Speculation: Roster Building/Rumor Thread XV

[Doctyl]

I feel like I’ve read 10 different sets of rules regarding trades with Seattle. Why is it so hard for the NHL to make this clear or beat writers to get it straight? It’s really not that hard to say “all trades will be announced after the freeze.”

 

[Thirty One]

Seems like Seattle is open to weaponizing their cap space, would the Rangers enlist Seattle's help in order to hold some of Eichel's salary, a la Tampa's acquisition of Savard this past season?

I like the idea. Wonder if the term would be a non-starter for them.

 

[Scully Scultore]

It's weird seeing the NHL back on ESPN.

Shawn Kemp got fat.

He’s been fat for a long time
Please don’t disrespect the Reign Man

 

[will1066]

I think everyone is

This means Giordano promptly gave back his Kraken jersey and flew home -- or is catching a redeye here.

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

Seems like Seattle is open to weaponizing their cap space, would the Rangers enlist Seattle's help in order to hold some of Eichel's salary, a la Tampa's acquisition of Savard this past season?

How could Seattle help there?

 

[Tawnos]

your’e crazy. There’s no Kopitar or Doughty on that team, no Couture or Burns, heck no Gibson and Lindholm. They will Finnish dead last with Buffalo guaranteed.

They don't have those big names, but they do have at least 11 actual NHL forwards and 6 NHL defensemen from the expansion draft, which is more than you can say for the 3 California teams.

They'll trade a couple of D for forwards, draft Beniers, and sign a couple of UFAs. They probably won't contend for the Cup, but they'll be competitive in that division.

 

[Shesterkybomb]

Seems like Seattle is open to weaponizing their cap space, would the Rangers enlist Seattle's help in order to hold some of Eichel's salary, a la Tampa's acquisition of Savard this past season?

Getting eichel without holding cap is gonna be pricey to begin with, getting another team to hold salary is gonna add to the cost to aquire him.

 

[will1066]

That’s why there is no point engaging in the “But he’s hurt! I would only trade for him if he’s Healthy!” skepticism.

The Rangers doctors know more than anyone here. If they are comfortable that he’ll recover, then we will chase him. If they don’t, then we won’t.

If the Rangers acquire Eichel you can take that as a sure fire sign that someone who knows more about medicine than you said he’s gonna be just fine.

When the chickens are ready to be hatched, we will hatch them. --Frank Purdue

 

[and 99 others]

wow Francis really f***ed up. Kraken could be the worst team in NHL history

they have, by my count, 9 nhl-ready forwards, 6 nhl-ready defensemen, and two NHL goalies that can put up 0.92+ save percentages. That is already better than a handful of current NHL teams.

 

[Thirty One]

they have, by my count, 9 nhl-ready forwards, 6 nhl-ready defensemen, and two NHL goalies that can put up 0.92+ save percentages. That is already better than a handful of current NHL teams.

And they're likely to pick up some cap dumps on the cheap.

 

[DanielBrassard]

I like the idea. Wonder if the term would be a non-starter for them.

Have to think so. How many teams have retained on a player for 5 seasons?

 

[Thirty One]

Have to think so. How many teams have retained on a player for 5 seasons?

Leafs on Kessel is the only thing that comes to mind.

 

[DanielBrassard]

Leafs on Kessel is the only thing that comes to mind.

Was Luongo retained by Van? I think that's another one.

 

[egelband]

Flash forward, as Eichel sits healing we learn the players surrendered for Eichel could have landed Barkov

 

[Thirty One]

Was Luongo retained by Van? I think that's another one.

Good call. That one was 8+ years of retention.

 

[FIRE DRURY]

If that's it for Eichel, I can live with it. And for the record I am very anti-Eichel, but thats a great deal.

As anti-eich as I am, that’s a trade I do 10/10.

Seravalli right now trying not to leak any trades: View attachment 454759

Seravalli right now:

 

[Edge]

Rangers have talked to Buffalo recently. Opinion was price still hasn’t come down enough as of late this afternoon.

The alternative targets to Goodrow were Glendenning (similar trade discussed) and Cizikas (obviously no trade discussed).

All the usual teams discussed with Strome. The one that hasn’t been mentioned is Columbus.

Seattle supposedly told Detroit they prefer to keep the second pick. This doesn’t kill a Larkin move, but it does throw a wrench into the mix.

Rangers continue to have discussions around trading for a veteran LD.

 

[tlk]

Rangers have talked to Buffalo recently. Opinion was price still hasn’t come down enough as of late this afternoon.

The alternative targets to Goodrow were Glendenning (similar trade discussed) and Cizikas (obviously no trade discussed).

All the usual teams discussed with Strome. The one that hasn’t been mentioned is Columbus.

Seattle supposedly told Detroit they prefer to keep the second pick. This doesn’t kill a Larkin move, but it does throw a wrench into the mix.

Rangers continue to have discussions around trading for a veteran LD.

Well looks like the status quo preserved then.
Wonder what the ask for JE really is. Isn't Buch *and* Chytil is a high price all things considered?

 

[New York RKY]

Rangers have talked to Buffalo recently. Opinion was price still hasn’t come down enough as of late this afternoon.

The alternative targets to Goodrow were Glendenning (similar trade discussed) and Cizikas (obviously no trade discussed).

All the usual teams discussed with Strome. The one that hasn’t been mentioned is Columbus.

Seattle supposedly told Detroit they prefer to keep the second pick. This doesn’t kill a Larkin move, but it does throw a wrench into the mix.

Rangers continue to have discussions around trading for a veteran LD.

Do you get the feeling there is a deadline imposed on these negotiations from either the Rangers or Buffalo? You would think it’d be draft because Buffalo would want our 1st this year, right?

 

[Edge]

Well looks like the status quo preserved then.
Wonder what the ask for JE really is. Isn't Buch *and* Chytil is a high price all things considered?

Its a high price but if the medicals make sense, i don’t think the Rangers would balk at that price tag.

 

[Edge]

Do you get the feeling there is a deadline imposed on these negotiations from either the Rangers or Buffalo? You would think it’d be draft because Buffalo would want our 1st this year, right?

Can’t speak for Buffalo but I get the sense the Rangers are fine making their pick and even moving on if Buffalo decides to pull a Calgary.

 

[New York RKY]

Can’t speak for Buffalo but I get the sense the Rangers are fine making their pick and even moving on if Buffalo decides to pull a Calgary.

Thanks as always!

 

[FIRE DRURY]

Rangers have talked to Buffalo recently. Opinion was price still hasn’t come down enough as of late this afternoon.

The alternative targets to Goodrow were Glendenning (similar trade discussed) and Cizikas (obviously no trade discussed).

All the usual teams discussed with Strome. The one that hasn’t been mentioned is Columbus.

Seattle supposedly told Detroit they prefer to keep the second pick. This doesn’t kill a Larkin move, but it does throw a wrench into the mix.

Rangers continue to have discussions around trading for a veteran LD.

Aside for a couple of horses asses on this board — thank you for sharing what you could man. We wholeheartedly appreciate it.

I almost wonder if the Strome/Gio rumor was to try and light a fire under Ottawa’s ass. Same player, linked to the same team under different GM’s for months now?

I also think that a Strome trade ignites a Buch trade. One has to happen in order for the other.

Regardless of what happens (or doesn’t) please don’t let the few jackasses here dictate how much we love your feedback and information you’re allowed to share with us.

 

[Dijock94]

Chytil + Buch + Schneider + 15oa for Eichel

Strome for Lauzon

Georgiev + Jones for Garland

Kreider - Zibanejad - Kakko
Panarin - Eichel - Garland
Lafreniere - Goodrow - Kravstov
Barron - Rooney - Gauthier

Lindgren - Fox
Miller - Trouba
Lauzon - Lundkvist

Shesterkin
Kinkaid

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Good to see he calmed down.

He was bugging out earlier.

Yes, I was f***ing pissed because the NHL doesn't stream the expansion draft on their own streaming service. Amateur hour, really.