LeBrun: NYR will do everything they can to trade for a Top-4 D

[Kanneda]

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[Arthuros]

I'm going to drop some names that may be relevant in this context:

Girardi, Holden, McIlrath, Yandle.

Aaaand go!

 

[Machinehead]

Means nothing unless they commit to reducing Girardi's role and putting Holden on a boat to nowhere.

AV will be an obstacle to both.

The problem with the Rangers is becoming apparent: Gorton and his coach are in different books, let alone not on the same page.

 

[Kanneda]

My favourite candidates are Ryan Ellis, Vatanen and Shattenkirk.

Reminder that we have the three spots for Ds for the expansion draft already covered with McDonagh, Staal and Girardi.

Our D for a good playoff run should look like this:
McDonagh-Klein
Staal-X
Skjei/Holden-Girardi/Clendening

 

[Gardner McKay]

Means nothing unless they commit to reducing Girardi's role and putting Holden on a boat to nowhere.

AV will be an obstacle to both.

The problem with the Rangers is becoming apparent: Gorton and his coach are in different books, let alone not on the same page.

That usually ends with the coach being fired.

At 4-2 and beating some very good teams (SJS, WSH), I don't see AV getting canned anytime soon. If they don't plan on firing AV, not sure why we would acquired a top-2/4 defenseman. We could go and get Trouba or Shattenkirk and AV would still play either of them on the third pair.

 

[Mike Jones]

McBain was waived today.

Go get him Gorts!

 

[Benjamin]

Nash for Phaneuf

 

[PatrikOverAuston]

I would guess Shattenkirk, being that he is more likely to sign in the East come July while costing only futures.

NYR 1st '17 + Graves for Shattenkirk? Klein could then be dealt away to recoup futures lost the last couple of deadlines; from Edmonton I'd easily offer a 2nd + 3rd +.

 

[Kevin27NYI]

What does St.Louis need if they give up Shattenkirk?

 

[Stealth JD]

What does St.Louis need if they give up Shattenkirk?

more than Rick Nash and some salary retention. ideally a young forward with top-6 upside, and/or draft-picks.

 

[Trxjw]

Hate the way he worded this. It implies Gorton is going to go full Slats and start dealing away picks and prospects for rentals or something. So far GMJG hasn't shown any indication that making a move like that is part of the plan.

 

[Beezeral]

Thanks for not resigning yandle...

 

[rumrokh]

What does St.Louis need if they give up Shattenkirk?

A scoring line center.

 

[WTFMAN99]

Shattenkirk seems like a fit but it could have to wait until the off-season.

 

[Irishguy42]

"Rangers need Top-4 D (preferably RHS) between now and the trade deadline. In other news, water is wet. More at 11, now here's Janet with the weather."

 

[tigervixxxen]

The holdouts are available so not sure what they are waiting for.

 

[Drew4u]

Why? Unless they move girardi or Staal that player would be exposed in the expansion draft, also they dont have enough cap space

 

[Machinehead]

A scoring line center.

Please take Kevin Hayes.

Like not for Shattenkirk; just take him.

 

[Lion Hound]

Been beaten to death already on the Rangers board. McKenzie also made mention last week, but where there's smoke...


Speculation on the Rangers board has primarily been...

JT Miller straight up.
Combo of JT Miller and Brady Skjei.
Zuccarello Straight Up.
Rick Nash Straight Up or some money retained.

All of the aforementioned are off to good starts.

Miller is on pace for his best season. He is also doing it from the Rangers 3rd line. Afforadble player, who is versatile. Played every F position so far. Has also been physical. Likely thier most tradeable asset. Personally, I think he should be off the table...but his name has been mentioned more then most.

Zucc is playing steady eddie again. New linemates this season. Has been solid. 5 points in 6 games.

Rookie season for Brady Skjei and he hasen't looked out of place at all. Size and speed. Has been solid, but is behind McDonagh and Staal on the depth chart. IMO far better player overall then Clendaning or Holden. Not saying much I guess.

Rick Nash has 2 goals on the season. He has looked really good so far though. Literally could have scored in every game. Ringing posts, goalies coming up big etc etc. Looks like he did a few seasons ago.

 

[Ola]

Hate the way he worded this. It implies Gorton is going to go full Slats and start dealing away picks and prospects for rentals or something. So far GMJG hasn't shown any indication that making a move like that is part of the plan.

Most vets suck anyway, who would we trade for?

We are looking at younger options. Vatanen, Lindholm, Trouba and the likes. Might have to settle for someone more low key.

Some moves will be made, we all know that we are in the running for some very good Ds. Most fans at this place won't acknowledge it, but Gorton got a lot of ammo. Skjei is looking really really good. JT Miller is a very good young player. Some excellent net-mending prospects. Buch, Vesey, Hayes and so forth. Fast and Lindberg. Kovac. Mats Zuccarello. Rich Nash. If we pick up someone 22 y/o, I see no reason to not consider dealing our 1st round pick next season.

It would suck to loose everyone of the names mentioned, but, I mean like, if we get a chance to pick up some of the better young offensive minded Ds out there, its something Gorton should consider for sure. Like Lindholm or Trouba. Maybe Vatanen too, although he maybe is a bit too 1-dimensional to go all in for...

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

The Rangers don't need a top 4 D. We'd like to add one, but the defense is playing very well so far this season.

The team seems a lot better than last season.

We don't need to overpay for a top 4D.

 

[Savant]

The Rangers don't need a top 4 D

Yes they do.

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

I'm going to drop some names that may be relevant in this context:

Girardi, Holden, McIlrath, Yandle.

Aaaand go!

How are these names relevant?

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Who doesn't i'm sure that tons of teams could use top 4 D help i know Detroit surely can. But how many are out there an available. Possibly Trouba maybe Fowler maybe Shattenkirk take your pick. And tons of teams will be chasing those guys to.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Yes they do.

The team is playing well without another top 4 D. We could be 6-0 if not for two back up goalies playing excellent games against us.