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

[BrindamoursNose]

He was really bad for us by the time he left. It's good to see he's rebounded in Philly be he still hasn't lived up to the initial expectations for him, but how many players do.

Can't argue with that! You certainly saw him play more often than I did.

 

[tony d]

JT Miller and Skjei for Shattenkirk?

 

[Vitto79]

JT Miller and Skjei for Shattenkirk?

i'd just wait for Shattenkirk as a UFA unless you want Nash straight up

 

[Trxjw]

JT Miller and Skjei for Shattenkirk?

No way.

 

[WonderTwinsUnite]

Fowler seems obvious

 

[FoxysExpensiveNYDigs]

Fowler seems obvious

No, much bigger need for a RHD. Only way Fowler makes sense is if he's used as a piece of a Trouba trade.

 

[Maukkis]

There's practically nothing they can do to address the need for a defenseman this year. All you can do is hope that someone steps up, because those brutal NMCs are doing a terrific job in reducing the possibilities. If the guy stepping up is one of Staal and Girardi, good for you. If it's someone else... not so good, but not bad either.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

JT Miller and Skjei for Shattenkirk?

It would take more then this to get Shattenkirk, Armstrong was asking far more from Detroit for Shatty. Skjei isn't a need for St Louis.

 

[Alluckks]

We wouldn't trade that much anyway.

 

[FoxysExpensiveNYDigs]

There's practically nothing they can do to address the need for a defenseman this year. All you can do is hope that someone steps up, because those brutal NMCs are doing a terrific job in reducing the possibilities. If the guy stepping up is one of Staal and Girardi, good for you. If it's someone else... not so good, but not bad either.

Staal looks to be the guy to step up. He looks much better than last year, albeit early. I think Gorton stockpiling forward depth this offseason has put them in a good place to trade a fwd or 2 for a dman at some point this season.

 

[Viqsi]

The Rangers have wanted Vatanen for a while. It's no secret.

The Rangers have liked Silfverberg for years as well.

The Rangers liked Brassard for a while, traded for him.

The Rangers liked Zibanejad for a while, traded for him.

Just saying

So they're going to somehow acquire Silfverberg and then trade him for Vatanen?

 

[Lion Hound]

JT Miller and Skjei for Shattenkirk?

Trading two good, young, affordable assets for a pending UFA that you have a good chance to sign in July. Thats not bad, its terrible!

 

[BrindamoursNose]

So they're going to somehow acquire Silfverberg and then trade him for Vatanen?

Yeah, I'm confused as well.

How is NYR going to accomplish this?

 

[Dbrownss]

Trading two good, young, affordable assets for a pending UFA that you have a good chance to sign in July. Thats not bad, its terrible!

1 in 5 chance or 20%

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

NYR are stuck with some bad contracts on the back end that will get worse every year

Thats already incorrect. They are getting better, both have done a very good job this season, much better than last season.

 

[Brooklyndevil]

Devils will be offering Shatty a big time contract. Our cap is good as gold.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

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

 

[WesMcCauley]

Or we can just play Clendening instead of Holden or Girardi and its all good!

 

[Exit Dose]

Yeah, I'm confused as well.

How is NYR going to accomplish this?

Gorton knows all the angles.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

NYR is looking damn good... ill be curious what they give up to acquire a top dman. I need to look at NYR's future draft pick situation and salary cap situation in order to figure something good out

I haven't really educated myself as to what their cap situation looks like

 

[Kurt Cobain]

NYR are stuck with some bad contracts on the back end that will get worse every year

Then you'll be right at the cap again. You have no RFAs looking at raises?

I looked it up zibanejad is an RFA looking at a massive raise if his season comes close to progressing at the way it is right now?

You also have some other minor RFAs. Pirri is a UFA and is playing great he keeps it up or at least puts in a solid season you're gonna just let him walk away? So with even getting rid of Nash it's seems kinda tough. The cap could go up but it seems like a lot of things need to happen for it to be possible.

 

[Levitate]

So they're going to somehow acquire Silfverberg and then trade him for Vatanen?

Well, Murray is a pretty bad GM so he might just go for that!

I looked it up zibanejad is an RFA looking at a massive raise if his season comes close to progressing at the way it is right now?

Yeah he's the biggest concern but we'll see what happens with the cap next season and what the Rangers do to create some space.

You also have some other minor RFAs. Pirri is a UFA and is playing great he keeps it up or at least puts in a solid season you're gonna just let him walk away?

Pirri will be a RFA

 

[Kaapo Cabana]

Thank you for being rational in your answer and pretty much dead on!

I used to hear the greatest things about MDZ until he joined Nashville, which we can all agree was just awful for all involved. I was pleasantly surprised how much he rebounded in Philly. That's why hearing that he's a bottom-pairing D-man from (possibly) an NYR fan was astounding to me. I'm by no means in love with MDZ, but he has undeniable game still that is Top 4 easily.

And fair. If he doesn't fit with what you've got, he doesn't fit. Cest la vie my friend! We tried.

Disagree. getting Klein back was an absolute steal for us. Even with Del Zotto rebounding, I make that deal 10/10 times. He would have never rejuvenated his career if he stayed in NY.

I'm happy for him. Glad he is in a good situation.

 

[Trxjw]

Yeah, I'm confused as well.

How is NYR going to accomplish this?

 

[KingDeathMetal]

Disagree. getting Klein back was an absolute steal for us. Even with Del Zotto rebounding, I make that deal 10/10 times. He would have never rejuvenated his career if he stayed in NY.

I'm happy for him. Glad he is in a good situation.

He wasn't terrible for us in terms of offense, but Klein was a much better fit for the team and it showed. Deal didn't work out too well for Nashville, since MDZ was crap there and is now in Philly. Rangers and Philly did well, Nashville didn't.