Speculation: Roster Building Thread DCLXXXV: July 1st Is Coming...

[Griffinbw]

Yzerman got poor value for Drouin and now they want Girardi so I'm not sure what is happeneing down there

The weather's great there, the girls are great there, and no one gives a **** about hockey. That's what's going on.
Yzermans decision making is surely influenced.

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

Staal isn't waiving his NMC...

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

Every d-man on Florida's roster is better than Staal.

Tallon.

 

[Griffinbw]

Can Kovy play center? What's he play in the K?

At this point I just don't want him in Columbus.

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

Can Kovy play center? What's he play in the K?

At this point I just don't want him in Columbus.

no, but the Rangers might be able to trade a F for a 2nd line center maybe?

 

[silverfish]

Tallon.

Fair is fair.

Staal for Matheson

 

[GregSirico]

Can Kovy play center? What's he play in the K?

At this point I just don't want him in Columbus.

Man that team with him would be scary.

 

[Irishguy42]

Sportsnet tweeting CBJ has interest in Kovalchuk

So Lundsanity wasnt far off

That's because credible sources have linked Kovy to CBus.

Nothing credible has said that Kovy is specifically willing to sign+trade to just CBus and NYR.

 

[GregSirico]

Kovalchuk may opt back to the khl if he can’t get trade to nyr or cbj

http://fulltiltnyr.com/rumor-kovalchuk-may-opt-back-khl-cant-get-trade-nyr-cbj/

A New Jersey Devils source has confirmed that Kovalchuk has been granted permission to talk contract terms with the two clubs on his list. In order for Kovalchuk to become a member of the NYR or CBJ, he must first sign a deal with the New Jersey Devils, then be traded to his destination in a “sign and tradeâ€.

 

[Irishguy42]

http://fulltiltnyr.com/rumor-kovalchuk-may-opt-back-khl-cant-get-trade-nyr-cbj/

That's the same non-credible source Lundsanity was talking about.

 

[GregSirico]

That's the same non-credible source Lundsanity was talking about.

Ah! Sorry guys. I wonder if it's true though.

 

[Fitzy]

Call me nuts, but if we're going in on a right-handed scoring winger for the powerplay I'd sooner take a chance on Vanek for a year and no assets than Kovalchuk on a big deal whilst trading assets to the Devils.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Call me nuts, but if we're going in on a right-handed scoring winger for the powerplay I'd sooner take a chance on Vanek for a year and no assets than Kovalchuk on a big deal whilst trading assets to the Devils.

Agreed, Vanek was very good for Detroit last year.

 

[Vitto79]

If the difference is:

Smith: 3 years, $3.5m AAV
Shattenkirk: 7 years, $7.5m AAV

I want Smith.

If it's:

Smith: 4 years, $4m AAV
Shattenkirk: 6 years, $6.5m AAV

I want Shattenkirk.

They likely spend on both

On paper a McD, Shatty , Skjei , smith , Staal , deangeko , berzeglov is solid

Depends on ufa price

 

[NYR Viper]

If possible, would anyone do Staal for Bjugstad as the framework for a deal?

Marc looked like he was ready to entire the twilight of his career for a 60 game stretch last year. FLA's a sunny place.

FLA desperately needs NHLers.

Yes!!!!

Rangers need a center. Issue is Florida has too many RD's. Make it a bigger deal and include Demers?

 

[NYR94]

Detroit reached out to Girardi as well.

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

Yes!!!!

Rangers need a center. Issue is Florida has too many RD's. Make it a bigger deal and include Demers?

Only been suggested about a bajillion times in these threads already.

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

Why? I believe you're in the minority on that, unless the contract ask is outrageous.

The book on him is that he's pretty mediocre during the regular season, right now I'm not sure how much the Rangers will really be contending for a playoff spot this season. I don't love the idea of giving him $4m for 4 years. I won't be mad if they do sign him to that contract, but I won't be relieved that he's back. I don't think he's a guy that needs to be signed or even on the team, I just kind of feel meh about all of it

 

[GregSirico]

Only been suggested about a bajillion times in these threads already.

What are the odds that happens?

 

[NYR Viper]

What would Burmistrov reasonably cost? Most Russian players feel comfortable in NYC. Could they work out a 2 year lower salary ala Grabner?

Gorton would be bringing in a player entering his prime with some upside left at a position of need. It would be a real good opportunity for him too as no matter the line he plays on, he will be playing with solid players. Theoretically Fast and Grabner could be 4th liners next season.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Detroit reached out to Girardi as well.

Of course they have, because Ken Holland is perpetually stuck in 2009

 

[Savant]

Yes!!!!

Rangers need a center. Issue is Florida has too many RD's. Make it a bigger deal and include Demers?

That's a terrible idea. Bjugstad is a slug. The play with Florida is to get Trocheck using McDonagh.

 

[TheBPA]

That's a terrible idea. Bjugstad is a slug. The play with Florida is to get Trocheck using McDonagh.

I mean...trocheck for mcdonagh is horrible value.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

That's a terrible idea. Bjugstad is a slug. The play with Florida is to get Trocheck using McDonagh.

Yes because a right handed Miller is worth McD lml

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

Of course they have, because Ken Holland is perpetually stuck in 2009

I feel like Holland has been trying to get fired for the past few years and is still burning all that leeway he gained