GDT: Free Agent Frenzy

[GeorgeKaplan]

JMFJ-Smith

 

[Crease]

Are all arbitration awards one year only?

 

[HFsNumber1Heel]

Paul Bissonette or Paul Miss-the-net?

Paul "My Twitter had better Corsi than my on ice play" Bissonette.

 

[The New Russian Five]

I made a joke about this immediately post lottery. Of course the Rangers finally gain access to a likely superstar player in the draft during a global pandemic. There’s a non zero chance that we’re still a year (or more) away from hockey being played.

It can be argued that the pandemic is the reason we were able to get said super star. Even the league had continued without the outbreak the rangers would have likely continued with their great play and would have made it really close if not in to the playoffs. They likely would have lost the lottery. The adapted lottery format worked in their favor.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

I forget does filing for arbitration mean you can’t be traded until it’s settled?

 

[HFsNumber1Heel]

Makes very little sense to offer more in a trade than it would cost to send an offer sheet unless you somehow know you can get him signed for far cheaper.

I'm not saying Gorton would or I would. Maybe it's how my brain works or my kwirky communication skills but anytime I propose a realistic trade thread on this board it's always coming from the POV of the other GM and the "Rangers Bias" that every trade they make has.

Rangers Bias for all of those who aren't familiar is the equivalent of paying 1.5 to 2 times the value which comes from a combo of historic trades that actually occurred and the "Win Now/Fast Pace/New York Minute" perception that comes from being based in this region.

 

[Thirty One]

Are all arbitration awards one year only?

Team can elect 1 or 2 years when player files. Not Strome, as he’s 1 year from UFA, so award has to be 1 year.

 

[HFsNumber1Heel]

Rico Fata was super fast but he didn't have all that much mobility for his speed. Athanasiou is a much better skater than Fata because he does but generally he always seemed to save his best games for the Rangers--why I don't know. He's a one trick pony pretty much. His overall game leaves a bit to be desired.

LOL Fata's hockey IQ was low. And that was in both the trap era and post lockout.

 

[Thirty One]

I forget does filing for arbitration mean you can’t be traded until it’s settled?

I don’t think that’s a thing, no. No offer sheets, though.

 

[Edge]

Would Lias be on the table from LA in a potential ADA deal?

Lol, ow that would be a cruel and hilarious prank to play on him.

 

[LiveLongandProspal]

 

[NYR Viper]

Alright here’s your update:

Rangers made an offer for Wennberg. Wasn’t higher than Florida’s.

Suspect a similar deal is on the table for Granlund.

ADA obviously unlikely to go to Calgary now, but a deal with them isn’t dead.

Keep an eye on LA and St. Louis when it comes to ADA discussions.

No interest in Johnson at this time.

Monitoring Sergachev

Are you a little surprised not to see them target someone like Clifford?

With Calgary, I’m guessing Hanifan? With Buch going the other way possibly and Granlund as a back up RW.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Also I have no idea what LA could possibly have in exchange for DeAngelo

Unless Gorton wants to rob their prospect pool which I doubt

 

[Irishguy42]

I forget does filing for arbitration mean you can’t be traded until it’s settled?

A player can be traded before or after arbitration, AFAIK.

 

[TheKing30]

Wonder what kind of haul it would take to land Sergachev

 

[LokiDog]

ADA for Dunn + makes sense. Plus would be something good obviously, but swapping for a young LD to grow with the group works.

 

[Edge]

Are you a little surprised not to see them target someone like Clifford?

With Calgary, I’m guessing Hanifan? With Buch going the other way possibly and Granlund as a back up RW.

Could be a wait and see option. Also depends on if Lemieux is included in any deal.

 

[eco's bones]

LOL Fata's hockey IQ was low. And that was in both the trap era and post lockout.

That too but his skating ability was pretty much straight line. Athanasiou is an excellent skater all around. That said he's not that good of a player.

 

[HFsNumber1Heel]

Wonder what kind of haul it would take to land Sergachev

Start with a first, Lundkvist, Kravstov, Buch, and probably something else (Baron perhaps?).

I like Sergachev but he is a little overrated on the HFs. He's in a good position playing behind Hedman and at times McD and even Cernak. When he's dumb, he's really dumb.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Unless St Louis plans to keep Faulk on the left permanently I have no clue why they’d be interested in Tony. They’d be in the same boat as we are now

3 good RD who all make a lot of money

 

[bbny]

Wonder what kind of haul it would take to land Sergachev

A 1st and 3rd after he signs an offer sheet and Tampa can't match.

 

[Kaapo Bustfreniere]

Would Lias be on the table from LA in a potential ADA deal?

I am going to say no there. Just a hunch.

 

[Leetch3]

Start with a first, Lundkvist, Kravstov, Buch, and probably something else (Baron perhaps?).

I like Sergachev but he is a little overrated on the HFs. He's in a good position playing behind Hedman and at times McD and even Cernak. When he's dumb, he's really dumb.

your offer is based on his perceived value here...if that is overrated (which it is) then his value won't be that high IRL I would think....

 

[UAGoalieGuy]

Start with a first, Lundkvist, Kravstov, Buch, and probably something else (Baron perhaps?).

I like Sergachev but he is a little overrated on the HFs. He's in a good position playing behind Hedman and at times McD and even Cernak. When he's dumb, he's really dumb.

In what world would Sergachev cost thay much?

 

[NYR Viper]

I am more than a little disappointed in the fact that Koivu wasn’t made a priority. For multiple reasons