Roster Building Thread IV (2022-23): Luck of the Irish
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Okay then show me all the instances of Fox getting smoked like that? He's gotten lined up and hit hard once in his career and that was during the first month of his career (by Taylor Hall.) He's excellent at avoiding contact, thats why it doesn't really ever happen (plus does Miles Wood really ever hit anyone?)
Throwing hits late is nothing new. 99% of the hits Carolina threw in the playoffs last year were technically late.
If you want to play the "it hasn't happened yet game" then I'll play it too. Devils better be terrifed if they draw the Rangers. Trouba is going to behead all of their forwards! Schneider has already done it to one of their guys and then he left an imprint of his fist on Sarangovich's head after he tried to defend the guy he killed!!! SPOOKY SPOOKY!
NYR94
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When was the last time the Rangers traded for a sure Hall of Famer, St. Louis?
You respect the devils skill and speed
You don’t get antsy about their physical play you take control of that tone of the game
All I see is people talking about how afraid they are instead of how the rangers can control that aspect of the game
Miles wood is real bad it’d be great if he was out there a lot
You don’t get antsy about their physical play you take control of that tone of the game
All I see is people talking about how afraid they are instead of how the rangers can control that aspect of the game
Miles wood is real bad it’d be great if he was out there a lot
Atax
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Our team becomes an absolute deep matchup nightmare with Kane. What line do teams decide to focus on? Even our 4th line is dangerous.
Fitzy
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I think that's it yep.
I think there's a small chance McDonagh ends up in the HOF, but it's like 2-3%
Always important to remember that not all games are won on paper. Having a better roster improves the odds, but it's not like we're going to be clowning on people left and right because we upgraded one more position
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I'm with you on this. We need to make sure there are plenty of ELC forwards for this build. As we phase out of Lafreniere, Miller, and Schneider having such small cap charges, we'll need another wave of them.
Got 7 forwards under deals for next season. Assuming Lafreniere and Chytil get deals, that is 9. You need 4 more forwards. As many of those that can be ELCs would be ideal. You'll need to solve 3LD and backup goalie (maybe Halak can just take 1M next season). All these machinations for this season, but the biggest move the team made all offseason was inviting Jimmy Vesey to training camp.
HockeyBasedNYC
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I mean a number of line combos could work. Really dont know.
But I agree with this as it makes the most sense
Panarin-Trochek-Tarasenko
Tarasenko needs someone to set him up and a center that can move through the D and get deeper into the zone, thats Panarin driving that line and Trocheck pushing the pace. All 3 can score. They should improve as Tank gets more comfortable. If Panarin shows he is willing to continue to play physical and do what it takes to win (I've seen a willingness) it will be infectious and the entire lineup will follow suit. Tarasenko could surprise people with his postseason play (its a completely different game and players like Tank, imho, not only rise to the occasion but also flourish when the intensity ratchets up) and we all know how Trocheck elevates his game in the postseason with his physicality and effort. Thats what they brought him in for.
Kreider-Zibanejad-Kane
Mika and Kreider have the connection, Kreider (when on) can force the pace and stretch the ice with his speed. Mika knows how to activate that part of his game. Mika is also as excellent a two-way center the Rangers have so it makes sense to pair him Kane whos defensively deficient. It allows him to do his thing and create. Kreider will also be conscious of that in his own zone which allows Kane to transition quicker. Kane is the distributor on that line and is saavy enough to maximize both Mika and Kreid's game. (one-timers, deflections, plays to the net). That could be an exciting line that you can trust going up against the other teams best.
Lafreniere-Chytil-Kaako
We all know what this line can bring. Minutes on end in the zone possessing the puck. And thats what this team needs. Keep the play on the right side of the ice, create havoc, chances, some goals. But at the very least, in the other zone and not in your own. Lafreniere showed he can throw the body around and theyll count on him to be physical on that line. If the other two can do a little bit of that too, that line will be hard to defend and wear down the opposition. We all know Chytil shoots a ton and we are starting to see Laf as well. Would love to see Kakko start taking it to the net more in that bullish manner. His mission should be to make a move or two to shake loose and then get inside to the middle of the ice, or just shoot it on net. Both Laf and Chytil are circling around like sharks looking for lose pucks and rebounds. Just get it on.
Motte-Goodrow-Vesey
This may become the most valuable line on the team in the playoffs if these guys could stay on the ice. All 3 are good penalty killers, Motte is exceptional with his stick in all zones. He also gets pucks to the net. All 3 can finish, and Vesey has the skill to set the other two up with tap ins. Their assignment will be to play a hard game, on the body finishing checks, forechecking and keeping the puck out of their net. If they can do that and also pop in a few it will not only provide more energy to the team it will also allow Gallant to roll all 4 lines with confidence and that will keep the forwards fresh in what will hopefully be a long postseason, with some long OT play very likely.
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Tob
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Patrick Kane becomes a Ranger today or I delete my account
Fitzy
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I'd vote against Eric Staal for the hall of fame personally. He's won both at the NHL and IIHF levels, but he has bupkus when it comes to individual awards. If I'm putting another Dave Andreychuk/Dino Cicciarelli into the HOF they at least need to join the 600 club.
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Rangers defense and overall team defense has been lacking for a bit now.....plus we also have 20 games to go .....anything, injuries/suspensions can happen in that stretch and IMO.....we are quite thin on the D . I think we should have aded another Dman instead of Tarasenko . But what do I know.....LOL....I suppose I could point to past failures as so many in here like to reference the past in their rebuttals . Anyhow.....I think our defense is fine if we are healthy and all but still a bit thin when it comes to depth and that we should have focused on it instead of Tarasenko . Time will tell whether I was right or wrong . There won't be many 7-1 games in the playoffs .
PuckLuck3043
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There are going to be some really good teams that are going to lose in the first round. 2 of Tampa, Devils, Toronto, and NYR will not make it past the first.
NYR Viper
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What type of contract is Mikkola going to demand as a UFA? I'm legitimately curious. 4 points in 59 games. He plays a pretty good defensive game. He has good size and he's pretty tenacious. I like him in that 3rd pairing role quite a bit actually for what he is.
Same question for Motte. What type of contract is he going to look for?
Same question for Motte. What type of contract is he going to look for?
If the Kid line is clicking this top 9 is going to be a nightmare to play against. Gonna love to see it
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I don't think either of those players are going to be players we will need to prioritize. We've got bottom 6 options - Rydahl, Cuylle, etc. We also still have young defenders in Robertson and Jones (well, at least until this evening?).
PuckLuck3043
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Top 9 is going to be a nightmare and the 4th line ain't no slouch either.
NYR Viper
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Perhaps not, but if Mikkola were to be amicable to a 2-3 year deal for say $1.2-1.3m I'd re-sign him. I wouldn't say it's an absolute necessity but defensive depth is important and he has fit in well here. That would take him to another UFA contract at 28 or 29 when the cap increases as well.
Boris Zubov
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AZ's GM is overplaying his hand here, badly.
Oilers have to do something. It’s such a shame to see McDavid and Drai rot away there
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