Speculation: Roster Building Thread: Part LVII

[Thirty One]

Do we think this has any impact on the Lundqvist decision?

No.

 

[Thirty One]

future considerations is usually nothing...pretty sure we never got anything from nashville in the blockbuster hugh jessiman deal lol

So they still owe us?

 

[Tob]

Grotins confirmed not asleep at the wheel.

 

[thethirdhockeyman91]

Jeff Gordon is a wizard!!!

 

[CommaSynapse]

Hate losing that second, but it’s the cost of doing business.

Also could give us leverage in a trade since we’re no longer in dire need of space.

 

[Matt4776]

Does anyone still have that picture of Glen Sather as a wizard from years ago?

 

[Leetch3]

i hope that clearing 5.7 mil means that fast can stay

 

[DutchShamrock]

It's great to see you posting here again.

 

[NYRangers16]

What a glorious day.

 

[Leetch3]

Does anyone still have that picture of Glen Sather as a wizard from years ago?

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

Don't know about the rest of you fools, but I'm over here F5ing CapFriendly to see the spreadsheet update.

 

[gravey9]

Done to keep Hank around, assuming

Not nec. This is a smart move completely independent of Hank. It's also a good move financially for DET cause it helps them to get to the cap floor but if Staal's bonus has already been paid for 2021, then they it's like half of Staal's salary in real money paid out.

Yzerman has now traded for our all of our top 3 D during our 2014 run.

 

[rangers1314]

Is Detroit going to keep him or buy him out?

 

[gravey9]

The only future move that this trade solidifies -- is we will be bringing in another LD via FA or trade. It's unlikely we go into next season with Lindgren, Smith and just give the next LD to Miller, Robertson, Reunanen or Hajek.

 

[Thirty One]

Is Detroit going to keep him or buy him out?

I'm thinking buy him out, but only because I can't see him agreeing to the trade otherwise.

 

[Chytilmania]

So who is our LD to replace him?

Maybe Hajek so they can figure out what he is and then expose him?

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

Don't know about the rest of you fools, but I'm over here F5ing CapFriendly to see the spreadsheet update.

Aaaaaand there it is...

PROJECTED CAP HIT

: $61,408,133

PROJECTED LTIR USED

: $0

PROJECTED CAP SPACE

: $20,091,867

CURRENT CAP SPACE

: $20,091,867
DEADLINE CAP SPACE

: $62,787,084
TODAYS CAP HIT

: $61,408,133
ROSTER SIZE: 14/23
CONTRACTS: 30/50
RESERVE LIST: 45/90

 

[DutchShamrock]

I'd love to be all sunshine, but I have to admit I'm waiting to see how the cap space is used. Gorton hasn't exactly shown that he is willing leave a buffer or let unused space be unused for a few months. Maybe he's making a run at Pietrangelo to shore up the right side.

 

[Tob]

So who is our LD to replace him?

Could be Dylan McIlrath for all I care. $1.2M FA signing will do the trick.

 

[Thirty One]

Could be Dylan McIlrath for all I care. $1.2M FA signing will do the trick.

McIlrath would be terrible on the left. Grow up.

 

[gravey9]

This is just such a good move because now Gorton just gave himself a TON of flexibility. He can go and sign the RFAs and a stop gap LD. Or he can he can make a play for a more expensive upgrade at 2C or LD. And he could STILL buy out Henrik. Consider: What could the Rangers do with 24m in space?

Clearing cap space in a world where most teams are going to have internal caps is just a very very smart move. I mean, I'm impressed.

 

[Mac n Gs]

I mean, that’s simply an amazing deal. I’m grateful for everything Staal has done for this franchise, but the injuries totally derailed him as a player. He was visibly two steps behind the NHL pace, and this only helps to open up room for our crop of LHD. Amazing deal to clear cap to sign Tony and maybe keep Fast

 

[Savant]

So who is our LD to replace him?

Maybe Hajek so they can figure out what he is and then expose him?

I’m going to say this person is not on the roster yet.

 

[Ola]

Great to have you back RB! Was a bit worried.

Honestly, I liked the Staal trade, but this made my day.

 

[Anthony5967]

How is Barzal defensively? Isles fan arguing with me that he’s not bad defensively.