Speculation: Roster Building Thread: Part XVI

[Avery16]

Does anyone else think zucc is being held out as trade protection

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Maybe, but I think its more about giving him ample time to heal.

Groin issues can linger. JG is almost for sure going to wait another 2 months before moving anyone out.

 

[Thirty One]

Does anyone else think zucc is being held out as trade protection

No.

 

[Ola]

Does anyone else think zucc is being held out as trade protection

Njet.

 

[RGY]

Does anyone else think zucc is being held out as trade protection

No just think he is actually hurt/he is checked out taking his time coming back

 

[FIRE DRURY]

According to my sources, Zucc’s injury is emotional, not physical.

Webster showed him some of our responses here and he’s devastated.

 

[bobbop]

Does anyone else think zucc is being held out as trade protection

Yes.

He won’t play until/unless he is 100% healthy.

 

[Shesterkybomb]

Zuc is hurt...they wouldnt have played Smith at forward if he wasnt.

 

[Ghost of jas]

Maybe, but I think its more about giving him ample time to heal.

Groin issues can linger. JG is almost for sure going to wait another 2 months before moving anyone out.

I think Gorton is following the same procedure he did with McDonagh.

 

[Fitzy]

Nichushkin and Honka are in bad need of a change of scenery.

I'm thrilled Bayreuther has stepped into the NHL and is doing well, but Dallas must be looking to shift some pieces at the deadline. Could definitely see Zuccarello heading there.

 

[NYR Viper]

Nichushkin and Honka are in bad need of a change of scenery.

I'm thrilled Bayreuther has stepped into the NHL and is doing well, but Dallas must be looking to shift some pieces at the deadline. Could definitely see Zuccarello heading there.

The Rangers have been linked to Nichuskin in the past. I’m sure they’d be interested

 

[LaffyTaffy]

The Rangers have been linked to Nichuskin in the past. I’m sure they’d be interested

And Zucc has been linked to Dallas in those same conversations. There could definitely be a deal there, but I would certainly be looking for a 1st from Dallas in a deal for Zucc. I see them as a team that could get desperate to make some moves for help, and then not making it deep into the playoffs. Good opportunity to sell high and have a pick in the low 20s.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

The Rangers have been linked to Nichuskin in the past. I’m sure they’d be interested

Not while Ruff is here.

 

[Mikos87]

Nichushkin and Honka are in bad need of a change of scenery.

I'm thrilled Bayreuther has stepped into the NHL and is doing well, but Dallas must be looking to shift some pieces at the deadline. Could definitely see Zuccarello heading there.

The Rangers have been linked to Nichuskin in the past. I’m sure they’d be interested

Won't happen with Ruff as a coach of the Rangers. The feelings between Ruff and Val are not what one would call amicable.

Also, you don't need a winger or a body coming back with Zucc. Especially with how the team is constructed now. I think gaining the cap space with some picks/prospects is a good add in a Zucc deal.

Plus, I'm not sure if Nicushkin is a good value at $3M... I would much rather get a prospect and a pick, or just picks.

 

[LaffyTaffy]

Won't happen with Ruff as a coach of the Rangers. The feelings between Ruff and Val are not what one would call amicable.

Also, you don't need a winger or a body coming back with Zucc. Especially with how the team is constructed now. I think gaining the cap space with some picks/prospects is a good add in a Zucc deal.

Plus, I'm not sure if Nicushkin is a good value at $3M... I would much rather get a prospect and a pick, or just picks.

Gurianov + 1st?

 

[Mikos87]

Speaking of Dallas, I think they might be one of a few teams in the league that will take an onerous contract from the backend off of the Rangers. They need defensemen. Klingberg is locked into one of the best bargains in hockey, they don't owe their current guys anything major in the next two years...

Smith/Shattenkirk... Dallas can afford it. Nill may be on the hot seat. There is a deal to be made there.

 

[Mikos87]

Gurianov + 1st?

If Nill is on the hot seat, then go for it. But if he's got another year, and this is taking the NMC/NTCs into consideration:

Pitlick & Carrick

for

Smith.

Or

Pitlick, Janmark, 2nd.

for

Shatts.

 

[Trxjw]

Was hoping the Stars would want Nash last season for Guryanov. He's breaking out this year. Over a ppg in the AHL.

 

[Mikos87]

Does anyone else think zucc is being held out as trade protection

No not as trade protection in the traditional sense, where maybe a deal has been made and they are keeping him out, or waiting until he can pass a medical, but in the sense that they don't want to hurt his value? Yes. In other seasons they had guys who could have sat out, play because of a playoff race... but not this time around.

 

[Webster]

This tweet should clarify a few things.

Nitten.no belongs to Roy Kvatningen, the only journalist who has Zucc's phone #.

 

[Paulie Walnutz]

This tweet should clarify a few things.

Nitten.no belongs to Roy Kvatningen, the only journalist who has Zucc's phone #.

I’ll make sure to mention Mats in my prayers before bed tonight, then light a candle.

 

[bobbop]

If Nill is on the hot seat, then go for it. But if he's got another year, and this is taking the NMC/NTCs into consideration:

Pitlick & Carrick

for

Smith.

Or

Pitlick, Janmark, 2nd.

for

Shatts.

The Rangers might be ale to help by taking Hanzel’s contract back. He is on LTIR. My bad contract for yours.

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

Does anyone else think zucc is being held out as trade protection

Nope, I think he has a lingering groin issue. Groin injuries are notoriously hard to recover 100% from in season and very easy to re-injure when they didn't heal all the way.

 

[Mikos87]

The Rangers might be ale to help by taking Hanzel’s contract back. He is on LTIR. My bad contract for yours.

Very true, and he's not going to come off of LTIR it seems.

If he's locked on there, then thats a cap clearing move that opens up more space next year.

 

[Ori]

I always enjoy watching Zucc when he is playing good, but it don`t help the team to get low on the table since he will win games for Rangers when he is playing good, but it has been a while since and I believe the injury was one of the major reason for that, and it might be a motivation factor too. It`s only him, Staal, and Henrik who have been in NY for over a decade almost with 3 different coaching staffs, and his 9th NHL season in NY and he arrived earlier and that in itself is an achievement in my opinion. So I`ve many good memories from him and others in previous season especially in playoffs time.