Speculation: Roster Building Thread LXIII - As the bell tolls, who will stay who will go?

[rangers1314]

This is brutal.

 

[Thirty One]

Let’s see. Basically the logic is the team isn’t going to promote a player on social media only to move them right after.

Also, usually in soccer every team does a kit (jersey) reveal, and if a player is leaving they won’t be in the photo shoot. I saw the Flames jersey release today and it was only Giordano, which is fine, but was hoping there would be some more on there for hints.

Yeah, and if we want to talk about what it means that Lindgren is on there and DeAngelo and Strome aren't, I'm game. Want to talk about who is pictured more prominently and you're losing me.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Being at work today is unbearable.

Between that super cryptic "trust the process " tweet and BBKers' little nugget that something is imminent, I'm scared.

Eichel is too obvious. I think something totally out there is going to happen, not necessarily something that has been discussed here ad nauseum.

Trust the process sounds like "Hey, we're making the pick and WON't be doing anything major" to me.

 

[Savant]

Sad

Everyone I knew that played lacrosse was a yuppie jabroni. I’m out.

 

[Savant]

Yeah, and if we want to talk about what it means that Lindgren is on there and DeAngelo and Strome aren't, I'm game. Want to talk about who is pictured more prominently and you're losing me.

Maybe prominently wasn’t the right word. Just wanted to highlight that he is on there.

 

[Trxjw]

Yes exactly and guess what.... The Pegula Model is working brilliantly for the Bills, they've made billions and reinvested it into a community. They should hang their heads high. It's just that maybe Eich isn't their Josh Allen, and BUF is better off building around Dahlin. A lot of the kids that grew up with Rasmus are good players that haven't made it into the league yet. Dahlin was just ahead of the curve. They should be coming up now, so it's the right time to transition.

It's not often that a team has another franchise player to take on that role. We saw what Heiskanen just did. BUF needs depth. If the Eichel deal shores up 60 minutes on teh back, 22+ on the backend, and gets you top 6 and top 9 assets plus the futures that fit Dahlin's timeframe. You have a team. You have a team where those roster slots are filled up, and you don't have worry about guys not wanting to go to BUF so the Pegula's aren't wasting any more dollars paying a premium for bottom tier free agents, and trading picks to fill up bodies.

If I were the Pegulas' I'd point at the Bills undefeated record and say, that's what a team is all about. The star power moves with Kane, O'Reilly, Skinner didn't work. Signing big names who weren't on top of people's list like Okposo, and even their depth signings didn't really work. They just

I'll take Eich just the way he is over in NYR. He'd look really good in that classic blue and white.

Yeah I don't think trading Eichel has to be this "rip the guts out and start over" sort of move. Get some upside in the trade and a couple players who can fill holes on your blue line and in your top-six. Pick off a guy like Schmaltz from Arizona on the cheap. You'll be lacking that elite talent up front but you could be a more balanced team.

Having "will they or won't they trade Eichel" being the headline after every Buffalo loss is a nightmare for a new GM.

 

[bobbop]

Fridge saying Buffalo is interested in Nick Schmaltz. Clearly already scouring the market for Eichel replacements.

That’s one bad contract. I’m sure Arizona will listen intently

 

[Kaapo Bustfreniere]

Big facts. The Premier League has been borderline lacrosse this year.

Isn't your favorite team Liverpool? And I thought us drawing with WBA 3:3 was bad. But yesterday got me in stitches.

 

[I Eat Crow]

Trust the process sounds like "Hey, we're making the pick and WON't be doing anything major" to me.

I hope so. I think taking on Eichel and his salary is a terrible move. We'd be the 2000's Ottawa Senators with Heatley, Spezza, Alfredsson, and nothing after that all over again.

 

[Trxjw]

That’s one bad contract. I’m sure Arizona will listen intently

Yeah that was a Chayka special for sure.

 

[kovazub94]

The Rangers aren't going to throw away a year waiting for Eichel. That is insane. As a GM, there is too much out of your control and you could end up with nothing. If Gorton did this I would hope he is fired immediately, JD as well if he condoned it.

Completely agree. In a year Gorton might not have pieces he's got to work with now.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

Look I would love to have Eichel. I’m not trying to criticize fans because i completely understand the thought of having him Would be terrific . But if you think you’re getting him without including one of Laf or Kakko you’re gonna be disappointed. I’m just being honest. If it was that easy to get him he would be a Ranger. Maybe in the future it could be revisited if they get desperate but for right now the cost would be astronomical.

I disagree that either LAF or Kakko have to be included for it to work. We have a lot of picks and prospects to offer without those 2 to make the deal work although it will be a very high cost which I'm not sure I want them to do.

 

[duhmetreE]

Buch, Strome, Chytil, ADA, Lias and a LHD Prospect not named Miller.

That's what I'd pay for Eichel. Can sub the #22 pick instead of Strome or a LHD prospect

 

[Machinehead]

Everyone I knew that played lacrosse was a yuppie jabroni. I’m out.

Ok this is true. I played a bit and I love the game but it definitely attracts a lot of rich kids who know they're rich kids.

 

[broadwayblue]

Is there something new on the Eichel rumors or are we still regurgitating the same story that had legs for 10 minutes a week ago?

 

[Savant]

Isn't your favorite team Liverpool? And I thought us drawing with WBA 3:3 wqs bad. But yesterday got me in stitches.

There are a few HFNYR LFC fans. Yesterday was one of the weirdest games. I don’t think if that game is played 1000 times, that result happens again, and it was also the least angry I’ve been after a big loss.

it was like a video game, where you win too many in a row and the computer decides that there is no way that you are winning. Errors from the Backup Goalie three deflections into the net. That stuff never happens at that scale. Really crazy.

 

[Fvital92]

Is there something new on the Euchel rumors or are we still regurgitating the same story that had legs for 10 minutes a week ago?

Herman tweet and an article from Sportsnet.

 

[NYRangers0723]

Is there something new on the Euchel rumors or are we still regurgitating the same story that had legs for 10 minutes a week ago?

I think our fanbase gets excited every time a star player and our team get mentioned in a rumor which I understand. But logically the odds of it happening are very slim

 

[Gardner McKay]

Is there something new on the Eichel rumors or are we still regurgitating the same story that had legs for 10 minutes a week ago?

Kind of. Adam Herman said the Sabres offered up a price on Eichel and it was almost laughable. That is it.

 

[Trxjw]

Ok this is true. I played a bit and I love the game but it definitely attracts a lot of rich kids who know they're rich kids.

As a kid without a trust fund who played yuppie sports almost exclusively growing up, I can confirm.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

What would Buch to Buffalo net us?

 

[duhmetreE]

Herman tweet and an article from Sportsnet.

and an update from Edge

 

[broadwayblue]

Kind of. Adam Herman said the Sabres offered up a price on Eichel and it was almost laughable. That is it.

What did they want? 1OA plus Kakko and Miller and the 22? Lol

 

[NYRangers0723]

Kind of. Adam Herman said the Sabres offered up a price on Eichel and it was almost laughable. That is it.

Exactly. Buffalo isn’t just going to give him away. The cost isnt worth it for Gorton which is why we have t heard anything since

 

[broadwayblue]

and an update from Edge

What did Edge say?