Speculation: Roster Building Thread LXXXVII: Lot’s of Fools in April

[RangersFan1994]

Any college UFAs available?

I dunno, a lot of teams have been singing them, hope they still have some good college UFA depth available.

 

[SRHRangers]

I want Kravtsov playing tomorrow on Chytils RW.

Really think he could bring out some of LaF natural playmaking ability.

That would be a very talented 3rd line.

 

[NYRFANMANI]

So does Smith get traded at the deadline ? 50 off I think somebody takes him for a mid round pick

That would be robbery. Yes please.

 

[leetch99]

I hope I am still alive to see the day we have them gigantic 6+ft monsters on our 4th line like Gettinger and Edstrom? Cuyle ? and that other BIG guy in Hartford . What is the chance of them arriving in the Big Apple and playing here .

I still think we need a heavier game from our 4th line and just the odd goal from them . We need those guys to hound an opposition #1 line and harass them . Same thing on the D...we need some heavier play in the future from a couple of guys ....Miller might add that eventually .....sure hope so !

 

[The Crypto Guy]

So does Smith get traded at the deadline ? 50 off I think somebody takes him for a mid round pick

I highly doubt anyone is taking a #6 defenseman for a mid pick. And he's barely even been that this season.

 

[leetch99]

Austin Rueschhoff vs. Matt Filipe, March 25, 2021 - Hartford Wolf Pack vs. Providence Bruins He is a HUGE specimen....does not look fast . Sure would be nice to find a Tim Kerr out of one ....game probably too fast for those guys now...never ever see an Andreychuk or Kerr type again I figure . Those guys were dinosaurs but sure could score .

 

[Tob]

Demko 5X5. Going to be interesting for Igor

 

[duhmetreE]

Demko 5X5. Going to be interesting for Igor

I'd lock him up with that. He's our #1 or on IR.

 

[EdJovanovski]

 

[Paulie Walnutz]

No VK tomorrow. I’m done with this f***ing coach

 

[Fitzy]

I wonder if they just pull their socks up and give Shesty a 8 year extension.

Takes him to 34 years of age, right through his prime.

Fox and Shesty IMO are the most likely candidates to get long term extensions right out of their ELCs

 

[DialUp]

No VK tomorrow. I’m done with this f***ing coach

VK is going to play the next time Gautier does something stupid. I think that is pretty clear what Quinn was saying here. He isn't going to play the dude with Rooney, and doesn't want to be unfair to Gautier who wasn't bad. Julien is one of our kids too.

 

[duhmetreE]

Feel bad for Gauthier... You know he's feeling the heat.

Buch-Kakko-Kravtsov-Gauthier-Blackwell- | Pajuniemi *Chytil *Howden

No RWs btw

 

[gravey9]

Feel bad for Gauthier... You know he's feeling the heat.

Buch-Kakko-Kravtsov-Gauthier-Blackwell- | Pajuniemi *Chytil *Howden

No RWs btw

I mean, the real frustrating thing when you watch the bottom 6 right now is that you have two different types. The guys who go balls-to-the-wall and cause turnovers or you have the younger skill guys not quite playing that way. Pulling up a lot when they need to just go and run through people to retain possession.

The only young kids that do this consistently in the bottom 6 is Chytil and Howden. PDG, Blackwell and Rooney go go go. But Gauths and Laf and even Lemieux are pretty inconsistent in their playing style. And that's why Lemmy is gone. Gauths is in and out. And Laf gets limited minutes. If I were a betting man, I'd say that Kravy, in all likelihood, will just be another player added to this carousel of forwards who are not consistent in their play style. And that's not a bad thing nec. Look at Buch.

I actually think Kravy's arrival is what Laf needed to light a fire under him. To me, when it comes to sitting out a game to let Kravy in, there's a very strong possibility it's Laf who will sit. It'll be between Gauths and Laf.

 

[RGY]

If Kravtsov cant get in against Buffalo then he isnt getting in against anyone.

This f***ing coach... more garbage 4th line play tomorrow

 

[Tob]

I don't mind the extra time off for Vitali. It's weird in a way but clearly Quinn operates on a trust level and a honest game factor during practice. It's always been a system where grinders and journeyman who lay it all out there very honestly will thrive with ice time and role.

 

[Kovalev27]

I’d love to give Shesterkin to 6 years I’d pay slightly more to do so. I don’t think I want a goalie over 32 anymore

 

[duhmetreE]

I wonder if they just pull their socks up and give Shesty a 8 year extension.

Takes him to 34 years of age, right through his prime.

Fox and Shesty IMO are the most likely candidates to get long term extensions right out of their ELCs

I would if it's around 8x6. I don't think Gorton would.

Maybe something similar to Hank. 6 years but with a lower AAV. 6x5 would be ideal

 

[duhmetreE]

I mean, the real frustrating thing when you watch the bottom 6 right now is that you have two different types. The guys who go balls-to-the-wall and cause turnovers or you have the younger skill guys not quite playing that way. Pulling up a lot when they need to just go and run through people to retain possession.

The only young kids that do this consistently in the bottom 6 is Chytil and Howden. PDG, Blackwell and Rooney go go go. But Gauths and Laf and even Lemieux are pretty inconsistent in their playing style. And that's why Lemmy is gone. Gauths is in and out. And Laf gets limited minutes. If I were a betting man, I'd say that Kravy, in all likelihood, will just be another player added to this carousel of forwards who are not consistent in their play style. And that's not a bad thing nec. Look at Buch.

I actually think Kravy's arrival is what Laf needed to light a fire under him. To me, when it comes to sitting out a game to let Kravy in, there's a very strong possibility it's Laf who will sit. It'll be between Gauths and Laf.

I don't see a scenario where they sit Laf.

A RW is more than likely to get traded

 

[Savant]

Feel bad for Gauthier... You know he's feeling the heat.

Buch-Kakko-Kravtsov-Gauthier-Blackwell- | Pajuniemi *Chytil *Howden

No RWs btw

Gauthier isn’t good enough. Would be glad if Seattle took him over others. Would move him and/or Blackwell at the deadline.

 

[egelband]

I don’t wanna hear the excuse about not inserting VK into the lineup after a 5-2 win. I’m, sorry I don’t. They’re gonna be playing the worst team in the league, I don’t wanna hear Quinn’s excuse that VK hasn’t completed his Duolingo app or whatever the f*** the excuse is. He’s not some kid, he was drafted 3 years ago, he just played another season in the second best league in the world. No more f***ing excuses, play the man, and not on the 4th line to get 6 minutes.

Yeah. It’s a terrific time to get the kid into the lineup. Against a weak opponent and while the team is riding high.
I’m sure someone needs a maintenance day or bruised a rib. But hoping it’s not Gauthier.

 

[EdJovanovski]

 

[Machinehead]

I don't know how much offense you're going to get out of him but Gauthier does the grindy things really well. He rates above average at forechecking, rebound chances, shots/60, and even carry-ins.

I'd like to see him get more of a role.

 

[Savant]

There is a very optimistic way to interpret this and a very pessimistic way to interpret this

 

[Tob]

Do it