I'd happily send you Lias Andersson for a 2nd.
Ottawa wont give a first for Puljujarvi, maybe their latest 2nd
I can live with that... DAL 2020-2nd maybe?
It's not my call (believe it or not), but depending on the Rangers draft board and who's there, I think they would be amenable to that.
I think Lias for a 2nd is a good trade for both teams. I still believe he will end up in the NHL.
Gotta fix that attitude first.
The slow boots are more of a lack of concern, IMO. If he could skate at an NHL level I'd imagine more people would be willing to overlook the 'tude
IMO, Rangers botched his situation. Rushed him, then put him in a position where he couldn't succeed. I (as well as a few Rangers posters) thought he had a really good training camp last year and was going to be utilized on the third line, but he started on the fourth line with Brett Howden and was sent down. Played less than 10 minutes a game. I don't think the frustrations necessarily show signs of immaturity. The World Juniors medal toss gets blown out of proportion.
Individually, he needs to play with faster players, but the Senators organization is building a roster with a lot of speed. Has he grabbed the bull by the horns? Nope. But, he is still just 21-years old, and if he is moved, which I think is increasingly more likely now that he is staying in Sweden, I think he plays with a chip on his shoulder for the next organization he goes to. I think this is one of those cases where it is both player and team.
Going to Ottawa would be a great situation for him. Longer timeline, less media scrutiny, and a roster that complements his strengths (he has a solid two-way game). HF will tell you he has "no value," but 21-year olds who need a change of scenery are always worth 2nd/3rd-round picks, especially to a team that has a treasure chest of picks the next two years.
Sounds like Nikita Filatov to me. He was also a top ten pick who moved onto another organization (Ottawa). The cost was a third round pick, and it didn’t work out, but it was worth taking the risk in my mind.
Want to move on from the distraction.
He is an effin ingrate who had sufficient time w/Kreider and Zib, and did not produce/deserve to stick.
This guy was a huge overreach at 7; that said, the draft was bad and he was closer to 18OA consensus.
That he didn't cut the mustard then does not mean he for certain can't cut it in the future. Why?
He lacks skill but actually has proven successful, including as a boy in a man's league in Sweden, due to his drive.
Take Habs Gallagher. You look at him, you see nothing. No speed, no shot, no etc.; however, when it is time to put up or shutup, somehow, some way, the guy gets it done. And commendably so.
Rangers missed out on Glass. After that things get iffy. Hindsight should have shown balls and traded pick for future 1st +, but it was a 7OA and we had big need and high hopes.
Now LeoDrai first couple of months in NHL were totally unpretty.
But he got that worked out.
That is what you are buying.
An elc guy who needs to skate at NHL level, which may/may not be doable. But it is worth a shot to the right club.
worst case, 4th liner or bust
best case, 3rd liner who pinches minutes on 2nd line in emergency
Not only don't I wanna quibble, give me DAL 2nd and I will throw in return of OTT 2021 4th.