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

[McRanger92]

The hate Zegras would receive from this fan base would make what Trouba and Zibanejad get look like they were Leetch and Messier in comparison.

Better option than Kane? Yeah.

A good option? No. Another one dimensional perimeter player who does flashy shit for the f*** of it.



I don't think they do.

Guentzel wasn't going to help them get the puck up ice. He would have likely been playing out of position on RW with Kreider and Zibanejad and they got locked the f*** up.

Would’ve helped the PP though

 

[EpicDing]

"Zegras wants to play for the Rangers. He prefers them over any other destination. He trains with Kreider every summer."
Per Arthur Staple & Peter Baugh today

Holy editorializing

A report linked the Rangers to a potential Trevor Zegras trade as the Ducks are listening to offers for the 23-year-old forward who has two years left on his deal at a $5.75 million cap hit. We haven’t heard anything that concrete linking the Rangers to Zegras, who grew up in Bedford, barely a 15-minute drive to the Rangers’ practice facility

What we can say is that Zegras, who trains in the offseason at Prentiss Hockey Performance alongside Chris Kreider, has had the Rangers as his ideal destination for a long time. Ducks GM Pat Verbeek has had some decent interest from at least one team — believed to be the Flyers — but is asking for a very expensive return for Zegras, who had an injury-plagued 2023-24 and finished with 15 points in 31 games.

The cost certainty on Zegras this season and next would be workable for the Rangers, but whether the fit is there might be in question.

 

[McRanger92]

If Zegras wants to be a Ranger he can hang with his TikTok girlfriend in SoCal for 2 more years then sign a hometown discount here when he wants to get serious and be Kreider’s padawan.

 

[Crease]

Launch Trouba into the Sun or Detroit, whichever is easier.

 

[NYR Viper]

Farabee would be a good option on Zibanejad’s RW if the cost is minimal. I’ve always liked him

 

[EdJovanovski]

A report linked the Rangers to a potential Trevor Zegras trade as the Ducks are listening to offers for the 23-year-old forward who has two years left on his deal at a $5.75 million cap hit. We haven’t heard anything that concrete linking the Rangers to Zegras, who grew up in Bedford, barely a 15-minute drive to the Rangers’ practice facility

What we can say is that Zegras, who trains in the offseason at Prentiss Hockey Performance alongside Chris Kreider, has had the Rangers as his ideal destination for a long time. Ducks GM Pat Verbeek has had some decent interest from at least one team — believed to be the Flyers — but is asking for a very expensive return for Zegras, who had an injury-plagued 2023-24 and finished with 15 points in 31 games.

The cost certainty on Zegras this season and next would be workable for the Rangers, but whether the fit is there might be in question.

Eh lol not exactly a reach

 

[Kupo]

no to Farabee and no to dealing with the Flyers. That organization could end up being a real thorn in the ass in the future and I don't want to see us give them any potential ammo.

I’ll take him all day for the right price. He’s a good player.

 

[McRanger92]

Farabee would be a good option on Zibanejad’s RW if the cost is minimal. I’ve always liked him

I really wanted Farabee in his draft year. He hasn’t popped in a big way but he’s had some good seasons and is still young. Needs a change probably. I’m into it. Torts will make Kakko into a 2 way demon or grind him down to a nub. Kinda hoping this goes down.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Would’ve helped the PP though

He wouldn’t have played on the top unit.

The only scenario I can see him possibly bumping them over Florida is if Lavi decided to load up Mika and Panarin and just punt their unproductive guys by lumping them together. Maybe JG gives them a goal or 3 on line 2 that would have made a difference.

 

[Paulie Walnutz]

Drury is gonna trade Trouba then sign Kane AND Stamkos just to watch this board meltdown

 

[majordomo]

This could be interesting an interesting add. No idea what his value would be after his most productive season.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1805678836170080759

I'd take Farabee.

 

[UAGoalieGuy]

Farabee did have a solid season this past year, though isn't he another LW?

 

[Fitzy]

Launch Trouba into the Sun or Detroit, whichever is easier.

The sun would be safer but less lucrative for Trouba

 

[LOFIN]

I don't actually hate the idea of Zegras. You always bet on talent. Easier to teach some grit to Zegras than make a grinder more skilled. I'm not sure he's what this team needs but whatever.

I'm just scared of what Drury would pay for him. Anaheim has fleeced some teams recently.

 

[Kupo]

I really wanted Farabee in his draft year. He hasn’t popped in a big way but he’s had some good seasons and is still young. Needs a change probably. I’m into it. Torts will make Kakko into a 2 way demon or grind him down to a nub. Kinda hoping this goes down.

Lindgren for Farabee. Torts would have multiples

 

[majordomo]

Can someone explain to me in simple terms, ideally like im a 5 year old from a continent that isnt Nth America, what Dolan owning the Sphere has to do with anything?
The venue is already hosting the draft and all hockey interested eyes will be watching already. How does NYR doing anything on the day/night change any of that?

Dolan wants to be in the spotlight.

 

[majordomo]

Drury is gonna trade Trouba then sign Kane AND Stamkos just to watch this board meltdown

That's a Dolan move through and through!!!!!!!

 

[bernmeister]

I'd do it. Barely, but I'd do it. What puts it over the line for me is that Copp can fill in at 3C in an emergency.

OR
we could just go younger w/draft picks
pocket them
and if/when opportunity knocks, we are ready

 

[RangerBoy]

Farabee is on the outs in Philadelphia. He has a bad relationship with Torts. Farabee likes RW and Torts has Farabee on LW. $5M cap hit for the next 4 years.

 

[Kupo]

Drury is gonna trade Trouba then sign Kane AND Stamkos just to watch this board meltdown

 

[majordomo]

I don't actually hate the idea of Zegras. You always bet on talent. Easier to teach some grit to Zegras than make a grinder more skilled. I'm not sure he's what this team needs but whatever.

I'm just scared of what Drury would pay for him. Anaheim has fleeced some teams recently.

We short circuited our rebuild betting on talent (Panarin) and look at what's happened.....we should stay FAR away from Panarin Lite at all costs.

 

[bernmeister]

I’m waiting for the shoe to drop on what Drury is going to give Grier at some point for taking Goodrow

No way that San Jose charges Detroit a 2nd to take a better player at a similar salary without something coming

yes,
unless it is a favor to be called in later

 

[KennyWu]

This could be interesting an interesting add. No idea what his value would be after his most productive season.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1805678836170080759

I love how this gets added to any piece of news.

"Palestine and Israel have settled their differences. Keep in mind the draft is being held at the Sphere owned by James Dolan and the Rangers have their 1st round pick"

 

[bernmeister]

"Zegras wants to play for the Rangers. He prefers them over any other destination. He trains with Kreider every summer."
Per Arthur Staple & Peter Baugh today

If we could do Zeg + better pick + RD prospect for shesty + lesser pick that's a win

 

[majordomo]

yes,
unless it is a favor to be called in later

I say later -- MUCH later -- remember: the league is watching everything that goes on between the two teams. If the league doesn't like the way they say "good morning" at a meeting, there will probably be an investigation.