Confirmed with Link: [NYR/NJD] Michael Grabner for 2nd round pick and Yegor Rykov

[Jets012]

Honest question. Grabner produces a lot of offense on the 5 on 5. Why are the possession numbers so bad?

 

[Loff]

I like you Grabs, but I hope your hands turn into the crabclaws you had in Toronto.

 

[Ghost of jas]

My nephew is a Devil fan and he doesn’t like the deal.

 

[Beacon]

Rykov had 7 points in 7 games in the WJC as a DEFENSIVE defenseman, same as Lias had as a forward. Was the captain of U18 Champsionship Team Russia too and the A for WJC Team Russia. Not terrible. Don't rush to conclusions that we got ripped off.

 

[Tawnos]

Most people said 1st or 2nd + prospect. The rumors have been that Gorton was looking to bring in more prospects to try to accelerate any rebuild. This is no surprise. And not indicative of a buyers market either.

Any word on this kid’s contract status over there?

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Very nice!!

Ranger's have seen A LOT of Rykov since he plays on the same team as shestyorkin. He's also been one of the better defenseman on the last 2 Russia WJC teams he was on. They must like what they see out of him, he defintely does not look like a former 5th round pick, that's for sure.

A lot of you need to RELAX for 5 seconds and do a little research before crying in here.

 

[FireGerardGallant]

As of right now this gives the Rangers 2x picks between 32nd-45th, correct? That's not bad.

Coulda had 3 if we didn't make the B. Smith trade

 

[Ail]

Honest question. Grabner produces a lot of offense on the 5 on 5. Why are the possession numbers so bad?

He's been playing for the New York Analytic Blackhole's.

 

[Mr Clutch]

Love this trade. Be even sweeter if grabner resigns with us this off-season

 

[Edge]

I mean, the pick could be in the mid second.

Depending on how they finish, somewhere around 48-54.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Most people said 1st or 2nd + prospect. The rumors have been that Gorton was looking to bring in more prospects to try to accelerate any rebuild. This is no surprise. And not indicative of a buyers market either.

Any word on this kid’s contract status over there?

I believe hes signed through 2019 like Igor.

 

[Miller Time NYR]

Honest question. Grabner produces a lot of offense on the 5 on 5. Why are the possession numbers so bad?

Doesn't score based on possession. How much time elapses between stealing the puck at his own blue line and scoring... less than 1o seconds.

Rykov plays with Shesty, I'm sure our scouts have seen him play PLENTY. Im happy with this return.

 

[Ail]

My nephew is a Devil fan and he doesn’t like the deal.

Rub it in his face then.

 

[aufheben]

Honest question. Grabner produces a lot of offense on the 5 on 5. Why are the possession numbers so bad?

He scores because he's really fast.

 

[Tawnos]

Honest question. Grabner produces a lot of offense on the 5 on 5. Why are the possession numbers so bad?

Because he doesn’t generate any offense outside of his own goals.

 

[Mac n Gs]

Would’ve liked a 1st, but Rykov is probably better than most prospects being offered. Pretty solid value for a rental

 

[DanielBrassard]

Rykov is a serious wild card in this. He has the potential to be a good player.

Been playing limited minutes a ton for SKA as a 18/19 year old which is impressive considering how deep that team is. Plays a lot like Sami Vatanen.

Thanks for the update

 

[Zippy316]

I said it on the Devils board to a Rangers fans but I thought I'd share here.

I think the Rangers likely could've gotten a better prospect than Rykov for Grabner in this type of deal. That being said, I think it's a worthy gamble from a Rangers point of view. Do you take the 'safer' prospect that might develop into a good, but not great player or do you gamble on the prospect that could develop into a very good player?

I think Rykov falls into the gamble side, but it's hard to tell what's truly there, when he comes over, and how he adjusts.

 

[Bacon Artemi Bravo]

Honest question. Grabner produces a lot of offense on the 5 on 5. Why are the possession numbers so bad?

He doesn't create offense via possession. He's creates his chances off the rush. He does a lot all by himself, but he doesn't do a lot to make his teammates better. IMO - He's a nice piece to have that other teams have to prepare for, and I'll be damned if he can't put a puck in an empty net. lol

 

[darko]

Rykov had 7 points in 7 games in the WJC as a DEFENSIVE defenseman, same as Lias had as a forward. Was the captain of WJC Team Russia too. Not terrible. Don't rush to conclusions that we got ripped off.

Thought i read somewhere he was somewhat of a PMD.

 

[NYR Viper]

I like that Gorton is clearly targetting defensemen

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

His contract ends with SKA the same year as Igor's

He's a way's away but that's fine

 

[Zibanejbread]

I like it

 

[FireGerardGallant]

Honest question. Grabner produces a lot of offense on the 5 on 5. Why are the possession numbers so bad?

Because everyone's possession numbers are bad on the Rangers, its just the awful system our coach uses

 

[Leetch3]

weren't there like 11 teams interested? all those teams bidding and this is the best offer? and we couldn't wait till monday to see if someone panicked and topped it?