Roster Building Thread IV (2019/2020)

[Ghost of jas]

Makes sense considering you were around for the ice age.

You are merciless

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Well if he had no insider knowledge his timing was amazing.

People need to put aside their personal feelings for the dude and acknowledge all the shit he nails.

He’s plugged in beyond belief.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

You are merciless

Stone cold.

 

[Ghost of jas]

People need to put aside their personal feelings for the dude and acknowledge all the **** he nails.

He’s plugged in beyond belief.

If I’m not mistaken, he got his information from someone inside the Isles organization after they were told Panarin chose the Rangers over them.

 

[LiveLongandProspal]

One thing I'm really impressed with is Kravtsov's command of the English language. Igor and Panarin speak a little, but still need translators, so both might have to go to the young gun for translation...that is, assuming Namestnikov's not on the team.

 

[Fitzy]

Not sure why his credibility matters considering that there's zero chance the Rangers are trying to get Laine.

 

[offdacrossbar]

One thing I'm really impressed with is Kravtsov's command of the English language. Igor and Panarin speak a little, but still need translators, so both might have to go to the young gun for translation...that is, assuming Namestnikov's not on the team.

or kreider as long as hes here

 

[SA16]

Not sure why his credibility matters considering that there's zero chance the Rangers are trying to get Laine.

You don’t think they’d want another Fin to help make it a nicer transition for Kakko?

 

[Thirty One]

You don’t think they’d want another Fin to help make it a nicer transition for Kakko?

I'm sure they could find less expensive Finns in, like, Finland or something.

 

[wafflepadsave]

You are merciless

Just brutal!

 

[Gardner McKay]

Sorry to those who'll be sad, and sorry to those who want to be outraged.

DeAngelo is putting down his dog...

I had to do the same thing, with the same dog (salt and pepper miniature schnauzer) on Sunday night. It has absolutely crushed my wife and I.

 

[Cag29]

I had to do the same thing, with the same dog (salt and pepper miniature schnauzer) on Sunday night. It has absolutely crushed my wife and I.

My condolences.

 

[FIRE DRURY]

I had to do the same thing, with the same dog (salt and pepper miniature schnauzer) on Sunday night. It has absolutely crushed my wife and I.

Sorry to hear that man. Losing pets is painful stuff. My family had a green cheek conure for 24 years before finally passing away in my hand.

Got a new little buddy a few weeks ago. Named him Yoshi. He’ll be 3 months old on Sunday.

 

[aufheben]

Apparently there’s Patrik Laine trade discussions per Incarcerated Bob ( yes I know lol).

Laine has become so underrated on HFBoards. It’s hilarious reading which players certain fan bases aren’t willing to part with.

Not sure why his credibility matters considering that there's zero chance the Rangers are trying to get Laine.

Panarin/Kakko/Kravtsov/Buchnevich/Kreider/Laine

 

[Fitzy]

You don’t think they’d want another Fin to help make it a nicer transition for Kakko?

I can never tell if you're joking

 

[BBKers]

I think Lemieux signs soon. Tony D is more of an ornery pony. Not going to predict that

Yeah. I quoted myself...

 

[DanielBrassard]

You don’t think they’d want another Fin to help make it a nicer transition for Kakko?

I think Selanne would be a better fit. Laine is a lazy bum and we can't afford for him to be a bad influence.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

One thing I'm really impressed with is Kravtsov's command of the English language. Igor and Panarin speak a little, but still need translators, so both might have to go to the young gun for translation...that is, assuming Namestnikov's not on the team.

Kravtsov grew up around a lot of influential people who speak English. You can really tell that it helped him. English isn't really taught in school outside of some major cities in Russia, yet he and his siblings speak English. Quite impressive.

 

[NYRFANMANI]

You don’t think they’d want another Fin to help make it a nicer transition for Kakko?

The only thing transitioning in that case, is Laine transitioning back to hockey (I'd hope).

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Isn't it kind of sad? If our defense wasn't crippled, we'd actually be a super dangerous team. Two more years guys.

 

[RangerBoy]

Kravtsov grew up around a lot of influential people who speak English. You can really tell that it helped him. English isn't really taught in school outside of some major cities in Russia, yet he and his siblings speak English. Quite impressive.

Doesn’t Kravstov come from money in Russia? His family is wealthy. I remember reading that just after he was drafted by the Rangers.

 

[BKGooner]

I think Selanne would be a better fit. Laine is a lazy bum and we can't afford for him to be a bad influence.

Does the mentor really need to be a Finn? Get number 68 back in NYC to show Kaako the ropes.

 

[Lindberg Cheese]

I'm sure they could find less expensive Finns in, like, Finland or something.

A Finn walks into a bar with a parrot on his shoulder, the bartender asks that’s neat where’d you get it. The parrot responds in Helsinki there are plenty of them

 

[Tawnos]

A Finn walks into a bar with a parrot on his shoulder, the bartender asks that’s neat where’d you get it. The parrot responds in Helsinki there are plenty of them

This joke works for any country, and got some nice laughs in the map store I work in.

 

[Ola]

Doesn’t Kravstov come from money in Russia? His family is wealthy. I remember reading that just after he was drafted by the Rangers.

Wasn't it Kravtsov's dad that was former FSB and hence denied access into the US until Vitaly got a permanent Visa or something (@Amazing Kreiderman)?

 

[RangerBoy]

Wasn't it Kravtsov's dad that was former FSB and hence denied access into the US until Vitaly got a permanent Visa or something (@Amazing Kreiderman)?

Kravstov had a buyout in his KHL contract last summer. I read his family would have no problem paying the buyout because they have the money but they decided it was best for him to play one more season in Russia.

The Russian oligarchs have the money in Russia. It would not be a stretch to suggest there are very powerful people in his family.