Speculation: Roster Building Thread: Part LIII

[egelband]

imo, his value will be higher if Laf is the LW on his line. Betting his stats skyrocket

Would you bet on that, if you're JG?

 

[Shesterkybomb]

We heard last summer about all the forwards we have. We still ended up with AHL players taking regular shifts.

I'm not hell bent on Virtanen specifically but this "we're set at forward" mentality is just bizarre to me.

Nobody said we are set at forward, but if I'm trading for someone they should probably be better than the players they would have to replace to get a roster spot.

 

[NYSPORTS]

Would you bet on that, if you're JG?

yes, unless somebody offered something significant beforehand.

 

[Raspewtin]

I love when the board becomes obsessed with marginal players. The marginal players on other teams are ALWAYS better than what we already have on our team.

Off season is always entertaining around here.

Who's obsessed? It's just a conversation. Would you rather we spoke of the weather?

 

[Avery16]

Just looked at the buyout calculator on capfriendly. Am I reading this wrong, or does a buyout of Hank save us only 3 million on his cap hit next season?

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Just looked at the buyout calculator on capfriendly. Am I reading this wrong, or does a buyout of Hank save us only 3 million on his cap hit next season?

Yes that’s correct

which is why it’s next level stupid to buy him out

 

[Shesterkybomb]

Yes that’s correct

which is why it’s next level stupid to buy him out

Plus the cap added the following season when we will actually be looking to use some cap.

 

[Avery16]

Yes that’s correct

which is why it’s next level stupid to buy him out

I understand disagreement on the subject, and 3 million is significant, but it still keeps a 5.5 million cap hit next season and Georgiev is not under contract yet. Not sure why Larry and Rick are treating this as a foregone conclusion.

 

[Shesterkybomb]

Just manage until the contracts expire and go from there.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Plus the cap added the following season when we will actually be looking to use some cap.

I think the Rangers just enjoy having dead cap on the books

It’s like a warm blanket to the tune of 11 million+ dollars

 

[Kovalev27]

I see no reason why Kreider can’t move over to the right side. He’s already done it multiple times. He scored a beauty in the very last game flying down the right side. I fully expect him to move there full time.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

I see no reason why Kreider can’t move over to the right side. He’s already done it multiple times. He scored a beauty in the very last game flying down the right side. I fully expect him to move there full time.

how good is he at corralling passes on his backhand?

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

What will happen I’m sure is we’ll buy Henrik out to keep Georgiev, and then a week later during the draft Gorton will get some offer he thinks is good value for Georgiev and trade him

And then we’ll just be sitting here with no backup, unnecessary dead cap space, and not even a decent farewell for Hank

 

[Kovalev27]

how good is he at corralling passes on his backhand?

Sweet sauce coming from Panarin or Mika or Lafreniere? I think he’ll be fine. Again he’s played there on multiple occasions. Quinn has loaded up that line at times most recently.

 

[Vitto79]

Just manage until the contracts expire and go from there.

How boring is that ? Lol
But I agree it is likely the best approach unless something falls into Gortons lap

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

What will happen I’m sure is we’ll buy Henrik out to keep Georgiev, and then a week later during the draft Gorton will get some offer he thinks is good value for Georgiev and trade him

And then we’ll just be sitting here with no backup, unnecessary dead cap space, and not even a decent farewell for Hank

And that's The Ranger's Way babyyy

 

[cwede]

Just manage until the contracts expire and go from there.

yes and also after the Seattle draft occurs
NYR will know more about the kids, have space and clearer view of needs
Not Cup contender in '21 (most likley....

 

[Vitto79]

Virtanen isn't a good player, I'm not sure why people think he is a better option than we have already.[/QUO

Yea likely a better idea to see what Gauthier, Howden and Lemieux can do . 1 may need to get protected in expansion if they break out

I’d sign Strome And Fast at the right price but expose both

 

[Trxjw]

Nobody is obsessed with Virtanen. We're discussing possible depth players who might still have some untapped potential.

The Rangers current 3RW is Julien Gauthier. I'm as hopeful as anyone that he turns into a good player but he has 17 NHL games and 3 points to his credit. You could move Kreider to the right, sure, but then your 3LW is Brendan Lemieux. Either way, the Rangers end up with a 4th line caliber player on their 3rd line.

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

Nobody is obsessed with Virtanen. We're discussing possible depth players who might still have some untapped potential.

The Rangers current 3RW is Julien Gauthier. I'm as hopeful as anyone that he turns into a good player but he has 17 NHL games and 3 points to his credit. You could move Kreider to the right, sure, but then your 3LW is Brendan Lemieux. Either way, the Rangers end up with a 4th line caliber player on their 3rd line.

Also, news flash for those who might be confused, this is a *hockey* message board.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

If the intention is to keep and play Staal, buying out Hank is the dumbest thing this team can do.

 

[Avery16]

Nobody is obsessed with Virtanen. We're discussing possible depth players who might still have some untapped potential.

The Rangers current 3RW is Julien Gauthier. I'm as hopeful as anyone that he turns into a good player but he has 17 NHL games and 3 points to his credit. You could move Kreider to the right, sure, but then your 3LW is Brendan Lemieux. Either way, the Rangers end up with a 4th line caliber player on their 3rd line.

"youre obsessed with x" and "you hate x" are go-to attacks used by posters arguing without any substantive leg to stand on. Its basically an admission of their failure, so you should take it as a compliment.

 

[Shesterkybomb]

I see no reason why Kreider can’t move over to the right side. He’s already done it multiple times. He scored a beauty in the very last game flying down the right side. I fully expect him to move there full time.

It's a better spot for him once he gets used to it. Lafreniere Zib and Kreider wont hurt kreiders feelings any.

 

[bubba5]

Just tell Hank if he is coming back we are sending him to Hartford. He will retire then. If not we will save 900k instead of 3 mill on the buyout but we save 5 million on wasted cap space next season.

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

Just tell Hank if he is coming back we are sending him to Hartford. He will retire then. If not we will save 900k instead of 3 mill on the buyout but we save 5 million on wasted cap space next season.

He's got a no move clause, he literately can't be sent to Hartford