Speculation: Roster Building Thread: Part LXI

[Trxjw]

I think they can teach him to play center with his playmaking skills.

As long as Chara is on the left-wing, I'm all for it. The amount of synergy there is drool-worthy.

 

[bl02]

I don't want a bunch of 19 year olds in our bottom 6 either but overpaying Fast isn't the solution to that.

If we can grab a maroon or similar for 1-2 million great but not Easy when 15-20 other teams are looking for the same.

 

[Edge]

Could you please expand on the latter? Certainly the draft board is already finalized by now and we obviously know we're taking Laf at 1 (assuming no mega offer comes in at the final hour)?

Well, with regards to the draft, it's also about the other picks. As of right now, the Rangers will have three more cracks at players in the top 100 picks,

Talks with other teams are ongoing. That's all I can share at this time. I will note that Calgary doesn't have to be just Lindholm for the Rangers.

 

[duhmetreE]

Well, with regards to the draft, it's also about the other picks. As of right now, the Rangers will have three more cracks at players in the top 100 picks,

Talks with other teams are ongoing. That's all I can share at this time. I will note that Calgary doesn't have to be just Lindholm for the Rangers.

Monahan

edit- but if Quinn could give us USA Buch... who knows what he can do with Monahan

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Well, with regards to the draft, it's also about the other picks. As of right now, the Rangers will have three more cracks at players in the top 100 picks,

Talks with other teams are ongoing. That's all I can share at this time. I will note that Calgary doesn't have to be just Lindholm for the Rangers.

Sounds like Monahan

 

[NYR425]

Buffalo needs to add talent could this package work Georgiev, Buchnevich and DeAngelo to Buffalo for 1(8) and #2 in 2021. They add a #1 goalie, top 6 winger and top 4 defenseman.

 

[Polar Bear]

Well, with regards to the draft, it's also about the other picks. As of right now, the Rangers will have three more cracks at players in the top 100 picks,

Talks with other teams are ongoing. That's all I can share at this time. I will note that Calgary doesn't have to be just Lindholm for the Rangers.

Monahan?

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Buffalo needs to add talent could this package work Georgiev, Buchnevich and DeAngelo to Buffalo for 1(8) and #2 in 2021. They add a #1 goalie, top 6 winger and top 4 defenseman.

Are you serious? That’s a ridiculous overpayment for the 8th pick Jesus.

 

[TominNC]

So some people want patience, but also don't want young players in the bottom six. Isn't that where they get experience? And no vet contracts, well except for former Rangers. How about JG just makes the team better. Is it a crime if things come together and they win a round this season? If the right guys are available why not take advantage of other team's cap or cash issues? Why shut down shop and sit on their hands for a year?

 

[rangers1314]

Well, with regards to the draft, it's also about the other picks. As of right now, the Rangers will have three more cracks at players in the top 100 picks,

Talks with other teams are ongoing. That's all I can share at this time. I will note that Calgary doesn't have to be just Lindholm for the Rangers.

I assume this is a nod to the Hanifin talk?

 

[Trxjw]

Sounds like Monahan

Sounds more like Hanafin or depth players to me. Also Georgiev and the potential to swap 1sts.

Those two teams have a lot they could work with.

 

[bl02]

Obviously we don't know what other moves Gorton will make, but as it stands, we already have the top 9 set:

Kreider-Zib-Buch
Panarin-Strome-Kakko
Laf-Chytil-Gauthier

If we re-sign Fast, that means he's either an expensive 4th liner, or we're pushing Gauthier down to the 4 line, and I don't see the point of that. We traded for him to be a goal scorer, and he isn't going to become that on the 4th line.

If we end up trading Buch, that could change the dynamic, but Fast might be a luxury we can't afford.

fair enough. We will probably lose him. Unless for some reason he loves it so much here he takes a big discount because he will get 2.5-3 maybe bit more on the open market

 

[RGY]

I would not be opposed at all to qualifying PDG. Thought he played very well and would give us some insurance as a 13th forward. Probably going to need even more depth than usual this year with COVID and the NHL really wanting to squeeze in the 82 game schedule, meaning more back to backs and more physical toll on the body

 

[RGY]

Sounds more like Hanafin or depth players to me. Also Georgiev and the potential to swap 1sts.

Those two teams have a lot they could work with.

Please no to Hanifan.

Only entertain him if its part of the price to get a Center from Calgary

 

[Edge]

Lindholm and Hanifin could morph into Monhahan and Hanifin.

Stay tuned.

 

[Avery16]

Would 3x3 be bad for Fast? Maybe a 4th year ? I just don’t want a bunch of 19/20 year olds playing in our bottom 6

I think you have to keep an offer to Fast under 2.5. Maybe he deserves more for his work, but this is a guy who despite floating all over the lineup is best suited to third and fourth line duties, special teams. You cant responsibly allocate 3 million for that.

 

[Ghost of jas]

Lindholm and Hanifin could morph into Monhahan and Hanifin.

Stay tuned.

There you go

 

[rangers1314]

Lindholm and Hanifin could morph into Monhahan and Hanifin.

Stay tuned.

Thanks as always.

Anything on the calls from Vegas? Have they spoken in the last 24/48H?

 

[duhmetreE]

Lindholm and Hanifin could morph into Monhahan and Hanifin.

Stay tuned.

I dont know how to feel about this

 

[TheGortonConspiracy]

Lindholm and Hanifin could morph into Monhahan and Hanifin.

Stay tuned.

God that would be amazing assuming the right price

 

[Leetch3]

I think within the question of whether or not to QO someone, there are the related options of multiyear extensions or trade. I read it that way.

well thats a different story...LOTS of questions about how many years and how much $$ each is worth vs what they could return in a trade. But Vince said questions about qualifying offers which is simply the minimum offer to retain the players rights as RFAs....with the flat cap there are likely going to be a number of middle of the road guys that don't get qualified because they make too much $$ and will become UFAs. I don't think any of our guys fall into that category.

 

[RGY]

Lindholm and Hanifin could morph into Monhahan and Hanifin.

Stay tuned.

Woah bomb dropped

 

[Avery16]

Lindholm and Hanifin could morph into Monhahan and Hanifin.

Stay tuned.

From 'not good enough' to 'not good enough, but costs more'.

 

[Kovalev27]

I’m less concerned about money for Fasr and more concerned about usage. Is he coming back to play on the second line? Cause that’s a joke and blocking Kakko.

if he’s coming back to play bottom 6 eventually 4th line then ok let’s see if he can fit

 

[RGY]

From 'not good enough' to 'not good enough, but costs more'.

I just dont like Hanifan. Sounds like a slightly better Skjei to me. Which we dont need to go through again.

I am meh on the Lindholm vs Monahan discussion. I much prefer Lindholm. Better contract, better defensive player.

Depends on what we would be giving up I guess.