Roster Building thread - Part X - (TDL edition)

[Chalfdiggity3]

Believe it has to do with this Mika Zibanejad and His Brother at Risk of Losing Their Homes Due to Legal Issues

Over 400k? Zibanejed needs to get his shit together.

 

[mike14]

Over 400k? Zibanejed needs to get his shit together.

Needs a better agent/business advisor. Never use personal assets for collateral

 

[Paulie Walnutz]

What lawsuit?


Everyone wants to join a Cup contender

Now whether it’s true or not is another discussion. You would have figured somebody mainstream would have reported this.

 

[bobbop]

Now whether it’s true or not is another discussion. You would have figured somebody mainstream would have reported this.
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That’s about two weeks salary. Beer money

 

[Paulie Walnutz]

That’s if it’s even true.

 

[Tob]

Yes the lawsuit is forcing him to avoid all physical contact.

On his lawyers' counsel, he's been advised to remain at arm's length from all affiliated and unaffiliated parties.

 

[BBKers]

It is more the negative PR effect that probably damages his bloated ego. Big in Sweden

 

[RangersFan1994]

That’s if it’s even true.

Shocked Rangers reporters never mentioned this although they rarely talk about issues like this

 

[tlk]

Needs a better agent/business advisor. Never use personal assets for collateral

Unless you're going to shoot Apocalypse Now.

Mika isn't there yet

 

[RangersFan1994]

Rangers claiming Sam Gagner would be a low key depth move

 

[AlaBlueShirt]

Now whether it’s true or not is another discussion. You would have figured somebody mainstream would have reported this.
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It is true, here's a link to a swedish newspaper:

Brödernas vd stäms för lån på 4,5 miljoner – Mika Zibanejad kan förlora sin villa

"Mika Zibanejad is included in the lawsuit because he chose to pledge his villa in Nacka as security for the loan. If the debt is not repaid, the counterparty has the right to claim the NHL professional's villa."

 

[tlk]

Confirmed - Mika is allergic to meat

 

[RangersFan1994]

Confirmed - Mika is allergic to meat

And allergic for coming up in big games. He just comes up big vs bottom feeders

 

[RangersFan1994]

Rangers Kraken proposal


Would anyone make this trade??

Rangers trade RW Kakko to Kraken for C Shane Wright


Rangers get center depth and Kraken get a forward who is struggling in the Rangers system, but still has potential.

 

[RangerBoy]

Players to avoid

Frank Vatrano

I know, I know, I know. Everyone loves Frank Vatrano and his season has been an incredible story. He’s scored 29 goals and 48 points in 61 games, giving him one of the most productive offensive seasons of anyone available. Vatrano is a good player who has always had a pretty keen finishing instinct, one who makes sense as a middle-six scoring threat in a sheltered role.

The worry comes with what the price tag may be for a player whose scoring totals may inflate his perceived value. At the right price, Vatrano can be a savvy add, especially with an extra year remaining on his deal. However, some red flags warrant caution regarding his acquisition cost.

Vatrano has 29 goals this season, but a lot of that has to do with his power-play usage. He’s Anaheim’s primary triggerman and has made hay in that role scoring 4.6 goals per 60. That’s off an inflated 25 percent shooting percentage that would be difficult for any player to keep up. Over the prior three seasons, Vatrano has scored on half as many shots with the man advantage. Some might point to playing with better players on a top unit as one reason for the spike — but that’s not a role he would receive on a playoff team. Expectations need to be tempered regarding his goal-scoring for that reason.

Perhaps the bigger issue is Vatrano’s play without the puck. It’s worth taking his on-ice numbers with some grain of salt given his location, but it’s not exactly ideal that the Anaheim Ducks got outchanced and outscored more with Vatrano on the ice in each of the last two seasons. That’s likely a result of playing too high in the lineup, the exact thing that’s helping him look like a much more productive forward than he likely is. It shows that while he can produce in those bigger minutes, it’s at a net loss to the team thanks to his defensive acumen.

That limits Vatrano’s fit as a top-six forward. If teams understand the risks and he doesn’t cost as much as the usual price for one, then no harm done. He’s a potentially strong fit as a sheltered scorer. But there looks to be a decent chance that his surprising point totals could make the cost of acquisition costlier. And if he’s put in a higher role than he can handle, the acquisition cost may not be the only worry.

Buyer beware: Analyzing 5 players to avoid at the NHL trade deadline

Whether it's because a player's price is too high or because their addition may be a legitimate detriment, every deadline has its hazards.

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Vince called Vatrano the "ideal fit" for the Rangers. Vince is a moron.

Vatrano couldn’t get into Florida's lineup when that team got better players. Vatrano plays on a bad Anaheim team and he becomes Pavel Bure. Verbeek can keep him until next trade deadline.

 

[pld459666]

Because their 3C all season has been the Hartford Wolfpack's 31 year old captain. And Wennberg is a 3rd line player who has PK'd and PP'd routinely in his career.

PP'd as in PooPoo'd?

Because that's what he is offensively, shit

 

[cheech70]

Believe it has to do with this Mika Zibanejad and His Brother at Risk of Losing Their Homes Due to Legal Issues

2 1/2 weeks salary

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Wait until you see the top line center.

We have one?

 

[Shesterkybomb]

He doesn't need to be healthy for long, and he can score goals. I'd rather gamble on him than spend big on someone else.

He can't score goals from home, when, not if he gets hurt we will be back to where we are right now without the picks to get him. Hard pass

We have one?

Trochek yup

 

[Shesterkybomb]

Imo Vatrano will land here for a 2nd, not sure about that price but i think thats where he lands. I'm kinda nervous about this deadline, imo we need to keep all roster players and Perrault and Othmann, and maybe even Berard since he appears closer to being an nhl ready option incase of injuries.

 

[Ail]

Believe it has to do with this Mika Zibanejad and His Brother at Risk of Losing Their Homes Due to Legal Issues

lol wtf? I just did a libero after reading this.

 

[OthmannOut]

Malinvestment March

 

[MrAlmost]

Never make a member of your family your financial advisor/business partner.

 

[bleedblue94]

Jesus, Mantha just returned a 2nd and 4th, 50% retained.

yeah, and people thought it would be a buyers market hahaha

 

[Harbour Dog]

Moving any non 4th-line roster player to try to find somebody to fit with Kreider and Zibanejad, scares me.

I think that duo will be at least passable in the playoffs, playing low event hockey against top lines, but we will not have a chance against any playoff team if we're rolling out Cuylle and Brodzinski on the third line without Kakko.

Even moving Lindgren mid-season, without adding another NHL D, would be crippling the second that there's an injury and we have to play Mackey or Robertson in a playoff series.