Larry Brooks: Rangers Have Contacted Anders Nilsson

[Joey Bones]

http://nypost.com/2017/06/26/the-rangers-and-brendan-smith-are-trying-to-get-this-done/

Also mentions that NYR and Brendan Smith are ironing out some details to stay a Ranger.

Thoughts?

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[Whitehawk1186]

If they can sign Brendan Smith to a 4 year $3.5-4AAV I would be more than happy.

 

[ManUtdTobbe]

Is easily one of the best targets for the backup spot, he's really good.

 

[Joey Bones]

Is easily one of the best targets for the backup spot, he's really good.

Can definitely see him being another one of those mediocre backups turned into capable starter with a little bit of Benny magic.

 

[Fugazy]

Can definitely see him being another one of those mediocre backups turned into capable starter with a little bit of Benny magic.

Same here. I think it's definitely worth a look from the Rangers.

 

[AIexisLafreniereNYR]

It's amazing we can attract the best back ups, love it

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

"The Rangers have contacted Nilsson, The Post has learned. Stay tuned for more HFNYR news"

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

It's amazing we can attract the best back ups, love it

Not sure it's amazing. The Rangers are an attractive destination. You back up a legend (and in Nilsson's case, fellow countryman), work with Benny, know you'll get playing time because of Hank's age, and the Rangers have a history of turning back ups into guys that teams can feel good starting (Raanta, Talbot).

 

[NickyFotiu]

Would Antti Niemi be an option if he came cheap?

 

[Fugazy]

Would Antti Niemi be an option if he came cheap?

That's another option I would look into as well.

 

[Hire Sather]

That's why Raanta had little value to me. Replaceable.

 

[Fugazy]

That's why Raanta had little value to me. Replaceable.

I was hoping Vegas picked him in the expansion draft. Would have retained other players that are more important and could probably replace him fairly easily.

 

[NickyFotiu]

That's another option I would look into as well.

The deal I would do (but the Isles probably won't) is:

Marc Staal 5.7 mill

for

Jaroslav Halak 5 mill

 

[Joey Bones]

The deal I would do (but the Isles probably won't) is:

Marc Staal 5.7 mill

for

Jaroslav Halak 5 mill

The Islanders have mishandled him. He is still a capable NHL player, whether it be a B starter or A backup. With that said, too much money for a backup.

 

[NickyFotiu]

The Islanders have mishandled him. He is still a capable NHL player, whether it be a B starter or A backup. With that said, too much money for a backup.

I look at him as free in that deal since we would be dumping 3 years of Staal at 5.7

 

[Joey Bones]

I look at him as free in that deal since we would be dumping 3 years of Staal at 5.7

I understand that, but essentially it only saves NYR about $700K, when they could roughly save $4M by wasting Staal's contract somewhere else and signing a backup at a cheaper rate.

Staal's contract will be hard to move, however, without retaining any cap.

 

[NickyFotiu]

I understand that, but essentially it only saves NYR about $700K, when they could roughly save $4M by wasting Staal's contract somewhere else and signing a backup at a cheaper rate.

Staal's contract will be hard to move, however, without retaining any cap.

If the Isles would do my deal it would be a no brainer for us even if Halak never played a game. We would save way more than $700k. We would trade 4 years for 1 year.

 

[nyr2k2]

The deal I would do (but the Isles probably won't) is:

Marc Staal 5.7 mill

for

Jaroslav Halak 5 mill

The Isles just made a move where they gave up assets for cap space. Doubt they'd be interested in a move that recommits them to a bad deal.

 

[NickyFotiu]

The Isles just made a move where they gave up assets for cap space. Doubt they'd be interested in a move that recommits them to a bad deal.

I agree. Its what I would like not what the Isles would like. They would fear we would take that cap room and sign Tavares so no way they would do it.

 

[sbjnyc]

I assume that by clearing cap space now they plan on resigning JT this summer.

 

[mas0764]

The deal I would do (but the Isles probably won't) is:

Marc Staal 5.7 mill

for

Jaroslav Halak 5 mill

Where do I sign?

 

[Mikos87]

Nilsson was the best goalie BUF had last year.

Timmy Murray banked hard on Lehner, a guy that never shows up to camp in prime shape.

Nilsson would be the best on the market.

Would be happy with Smith back.

McD-Shats
Sjkei-Smith
Staal-Berez/Angie/Pionk

 

[Revel]

Yes to Nilsson please.

 

[bl02]

Nilsson or Kinkaid would be fine with me.

 

[Savant]

Nilsson please.

Can't teach height. Benny can teach everything else.