Speculation: Roster Building Thread: Part LIV

[Edge]

What's the plan with #22?

Potentially on the table for trades (see Dunn/Bronin).

Lots of the players the Rangers potentially like at 22 as well.

 

[gravey9]

They're not going to retire it in honor of Mike Gartner.

Um, I was talking about Mike Knuble.

 

[NYSPORTS]

I think Tampa has done decent to good job of allowing certain guys to blend in, if not succeed because of the other roster elements they have in place.

I would keep this in mind several years down the line, because if the Rangers roster comes into focus and lives up to its potential, you're almost certainly going to a similar approach taken by the Rangers.

adding a cheap veteran can help. The big difference on that team were the deadline deals and adding grit. Shatty would be a disaster here IMO.

 

[Ghost of jas]

Um, I was talking about Mike Knuble.

Get off my lawn

 

[gravey9]

Potentially on the table for trades (see Dunn/Bronin).

Lots of the players the Rangers potentially like at 22 as well.

Thx. One more. Is Buch being made available?

 

[Fitzy]

Most are convinced he's done as a Ranger.

50/50 on him retiring.

People I talked to didn't think Frolunda was a first choice. The family just came back stateside. The belief is that they prefer to remain in North America.

Hmm. Don't love the idea of Hank playing for another NHL franchise. Gonna look like the Brodeur St Louis stain on the career record.

 

[McSauer]

I'm watching the guy who is playing now, isn't injured, and is perfectly fine. He didn't have much of a chance here.

Thoughts on Kevin Shattenkirk’s Buyout and What Rangers Could Have Done Differently

So you didn't watch him with NYR? Gotcha.

Any one who watched him on our team--and would've kept him--I, uh, don't know what to tell you.

 

[Edge]

Thx. One more. Is Buch being made available?

Buch, like ADA is on the table, but not being shopped.

There are concerns with moving both right now. So a move would almost certainly involve a roster player and not futures.

In both cases, there is a desire, if possible, to see where Kakko, Kravtsov, Lundkvist, etc. are in their development before trading a "known" quanitity.

 

[Vitto79]

They'll definitely be keeping an eye on Dunn and Brodin. Lindholm is still someone they'd love to pursue.

Don't believe Domi, Strome are players of interest for them.

Think the cost on Dunn is the 22nd pick in the 1st ?

 

[gravey9]

Get off my lawn

Geez, I wasn't being Cyrious. No need to be apauled.

 

[Edge]

Hmm. Don't love the idea of Hank playing for another NHL franchise. Gonna look like the Brodeur St Louis stain on the career record.

It would also be interesting because Lundqvist LOVES NYC.

So it's not just a matter of wanting to play in the NHL, there's a very specific connection to the city.

 

[NYSPORTS]

It would also be interesting because Lundqvist LOVES NYC.

So it's not just a matter of wanting to play in the NHL, there's a very specific connection to the city.

No doubt he enjoys being a celebrity

 

[gravey9]

Potentially on the table for trades (see Dunn/Bronin).

Lots of the players the Rangers potentially like at 22 as well.

It sounds like the #1 focus in bringing in anchor on LD. Unless, there's a Strome vs. Upgrade discussion happening outside of these boards.

 

[Edge]

Think the cost on Dunn is the 22nd pick in the 1st ?

Yeah, I would be surprised if that wasn't a prerequisite for The Blues.

 

[Edge]

It sounds like the #1 focus in bringing in anchor on LD. Unless, there's a Strome vs. Upgrade discussion happening outside of these boards.

Interestingly enough, it didn't sound like the standard was strictly anchor, so much as stabalizing and finding someone who could pair well with what we have.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

A deal around 22+ for Brodin could be pretty rad

 

[Anthony5967]

The Shattenkirk buyout is still driving me nuts. The guy is apparently decent enough that he can play 19 minutes/game for a Stanley Cup contender/favorite but wasn't good enough to play on a rebuilding roster. Should've kept him through the rebuild, kept the first and Pionk, signed Hayes, forgotten about Trouba. Instead, we get to pay him 9M+ for the next three years for nothing while sucking for air every year with cap space. If anyone should've been bought out it's Staal.

Shattenkirk was abysmal last night. He can't defend at all. I cannot for the life of me understand the obsession some have with this guy. They don't need him when they have DeAngelo, Fox and Lundkvist coming. The same people rip DeAngelo and his defensive game but wish the NYR kept Shattenkirk. LOL.

 

[Edge]

No doubt he enjoys being a celebrity

Culture is a big thing for him --- restaurants, museums, shows, education, fashion, etc.

 

[JimmyG89]

A Dunn/Trouba pairing sounds really good to me. Good skater and puck mover. Let's Trouba be physical.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Brodin-Trouba
Lindgren-Fox
Staal(-_-)-ADA

thts a nice looking top-5

 

[gravey9]

Interestingly enough, it didn't sound like the standard was strictly anchor, so much as stabalizing and finding someone who could pair well with what we have.

Interesting. SAH D. But bringing in an LD means finding a way to ship out Staal or Smith, no?

 

[JimmyG89]

Culture is a big thing for him --- restaurants, museums, shows, education, fashion, etc.

He needs to have a conversation with Mike Hampton. The schools in Colorado are fantastic.....

 

[Anthony5967]

I'm watching the guy who is playing now, isn't injured, and is perfectly fine. He didn't have much of a chance here.

Thoughts on Kevin Shattenkirk’s Buyout and What Rangers Could Have Done Differently

You're watching the guy who is playing now, some shifts with Hedman, some shifts with McDonagh, on the best team remaining in the Stanley Cup playoffs, with a Vezina trophy winning goalie in the crease lol.

 

[Edge]

Interesting. SAH D. But bringing in an LD means finding a way to ship out Staal or Smith, no?

Not necessarily. ADA and Buch are possible options for other deals and so it could be a matter of shuffling salary allocations.

If ADA ends up being traded, Smith continues his role as a utlity player for the team until Lundkvist arrives in 2021.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Brodin-Trouba
Lindgren-Fox
Staal(-_-)-ADA

thts a nice looking top-5

Cross your fingers that Miller improves a ton this offseason and relegates Staal to 8th Status. Even if he isn't, Smith should be there with Staal as the 7th.

I actually think Brodin is the perfect partner for DeAngelo and Miller would be the better fit with Trouba but even if Miller is NHL ready, they won't throw him to the wolves right away.