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Confirmed with Link: Marc Staal TRADED.

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JT Kreider said:
Ehhhh.. He had the benefit of liquidating a playoff caliber roster. Such a jump start on a rebuild compared to other teams that sucked so bad they HAD to rebuild, the Rangers chose to.
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other than the Mac trade what other major assets did he have to trade away and score big with? Everybody knew that the assets on the rangers were worn out and towards the end of their value and use. The guy is done a great job, and trying to suggest that he simply fell into this great situation is really selling him short. There's a reason our farm is absolutely stocked and the guy is able to just piss away a second rounder to get rid of staal, it's because he's done so much good in stocking assets and making the right moves
 
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darko said:
I don't mind giving up a pick to get the salary of the books but am scared about the fallout. I think Strome will get a long-term deal which is a mistake.
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Ok gotcha. I'm hoping this is for an ADA extension and not Strome, but yeah the fallout of this extra space for this year will be an interesting one to follow.
 
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bleedblue94 said:
other than the Mac trade what other major assets did he have to trade away and score big with? Everybody knew that the assets on the rangers were worn out and towards the end of their value in use. The guy is done a great job, and trying to suggest that he simply falling into this great situation is really selling him short. There's a reason our forum is absolutely stocked and the guy is able to just piss away a second rounder to get rid of staal, it's because he's done so much good in stocking assets and making the right moves
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Hayes, Nash, Stepan, Brassard
 
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Staal, I’m waiving a genuine, heartfelt and eternally grateful goodbye. Unfortunately, I’m not on your good side so you can’t see it. Great Ranger but far beyond your expiration date. Good luck in whatever comes next.
 
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I can't believe people are saying the Rangers should have just rode this out! Everyone has been complaining about cap space, everyone has been complaining about his play. This is a slam dunk no brainer.

We now have space to do what's needed and we now have an opening for Tarmo, Hajek, Miller or Robertson to get experience.
 
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Ranger Spice said:
Bittersweet because Staal has been a Ranger since 2005 and he seems like a great guy off the ice, but man, he sucked. He's been absolutely awful ever since the injury by his older brother.

But Staal is a warrior. That eye injury could've ended many careers.
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Honestly it should've, it definitely ruined him. He had gotten paid and could've live a fine life by collecting insurance checks. But he wants to fight. It's why it feels so bad to hate on the dude.
 
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If you're going to offer-sheet somebody -and I'll continue to believe that's a pipe dream until I see it- Anthony Cirelli checks off every box. The man was molded by the hand of God to fit every need the Rangers have right now.
 
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JT Kreider said:
Hayes, Nash, Stepan, Brassard
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Correct all worn out assets toward the end of their value and usage. which one of those guys that was dealt was an impact player anywhere after they were traded? The only one that's done anything is hayes and NYR made the right decision not giving him that contract he wanted. Thanks for making my point.

Nash, retired
Brassard, struggles for years towards the end of his career but had an impact this year in a bottom 6 role
Stepan, guy is cooked putting up 3rd liner numbers w a fat contract and a no movement clause.
 
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Also the Rangers absolutely made a handshake deal here to offer him a position within the organization in exchange for waiving the NMC right?

Like who willingly waives to go to Detroit right now
 
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Crease said:
Would love to know if this is a precursor to something or if the Rangers just want to avoid buyout penalties as a matter of course.
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Gut instinct. Somethings are up. They are fine on the cap, especially with more 2-4 ELCs taking on 14-20 minutes a night next year, and the following year. I am expecting a lot of activity- could be that there are some fleecings and fire-sales on some guys. Not could be... definitely.

Now for star, or frontline players, it really is a question of- are the Rangers involved? If so, then the price has to be a fleece job imo, or it's a player that does not become available often. Even in this scenario, the Rangers would have to move salary out.

If it's for depth across the board- meaning the Rangers are making multiple moves to fill holes and add NHL quality depth, then I think this move allows them to get upgrades through-out the line-up. Meaning you can acquire higher quality depth, which is something that the organization needs. In other words, you get a good bottom pair defenseman, and a good 4th line veteran by moving out the cap hit while being able to keep everyone.
 
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