Speculation: Roster Building Thread LXIV: Less than 24 hours till draft time

[Kovalev27]

I have no problem going d in the 20s that’s where you should take Dmen. I have a hard time believing any of the centers we want are going to be sitting there at 22 and I rather not reach for a guy like Greig or Brisson

 

[CaptTennille]

I can't. We're too close, but I will do follow-up after the draft and answer as many questions as I can.

Some of the names are obvious, at least two might be surprising to most fans.

So they’re taking Poirier

 

[rangers1314]

Pronman released his last mock last night.

Has us taking Greig at 22. Also says he hears us connected to Barron and Brisson.

 

[LaffyTaffy]

I can't. We're too close, but I will do follow-up after the draft and answer as many questions as I can.

Some of the names are obvious, at least two might be surprising to most fans.

Sorry for prying, totally respect that. Looking forward to your ranking update post-draft.

 

[EpicDing]

I can't. We're too close, but I will do follow-up after the draft and answer as many questions as I can.

Some of the names are obvious, at least two might be surprising to most fans.

Yep, exactly. Appreciate what you do share!

 

[rangers1314]

I can't. We're too close, but I will do follow-up after the draft and answer as many questions as I can.

Some of the names are obvious, at least two might be surprising to most fans.

Right now, what is your gut telling you on keeping/trading #22.

Thanks again for everything.

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

The Rangers philosophy, especially under Sather/Gorton, is to get their guy and go home. Don't get cute with the picks, don't gamble for what typically amounts to be a minimal reward. Just get your guy by any means necessary and live with the consequences of your decision.

This will be the first time they take a player from the Q in the first round in more than 40 years. So who knows what other trend-breakers we could see. But I think you're more likely to see the Rangers draft two players from Q in this year's first than you are to see the team trade down.

Over the last 48 hours, I've found myself wondering more and more if the Rangers don't have Lapierre ranked closer to #1 than they do to #22...

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

I can't. We're too close, but I will do follow-up after the draft and answer as many questions as I can.

Some of the names are obvious, at least two might be surprising to most fans.

Does that mean you know their top 20 in full?

I'd be interested in knowing where they settled on guys like Lundell once the first round is over

 

[nyr2k2]

Pronman released his last mock last night.

Has us taking Greig at 22. Also says he hears us connected to Barron and Brisson.

Brisson is my guy.

I hope they don't take Greig. Hope he's gone by 22 so it's not even an option. Greig is tough though because I could legit see him going middle of the first to early/mid-second.

 

[Zibanejbread]

 

[LiveLongandProspal]

Pronman released his last mock last night.

Has us taking Greig at 22. Also says he hears us connected to Barron and Brisson.

Well, we do have connections to Barron...

 

[LiveLongandProspal]

Wennberg seems like a fantastic buy-low option for us

 

[NYR Viper]

He would seem to be a decent buy-low candidate.

I really like the idea of Wennberg

 

[Edge]

Does that mean you know their top 20 in full?

I'd be interested in knowing where they settled on guys like Lundell once the first round is over

I am fairly certain about the top 10.

I have a good idea of the top 20, but I am missing some pieces and don't have confirmation on the exact order of everyone from 11-20 (or 22) at this time.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

The other Swedish kid that’s been a riser — I’m blanking on his name — is my guess for the 6th.

Johanneson?

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Freakin awesome that we will get to see the Rangers top 20, even after the draft and even if it isnt complete or totally accurate.

It will give us a good idea of how the Rangers scouting staff evaluates talent. Even more so this year considering the pause, will be interesting to see how many kids may have moved up that are currently playing while the NA kids aren't.

Thanks Edge

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

Johanneson?

Grans.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

would anyone take a chance on Wayne Simmonds? I always liked the former Flyer Kings player


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No. Never liked him even when he was good. And he's washed now. Stay away.

 

[RangersFan1994]

I have no problem going d in the 20s that’s where you should take Dmen. I have a hard time believing any of the centers we want are going to be sitting there at 22 and I rather not reach for a guy like Greig or Brisson

Bobby Sanguinetti over Giroux. sorry best player available regardless of position.

 

[Raspewtin]

Hinostroza is solid.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Bobby Sanguinetti over Giroux. sorry best player available regardless of position.

moral of this story: stay away from d-men at 22 and always go for the French center. Lapierre it is!

 

[rangers1314]

Both Wennberg and Hinostroza are very interesting options.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Hinostroza is a good player.

Sign me up.

 

[HonestGabe]

How much do you think Wennberg would want?

He would be an interesting middle six option if we move on from Strome.

 

[Trxjw]

The more names start hitting the open market, the more I think about whether or not the Rangers think they can replace Strome on the cheap and aren't overly concerned with him walking for nothing.