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I think being close to family and friends would outweigh having to wear a jersey he disliked as a kid, but hey, Claude Giroux didn't want to come here when Philly traded him, so it's possible I guess.
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I think being close to family and friends would outweigh having to wear a jersey he disliked as a kid, but hey, Claude Giroux didn't want to come here when Philly traded him, so it's possible I guess.
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Probably a 3 man rotation of edstrom/rempe/brodz for 2 spots. Edstrom played 5 seasons pro in sweden and is gonna be 24 years old in early october.
Lavi aint rolling 3 lines in november lol
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He just can't carry a line. He was able to for a very brief period. And honestly there aren't very many that can.
Since the 21-22 season, we've been expecting someone to take the reigns of being the RW on that line, it hasn't happened, but they've never had even 2nd line play out of that spot. It's been 3rd line type play, at best. Honestly, Vatrano and Roslovic have been the more successful options. Guess when Zibanejad was a PPG player in the playoff? With those guys.
I don't buy into Kreider and Zibanejad needing to be separated. I'm asking they get a 2nd line talent player to run with them. Regardless of what line the player is on, we need a 55-60 point player. When something like that doesn't work, I'll change my mind of them having to be on different lines. If Laviolette does it in camp, it won't bother me either.
A year ago, Laf was 2 years younger than KK is today. It gets less likely that a player bursts out as he gets older.
Some people being wrong about Player A, doesn't mean all the other players will exceed their expectations also. Does Laf prove that Kravtsov and Lias are about to bloom? McIlrath? Blackburn? Malhotra? Maybe Pavel Brendl is about to hit it big? All of them were top 10 picks also. Age matters.
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I get all that and I hear you but Edstrom is still new to the NHL as is Rempe even though he’s younger. My point is they’re unknown commodities and coaches don’t like taking chances especially on 2 unknowns at the same time. I know all of Brodzinski, Rempe and Edstrom have all played center at times in their careers but my gut tells me the Rangers are gonna sign someone like a Bonino as insurance.
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I think another unfortunate thing is the Rangers kind of screwed themselves with how they used Rempe once he got called up. The hype and the attention he got. It serves him or the team no good having him play 4 mins a night. He should be playing and growing in Hartford. Problem is, since the Rempe call up the Rangers started to get that goon team reputation a little bit when you have guys like Rempe, Trouba, Goodrow, Cuylle, Lindgren. Goodrow is gone, Rempe might not be on the team to start the season. Trouba might not be on the team either. Now you’ve gone and pissed off all of your rival teams like the Devils who went NYR 2010 Carcillo on Gaborik and are out for blood still. I know some will disagree but the Rangers might be in danger in rivalry games by turning over the roster so much. I’m not saying they should have kept Goodrow and keep Lindgren/Trouba I’m just saying the Rangers went and poked the bear and better be ready for retaliation next season. Just a thought.
bold: if true, this is where they have to bend, buckle, and break and admit bern has been right, they have been wrong, and they need to develop youth by playing, even if it means growing pains.
End result is better, and ultimately cannot be denied.
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It's really amazing how many have just given up on him completely.
sorry, no strong disagree
you don't give the kid 4 mins a night
you start 4, then 6, etc etc instead of bonino/Pitlick
youth = energy = mo important for POs
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The Rangers need another small winger.
For all the comparisons Jamie Lundmark as a prospect got to Steve Yzerman, maybe they meant Steve Yzerman the GM.
LUNDMARK FOR GM!
Lindgren and Kakko as a package would be interesting
Not sure if they will aim for ufa replacements then flip
I’d set Kakko free in the right deal
He needs a fresh start with new linemates
Can he be a good 3rd liner in NY sure but he’s not clicking with this top 6
Not sure if they will aim for ufa replacements then flip
I’d set Kakko free in the right deal
He needs a fresh start with new linemates
Can he be a good 3rd liner in NY sure but he’s not clicking with this top 6
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Without Chytil, we don't have a 3rd line center. We'd end up spending whatever we are saving, and perhaps more, to replace him. If healthy, Chytil is likely better than whomever we would replace him with.
It's in our best interest to keep Chytil for at least 1 more year. If he gets hurt again, we have LTIR to work with. If he isn't effective, we can still buy him out next year at 1/3rd. But if he stays healthy and returns to form, he can help us win or be a trade chip to get someone who can help us win.
We're more likely to need that cap space next summer than this summer, so we're better off waiting to buy him out, if that's the route we end up going.
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I would trade Chytil now, while he's sort of able to play and has some value. One wrong hit and he's toast.
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People forget, but Zibanejad had some awful concussion issues early in his career too, to the point where retirement was a very real possibility. He hasn't had one in years at this point. Chytil could very well end up being the same way
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Waiting for him to get hurt again & it will happen, just means we'll get caught with our pants down by depending on Brodz to step in; which isn't an ideal solution. I think you need to bring someone in this offseason for the 3C & move Chytil to RW. Options like Stephenson or Colton make a lot of sense. Stephenson is an elite PKer who can replace Goodrow's PK spot & add desperately needed speed to the lineup. Colton brings a sandpaper element & would probably blossom with some talent on the wings around him. Either would be good for 40-50 points & stabilize our C depth for not too much money.
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I don't recall zib needing to sit out nearly an entire season recovering from one though.
The big issue for nyr is their lack of depth at the position. If they don't get another center here they are looking at brozinski as the 3c of chytil gets hurt, and they already need to find a capable 4c now that Goodrow is gone. They have no depth at all. It will be interesting to see where they find some for the center position
Selfishly I would love both. I believe Colton can play the wing as well.
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Value is too low to even bother at this point. Rather hold onto him and hope the injury stuff is behind him and he continues to become a 50-60 point player.
Which is why he has no value
They will be signing a 3rd/4th line C in case Chytil gets hurt or needs a shift to the wing
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I have zero idea why people want to trade Chytil. He’s most valuable to this team. And if he gets hurts he goes on LTIR and they use his money elsewhere
Like it’s not even a question about whether I keep him
Like it’s not even a question about whether I keep him
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Where did I say I want to sign Kane? I was just spitballing the most likely options.
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