Confirmed with Link: Justin Braun for a 23' 3rd

[Kakko Schmakko]

So who is he replacing? Nemeth? How much better is he compared to Nemeth? Probably almost same player as Nemeth

 

[Kendo]

my off-the-cuff Braun idea, some may hate

demote Schneider for a while, recall Jones and try Jones w Braun

I don't hate it. Braun becomes a 5/6D, Nemeth becomes a 7D, Hajek is an 8D (that should never see the ice unless catastrophe), and there's a rotation of Schneider, Lundkvist, and Jones for the other 5/6D. It's Jones' "turn" to get his 20ish games, so the timing works out at least.

 

[Kendo]

So who is he replacing? Nemeth? How much better is he compared to Nemeth? Probably almost same player as Nemeth

He is better than Nemeth. It solves an issue for this season alone.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Regardless of Schneiders development or Nemeths play if you plan on being a buyer for the playoffs you believe you can win a round or two at the very least.

That means you need to have depth in all areas and Braun is perfect because he’s a vet, can play both sides, has size, experience and can play top 4 minutes if needed.

And he only cost them a 3rd rounder and it’s in 23. Not some crazy package like Chariot who he may be as good or better in some regards.

You improve the team defense and add depth for the playoffs

 

[ecemleafs]

braun's a + player on a terrible flyers team while playing over 20 mins a game. thats pretty surprising tbh.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

always liked him ,wanted him when he signed with Philly

 

[RangersFan1994]

Please tell me Braun will wear #61

Braun has to stare into the camera like the Nasher did

 

[timorous me]

Speaking as a Sharks fan who's been a big fan of Braun since he sort of unexpectedly burst onto the scene more than a decade ago and never really let go of his role with the club, I'm very excited at this trade for the Rangers since they've always been my second team (and I live in upstate NY now).

It's certainly a bit of a peculiar trade for the Rangers, as we've all seen what Schneider has done on the right side of that third pairing--and I'm not convinced Braun would be at his best on the left; he's sort of made it his habit over the years of knowing how to use the right boards to clear the puck while facing extreme pressure and taking big hits--it might, in a way, be easier for a young d-man like Schneider to make that switch to the left, though there were a few rare instances where Braun would pop up on Brent Burns' left and I did like his efforts there, so who knows.

But I do think he can be a positive addition for the Rangers. He has a great, long stick (TWSS), and more than anything, he's always struck me as a very smart, cerebral player who's succeeded because he plays at a level above his natural athletic ability. I think he was quite underrated in his time with the Sharks; Vlasic got most of the attention for their shut-down pairing, but he hasn't been the same since Braun was traded to Philly, yet Braun has kept playing at a pretty high level. And I wouldn't fully sleep on his ability with the puck. He's not a puck-moving defenseman, exactly, but he can pick up points by getting the puck to the net and finding deflections, which could work quite well with a guy like Kreider.

And I don't know who he'd displace from the PK, but he's got a ton of experience in that role and again, with his stick and smarts, he's quite solid in that role. I doubt he'll be in NY for more than a couple months, but I'm very excited about this move on a personal level.

 

[TheGortonConspiracy]

Great job getting this guy by Drury. Everything changed when Braun replaced Nemeth back in round 1. Really solid guy so far, good positioning and makes the right plays. Just a steady responsible player that fits well with Schneider. Lucky to have him vs. Nemeth

 

[Fitzy]

NYR aren't out of round 1 without the deadline additions.

 

[GENESISPuck94]

He's been as good as we need him to be, can't ask much more of him. His experience is helping, too. He was a big part of the San Jose run to the Cup Final. He's another guy I'd like to see win as a Ranger after getting so close before.

 

[Thordic]

Much needed pickup. Nemeth is a waste of space. Sucks we're burning cap space on him next year as well.

 

[Casper The Soy Ghost]

Much needed pickup. Nemeth is a waste of space. Sucks we're burning cap space on him next year as well.

We need to dump his worthless ass, send him to Arizona and if he says no, send his ass to the Gulag (The AHL).

Great job getting this guy by Drury. Everything changed when Braun replaced Nemeth back in round 1. Really solid guy so far, good positioning and makes the right plays. Just a steady responsible player that fits well with Schneider. Lucky to have him vs. Nemeth

For sure. Has a good first pass as well!

Nemeth is AWFUL in every facet of the game. He shouldn't be in the NHL...

 

[SnowblindNYR]

We need to dump his worthless ass, send him to Arizona and if he says no, send his ass to the Gulag (The AHL).


For sure. Has a good first pass as well!

Nemeth is AWFUL in every facet of the game. He shouldn't be in the NHL...

People will remember Igor's poor play in games 3 and 4 of the Pens series but Nemeth was the biggest culprit of that. I'm not sure I've ever seen a worse defenseman on the team. Maybe someone like Tinordi but he didn't play in a high octane playoff series.

 

[ETTER DE]

Honestly I don't think Schneider looks nearly as confident as he did when he first got up.. he was making some really nice plays carrying the puck, passing.. really haven't seen that as much lately. So I definitely don't hate the idea of sending him back... though I'd rather just put Braun on his off-side with Schneider and send Nemeth to the moon

Bulls Eye

 

[Vitto79]

Braun is an under the radar add
Would be a rookie Jones or Hajek for Nemeth which would mean Nemeth still playing

 

[FIRE DRURY]

Patrik Nemeth Contract Buyout Details - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

1M cap hit if we buy out Nemeth, assuming he can’t be moved.

 

[Rangerfan4life90]

Braun is an under the radar add
Would be a rookie Jones or Hajek for Nemeth which would mean Nemeth still playing

Very underrated trade. I feel like the Rangers might very well have lost in the 1st round if Nemeth was still playing instead of Braun.

 

[Casper The Soy Ghost]

Patrik Nemeth Contract Buyout Details - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

1M cap hit if we buy out Nemeth, assuming he can’t be moved.

Done.

I'll even Venmo them (not that it's needed). Get that big ass dork TF outta here.

How TF do you hand out a M-NTC and $2.5MM AAV to (at best) a 5th D.

He has never been more than a bottom pairing D, barely that...


Awful signing from the get go and everyone except our management knew it.

 

[NYR Viper]

I’m hopeful Braun realizes this team is competing and is willing to take a Giordano-like contract to stick around and compete. He’s a good bottom-pairing option and a steadying presence

 

[SnowblindNYR]

As stubborn as Gallant is, people thought that Nemeth was a favorite of his that would never be out for an extended period of time and he's sat him after the disastrous games 3 and 4 against the Pens.

 

[Psycho for Perreault]

As stubborn as Gallant is, people thought that Nemeth was a favorite of his that would never be out for an extended period of time and he's sat him after the disastrous games 3 and 4 against the Pens.

If he didn't we'd be home by now and he should have realized it WAY sooner.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

Much needed pickup. Nemeth is a waste of space. Sucks we're burning cap space on him next year as well.

Maybe not. I think he is traded in off season although we may have to add a draft pick.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

Rangers are 9-3 since Braun replaced Nemeth. Nemeth was simply awful and the worst addition AINEC by Drury in his tenure as Rangers GM.

 

[Brief Candle]

We really need a TRULY solid vet to play with him. He's got the tools, but need the Trouba treatment Miller got. He's kind of on his own in that sense.