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

[OrrNumber4]

We are trying to aquire a top 4 defenseman.

Braun is a top-4 defenseman...he's the third best D-man on the Sharks after Burns and Vlasic. Excellent defensively, great first pass, hard shot, good skater.

 

[One Winged Angel]

We are trying to aquire a top 4 defenseman.

Braun is definitely a top-4 defenseman, I'd say a solid #3 on most teams. Would love to have him on the Rangers. Just not at the cost of Hayes.

 

[bossram]

I'd put out Edler. Experience with AV is a plus. He's a guy who can handle tougher minutes.

Hayes + something would be quite good with me.

 

[Alluckks]

I'd put out Edler. Experience with AV is a plus. He's a guy who can handle tougher minutes.

Hayes + something would be quite good with me.

Wouldn't be good with us.

 

[Shootertooter]

I'd put out Edler. Experience with AV is a plus. He's a guy who can handle tougher minutes.

Hayes + something would be quite good with me.

No thanks.

The reality is that Vesey is in NY because his buddy Hayes is on the team. I don't see NYR even considering moving Hayes because he is a quality player on this team and having him around will likely go a long way in signing Vesey long term next contract.

Add to that I would say there is zero interest in Edler because he is an older guy. The Rangers are looking or a young 22/23yr old top 4 RHD that can bolster their D for many years.

 

[mikeyp24]

Anything that can be centered around Jack Johnson and Stepan? Maybe JJ 2nd and Bittner/Sherwood/Peeke (feel free to look at our prospects)

 

[Alluckks]

Anything that can be centered around Jack Johnson and Stepan? Maybe JJ 2nd and Bittner/Sherwood/Peeke (feel free to look at our prospects)

God no

 

[Alluckks]

If the Rangers are adding a guy that is 27+ then it is a guy that a #4 and can be had for something like Fast + 3rd. Hayes/Stepan/etc. for older guys is not going to happen. Just look at the trend of the team under Gorton.

 

[mikeyp24]

Understandable the jackets really aren't in a need to trade right now I've just always love Stepan and he played great under Torts and wouldn't mind seeing them work together again. Since this thread is about top 4 D Jones and Werenski untouchable that leaves Murray or JJ and you guys don't want JJ so what would you guys feel about a deal for Ryan Murray for Stepan? He's a 2D playing 3D this year only because Werenski stepping up huge and being our best player son far this year. Murray was just on the U23 Team NA and played IMO fantastically I thought he was the best D on that team after Ekblad left.

 

[heilongjetsfan]

Zibanejad isn't being traded.

Glad to hear it. I'm angry at ducky for making that suggestion. I don't have any interest in Zibanejad becoming a Jet. Not to mention that we'd have to push an equally talented player out of the lineup to make, but I seem to remember Ottawa fans being decently happy to be rid of him.

 

[Alluckks]

Glad to hear it. I'm angry at ducky for making that suggestion. I don't have any interest in Zibanejad becoming a Jet. Not to mention that we'd have to push an equally talented player out of the lineup to make, but I seem to remember Ottawa fans being decently happy to be rid of him.

I also remember Columbus fans being happy to get rid of Brassard

 

[pld459666]

Understandable the jackets really aren't in a need to trade right now I've just always love Stepan and he played great under Torts and wouldn't mind seeing them work together again. Since this thread is about top 4 D Jones and Werenski untouchable that leaves Murray or JJ and you guys don't want JJ so what would you guys feel about a deal for Ryan Murray for Stepan? He's a 2D playing 3D this year only because Werenski stepping up huge and being our best player son far this year. Murray was just on the U23 Team NA and played IMO fantastically I thought he was the best D on that team after Ekblad left.

Solid player but can't stay healthy and shoots left

Wouldn't trade Stepan for him

 

[Dijock94]

Why don't the Rangers look to Vancouver and try to pry away Christopher Tanev? I would imagine the asking price is 400% less than Trouba.

 

[One Winged Angel]

Why don't the Rangers look to Vancouver and try to pry away Christopher Tanev? I would imagine the asking price is 400% less than Trouba.

I wouldn't think the asking price would be that much less. Great defenders on great contracts are hard to come by.

 

[HoweHullOrr]

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.

Yep, market demand is high while supply is very low.

 

[HoweHullOrr]

What could they possibly give up? they have traded picks and prospects like Holloween candy their cupboards are getting bare

we're fine

getting Hayes 2 years ago, and Vesey this year is like getting 2 of those first rounders back.

Thanks for your concern

Our beloved Leafs were in this position for a few decades, so we know the situation all too well. So, consequently a portion of the Leaf nation love to rub other team's fans nose in this. LOL.

 

[Blueangel1891]

Why don't the Rangers look to Vancouver and try to pry away Christopher Tanev? I would imagine the asking price is 400% less than Trouba.

The cost for Adam Larsson was Taylor Hall. Tanev is better than Adam Larsson

Don't think the Rangers are going to pay that price

 

[WesMcCauley]

Braun is a top-4 defenseman...he's the third best D-man on the Sharks after Burns and Vlasic. Excellent defensively, great first pass, hard shot, good skater.

Not high enough potential/combined with age for my liking. He is pretty much a younger version of Kevin Klein. Solid top 4 who plays a solid twoway game.

 

[WesMcCauley]

The cost for Adam Larsson was Taylor Hall. Tanev is better than Adam Larsson

Don't think the Rangers are going to pay that price

Edm having a HUGE need for a top 4, young, RH defensemen locked up longterm on a good contract was the reason for that trade. Everyone agrees Edm overpayed by alot but they needed to make a trade for a young RH defensemen.

 

[slg1963]

Cannot see the Rangers making a trade for a defenseman right now unless another Dman is going the other way, remember people expansion . We can only protect so many dmen .

 

[One Winged Angel]

Edm having a HUGE need for a top 4, young, RH defensemen locked up longterm on a good contract was the reason for that trade. Everyone agrees Edm overpayed by alot but they needed to make a trade for a young RH defensemen.

Should have been Eberle. That was a steal of a deal for Jersey.

 

[Shootertooter]

Cannot see the Rangers making a trade for a defenseman right now unless another Dman is going the other way, remember people expansion . We can only protect so many dmen .

Question regarding expansion......is Zib an RFA who does not need protection from expansion? If that is the case, Gorton really made a fantastic trade.

 

[kdog82]

Should have been Eberle. That was a steal of a deal for Jersey.

Oilers seem to be just fine without Hall.

 

[GAGLine]

Our beloved Leafs were in this position for a few decades, so we know the situation all too well. So, consequently a portion of the Leaf nation love to rub other team's fans nose in this. LOL.

Rub our noses in what? We are one of the youngest teams in the league and still a playoff team that can do some damage. We have some problems, but so does every team. If you think the Rangers are going to regress and spend a decade in mediocre, you are in for a surprise.

 

[gorangers0525]

If they are able to pass and play hockey, AV will just throw them on the bottom pair anyway. Wait til he's gone before wasting assets on defense.