Roster Building Thread - Part XI (Off-season edition)

[noncents]

Caps needed a C. they're rebuilding while trying to maximize Ovi goal scoring. PLD is talented if lazy, he'll be fine there imo.

He’s a nice player but I don’t think he’s a great fit for the rangers.

why not?

 

[Savant]

So that’s why the Caps bought and killed capfriendly.

Horrific asset management from LA too.

 

[n8]

So that’s why the Caps bought and killed capfriendly.

Horrific asset management from LA too.

They lost the initial PLD trade the moment it happened, then doubled down with a ridiculous extension but getting rid of him now? That feels like a win for today. They needed a goalie and got one that has at least won a cup. Not too many of those out there these days. Bill Ranford will get Kuemper's game back in shape. LA does well with their goalies.

 

[Savant]

They lost the initial PLD trade the moment it happened, then doubled down with a ridiculous extension but getting rid of him now? That feels like a win for today. They needed a goalie and got one that has at least won a cup. Not too many of those out there these days. Bill Ranford will get Kuemper's game back in shape. LA does well with their goalies.

I mean LA could have just bought out PLD too

 

[GAGLine]

Carbery did a good job last year. Maybe he can find a way to get the most out of PLD.

 

[IDvsEGO]

I mean LA could have just bought out PLD too

They could’ve, but this actually gives them a potential usable asset. I do get it from LA’s perspective.
I think the bigger question is just pld’s work ethic.

 

[Savant]

They could’ve, but this actually gives them a potential usable asset. I do get it from LA’s perspective.
I think the bigger question is just pld’s work ethic.

I guess but I’m also not trying to trade for a 35 goalie with term and a sub 900 sv%

 

[rangers1314]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1803514298653876402

Chicago might be up to something

 

[n8]

I mean LA could have just bought out PLD too

They'd be paying him till 2038. That is like Rick DiPietro levels of buyout.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1803514298653876402

Chicago might be up to something

Rights to Guentzel?

Someone had them sniffing around on him a few weeks ago. May have been EF.

 

[zlev]

Trouba to Chicago please

 

[Savant]

They'd be paying him till 2038. That is like Rick DiPietro levels of buyout.

No it’s not PLD is young so it’s only mini buy out. Like if Carolina buys out Kotkaniemi

 

[EpicDing]

No it’s not PLD is young so it’s only mini buy out. Like if Carolina buys out Kotkaniemi

Fun fact, if the SCF goes to 7 games, the buyout window will open after PLD turns 26 on June 24, making it a regular buyout

 

[GAGLine]

No it’s not PLD is young so it’s only mini buy out. Like if Carolina buys out Kotkaniemi

The cap hits would have been smaller, but they would have been paying them for 14 years.

 

[mrmovies779]

If Drury can move both Lindgren and Trouba, I'll build a statue of him in front of MSG

 

[rangers1314]

Maybe the caps bought cap friendly so not one could point and laugh at that PDL contract

 

[GAGLine]

If Drury can move both Lindgren and Trouba, I'll build a statue of him in front of MSG

Moving them doesn't mean much if we don't also replace them the right way.

 

[Hire Sather]

It's hard to trust they'll move on from Lindgren.

Keeping Trouba hurts less than giving Lindgren 5 or 6 years

 

[Savant]

The cap hits would have been smaller, but they would have been paying them for 14 years.

Significantly smaller

 

[GAGLine]

Significantly smaller

Half, Eddie!

There's a rumored deal between Ottawa and Philly, but Yost said it might happen closer to the draft. I hope it's Chychrun so people will stop suggesting him.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Shit is heating up

 

[The Crypto Guy]

It's hard to trust they'll move on from Lindgren.

Keeping Trouba hurts less than giving Lindgren 5 or 6 years

Not if Lindgren signs for under 4M. Can easily move that down the road.

And Lindgren is fine if he's put on the bottom pair, He just cant be with Fox anymore for 20 minutes.

I still think it’s a bit premature to pencil Rempe in for a 4th line role.

He’s got quite a bit of work to do in order to become a nhl regular.

Do think this opens the door for Edstrom.

Seems pretty clear Rempe will be given that spot, at least to start the season. They seem very heavily invested on him, as they should. Edstorm still has to show he has it. Which he will be given the chance too during pre-season.

 

[Levitate]

The problem I keep circling around is that you can't keep both Lindgren and Trouba and say you're gonna fix the D by getting (another) new 3D to replace Gustafsson

Or I guess you could if you let Gus walk and could afford to find a real partner for Fox and then lol at a Lindgren/Trouba 3rd pairing

but really the big problem is if they re-sign Lindgren it's almost surely to keep playing him with Fox. Kneecapping Fox's prime years

 

[The Crypto Guy]

I feel like Drury is going to go hard after Brady Skjei to play with Fox. He's fine and definitely is better than when he was with us. Could compliment Fox very well.

(dont shoot me)

 

[Levitate]

Skjei is good but will probably cost a decent chunk. 30 years old and just put up 47 points I can't see him not trying to get a 7 year deal worth probably $8 mill+ from someone