Speculation: Roster Building Thread: Part LVIII

[bobbop]

Strome is not being traded for draft picks unless there is another trade connected.

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

I could see a 2020 2nd and a 2021 2nd being the framework for Strome. Assuming we get a center, that's more cap relief.

I keep hoping LA comes out of left field. Pry a center prospect loose after they draft their new center.

I tried multiple times to respond to @Trxjw’s post regarding the Garrioch article with the “Utah, get me two!” gif, but I’m on my phone and got frustrated.

 

[gravey9]

He's a right winger, I thought.

This is why I say this. Arvidsson is two years older but is signed very reasonably for the next 4 years. Buchnevich is going to be more expensive after next season. Arvidsson has hit 30 goals and 60 points twice, two feats that Buchnevich has not accomplished as of yet. Arvidsson can flat out fly and shoot. He's a great top 6 option. Embarrassment of riches at RW too if you have Kakko and Kravtsov at RW too. Not even considering Gauthier as a possibility either.

Being in the position to add Lafreniere is really making everything else fall into place. The Rangers should be looking to trade a winger for a center or LHD this October. Kravtsov looks like a totally different player. Kakko is going to be one year wiser. Buchnevich is still here and RFA after this year. Kreider and Panarin are locked in. And then you have Zibanejad in the middle whom can be injury prone and not relied upon to stay healthy. Who's your #1 center if Zib goes down? Chytil? He's not ready. Strome? Eeeek!

Well that makes more sense. But I'd be shocked if Preds wanted to do that.

 

[Clark Kellogg]

I not sure

I think the Sens will hang on to Artie through the year and flip him as a deadline rental. They're very keen on avoiding the situation that the Oilers put themselves in by handing over the keys to the kingdom to the kids without much in the way of veteran leadership.

Plus, keep in mind that they need to spend something like $18m just to get to the cap floor.

I'm not sure they have to spend 18 million they just need to add 18 million of cap hit. Is that correct?

 

[Avery16]

Good night, all

 

[LiveLongandProspal]

Good night, all

What's with the mustache?

 

[bl02]

What's with the mustache?

At least it’s Red. Matches the Wings colors.

 

[Trxjw]

I not sure

I'm not sure they have to spend 18 million they just need to add 18 million of cap hit. Is that correct?

Correct.

 

[LiveLongandProspal]

Good night, all

LOL at the comments. You have Red Wings fans optimistic and Rangers fans saying we'll miss him.

 

[Trxjw]

I tried multiple times to respond to @Trxjw’s post regarding the Garrioch article with the “Utah, get me two!” gif, but I’m on my phone and got frustrated.

I like the way you roll.

 

[mike14]

Correct.

Sounds like they really need Smith's $4.5m caphit and $2.3m salary then!

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

That’s... weird

 

[Edge]

Strome is not being traded for draft picks unless there is another trade connected.

Probably, though I would not quite call it a certainty.

In an ideal world, the Rangers would love to go a different direction with a second line center and then move Strome for bottom six help or go with a prospect/young player so they can bank the cost savings and use the money differently.

But the landscape is different right now. Teams aren’t looking to trade cheap young talent, and I’m not sure the Rangers want to bring on too many mid-level salaries just yet. You may have a situation where the picks are the best deal out there in the absence of an alternative path.

But to your point, a lot depends on what other options are cooking right now. They’ve talked about wanting to upgrade center and the left defense. But wanting and doing are two different terms.

 

[Fitzy]

That’s... weird

Not as weird as NY Rangers.com photoshopping Shanahan in a Rangers jersey after his signing.

I'm sure the original is still around somewhere.

 

[FIRE DRURY]

Gorton, JD, and Quinn have all been quoted saying they basically expect more from the team next year.

Strome won’t be moved for futures unless we have a replacement here.

I also don’t think this organization trusts our LD prospect pool to contribute immediately— so a move for a veteran LD must be in the works.

Kreider-Zbad-Buch
Panarin-Strome-Kakko
Lafreniere-Chytil-Fast
Lemieux-Howden-Gauthier
•Morgan •DGS


Smith-Trouba
Lindgren-Fox
Hajek-ADA
•Reunanen

Shesty
Hank

I think this is our starting lineup next year if no moves are made and Gorton doesn’t like his current options.

LD being the first priority, and 2C being the second.

As high as I am on our LD prospects, we need a 20+ minute munching dman that compliments Trouba. I think that’s ultimately priority #1 for Gorton.

Since top line dmen are rarely moved, I think Gorts settles for a LD with 1st pairing upside that compliments Trouba. Skjei was given this opportunity and failed.

Screw the 2C dilemma. Chytil might ultimately be the answer to that question.

Who the Fook is playing 22-25 minutes a night for us at LD over the next 2 years?

That’s what I think Gorton is targeting. Strome/Chytil can buy us another year or two as our 2/3C’s. And although I freaking love our prospect pool at LD with Miller/Robertson/Jones, none of those kids are ready for the role we’ll need of them starting next year — or even the year after imo.

We need a horse at LD. It’s the most imperative hold in our line-up.

 

[Whoot Whoot]

Gorton, JD, and Quinn have all been quoted saying they basically expect more from the team next year.

Strome won’t be moved for futures unless we have a replacement here.

I also don’t think this organization trusts our LD prospect pool to contribute immediately— so a move for a veteran LD must be in the works.

Kreider-Zbad-Buch
Panarin-Strome-Kakko
Lafreniere-Chytil-Fast
Lemieux-Howden-Gauthier
•Morgan •DGS


Smith-Trouba
Lindgren-Fox
Hajek-ADA
•Reunanen

Shesty
Hank

I think this is our starting lineup next year if no moves are made and Gorton doesn’t like his current options.

LD being the first priority, and 2C being the second.

As high as I am on our LD prospects, we need a 20+ minute munching dman that compliments Trouba. I think that’s ultimately priority #1 for Gorton.

Since top line dmen are rarely moved, I think Gorts settles for a LD with 1st pairing upside that compliments Trouba. Skjei was given this opportunity and failed.

Screw the 2C dilemma. Chytil might ultimately be the answer to that question.

Who the Fook is playing 22-25 minutes a night for us at LD over the next 2 years?

That’s what I think Gorton is targeting. Strome/Chytil can buy us another year or two as our 2/3C’s. And although I freaking love our prospect pool at LD with Miller/Robertson/Jones, none of those kids are ready for the role we’ll need of them starting next year — or even the year after imo.

We need a horse at LD. It’s the most imperative position here.

typo - there is a smith on your 1PD

 

[FIRE DRURY]

typo - there is a smith on your 1PD

That’s not a typo. It’s the sad reality of what we might see if Gorton doesn’t find a dance partner.

Remember - as much pressure as Gorton has to find Trouba a partner — there are GM’s around the league that need the either shed salary, make a change internally, or start gearing up for their rebuild.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

Gorton, JD, and Quinn have all been quoted saying they basically expect more from the team next year.

Strome won’t be moved for futures unless we have a replacement here.

I also don’t think this organization trusts our LD prospect pool to contribute immediately— so a move for a veteran LD must be in the works.

Kreider-Zbad-Buch
Panarin-Strome-Kakko
Lafreniere-Chytil-Fast
Lemieux-Howden-Gauthier
•Morgan •DGS


Smith-Trouba
Lindgren-Fox
Hajek-ADA
•Reunanen

Shesty
Hank

I think this is our starting lineup next year if no moves are made and Gorton doesn’t like his current options.

LD being the first priority, and 2C being the second.

As high as I am on our LD prospects, we need a 20+ minute munching dman that compliments Trouba. I think that’s ultimately priority #1 for Gorton.

Since top line dmen are rarely moved, I think Gorts settles for a LD with 1st pairing upside that compliments Trouba. Skjei was given this opportunity and failed.

Screw the 2C dilemma. Chytil might ultimately be the answer to that question.

Who the Fook is playing 22-25 minutes a night for us at LD over the next 2 years?

That’s what I think Gorton is targeting. Strome/Chytil can buy us another year or two as our 2/3C’s. And although I freaking love our prospect pool at LD with Miller/Robertson/Jones, none of those kids are ready for the role we’ll need of them starting next year — or even the year after imo.

We need a horse at LD. It’s the most imperative hold in our line-up.

I think Kravtsov is going be in the mix.

 

[FIRE DRURY]

I think Kravtsov is going be in the mix.

True dat.

 

[egelband]

True.

But a sedan has room for a giant silver chalice in the back seat during the summer.

What player is this, then? Because this baby would look hot in MSG.

 

[FIRE DRURY]

Can anyone tell me if we have a 20-25 minute a night Dmen at LD this or next season in our system...?

Again, as high as I am with Miller, Robertson and Jones, they’re all a few years behind that role.

Strome, Chytil, Howden, and Barron will all push for those 2/3/4C positions.

We need a LD. That’s the biggest immediate need in our organization. That’s what I think Gorton targets first and foremost.

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

Can anyone tell me if we have a 20-25 minute a night Dmen at LD this or next season in our system...?

Again, as high as I am with Miller, Robertson and Jones, they’re all a few years behind that role.

Strome, Chytil, Howden, and Barron will all push for those 2/3/4C positions.

We need a LD. That’s the biggest immediate need in our organization. That’s what I think Gorton targets first and foremost.

They are... until they aren’t.

I agree that it would be foolish to count on any of them to fill that role on a team with aspirations of a deep Cup run, but more often than not, IMO, D prospects are the ones where all of a sudden the light goes on one season and by the end of the year the coach is feeding them 22-24 minutes per night.

Again, I think the prudent move here is to try to trade for a proven guy, whether that be a legit 1LD who becomes part of the long-term core or simply a vet who can do a respectable job in a top 4 role as a buffer, but I’d be surprised if we don’t see one (or more!) of our LD prospect stepping up to play serious minutes as soon as the second half of this coming season.

 

[Luger]

Why rush to get a second line center? Strome has the potential to be a late bloomer, Chytil is young and talented, and the Rangers are likely to draft a center with Carolina's pick given who will probably be on board.

Next year there will be $13 million coming off the books with Hank's and Smith's contracts ending. If Strome fails to take a step forward, his contract could be shipped out as well. There will be money to get another center, but first it's worth seeing where Strome, Chytil and the first round pick go.

 

[Vitto79]

SIGNING Krug a good or bad idea .... go

 

[Inferno]

SIGNING Krug a good or bad idea .... go

I think signing any big name u.f.a. is a bad idea.