Kitchener Rangers 2024-25 Season Thread, Part IV

[bobber]

Guess the sarcasm went over your head, bobber.

Ouch! Send me to the burn unit. Never thought Knight fans were so sensitive about something I found funny posted on our board. Barchie who plays like Marchie comes out on the Knights ice in a Ranger uni London fans will love his grit.

 

[EvenSteven]

I don't think we need to get too concerned about release fees. While $50 k is a lot of money for some franchises, to others it's chump change.

It’s chump change for the Rangers. Pay the freight and get him here now. Much rather see him here this September than next September.

 

[Rangers True Blue]

Krys Barch coached Huron Perth Lakers and Kane played on that team.

Brother, Hayden, is a rookie D with Saginaw.

Kane is listed on the US National Under 17 team (NTDP) which would mean a 2-year commitment to the program or a fine would result ($50k)? Is this correct?

 

[Rangers True Blue]

Ouch! Send me to the burn unit. Never thought Knight fans were so sensitive about something I found funny posted on our board. Barchie who plays like Marchie comes out on the Knights ice in a Ranger uni London fans will love his grit.

Hey, they love their coach who was........shhhhhhhh.....a Ranger.

 

[Ward Cornell]

I don't think we need to get too concerned about release fees. While $50 k is a lot of money for some franchises, to others it's chump change.

I did notice a very lengthy delay from Windsors pick to the Rangers pick. Probably at the maximum time allowed, I wonder if MM was on the phone with the Barch's asking about his actual commitment to the USNDTP and would he come this yr??

 

[Rangers True Blue]

I did notice a very lengthy delay from Windsors pick to the Rangers pick. Probably at the maximum time allowed, I wonder if MM was on the phone with the Barch's asking about his actual commitment to the USNDTP and would he come this yr??

Agreed, Ward. Wondered the same. It seemed to take forever to make the pick.

 

[GeoBlue]

I don't think we need to get too concerned about release fees. While $50 k is a lot of money for some franchises, to others it's chump change.

It's chump change compared to what we gave Chris Dennis to leave.

 

[bobber]

It's chump change compared to what we gave Chris Dennis to leave.

Was worth it for sure.

 

[robertmac43]

Alright ya'll - give me your score predictions for tonight.

Who's scoring first for the Rangers?

 

[EvenSteven]

Alright ya'll - give me your score predictions for tonight.

Who's scoring first for the Rangers?

I’ll take Swick.

4-2 Rangers.

Tonight is the most important game of the year, to date.

Must win IMO.

 

[robertmac43]

I’ll take Swick.

4-2 Rangers.

Tonight is the most important game of the year, to date.

Must win IMO.

Coming home with the split would be massive.

I like the Swick shout, although I'm going with Pridham. He looked like a one man mission at times in game 1.

 

[rangersblues]

I did notice a very lengthy delay from Windsors pick to the Rangers pick. Probably at the maximum time allowed, I wonder if MM was on the phone with the Barch's asking about his actual commitment to the USNDTP and would he come this yr??

I agree that it did take a lot of time for the pick. MM was almost certainly on the phone with Barch. I'm still unsure about them wanting a commitment for Barch coming next season. I think it would suit the Rangers fine if it wasn't for a year, possibly 2.

 

[rangersblues]

It’s chump change for the Rangers. Pay the freight and get him here now. Much rather see him here this September than next September.

The USDP is a great development program where Barch will get lots of ice time. We already have a crowded roster, moreso if Valentini reports as expected. And 16 year olds generally don't contribute a great deal if you're hoping to go on a championship run. I'd rather have a physically mature 18-20 year old in the lineup

 

[Ward Cornell]

I agree that it did take a lot of time for the pick. MM was almost certainly on the phone with Barch. I'm still unsure about them wanting a commitment for Barch coming next season. I think it would suit the Rangers fine if it wasn't for a year, possibly 2.

I suspect a good indication will be if he shows up for Rookie Camp. At least it will give the Barchs and Rangers sometime to discuss. Wonder if Hage had interest but MM wasn't overly aggressive to sign him at Rookie Camp, I've noticed since then that MM been signing their draft picks a lot earlier.

 

[rangersblues]

I suspect a good indication will be if he shows up for Rookie Camp. At least it will give the Barchs and Rangers sometime to discuss. Wonder if Hage had interest but MM wasn't overly aggressive to sign him at Rookie Camp, I've noticed since then that MM been signing their draft picks a lot earlier.

I don't really think that tells us anything if Barch shows. But not showing would speak volumes and be cause for concern imo.

I have a question. It used to be prior to the new NCAA agreement that most USDP players were likely going the college route so obviously they wouldn't sign an OHL contract. With the new NCAA agreement in place could a player sign an OHL contract and still do his USDP commitment?

 

[digicamo]

The USDP is a great development program where Barch will get lots of ice time. We already have a crowded roster, moreso if Valentini reports as expected. And 16 year olds generally don't contribute a great deal if you're hoping to go on a championship run. I'd rather have a physically mature 18-20 year old in the lineup

Just to challenge this idea. Barch’s best comparable for me is a kid like Brady Martin in the Soo. Would you not want this years draft year Martin in the lineup for a mem cup run over an older vet like Mercer in 26-27?

 

[rangersblues]

Just to challenge this idea. Barch’s best comparable for me is a kid like Brady Martin in the Soo. Would you not want this years draft year Martin in the lineup for a mem cup run over an older vet like Mercer in 26-27?

If he's that good then yes. But I can probably count the number of 16 year olds on one hand that were major contributors to very good teams.

Like I said we already have a packed roster and I'd rather have an older player with physical presence.

 

[EvenSteven]

I suspect a good indication will be if he shows up for Rookie Camp. At least it will give the Barchs and Rangers sometime to discuss. Wonder if Hage had interest but MM wasn't overly aggressive to sign him at Rookie Camp, I've noticed since then that MM been signing their draft picks a lot earlier.

It wouldn’t mean much. Hage showed.

Nuff said.

 

[EvenSteven]

If he's that good then yes. But I can probably count the number of 16 year olds on one hand that were major contributors to very good teams.

Like I said we already have a packed roster and I'd rather have an older player with physical presence.

Evan McGrath
Ryan Murphy
Francesco Pinelli
Carson Rehkopf
Cameron Reid

Some of these guys didn’t make major contributions, but the ones that didn’t make major contributions, did see second unit of power play, and regular minutes.

 

[bobber]

Rangers seem to be playing small. Playoffs require some players to step up the physicality.

 

[RangerNation]

Ouf.

 

[bobber]

Spits highest scoring team in the league. Guess the Rangers never got the memo.
Better tighten up defensively or it will be a short series.

 

[Matttheleaf]

I know Xu has looked decent but I still would have started one of our other young D that has played at this level for more of the season.

 

[bobber]

I know Xu has looked decent but I still would have started one of our other young D that has played at this level for more of the season.

Rangers shooting themselves in the foot.
Leaving Spits wide open around Parsons.

 

[robertmac43]

Missed the first period doesn't look good.