Roster Building thread - Part IX - (2024 edition)

[RangersFan1994]

13 was already taken in NY, so he kept 50. He was asked what number he wanted when he made the team in camp.

Usually, 1st round players get to pick their number immediately, everyone else has to officially make the roster to pick their number, and normally quick call ups don't count. I think Sykora is was on the few exemptions as he got his number in the preseason, but maybe because he was the 1st Ranger picked in his draft year?

Lias Andersson also wore 50 and he was a 1st round pick. Hmm that was not his number in sweden. Didnt Staal wear 67 at one point in preseason, he never kept that number? He did not start with 18, also a 1st round pick. Del Zotto I don’t think started with 4. .

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Lias Andersson also wore 50 and he was a 1st round pick. Hmm that was not his number in sweden. Didnt Staal wear 67 at one point in preseason, he never kept that number? He did not start with 18, also a 1st round pick. Del Zotto I don’t think started with 4. .

Yea, there are definitely a couple exemptions. Staal was almost 17 years ago, not sure how long they have done it this way, but I'm not sure they thought he would come to camp and dominate like he did to make the team out of Juniors.

They probably just knew Lias stunk so they didn't let him choose lmao.

 

[RangersFan1994]

Yea, there are definitely a couple exemptions. Staal was almost 17 years ago, not sure how long they have done it this way, but I'm not sure they thought he would come to camp and dominate like he did to make the team out of Juniors.

They probably just knew Lias stunk so they didn't let him choose lmao.

If they knew Lias stunk why did they draft him thanks for the chance to draft Will Cuylle who will have a better NHL career than Lias Andersson

 

[The Crypto Guy]

If they knew Lias stunk why did they draft him thanks for the chance to draft Will Cuylle who will have a better NHL career than Lias Andersson

Indeed!

 

[JimmyG89]

The coming years of Cuylle and Othmann leaning on opponents is going to be fun. A drastic style change up front from the older core.

It's just one game for Othmann and Cuylle is 50 games in, but Kakko is going to need to play his ass off to stay on the team after this year.

 

[RangersFan1994]

The coming years of Cuylle and Othmann leaning on opponents is going to be fun. A drastic style change up front from the older core.

It's just one game for Othmann and Cuylle is 50 games in, but Kakko is going to need to play his ass off to stay on the team after this year.

I wish Rangers had a younger Trocheck in the system to add to the Cuylle and Othmann. None of the centers are close to NHL ready. . A gritty scrappy skilled center to add to this mix would not be a bad thing to add. Any scrappy centers able to be drafted this year or any the Rangers can trade for in the 20-22 years old range. Who knows what is gonna happen with Chytil.

 

[Vitto79]

Assuming Brodzinski requires waivers now?
So he likely sticks even with Kakko coming back soon

Othmaan probably goes down and Pitlick waived whenever he gets healthy

Assuming Brodzinski requires waivers now?
So he likely sticks even with Kakko coming back soon

Othmaan probably goes down and Pitlick waived whenever he gets healthy

 

[Vitto79]

Send down Brodzinski when Kakko gets back. Perfect situation to keep Othmann

Won’t happen . Othmaan gets a cup of tea . Full time next year

Lav loves Brodzinski and he’s a better spare than Pitlick when everyone’s healthy

Kakko back soon which is ideal but Chytil is the big question mark . If he’s not healthy they need a 3C and make Vesey , Bonino , Goodrow a 4th line

 

[SA16]

Assuming Brodzinski requires waivers now?
So he likely sticks even with Kakko coming back soon

Othmaan probably goes down and Pitlick waived whenever he gets healthy

Assuming Brodzinski requires waivers now?
So he likely sticks even with Kakko coming back soon

Othmaan probably goes down and Pitlick waived whenever he gets healthy

They'll just waive him. He's been waived 5 times in 2 years and not claimed once.

 

[Avery16]

The player to waive is Goodrow. His contract is very unlikely to be claimed, and he's been outproduced by both Brodzinski and Pitlick.

 

[RGY]

The coming years of Cuylle and Othmann leaning on opponents is going to be fun. A drastic style change up front from the older core.

It's just one game for Othmann and Cuylle is 50 games in, but Kakko is going to need to play his ass off to stay on the team after this year.

Why can’t they keep all 3? All 3 provide a style that can help you win playoff games.

Won’t happen . Othmaan gets a cup of tea . Full time next year

Lav loves Brodzinski and he’s a better spare than Pitlick when everyone’s healthy

Kakko back soon which is ideal but Chytil is the big question mark . If he’s not healthy they need a 3C and make Vesey , Bonino , Goodrow a 4th line

Strongly beg to differ… Pitlick skates nearly just as well and takes the body a lot more and with authority. We dont need 10 cent head Brodzinski skating around like a bull in a china shop with plays literally dying on his stick.

 

[NYR Viper]

Why can’t they keep all 3? All 3 provide a style that can help you win playoff games.


Strongly beg to differ… Pitlick nearly just as well and takes the body a lot more and with authority. We dont need 10 cent head Brodzinski skating around like a bull in a china shop with plays literally dying on his stick.

Yeah, I like the idea of having Brodzinski in the organization for depth and AHL veteran leadership. I'm on record saying I would offer him a 2-year extension, likely after he gets waived again so the Rangers make sure to retain his services, to do just that.

Also, I am not understanding the desire from others (not you) who think Othmann playing well all of a sudden makes Kakko redundant. The LW depth on this team is Panarin, Kreider, Cuylle. The RW depth is, Kakko, Lafreniere, ___________. Othmann has played almost exclusively LW in the AHL. I am sure he can make the transition over to RW but even if that goes perfectly, getting rid of Kakko opens up another hole that just isn't needed.

 

[QJL]

Yeah, I like the idea of having Brodzinski in the organization for depth and AHL veteran leadership. I'm on record saying I would offer him a 2-year extension, likely after he gets waived again so the Rangers make sure to retain his services, to do just that.

Also, I am not understanding the desire from others (not you) who think Othmann playing well all of a sudden makes Kakko redundant. The LW depth on this team is Panarin, Kreider, Cuylle. The RW depth is, Kakko, Lafreniere, ___________. Othmann has played almost exclusively LW in the AHL. I am sure he can make the transition over to RW but even if that goes perfectly, getting rid of Kakko opens up another hole that just isn't needed.

I thought Othmann was playing RW in the AHL??

 

[Crease]

The playoff lineup could look really good if they make the right moves at the deadline and everyone gets/stays healthy.

Kreider - Zibenajad - TBD
Panarin - Trocheck - Lafreniere
Othmann - Chytil - Kakko
Cuylle - Goodrow - Vesey

Package Jones with a pick at the deadline for a 1RW rental. Vatrano has a year and a half left on his deal with ANA. Tarasenko will be a UFA after this season. Either contract could fit if Chytil waits until the playoffs to return, I think.

 

[NYR Viper]

The playoff lineup could look really good if they make the right moves at the deadline and everyone gets/stays healthy.

Kreider - Zibenajad - TBD
Panarin - Trocheck - Lafreniere
Othmann - Chytil - Kakko
Cuylle - Goodrow - Vesey

Package Jones with a pick at the deadline for a 1RW rental. Vatrano has a year and a half left on his deal with ANA. Tarasenko will be a UFA after this season. Either contract could fit if Chytil waits until the playoffs to return, I think.

I'm onboard with playing Vesey in that spot up top and getting a good 3rd line winger. The cost will be less and I think Vesey will provide more than what a deadline addition will anyways.

As an aside, if Perry is healthy, I'd be interested in that open spot opposite Cuylle and with Goodrow

 

[Anthony5967]

Rangers are not adding Corey Perry. I would bet all my chips on them, keeping the culture they have established intact. Also saw someone say Kakko will need to do a ton to stay with Cuylle and Othmann here. Kakko had 40 points last year in a third line, PP2 role. And he is in like the 92nd percentile defensively. He's also a RW, something this team desperately needs. I wouldn't imagine his future is determined by two LWs.

 

[GAGLine]

The playoff lineup could look really good if they make the right moves at the deadline and everyone gets/stays healthy.

Kreider - Zibenajad - TBD
Panarin - Trocheck - Lafreniere
Othmann - Chytil - Kakko
Cuylle - Goodrow - Vesey

Package Jones with a pick at the deadline for a 1RW rental. Vatrano has a year and a half left on his deal with ANA. Tarasenko will be a UFA after this season. Either contract could fit if Chytil waits until the playoffs to return, I think.

What then are we doing on defense?

 

[Crease]

What then are we doing on defense?

Gustafsson -Schneider on the third pair and sacrifice @Bob Richards to the hockey gods so no one gets hurt.

 

[Avery16]

Why can’t they keep all 3? All 3 provide a style that can help you win playoff games.


Strongly beg to differ… Pitlick nearly just as well and takes the body a lot more and with authority. We dont need 10 cent head Brodzinski skating around like a bull in a china shop with plays literally dying on his stick.

Brodzinski has more points in fewer games than Pitlick, Kakko, Goodrow and Bonino, and also has more PPG than Cuylle, Wheeler and Vesey. We need more bulls, not fewer.

 

[bernmeister]

https://x.com/alexthomashwp/status/1743051657204670528?s=46&t=WWGwhyQiVsqtB6-tfs442w

Possibly why Othmann is up and not Edstrom.

kudos for keeping us informed

Send down Brodzinski when Kakko gets back. Perfect situation to keep Othmann

keep Brodz, ditch Bonino
yeah bo does coupla things well, but we already have skating issues
Brodz = skaters

The coming years of Cuylle and Othmann leaning on opponents is going to be fun. A drastic style change up front from the older core.

It's just one game for Othmann and Cuylle is 50 games in, but Kakko is going to need to play his ass off to stay on the team after this year.

No, KK basically fine, is not lazy just needs correct linemates for productive chemistry

I wish Rangers had a younger Trocheck in the system to add to the Cuylle and Othmann. None of the centers are close to NHL ready. . A gritty scrappy skilled center to add to this mix would not be a bad thing to add. Any scrappy centers able to be drafted this year or any the Rangers can trade for in the 20-22 years old range. Who knows what is gonna happen with Chytil.

Would do something I can live w/around Shesty at half + for Byfield +
Then
Kreider - By - Zib
and
bread - tro - LaF [unless we sell high on him]

etc

Assuming Brodzinski requires waivers now?
So he likely sticks even with Kakko coming back soon

Othmaan probably goes down and Pitlick waived whenever he gets healthy

Assuming Brodzinski requires waivers now?
So he likely sticks even with Kakko coming back soon

Othmaan probably goes down and Pitlick waived whenever he gets healthy

No Pitlick not what he was but still enuf in the tank, skates, etc
Bonino is the weak link

 

[RGY]

Brodzinski has more points in fewer games than Pitlick, Kakko, Goodrow and Bonino, and also has more PPG than Cuylle, Wheeler and Vesey. We need more bulls, not fewer.

Oh man so were really just going off of points? Makes sense.

 

[Avery16]

Oh man so were really just going off of points? Makes sense.

You said plays die on his stick. If that’s the justification for waiving him, then half the forward squad is f***ed.

Anyways, aren’t you the one running the Kane points updates? Points must mean something to you.

 

[Clark Kellogg]

Today’s Media Availability:

 

[RangerBoy]

Up in the Blue Seats Podcast. Andrew Harts, Brian Boyle and Mollie Walker:

Boyle brought up Nick Seeler. Brian knows the deal. The Rangers need another big D. People ask me where is that D playing. I would sit Gustafsson to play a bigger D if the Rangers went in that direction. Boyle brought up Vegas and their big D from last season.

The Rangers need more size upfront too. Drury should try to get bigger and harder to play against. The Rangers have players who can score goals. If those guys don't produce offensively, the Rangers are cooked.

 

[Clark Kellogg]

Boyle brought up Nick Seeler. Brian knows the deal. The Rangers need another big D. People ask me where is that D playing. I would sit Gustafsson to play a bigger D if the Rangers went in that direction. Boyle brought up Vegas and their big D from last season.

The Rangers need more size upfront too. Drury should try to get bigger and harder to play against. The Rangers have players who can score goals. If those guys don't produce offensively, the Rangers are cooked.

Nick Seeler is a great choice. 1 year on league minimum I believe.
Hope the ask will be reasonable.