Speculation: Roster Building Thread : Part XV (Light em up!)

[LORDE]

Even with Fox, we have the worst D-core/team D in the league. 30th defending off the rush, 32nd in allowing odd-man rushes, and 31st for shots allowed against.

But please tell me how Igor should steal games more fans you know who I'm talking about.

So plz tell me why you should spend 1/8 of the cap on a goaltender with no defense in front of him.

You could put an actual team out there with a 5M goalie & do better.

 

[RangersFan1994]

So Jones spoke out about ice time. Expect him to be dealt soon. Like Kakko. Get worse value by waiting too long. Stupid management here

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Jones has every right to be frustrated. He knows he should be playing over the likes of someone like Lindgren.

Unfortunately this organization is allergic to defensemen that can move the puck well, so he’ll be traded shortly

 

[lakeshirts37]

Zac Jones is now on the clock. Two teams that circled him last year (that I could confirm) were Utah (Arizona) and St. Louis. If Drury has seen enough, he will have a market to move him. I would imagine the price is a second or a young player.

id be thrilled with that type of return

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

they completely overhauled their roster - what are you talking about?

They improved by 11 even with a shit roster.

Then their Gm made smart moves and they’re on top of the division this season

 

[McRanger92]

I don’t think much of Jones fit on this team but if they could get another young forward getting squeezed for ice time elsewhere I’d be thrilled for all parties. Someone with some energy. There’s a spot to be taken from Vesey up front and that’s with Othmann potentially getting the call in the next couple weeks.

 

[will1066]

They sucked last year too. Not to different from the situation here, Lavi wasn't the only problem.

But look what they GM did. He actually went out and made moves to try to get better. He didn't triple down on Ryan f***ing Lindgren.

 

[Levitate]

I don't just want an energy player I want someone who can f***in play hockey

don't need some dipshit running around all over the ice but not accomplishing anything

 

[lakeshirts37]

They improved by 11 even with a shit roster.

Then their Gm made smart moves and they’re on top of the division this season

yeah that last part is key. Its not really lavy

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

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I wish there was a middle finger emoji for moments like this lmao.

 

[Profet]

Lightning drafted a #1 center before signing that Vasy contract.

Florida drafted a #1 center before signing that Bob contract.

Just saying.

Also...

Avs drafted a #1 center.

Vegas acquired a #1 center the only way that is possible.... By taking advantage of Buffalo.

Blues... See Vegas.

Washington drafted a #1 center.

Pittsburgh drafted two #1 centers (sigh).


Tldr:

It's not the goalie.

 

[SA16]

I'd be really surprised to get back our initial investment in him. D+5 guys with little progress and nothing outstanding in their game really don't pull that sort of returns but crazier things have happened. There are lots of smaller, puck moving defensemen who are unremarkable and are thus unable to really make noise in the NHL.

He's not a particularly special player at this point in his career but he's also not really getting a fair shake. But Drury has made it pretty clear he's not all that interested in the kids he didn't draft.

Most similar players to him go unclaimed on waivers.

 

[Levitate]

I don't just want an energy player I want someone who can f***in play hockey

don't need some dipshit running around all over the ice but not accomplishing anything

I mean, let's be clear here, let's not just get players who we think fulfill one specific niche role of "hey he plays hard!" or "he blocks shots!" or "he can PK!"

let's actually get good players. There's such thing as a good third liner, a good 4th liner. It doesn't have to be some guy who sucks at everyhthing but bring "energy"

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

I read Vince’s new article earlier today and he wrote according to a few sources that the team is going to try and make a playoff push despite all this garbage going on

Drury the bonehead is going to rearrange the deck chairs in a futile attempt to make the playoffs, just for the team to still be ass

 

[DialUp]

I read Vince’s new article earlier today and he wrote according to a few sources that the team is going to try and make a playoff push despite all this garbage going on

Drury the bonehead is going to rearrange the deck chairs in a futile attempt to make the playoffs, just for the team to still be ass

Making a push for the playoffs means they are trading Mika and krieder and Miller and Lindgren! Awesome!

 

[Levitate]

at this point in the year I think it's fine to say that but doesn't mean they won't be sellers at the deadline

 

[FoxysExpensiveNYDigs]

Making a push for the playoffs means they are trading Mika and krieder and Miller and Lindgren! Awesome!

More likely they are trading Perreault, Othmann, Emery, Fortescue for rentals if they are dumb enough to try for the playoffs. You know, things that non contenders value.

 

[17futurecap]

No issues with Jones wanting to play, but he kind of stinks, so don’t really care he’s not playing. His game in Nashville with Schneider was a disaster.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Half the players need to go. The coaches need to go. The GM needs to go. This franchise needs an atomic bomb.

This is an absolute nightmare. I hope they learn from this and set a culture that prevents this from ever happening again. I'm not holding my breath.

I do not see this happening as long as Dolan continues to own the club.

 

[NYR Viper]

Go get me Ridley Greig for Zac Jones

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

I read Vince’s new article earlier today and he wrote according to a few sources that the team is going to try and make a playoff push despite all this garbage going on

Drury the bonehead is going to rearrange the deck chairs in a futile attempt to make the playoffs, just for the team to still be ass

Sounds a lot like a Dolan Directive to me.

 

[haohmaru]

I read Vince’s new article earlier today and he wrote according to a few sources that the team is going to try and make a playoff push despite all this garbage going on

Drury the bonehead is going to rearrange the deck chairs in a futile attempt to make the playoffs, just for the team to still be ass

That's probably more on the boss (Dolan) then Drury.

Dolan isn't known for giving 5 year timelines.

 

[NickyFotiu]

I’m sure this will end well

Nothing wrong with a guy wanting to play. Wecwant guys that want to play but if you haven't played well then you have to look at your own play. Idclike Zac to excell but he hasn't yet.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

yeah that last part is key. Its not really lavy

It’s both. Drury and Laviolette are both garbage and need to gtfo

 

[RangersFan1994]

Go get me Ridley Greig for Zac Jones

Why would the Sens do this? I'd do this as a Rangers fan.

I'd love Greig here.