Speculation: Roster Building Thread LII: Countdown to Free Agency

[Antman427]

Quick question. Are trades allowed to go down on Sunday? Or is it considered an off day?

 

[egelband]

Who outside of Panarin will be a good get for us on July 1st?

I think the UFA store isn't where the rangers need to be shopping this summer. Panarin is compelling but I wouldn't go crazy with the cost. A veteran D isn't what the rangers need though I'm partial to McQuaid if they wanted one for some outlandish reason.
Ferland is an interesting F but probably too pricey.

 

[egelband]

Even if he's just a prospect, he had an incredible season last year. Not to mention, he's something that this team doesn't have something similar in the system, and not many teams around the league have something similar (and that's even if he doesn't hit his ceiling, which is sky high).

Agree. And Nylander - while an excellent player - isn't an ideal guy for the Rangers.

 

[Good Intentions]

Do you think Robertson could have even been drafted with the #20 pick if we kept it, or too high for him there?

If the next pick isn’t until 49? Probably.

 

[egelband]

Veteran 4C is pretty much a guarantee. I hope they get better vets for Hartford. Bigger players, maybe Gusev's rights would make sense, I'd like Simmonds on a show-me contract but if someone wants to give him 3-4 years forget about him.

Is a veteran 4c something that has been discussed? I don't see the need, frankly. But of course they bring one in almost every summer. But if just as well proceed as-is. Unless they go the (dopey) buyout route. Then I guess theyd need some backfill.

 

[Leetch3]

Got a lot of NCAA kids signed to AHL contracts, along with our own prospects. I’d wager they don’t sign vets for down there until they hire a coach.

no idea when they will hire a coach. but the way JD talked about rebuilding hartford and raving about the play of mark letestu with cleveland (blue jackets AHL team), i have a feeling that they view getting the right veterans into hartford as almost as important as signing guys for the rangers. no idea where everyone will fit but I think this is a priority for the team

 

[egelband]

I love Pavelski but don't wanna give him 3 years

He's worth three years. I love him too. But not for the Rangers, methinks.

 

[PemIceKing]

Honest question here. Asking as offered the player for a roto keeper league. Where is DeAngelo going to play in your defensive scheme? Power play?
Thanks in advance.

 

[egelband]

We'll have to see how things shake out but for the sake of an example here are all the multiyear contracts signed in FA last year with cap hits between 2M and 4.5M.

Jay Beagle - 4 x 4
Matt Calvert - 3 x 2.85
David Perron - 4 x 4
Riley Nash - 3 x 2.75
Vlad Namestnikov - 2 x 4
Michael Grabner - 3 x 3.35
Derek Ryan - 3 x 3.125
Blake Comeau - 3 x 2.4
Leo Komarox - 4 x 3
Antoine Roussel - 4 x 3

Outside of Perron/Ryan these are not particularly great contracts for depth players but they all make more money than Vesey/Fast/almost all more than Strome. Namestnikov has extra value now in that you can get him for 1 year and avoid the 3-4 year term on much of these guys.

From another teams perspective I would far prefer to trade for one our forwards with 1 year left and give up a mid to late pick than to sign a player like this.

Beagle did not get 4x4. You're shitting me. Really??!!

 

[Alluckks]

Honest question here. Asking as offered the player for a roto keeper league. Where is DeAngelo going to play in your defensive scheme? Power play?
Thanks in advance.

18-21 minutes a night. Good on the PP, but might be PP2 with Trouba here now. We like to put a 4th forward rather than a 2nd Dman on the PP.

Others can provide more insight or different opinions.

 

[Avery16]

no idea when they will hire a coach. but the way JD talked about rebuilding hartford and raving about the play of mark letestu with cleveland (blue jackets AHL team), i have a feeling that they view getting the right veterans into hartford as almost as important as signing guys for the rangers. no idea where everyone will fit but I think this is a priority for the team

They’ll have Beleskey. They can always have Smith back too

 

[PemIceKing]

18-21 minutes a night. Good on the PP, but might be PP2 with Trouba here now. We like to put a 4th forward rather than a 2nd Dman on the PP.

Others can provide more insight or different opinions.

No chance not on roster?

 

[Leetch3]

They’ll have Beleskey. They can always have Smith back too

they want AAAA players that will make the team good...its not just about having older players. and doesn't have to be guys signed by the rangers, could be guys signed to ahl deals

 

[Good Intentions]

No chance not on roster?

No chance - and No chance you’re going to fill this thread with your fantasy hockey questions. Peace.

 

[Chalfdiggity3]

No chance not on roster?

He will definitely be on the roster and should have every opportunity to excel. If he can take hockey seriously he will be a main stay. Meaning not be late to practice or his other dumb antics. He won't be the #1 offensive option now with trouba here but that may open things up for him to p,ay against lesser opponents

 

[PemIceKing]

He will definitely be on the roster and should have every opportunity to excel. If he can take hockey seriously he will be a main stay. Meaning not be late to practice or his other dumb antics. He won't be the #1 offensive option now with trouba here but that may open things up for him to p,ay against lesser opponents

Ok thanks all

 

[PemIceKing]

No chance - and No chance you’re going to fill this thread with your fantasy hockey questions. Peace.

Yep sorry man

 

[egelband]

Can someone please show me how so many on here are absolutely certain that Panarin to Florida is a done deal?

I don't buy it. But if it is true, Panarin is not the player we want, anyhow.

 

[Calad]

The fascination with trading for Ryan Reaves continually leaves me dumbfounded.

Generally I agree with you regarding players like Reaves, but everything I've heard is he's an incredible guy in the room and he has an actual track record for sticking up for him teammates. Might be useful to acquire for our kids, especially if Vegas pays us to take him off their hands.

 

[Alluckks]

Yep sorry man

It's all good, half of our posts are just crap posting anyway; sometimes we even make trade proposals with UFAs in them! hah

 

[Avery16]

Because you know what? Big-time players become available every season. There is a possibility Taylor Hall will become a free agent next summer. Hall or Panarin? That’s an easy one. The 2017-18 Hart Trophy winner every time. And if not Hall, there will be someone else because there always is, and because the NHLPA’s ignorant decision to depress the cap will force teams to shed big-time players with big-time cap hits.

https://nypost.com/2019/06/24/rangers-raging-kreider-panarin-debate-isnt-so-simple/

Why doesn’t Brooks just post here instead of watching us all day and then writing in his diary about it late at night?

 

[n8]

Not sure if anyone mentioned this but with this draft, we have a final tally for the Ryan McDonagh trade.

McDonagh + JT Miller
for
Hajek, Howden, Namestnikov, Lundkvist, and Karl Hendriksson

 

[Avery16]

 

[Vitto79]

Is a veteran 4c something that has been discussed? I don't see the need, frankly. But of course they bring one in almost every summer. But if just as well proceed as-is. Unless they go the (dopey) buyout route. Then I guess theyd need some backfill.

Rumours are they will look for a C. Boyle will get a few years as a ufa. Filpula a Fin, 1 yr to ease Kakko in sure I’m ok w that

Remember trades likely happen so that could just replace a Vesey

 

[Avery16]

Not sure if anyone mentioned this but with this draft, we have a final tally for the Ryan McDonagh trade.

McDonagh + JT Miller
for
Hajek, Howden, Namestnikov, Lundkvist, and Karl Hendriksson

Ehh, I’m not counting it as final until Names is flipped.