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

[kovazub94]

i have no idea what you're saying - especially the first paragraph. how is "finding a 1st line player for 2mm" related to signing buch?

you don't sign roster spots. you sign talent. Accumulate as much quality NHL talent as you can manage to get your grubby paws on. And when you strike gold - Buchnevich - lock it up.

You dismissed my point that Rangers needed to fill certain positions and add tools that cost more than the league minimum. Then you are substituting Buch for Goodrow because of size of contract but if anything you should be removing Blais as Goodrow was more important acquisition target than Blais. Again the point is that cap wouldn’t work.
This is my last post on this subject because I’m afraid we will start going in circles and it’s not worth it - should be moving forward.

 

[Shesterkybomb]

I think we're positioned pretty good myself, the Trouba thing is a bit of a wildcard but imo we have a better team than we started with last year, Smith was a good add, we hope Chytil is healthy and Berard and Othmann are a year older and likely to join the squad in varying forms. Schneider and Lafreniere became reliable players and elevated their status in the roster. Imo Miller should improve, hopefully Kakko does as well. We still have one of the best goalies in the league, one of the best dmen in the league, one of the best lw in the league and some emerging young players. I'm excited for next year. Even if Fox and Chytil were healthy this year i think we do better.

 

[Profet]

Why isn't anyone talking about the Buchnevich trade?

Seems like this pivotal trade gets swept under the rug and everyone just glosses over it.

 

[Profet]

My guess is that his deal ends up being around $8.5

We would have to move on from some players...certainly. Namely Trouba, Lindgren and possibly Igor.

Pretty much correct.

 

[RangersFan1994]

I think we're positioned pretty good myself, the Trouba thing is a bit of a wildcard but imo we have a better team than we started with last year, Smith was a good add, we hope Chytil is healthy and Berard and Othmann are a year older and likely to join the squad in varying forms. Schneider and Lafreniere became reliable players and elevated their status in the roster. Imo Miller should improve, hopefully Kakko does as well. We still have one of the best goalies in the league, one of the best dmen in the league, one of the best lw in the league and some emerging young players. I'm excited for next year. Even if Fox and Chytil were healthy this year i think we do better.

Rangers also have Quick. Not many have a backup that has had a great NHL career and can help this team when Igor needs a break

 

[RangersFan1994]

Matt Rempe to spend rest of summer training with Rangers star - Forever Blueshirts

Matt Rempe vows to spend the rest of his offseason training with New York Rangers teammate Chris Kreider.

www.foreverblueshirts.com

 

[EdJovanovski]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1816647824387252302

 

[pld459666]

He's not scoring 20+ goals on the 3rd line with no special teams time.Might want to lower your expectations

13 as a rookie without a Chytil or a Trocheck centering him?

I'm not expecting 20, but wouldn't be surprised either.

He has the talent and determination.

 

[Bacon Artemi Bravo]

Why isn't anyone talking about the Buchnevich trade?

Seems like this pivotal trade gets swept under the rug and everyone just glosses over it.

POTY

 

[EdJovanovski]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1816579268346081508

 

[TominNC]

He scored 13 in his rookie season. He should get some PP and PK time this season.

The better players should get PP time.

 

[RangersFan1994]

Anyone think the Rangers should resign Vesey to another 2 year contract with the similar cap hit???? He's one of the few thst scores on the 4th line. 13 goals isn't bad for a player like him

 

[bernmeister]

Anyone think the Rangers should resign Vesey to another 2 year contract with the similar cap hit???? He's one of the few thst scores on the 4th line. 13 goals isn't bad for a player like him

no

 

[Shesterkybomb]

Anyone think the Rangers should resign Vesey to another 2 year contract with the similar cap hit???? He's one of the few thst scores on the 4th line. 13 goals isn't bad for a player like him

Seemed like he fell back a bit last year, we have some young guys that can take his spot.

 

[LeetchisGod]

Seemed like he fell back a bit last year, we have some young guys that can take his spot.

2 goals in 31 playoff games. We can do better.

 

[pld459666]

Anyone think the Rangers should resign Vesey to another 2 year contract with the similar cap hit???? He's one of the few thst scores on the 4th line. 13 goals isn't bad for a player like him

A cheap veteran for the 4th line is a no brainer

Can PK, slot up a line if needed. Guys like Vesey don't really block anyone.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Anyone think the Rangers should resign Vesey to another 2 year contract with the similar cap hit???? He's one of the few thst scores on the 4th line. 13 goals isn't bad for a player like him

Not really, he stunk the second half of the season and especially into the playoffs. Think we let him finish the season and move on.

 

[NickyFotiu]

CK seems like one of the coolest teammates around.

 

[Shesterkybomb]

CK seems like one of the coolest teammates around.

Honestly believe he'll retire a Ranger, people don't get how much he puts into helping the players that come in. If anyone(Lundqvist should have) should retire a Ranger it's him, make him a lifer, it's not like he's gonna turn into a ball of fat or anything, guy is always in shape.

 

[NickyFotiu]

Honestly believe he'll retire a Ranger, people don't get how much he puts into helping the players that come in. If anyone(Lundqvist should have) should retire a Ranger it's him, make him a lifer, it's not like he's gonna turn into a ball of fat or anything, guy is always in shape.

I tend to agree with that but we will have to wait and see how the future years go and how long CK wants to play. With that said if anyone deserves it I would say CK does. His parents must be so proud. The guy has been like a crazy nice Superman. If I could be reborn again as another person CK would be top 5 on my list lol.

 

[Raspewtin]

Anyone think the Rangers should resign Vesey to another 2 year contract with the similar cap hit???? He's one of the few thst scores on the 4th line. 13 goals isn't bad for a player like him

no. a kid can take his spot soooner and he’s been dog shit in the playoffs. already sick of him tbh

 

[Shesterkybomb]

I tend to agree with that but we will have to wait and see how the future years go and how long CK wants to play. With that said if anyone deserves it I would say CK does. His parents must be so proud. The guy has been like a crazy nice Superman. If I could be reborn again as another person CK would be top 5 on my list lol.

I don't see him being a guy that can't play when he is 39 or so unless injuries pile up, I guess at that point it comes down to him taking a team friendly deal or not

 

[NickyFotiu]

I don't see him being a guy that can't play when he is 39 or so unless injuries pile up, I guess at that point it comes down to him taking a team friendly deal or not

He is 33 now. I do not view him as a guy that is 100% about money so he may choose to retire before 39.

 

[TominNC]

He could settle into a 3rd line and PP specialist

 

[Roo Returns]

I think we're positioned pretty good myself, the Trouba thing is a bit of a wildcard but imo we have a better team than we started with last year, Smith was a good add, we hope Chytil is healthy and Berard and Othmann are a year older and likely to join the squad in varying forms. Schneider and Lafreniere became reliable players and elevated their status in the roster. Imo Miller should improve, hopefully Kakko does as well. We still have one of the best goalies in the league, one of the best dmen in the league, one of the best lw in the league and some emerging young players. I'm excited for next year. Even if Fox and Chytil were healthy this year i think we do better.

I don't foresee a first place finish, but they should be fine and in the top three of the division. Devils are going to be a pain, the Capitals got much better on paper, and the Islanders may or may not play that boring style they had end of year very effectively.

If they can stay relatively healthy and have a surprise or two from rookies, they might be a tougher playoff team.