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Roster Building Thread - Part II: Entry Draft Edition

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ramp5 said:
Do we have two separate threads working? Can we have them combined or have one locked? Very confusing for the aged.
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I think one is the GDT for the Draft and the other is this roster building threat? Lots of things get mixed up I agree
 
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Circus86 said:
I like that, but for me it is PLD over Miller anyday :)
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I'm not picky. PLD probably would require one of Chytil or Kakko, but I am open to that based on his age and multiple years of control before a contract decision needs to be made.

Circus86 said:
So does the DeBrincat trade mean value for guys like JTM and PLD just dropped, or does it just mean that there is no high demand for wingers?
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Based on the returns for highly productive forwards like Fiala and DeBrincat, Lundkvist + 2023 1st probably has sizeable value. Vancouver has to be worried that they overplayed their hand with JT.
 
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Circus86 said:
So does the DeBrincat trade mean value for guys like JTM and PLD just dropped, or does it just mean that there is no high demand for wingers?
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Not to be a smart ass, but honestly, it shows that the cap is flat and teams can’t afford to take on salary. Are we the exception with 50m tied up in a handful of players?

We are going to be attached to everyone, always have been. I could be wrong, but I don’t even remotely see how we could add ANOTHER high priced player lol.
 
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Alluckks said:
Do we have a live thread? Tell me the mods are still allowing Ed to start the god damn threads despite him being so insufferable he is likely on half the posters ignore lists
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Yes, that is a problem. I guess I'll look elsewhere for Rangers draft and roster info.
 
Ola said:
Not to be a smart ass, but honestly, it shows that the cap is flat and teams can’t afford to take on salary. Are we the exception with 50m tied up in a handful of players?

We are going to be attached to everyone, always have been. I could be wrong, but I don’t even remotely see how we could add ANOTHER high priced player lol.
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Yep. It's the exact same reason we received very little shipping Buch out last year.

If you're a team with a high priced, expiring contract you have no plans of re-upping in a flat cap scenario, you've already lost all leverage. There just aren't many potential suitors to keep demand up for those types of situations.
 
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IDvsEGO said:
ok right a first and an above average prospect?
So a 23 first in one of the deepest drafts in years, and an above average prospect so lundkvist or kratsov or othmann? Again giving up cost controlled kids for a pending UFA.
Look at what we just gave up for 3 players for a run. the only legit prospect we gave up was barron who couldn't crack the roster.
I dont mind moving picks and prospects for the right return, but we're weak in center, and we haven't really done anything to fix it, we shouldn't be moving things to acquire ANOTHER WINGER!
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A 23 first is not that valuable for teams that are going to make the playoffs. It's a mid to late 20s pick. Especially at that point you'll know it's not a lottery pick and even if it was a team in that position wouldn't be in the running for a top 3 pick really anyway with the new rules.
 
Two league sources confirmed to The Athletic a report from last week that Andrew Copp and Ryan Strome are near certainties to hit the open market. Copp, who had a successful run with the Rangers after Drury surrendered three draft picks to the Jets at the trade deadline, is seeking at a minimum the deal that Zach Hyman got from the Oilers last summer, according to the sources: Seven years at $5.5 million per. He could be aiming even higher on salary.

The Rangers can’t afford to go that long on term or that high on salary, given the need to find a No. 2 goalie this year and keep space available for K’Andre Miller and Alexis Lafrenière next summer. So it seems almost certain Copp is headed elsewhere. The Red Wings have been rumored as a desired landing spot for the Michigan native.

Strome is seeking a five- to six-year deal at something around that same $5.5 million, according to the sources. There have not been many talks between the sides in recent days, and two people close to Strome said he’s warmed to the idea of leaving the Rangers after his career rebirth in New York.
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I thought Strome was willing to re-sign for less in NY. Arthur reported it. Not likely.

The Rangers will need to acquire a player who will be here. We can't keep doing this stuff every summer at center.

Kakko contract talks continue​

A league source said Kakko and the Rangers are working toward a new contract without many hitches. He will be qualified by Monday, but a deal will likely come in well higher than his $874,000 qualifying offer, probably in the $2 million range for one or two years. Whether he’s moved in a trade remains to be seen, as his name has been involved in some of the trade conversations Drury has had over the last week.
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The Rangers also apparently liked Dach. Chicago wanted a top 15 pick.

theathletic.com

What we're hearing about the Rangers after Day 1 of the NHL Draft

Alexandar Georgiev is gone, Andrew Copp and Ryan Strome appear to be headed to market, plus more updates.
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Neither Strome nor Copp will move the needle so I'd rather not sign either. I'd rather get a difference maker that will move the needle. Whats the use of having a guy you dont want at 6 mill?
 
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Oscar Lindberg said:
Also it’s beyond clear Drury doesn’t think Chytil can be a 2C, which if I’m Chytil I’m thinking “wtf do I have to do to get a shot?”
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Nobody would be happier than Drury for Chytil to earn that slot. He did not have a great season (8 goals) despite a nice step up in the playoffs. He has scored 22-23 points 4 seasons in a row which is a crazy coincidence.
 
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