Roster Building thread - Part IX - (2024 edition)

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Nobody questioned the system the first two months. See, it always comes back to the players. It isn't coaching. They have players that aren't fully committed. You see how they came out like gangbusters in second against Ottawa and decided to get serious and ran them? They can do that to teams. You'd be hard-pressed to find better talent on other teams, but like many have said, you have two guys wearing A's and one has been here ten years and wanted nothing to do with the C, and the other is his best buddy that is very monotone and quiet. They were forced to make Trouba captain because too many of these guys need constant wake up calls.
I agree- zibinejad isn’t a first line center that takes you to the promised land. That’s not a skill comment, it’s a heart and sould comment. Ditto for kreids, fox, kam,
 
hartman has a $4m extension kicking in

I wanted Hartman before he resigned.


I would move Miller for Hartman, since Hartman is locked up for 3 more seasons after this. He provides something this team lacks. Swagger skill and a bit of nasty and is a RW. I don’t get why fans are fine with a passive soft team that won’t do anything in the playoffs. Let’s have a full team of players that say sorry after they make a check on the opposition 😂

I agree- zibinejad isn’t a first line center that takes you to the promised land. That’s not a skill comment, it’s a heart and sould comment. Ditto for kreids, fox, kam,



Kreider has heart, i mean he did stuck up for Lundqvist and Stepan in the past, at least he has that and shows some effort to defend a teammate. At least he shows it at times. He was a better player with Stepan in my opinion, although hes scoring more now. Mika is a 1st line center on a rebuilding team, on a playoff team, more like a 2ed line center at best on his good days.
 
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One guy I hope becomes a Ranger is Thomas Novak. Only 26, turns 27 end of April, he is one of the younger UFA this summer. Shocked Predators have not resigned him yet.


I’d offer a 1st for him ,only if Novak resigns to a 6 year deal. This would be a sneaky smart move for the Rangers and the future. Novak would be an under the radar move. Drury better be phoning the Preds. Novak should be one of the top guys that Drury targets, college product and solid player.
 
Hartman or Jenner would be my targets for 3C, although either would be pricey. I never had any interest in Lindholm or Monahan. Our PP is already set.


Thomas Novak is my top choice but I do would not mind Jenner and would deal Miller for Hartman since he will be here for 3 more seasons. Novak only 26 turns 27 end of April.
 
One guy I hope becomes a Ranger is Thomas Novak. Only 26, turns 27 end of April, he is one of the younger UFA this summer. Shocked Predators have not resigned him yet.


I’d offer a 1st for him ,only if Novak resigns to a 6 year deal. This would be a sneaky smart move for the Rangers and the future. Novak would be an under the radar move. Drury better be phoning the Preds. Novak should be one of the top guys that Drury targets, college product and solid player.
I'm glad you aren't the GM
 
Nick Bjugstad would be another great option. He is one of the centers Drury should go after. He always been a solid player.
 
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How about something like Kakko/ Berard for Novak / Trenin?

The Seattle player that they actually need is Wennberg. Gourde is kind of cratering. Honestly wouldn’t hate Eberle either. He’s go warts but he is a playoff tested RW. Both players are rentals too so would not damage the cap
Eberle would look nice with Mika and Cuylle. Would a 2nd and BMB get it done?
 
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Just thinking out loud here but would a 2nd that becomes a 1st if nyr make ecf/scf & kk(im against trading him but just trying to think of something new) for wennberg @50% & wright make sense? Nyr then can add a duke or zucker to replace kk. Also go get duhaime or McCarron to replace pit and maybe move good back to wing.

Kk possibly replaces eberle for sea next year and keeps them competitive next season. Wennberg is a pure rental as 3c(I’d prefer gourde but think sea wants to keep & re-sign him). Wright gives NYR an actual c prospect who can replace chytil in worst case scenario next season & if chytil is good to player either player can move to wing.

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Ptl
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Vesey-good—duhaime/McC
 
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How about something like Kakko/ Berard for Novak / Trenin?
Imo way too much for 2 ufa bottom 6 players. Nyr paid less than that for tank/mikko last season. I like the players but If they had term maybe but at most for both players should be a conditional 1st(if they reach scf). Even then I’d still be hesitant esp because you’d then need to pay more to replace KKs role. And then need to film 2 rw positions in the off season.
 
Just thinking out loud here but would a 2nd that becomes a 1st if nyr make ecf/scf & kk(im against trading him but just trying to think of something new) for wennberg @50% & wright make sense? Nyr then can add a duke or zucker to replace kk. Also go get duhaime or McCarron to replace pit and maybe move good back to wing.

Kk possibly replaces eberle for sea next year and keeps them competitive next season. Wennberg is a pure rental as 3c(I’d prefer gourde but think sea wants to keep & re-sign him). Wright gives NYR an actual c prospect who can replace chytil in worst case scenario next season & if chytil is good to player either player can move to wing.

Kz-duke/zucker
Ptl
Cuylle-wenn-wheels
Vesey-good—duhaime/McC
What did I just read?
 
Is Turcotte becoming an NHL player? Or is he flaming out. Kaliyev seems extremely one dimensional. At least Kakko has shown he is a middle 6 forward (no matter how high of a pedestal people have him on because of his draft status) who plays both sides of the puck. Strong possession player.

I am so not ready to give up on Kakko. We are selling him at a low point. Huge mistake.
 
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