Deadline moves will tell the real story. I agree MM likely will want to keep Parsons and collect the revenues but one thing is for certain come Playoffs, the games will get tougher. IMO we will need to get back to playing bigger and more physical to be truly competitive.
Hopefully some players will be moved with these signings. Or else the Rangers will need to use the twin ice pads for their practices.
Where would he have been projected to go if he could have only gone to the OHL?
For what it’s worth, Elite prospects had him at #16 overall. Brock’s mock draft had him as an honorable mention after the first round.
Thanks for the info. Always good when you can spend a later round pick for a late 1st or 2nd rounder.
Those days may have come to an end though with the way things have turned out.
Have to find that dancing partner though. Who is willing to pay up for some of these players? I won't hold it against MM if the price isnt right. Plus with more players jumping ship to the OHL, maybe it's not so bad in the end if nothing happens at deadline. I mean, he did draft these players afterall. The best players play
I don't think he would trade for anyone to improve the team. That experiment has already failed once.
Agree! If they can bring impactful player(s) at low or no cost, for sure more power to them, and keep on developing your prospects for the futureHave to find that dancing partner though. Who is willing to pay up for some of these players? I won't hold it against MM if the price isnt right. Plus with more players jumping ship to the OHL, maybe it's not so bad in the end if nothing happens at deadline. I mean, he did draft these players afterall. The best players play
I believe it was MM who came up with the notion of hosting the next Mem Cup a while back. Pinning you're hopes on it might be a pipe dream. The Soo fans thought they had a great shot at becoming host the last time and were disappointed with the outcome. Even if the Rangers managed to have the winning bid they still have to have a lot of things fall into place at the right time to be competitive. In reality I would like to see a well managed competitive team that has a reputation for being a hard nose team to play against every year. In saying this having a Mem Cup tourney at the Aud is the most exciting hockey fans will see outside of play offs.
100%
No Chromiak????
Now I'm not saying elite level players but right now it seems several teams are sitting on full rosters of OHL level players. I'm not sure we are going to see a huge deadline and if we do I'm feeling it's a buyer's market. Maybe best to stay the course and gain some valuable playoff experience with the roster you have? Plus if they were to trade Parsons be prepared to see the D get lit up a bit. Still early though the real season starts after the WJC.
Rangers need to work on the power play for sure. Thought it wasn't that bad a while ago. Anyway they found a way to tie it and get the win in OT against a tough squad in Kingston. Credit Pridham and Parsons for keeping the Rangers in this game.
