Speculation: Roster Building Thread: Part LXXV - French disconnect in NYC?

[GoAwayPanarin]

I think it's going to be either Sam Steel++ or something around Kotkaniemi+.

I don't know what the ++ would be from Anaheim though. I'm going to go ahead and say that Zegras and Drysdale are off the table but after that, their system is kind of meh.

Kotkaniemi and Guhle would be a win for Columbus considering the situation they're in. The latter reminds me a bit of K'Andre.

 

[bobbop]

Why would Winnipeg bother ? Never in a million years would they convince him to stay beyond the 2 years there. Would be incredibly silly for them imo

Winnipeg can control PLD for four years. Columbus could only control Laine for two years after this one,

 

[bobbop]

3 Team Trade incoming.

I think you may be right

 

[RGY]

I think you may be right

Have you heard anything from your sources?

 

[bobbop]

Have you heard anything from your sources?

Nothing worth printing

 

[NYSPORTS]

So when do we trade Kreider who perhaps should have been traded last year?

 

[NYSPORTS]

Laine and Tortorella seem like they would get along.......

What could go wrong? A goal scorer who doesn’t play defense told to block shots and play defense.

 

[100Eyes]

Nothing worth printing

Are the Rangers still in it or have they been told they are out?

 

[bigdog16]

As mentioned previously, if JD is steering clear we might have to trust him. He knows PLD as well as anyone

 

[FIRE DRURY]

Nothing worth printing

PRINT IT ANYWAY!

 

[FIRE DRURY]

If anyone wants to feel really, really freaking old...

This is Micheletti’s 15th year as our color commentator.

 

[Avery16]

But perhaps the Blueshirts have found a potential facsimile in their midst who would obviate the need to construct an expensive package to use as barter in return for a Dubois or an equivalent second-line center.
That would be Filip Chytil, the 21st-overall selection in 2017, who at 21 is more than a full year younger than Dubois and appears to be coming of age quite quickly as he gains more confidence and is awarded more responsibility at the start of his second full NHL season.

https://nypost.com/2021/01/22/rangers-blow-late-lead-fall-to-penguins-in-shootout/

 

[Rongomania]

Been saying it. If Chytil continues this hot streak and flips it into his breakout campaign, that changes everything for the better.

reeeeeally hope he and Kakko keep pushing each other. Seeing Kakkos smile and that confidence growing is the best.

 

[17futurecap]

Chytil becoming a 2nd line center would be great. I wonder what their plans are with Mika, 29 when the contract ends, do they want to pay big money for another player for his 29-36 seasons?

Or do they flip him this summer, Mika at 1 year 5.35 would seemingly have good value, and even more if he agrees to an extension with traded team.

Then use assets already in the org plus what they get for Mika for Barkov (26 years old in September, 1 year left before UFA) or Eichel (25 in October, 5 years before UFA.)

 

[egelband]

Been saying it. If Chytil continues this hot streak and flips it into his breakout campaign, that changes everything for the better.

reeeeeally hope he and Kakko keep pushing each other. Seeing Kakkos smile and that confidence growing is the best.

Yes. That’s big for me too. These guys seem to be having fun. I mean, not the apex goal but definitely a good sign. Kakko. K’Andre. Chytil. I hope Lafreniere starts having fun soon.

 

[duhmetreE]

Chytil becoming a 2nd line center would be great. I wonder what their plans are with Mika, 29 when the contract ends, do they want to pay big money for another player for his 29-36 seasons?

Or do they flip him this summer, Mika at 1 year 5.35 would seemingly have good value, and even more if he agrees to an extension with traded team.

Then use assets already in the org plus what they get for Mika for Barkov (26 years old in September, 1 year left before UFA) or Eichel (25 in October, 5 years before UFA.)

with someone with his type of injury history, it'd be very risky.

 

[egelband]

Chytil becoming a 2nd line center would be great. I wonder what their plans are with Mika, 29 when the contract ends, do they want to pay big money for another player for his 29-36 seasons?

Or do they flip him this summer, Mika at 1 year 5.35 would seemingly have good value, and even more if he agrees to an extension with traded team.

Then use assets already in the org plus what they get for Mika for Barkov (26 years old in September, 1 year left before UFA) or Eichel (25 in October, 5 years before UFA.)

I’m really torn on Mika. He is great. One of the best Rangers I’ve ever seen. But I worry about him getting injured. Though I suppose LTIR would be the insurance policy?

 

[duhmetreE]

Mika+ for Eichel
or
Mika+ for McDavid

Campaigning starts soon...

 

[Rongomania]

Yes. That’s big for me too. These guys seem to be having fun. I mean, not the apex goal but definitely a good sign. Kakko. K’Andre. Chytil. I hope Lafreniere starts having fun soon.

Had to watch dumbass flightless birds feed and they were gushing over Miller, interviewed him on there and it was a good one. The kid is totally blowing me away. I don't recall foxy or McD looking this good out of the gate, just so fast under even crazier odds given the current state of earth. Loving this. And oh man once Laf gets going ...

 

[Rongomania]

Had to watch dumbass flightless birds feed and they were gushing over Miller, interviewed him on there and it was a good one. The kid is totally blowing me away. I don't recall foxy or McD looking this good out of the gate, just so fast under even crazier odds given the current state of earth. Loving this. And oh man once Laf gets going ...

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[FIRE DRURY]

Mika+ for Eichel
or
Mika+ for McDavid

Campaigning starts soon...

Mika will be a pending UFA in his Late 20’s. I know you’re joking here but it’s not a funny joke considering there’s no realism here.

 

[duhmetreE]

Mika will be a pending UFA in his Late 20’s. I know you’re joking here but it’s not a funny joke considering there’s no realism here.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

So when do we trade Kreider who perhaps should have been traded last year?

Nobody since we gave him a NMC for the first 4 years or so

Plus nobody would be dumb enough to trade for him. Contract will look BRUTAL sooner than later.

 

[kovazub94]

Another loss. Go get Dubois.

Strome, DeAngelo, Kravtsov, 1st.

Is that too much? Too little?

I think it’s a proper value but would we need to take some salary back? Not sure what Columbus cap situation is.

 

[RGY]

I think it’s a proper value but would we need to take some salary back? Not sure what Columbus cap situation is.

I would add in another small piece to get Jenner. We need to be tougher to play against. Only has 2 years left, including this one, on his contract at $3.75 AAV.

But it doesn’t sound like we are going for this. That or maybe JG offered something like this to Jarmo and it did not wet his appetite.

As Mercogliano wrote today, even though they may be out on PLD, Center is a clear need.