If we go for it this year, we’d have to move out the last few picks we have in the cupboard and the return for that won’t bring much. After that, teams will want Reid and Romano.
I wouldn’t bet on Rehkopf making the Kraken next year, but if he continues this pace, it’ll have to be in the back of MM’s mind. That’s all.
Six 2nds, a 3rd and two 4ths. Sign me up.
You know, it wouldn’t surprised me if Farwell was pulling a Micheal Landsberg on this one. Playing the devil’s advocate no matter how inane his case is.
Don and Gary set a pretty high bar. The thing about Fixter is that he's a coach and I'm not sure coaches ever cared a lot of players names. It was probably more of a "hey you" or "effing hustle" or some nickname that was easier to remember. Lol. The thing that comes across to me is that Fixter really seems to be enjoying himself. He appreciates the game at this level and he seems genuinely happy to be a part of it again. His analysis is pretty good and his stories are top notch. I think he'll grow into the broadcasting side and get better with names and stuff pretty quickly. His progress has already been impressive. Like you said, he's comfortable and that's saying a lot at this point of the season,
You didn't notice the gums flapping from Knight's players ?
Is that why they had no bite to their game? Like I noted above, kudos to the Rangers not being sucked into retaliation. Another example of a coach having control of the players.
Every season, there should be some selling to replenish the cupboards. Without any trades this yr to bring in picks or younger players would be regrettable the next few yrs when our 2023 draft picks are in their OHL prime.Could be right. I was just a bit disappointed in the wording. Love the guy's passion for the team, and I feel he does a fantastic job in media - for both hockey and for the community. In the end though, it will be up to MM. Not MF, me, or anyone else.
Knowing Mr. McKenzie and how well the team is doing, I really doubt he does an all-out sell. In fact, if he trades anyone away, I doubt it would be more than one player. But to have any chance of having successful back-to-back drafts I am sending out my plea to somehow get a 3rd rounder back in the cupboard for next year's draft at the very least. Our record for quality consecutive drafts hasn't been good in recent years. This would at least increase the odds a bit.
You pointed it out though ES, and it is important. Our record may be looking quite good relative to other teams at the moment. However, in January the line-ups of the contenders (I'm referring to other teams here) won't look like they do now.....and this Ranger team ain't gonna win any "arms race". So our odds of going all the way will take a hit after the deadline no matter what MM does IMO.......unless that miracle happens that I had mentioned yesterday - some how, some way an American draft pick decides he wants to join the Jussi Express.
How has Martin been playing? He did miss time with an injury, no?
Does any one team even have 6 2nds they could use for such a trade? Even if so, would be the entire draft cupboard gone on one player, can't see a return remotely close to this if Carson is traded
This is true Ward. Hopefully the Rangers have some sort of game plan going forward here. I think the turn around from last years fiasco has to have them in shock at the moment. With the Mem Cup in Ontario and two squads guarantied to be in the mix there will be inquiries about some Rangers players for sure. I think the Rangers being a business will still want play off revenue if they continue to stay in that position. Most teams make some sort of trades every year whether it's players or draft picks. I think the Rangers will do something for the future looking at the draft cupboard. You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.
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