GDT: Free Agent Frenzy
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Oscar Lindberg
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This Pietrangelo stuff with Vegas smells like a very public attempt to make sure Vegas doesn’t get hit with a tampering charge
Julien the Goat will take Fast's spot
And if he can't finish Panarin gift wrapping him a goal then we'll be used to it.
What's he the goat of exactly?
Not saying that he's not capable yet but he hasn't done anything other than take up ice time
Agreed. It sounds like an offer was made but Fast just wanted to move on and felt he would get a bigger role somewhere else
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Chytilmania
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LiveLongandProspal
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No wonder Gordie Clark looked so pissed in the War Room. He was all looking forward to taking Dylan Holloway until we got the 1st overall pick. Then his dream died in a fiery car wreck.
Yea even if it’s trading Strome and signing Haula
Guys like Janmark still out there too
Somethings going down eventually
rangers1314
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That’s a terrible deal for Chicago. What is the plan there?
I wonder if Vancouver tries to get Keith out of there.
I wonder if Vancouver tries to get Keith out of there.
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egelband
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Can a retainer portion be ‘buried’ so to speak? Probably not...just a thought.
He always puts out good ones
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The past couple of days have really been incredible in the rangers forum. Lol.
It’s one thing to disagree with signing Jack Johnson, or to be bummed that we didn’t resign fast. I get it.
Its an entirely different story to have an emotional breakdown and claim Gorton is somehow a failure now because of moves like this.
These moves are by and large very inconsequential. Keep the big picture in mind. This team is poised to be the next perennial contender. Have a look at Tampa. Have a look at Colorado. That’s the direction outside analysts see this team going...and trust me when I tell you that there is no one outside of this board that thinks that is the least bit de-railed over the last 2 days of borderline meaningless activity. Let’s keep things real.
It’s one thing to disagree with signing Jack Johnson, or to be bummed that we didn’t resign fast. I get it.
Its an entirely different story to have an emotional breakdown and claim Gorton is somehow a failure now because of moves like this.
These moves are by and large very inconsequential. Keep the big picture in mind. This team is poised to be the next perennial contender. Have a look at Tampa. Have a look at Colorado. That’s the direction outside analysts see this team going...and trust me when I tell you that there is no one outside of this board that thinks that is the least bit de-railed over the last 2 days of borderline meaningless activity. Let’s keep things real.
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gravey9
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I think term was an issue. Plus he may have wanted more to play here given we may not be contenders during length of contract AND tax diff.
That said, if I'm GM of the Rangers right now (apparently, I'm not) I would do my very best to only pay big money to core players. Top 3 D Top 6 Fs and starting G. Everyone else should be btw league minimum and around 1.5m. I don't want to give ANYONE term and more than 1.5m unless they're part of the core.
If we have to pay anyone over 2m like Strome or ADA, it's one year deals.
We have 7 or 8 young kids that could turn out to be core assets. If only 4 turn out to be stars, we still have pay them a lot in a few seasons + Panarin, Zibby, Kreider and Troubs. In other words, we are likely to become a top heavy team like Toronto very soon and paying our complimentary pieces will be difficult. I would avoid locking in any complimentary pieces long term till i know how many and which kids turn into studs.
That said, Fast at 2m for 3 years -- if we did sign him for that, it's still totally reasonable. Could easily move that contract.
That said, if I'm GM of the Rangers right now (apparently, I'm not) I would do my very best to only pay big money to core players. Top 3 D Top 6 Fs and starting G. Everyone else should be btw league minimum and around 1.5m. I don't want to give ANYONE term and more than 1.5m unless they're part of the core.
If we have to pay anyone over 2m like Strome or ADA, it's one year deals.
We have 7 or 8 young kids that could turn out to be core assets. If only 4 turn out to be stars, we still have pay them a lot in a few seasons + Panarin, Zibby, Kreider and Troubs. In other words, we are likely to become a top heavy team like Toronto very soon and paying our complimentary pieces will be difficult. I would avoid locking in any complimentary pieces long term till i know how many and which kids turn into studs.
That said, Fast at 2m for 3 years -- if we did sign him for that, it's still totally reasonable. Could easily move that contract.
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gravey9
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Very possible Gorton doesn't want to make any moves til the D market settles out. He could be waiting on some things to shake out. But of course the danger is whatever he's got brewing may not pan out at all. And it woudl be really frustrating if he suddenly started signing guys like Matt Martin in a week for the same money and term he could have paid Fast. The optics will look terrible.
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