hit ice since Sather rebuild. ..

A declining 8m goalie
A shambles of a defense
1 #1 C who's a hit away from retirement, a mix of 2nd,3rd tear forwards and ????

Worse yet.... not ONE legit top talent on which to build around ..

I can see other teams being better comparatively, but I have no reason to think this team is worse than 09/10 and 10/11

 

[broadwayblue]

If the Rangers had lucked out and won the draft lottery and gotten Rasmus, it would have altered the way the rebuild went drastically. If the Rangers could get the #1 pick this coming year (I know, a long shot), it would really go a long way to "shortening" the rebuild.

So let's hope we are complete dog **** this season.

We don't even have to get the #1OA. There should be some great prospects available in the top 5...almost any of which would shoot to the top of our list and be a great player to build around.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

I can see other teams being better comparatively, but I have no reason to think this team is worse than 09/10 and 10/11

Last years team was worse than both of those teams.

Last years team also had Nash/McDonagh/Grabner for most of the season.

Those 3 guys haven't been replaced.

The 2 teams you mentioned were in the playoff hunt right up until the end, one year they missed, the next they got in.

This team will not be in that position.

 

[Dr. Ogrodnick]

So then yeah we are ready to have a chance at a #1 pick, whats the issue??

I really dont think most people have a feeling for how painful this rebuild is going to be. Brace yourself for the next couple years....

Thank god I'm an Eagles fan too.

 

[broadwayblue]

So then yeah we are ready to have a chance at a #1 pick, whats the issue??

I really dont think most people have a feeling for how painful this rebuild is going to be. Brace yourself for the next couple years....

I think this year will be the worst of it. I could be completely off, but I see a bottom 5 finish. However, I think the '19-'20 season will be a pleasant surprise. Not a cup contender mind you, but an upstart young squad that starts to have an identity and wins at least as often as it loses. Maybe even a shot at the post season depending on who is brought in next summer. Anyway, I don't see the real pain extending much beyond this season.

 

[FIRE DRURY]

Could sure use a blueliner like JP on D for our rebuild.

 

[EdJovanovski]

I’ve been looking at other teams lineups and we’re possibly a playoff team in my opinion. Especially under a new coach

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

Could sure use a blueliner like JP on D for our rebuild.

Jeep! One of my favorites.

 

[haohmaru]

October? When? 2023?
This is the worst ranger team to hit ice since Sather rebuild. ..

A declining 8m goalie
A shambles of a defense
1 #1 C who's a hit away from retirement, a mix of 2nd,3rd tear forwards and ????

Worse yet.... not ONE legit top talent on which to build around ..

I don't just watch the Rangers.

 

[kovazub94]

Can’t say I like the signing (duh) but here’s a thing, as @NYR Viper said this is a somewhat reactionary signing as a result of what Lou has been doing to the Isles roster bringing on all this toffness.

Moreover, even prior to July 1 FA season the Rangers were connected with enforcer type names like Komarov or Reeves etc but these signings didn’t happen.

These guys cannot be 100% protectors against other teams crossing the line of physical plays into something more dangerous, however they are well respected in locker rooms by other players and GENERALLY they are there serving as lightning rods against opponents’ tough guys. Hopefully, the way the game is developing - most games unnecessarily and seating in press box.

 

[Ola]

I’ve been looking at other teams lineups and we’re possibly a playoff team in my opinion. Especially under a new coach

Yeah, what scares me is definitely not peak performance, it’s the dips and undeserved losses and so forth if you get what I mean.

The difference between +/- 8 losses after 82 games is enourmous. You can’t lose that 1 game of 10 more than the other teams. It takes so little to lose a game in the NHL — so much to win it.

You can destroy a season with a part of the team not functioning early. You can destroy the season by losing your footing for 2-3 weeks at any time.

 

[Walter t]

Thank god I'm an Eagles fan too.

Yeah, thank God I'm a Mets fan too. Wait, nevermind.

 

[Ola]

Can’t say I like the signing (duh) but here’s a thing, as @NYR Viper said this is a somewhat reactionary signing as a result of what Lou has been doing to the Isles roster bring on all this toffness.

Moreover, even prior to July 1 FA season the Rangers were connected with enforcer type names like Komarov or Reeves etc but these signings didn’t happen.

These guys cannot be 100% protectors against other teams crossing the line of physical plays into something more dangerous, however they are well respected in locker rooms by other players and GENERALLY they are there serving as lightning rods against opponents’ tough guys. Hopefully, the way the game is developing - most games unnecessarily and seating in press box.

Great post.

Look, I don’t think an entire organization can be completely without any kind of grit. I think it’s good to have someone around that can show the kids the ropes. An alpha male, an unconditional loyal leader.

You can get that guy for 750k per on 1y deal or 4m per on a 5 year deal. Is the later better than the former? Marginally at best. Is any of them really gonna help you on the ice? Lol I doubt it.

So didn’t we get a perfect fit?? If you have to get a useless bum — I take the 750k guy over the 4m guy any time. JMHO.

 

[Vitto79]

So is cally , cirelli and the guaranteed first for two whatever contracts a possibility ?

 

[cheech70]

So is cally , cirelli and the guaranteed first for two whatever contracts a possibility ?

Cirelli needs to be upgraded. Plus I don't think Cally agrees to waive to come to NY. Bobby Ryan is the key. Can we get him with some retained and then build his game up and then flip him at deadline with some more retained?

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

Cirelli needs to be upgraded. Plus I don't think Cally agrees to waive to come to NY. Bobby Ryan is the key. Can we get him with some retained and then build his game up and then flip him at deadline with some more retained?

Not sure this is going to be the kind of team where you come to build up your game.

 

[NYR Viper]

Not sure this is going to be the kind of team where you come to build up your game.

I think someone like Lucic could come to NY and rebuild his game. Bobby Ryan doesn't have much to build with

 

[RangerBoy]

O’Gara and Gilmour should also accept their QO.

 

[NYR Viper]

O’Gara and Gilmour should also accept their QO.

It's a HUGE year for Nieves. He needs to show he can be a 4th line C

 

[Kovalev27]

look at the difference in the ahl salary vs nhl salary. Boo your livelihood is on the line here guy.

Rich or poor bro.

 

[Irishguy42]

look at the difference in the ahl salary vs nhl salary. Boo your livelihood is on the line here guy.

Rich or poor bro.

This is pretty standard on most, if not all two-way contracts. In fact, it was roughly the same split on his ELC. Not sure why it's worth bringing up.