Kitchener Rangers 2024-25 Season Thread, Part I

[Jives]

Last year the PMB line was our 4th line and a very good 4th compared to other teams. I would like to see them back together as our 3rd line this year. And I agree with Pug….if we get value for Swick then Pug is a perfect OA for this team. He brings it every shift and would set a good example for the young players. Not all leaders wear letters but he plays like a guy trying to push his team to give it a little more.

 

[Jives]

This team has moxy that's for sure. 3rd game of the weekend. Guelph rested and sat out a couple of vets. Rangers....down Arquette but thankfully not Reid... had an ok first, let up a bit in the 2nd, and came on strong in the 3rd....not to mention, kept the puck out of the next on a 6 on 3 at the end. Lots to do yet but heading in the right direction early on.

As for the OA situation, I agree that it would be great to have that cleared up but I don't see it happening any time soon. I'd hate to see Pug (a fan favourite and hardworking pot stirrer) go. Parsons needed........Missile is doing ok..........and Swick should be great....likely great enough for a top team to come looking. It's a conundrum for sure.

First road trip this week..........Flint (Weds) Soo (Sat) and Sag (Sun). It will be a challenge for this young team but hopefully their competitive spirit will continue.

McKenzie was interviewed by Sean and he says he has zero interest in letting the OA decision go on too long as it’s no good for anyone involved and not fair to the OAs. He said 1 week to start but then mention a week or 2 later. I’m guessing it will be sorted by the end of next weekend if not sooner….and I really hope it’s Swick traded for a decent return. We aren’t going for it. We need picks. And we need to give our young players ice time. I love that Reid, Romano and Lam are all PP1. Swick probably takes a spot from Lam I think on PP1.

 

[Krangers08]

With Musty sitting at home waiting for a trade it’s Wild to see Barlow Musty, and Rehkopf all being moved before Christmas.

Ride, Gibson, and Andovoski are likely the big deadline moves for contenders this year.

Bodes will for MM

 

[Gondrex]

With Musty sitting at home waiting for a trade it’s Wild to see Barlow Musty, and Rehkopf all being moved before Christmas.

Ride, Gibson, and Andovoski are likely the big deadline moves for contenders this year.

Bodes will for MM

I didn't see any link in your post. Is a Musty deal actually done, or is it the statement of him sitting out per Marek's social media post...or something else ?

Edit: sorry I see you had edited your message.

 

[Matttheleaf]

Well it seems like the Rangers have filled an import slot with the addition of Jakub Chromiak from Kingston.

 

[leafs4life94]

Frontenacs deal Jakub Chromiak to the Kitchener Rangers - Kingston Frontenacs

Kingston, ON – The Kingston Frontenacs have completed a trade with the Kitchener Rangers acquiring OHL Priority Selections for Jakub Chromiak. Kingston Receives: 2027 8th Round – (KIT) – cond 2028 7th Round – (KIT) Kitchener Receives: Jakub Chromiak – D 2026 8th Round – (SSM) The Frontenacs...

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[GeoBlue]

Frontenacs deal Jakub Chromiak to the Kitchener Rangers - Kingston Frontenacs

Kingston, ON – The Kingston Frontenacs have completed a trade with the Kitchener Rangers acquiring OHL Priority Selections for Jakub Chromiak. Kingston Receives: 2027 8th Round – (KIT) – cond 2028 7th Round – (KIT) Kitchener Receives: Jakub Chromiak – D 2026 8th Round – (SSM) The Frontenacs...

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I didn't see this coming? I guess we are not expecting many imports reporting this year. Maybe still one spot open for Sale?

 

[EvenSteven]

I wondered a few days ago on here about whether it would make sense to acquire an import on the very cheap. There were teams that had to get down to two imports quickly.

Now my question again: To bring Chromiak here, did we have to release the rights one of our current non-report imports that we hold the rights to?

What this trade means for me, is that it gives us a vet on the blue line. That will make an Andonovski trade that much easier to take.

 

[Offside by a mile]

McKenzie was interviewed by Sean and he says he has zero interest in letting the OA decision go on too long as it’s no good for anyone involved and not fair to the OAs. He said 1 week to start but then mention a week or 2 later. I’m guessing it will be sorted by the end of next weekend if not sooner….and I really hope it’s Swick traded for a decent return. We aren’t going for it. We need picks. And we need to give our young players ice time. I love that Reid, Romano and Lam are all PP1. Swick probably takes a spot from Lam I think on PP1.

I'd see Swick likely taking Ellinas spot as the net front guy. You don't need 2 of those on 1 unit. I would not remove Lam he is the most creative ( yes the odd bone head move happens and you'll get some bad turnovers but he will also create a lot of goals)

For what it's worth i'd trade Swick and keep unit 1 the same.

 

[Offside by a mile]

I wondered a few days ago on here about whether it would make sense to acquire an import on the very cheap. There were teams that had to get down to two imports quickly.

Now my question again: To bring Chromiak here, did we have to release the rights one of our current non-report imports that we hold the rights to?

What this trade means for me, is that it gives us a vet on the blue line. That will make an Andonovski trade that much easier to take.

Couldn't agree more. Nice add by MM. Bilecki and Schnieder- Macneil at a lesser extent are not ready to play 55 plus games a year. IMO. a nice rotation would be perfect.