Speculation: Roster Building Thread : Part XVIII ( TDL is March 7th)

[NickyFotiu]

I don't want Drury to make a move just to make one, but he's been wheeling and dealing all year my gut feels like he shouldn't stop now. There's no reason why the Rangers cannot make a run. If the Panarin-Trocheck-Lafreniere line can return to form, we have as good a shot as any team.

I always say why not us but the 4 nations tournament made me realize our top talents are lacking. Our best forward JT was basically a checker. Fox barely played at times as well. Not saying we cant have a chance but it would take a huge effort and some luck to compete with the Avs or Oilers top talent guys.

 

[lakeshirts37]

Smith is a good hockey player. Add In retention. He’s worth a 2nd. I’m not sure why that’s absurd to you.

“Id say low first or B+ prospect”

 

[Alluckks]

“Id say low first or B+ prospect”

If he gets a low 1st will you delete @Tob’s account?

 

[duhmetreE]

I’d love to take the 3 spot from Jersey but I really don’t feel like enduring another Carolina series.

They need to go back to 1-8 seeding

 

[lakeshirts37]

If he gets a low 1st will you delete @Tob’s account?

I’ll buy you a beer

 

[bleedblue94]

Not saying that it is happening, but what would a kane Panarin reunion 2.0 look like? Guy may need a carrot to consider a move like that but his contract is short at this point...

 

[JimmyG89]

Outside of moving Smith, I don't think you do anything else that isn't an opportunity to make a hockey trade.

We have enough futures after the Smith deal and I don't see anyone else that gets moved for futures. Sometimes you don't get to revisit a deal in the summer.

Don't buy into the Kreider stuff. I think they'll wait it out and that's the summer deal. Panarin is the TDL next season, or not at all unfortunately.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Not saying that it is happening, but what would a kane Panarin reunion 2.0 look like? Guy may need a carrot to consider a move like that but his contract is short at this point...

I’ll send him an assortment of vegetables if it means that it would get him to waive his clause.

 

[GAGLine]

Not saying that it is happening, but what would a kane Panarin reunion 2.0 look like? Guy may need a carrot to consider a move like that but his contract is short at this point...

If you mean trading Panarin to Detroit, sure, I'm all for it. Otherwise, no thanks.

 

[DanielBrassard]

Still think Drury is going to try to pull off a bigger deal than people expect other than smith. Too much time on his hands until the trade deadline to do nothing.

 

[NickyFotiu]

Still think Drury is going to try to pull off a bigger deal than people expect other than smith. Too much time on his hands until the trade deadline to do nothing.

I think Drury is open to any good deal but I don't think he will force one if it isn't a fair to good offer.

 

[duhmetreE]

Lafreniere, Schneider
for
Power, Tuch and McLeod

I'm just bored and waiting for something....

 

[chris kontos]

I’ll send him an assortment of vegetables if it means that it would get him to waive his clause.

Slip em the old zuchini

 

[eco's bones]

I always say why not us but the 4 nations tournament made me realize our top talents are lacking. Our best forward JT was basically a checker. Fox barely played at times as well. Not saying we cant have a chance but it would take a huge effort and some luck to compete with the Avs or Oilers top talent guys.

How a team plays together can make a difference. The 2011 Bruins best player was arguably Patrice Bergeron---it was a team that was solid up and down the lineup but no really elite players. When the Blues won their Cup pretty much the same. You can win a Cup without elite players but you have to have a solid lineup from top to bottom with good depth players. Also our two Russians Igor and Artemi if they play to their abilities are elite. They weren't in that tournament.

I really like how JT has played for us since we got him. It's no bs north south--go to the net physical style of hockey. I probably wouldn't have put him with Mika but he's seemed to revive Mika since he's gotten here. Zibanejad use to be a hell of a player. HIs game kind of flagged last year and went missing for half a season this year and now he's looking kind of like the player he was 3/4 years ago. Will it last? Hopefully. But JT looks like a guy who could be our captain next year....a guy who will lead on the ice anyway. The Rangers badly needed an Alpha personality who could still bring a top line game.

 

[DanielBrassard]

Lafreniere, Schneider
for
Power, Tuch and McLeod

I'm just bored and waiting for something....

That would be the fleece of a century

 

[Crease]

Smith for McDavid make it happen Drury.

 

[NickyFotiu]

How a team plays together can make a difference. The 2011 Bruins best player was arguably Patrice Bergeron---it was a team that was solid up and down the lineup but no really elite players. When the Blues won their Cup pretty much the same. You can win a Cup without elite players but you have to have a solid lineup from top to bottom with good depth players. Also our two Russians Igor and Artemi if they play to their abilities are elite. They weren't in that tournament.

I really like how JT has played for us since we got him. It's no bs north south--go to the net physical style of hockey. I probably wouldn't have put him with Mika but he's seemed to revive Mika since he's gotten here. Zibanejad use to be a hell of a player. HIs game kind of flagged last year and went missing for half a season this year and now he's looking kind of like the player he was 3/4 years ago. Will it last? Hopefully. But JT looks like a guy who could be our captain next year....a guy who will lead on the ice anyway. The Rangers badly needed an Alpha personality who could still bring a top line game.

You are right. How a team plays together is very important so its not impossible. I just think almost everything would have to go right.

 

[Vitto79]

Outside of moving Smith, I don't think you do anything else that isn't an opportunity to make a hockey trade.

We have enough futures after the Smith deal and I don't see anyone else that gets moved for futures. Sometimes you don't get to revisit a deal in the summer.

Don't buy into the Kreider stuff. I think they'll wait it out and that's the summer deal. Panarin is the TDL next season, or not at all unfortunately.

Why does Kreider have to be a summer deal

Frederic is week to week and was dealt

Why would a team that wants Kreider for 2 more yrs not want him for this yrs run ?

 

[rangers1314]

Why does Kreider have to be a summer deal

Frederic is week to week and was dealt

Why would a team that wants Kreider for 2 more yrs not want him for this yrs run ?

Because even when he has played, he’s been awful. CK might be cooked

 

[mas0764]

There's no reason why the Rangers cannot make a run.

You are incorrigible.

 

[bobbop]

Wennberg got a 2nd (granted it was us) and Wennberg couldn’t score if he had an empty net with 10 attempts. Smith gets a 2nd easily.

Look, I’m not going to kick a gift horse in the mouth, but we got a full season from Smith for 2027 2nd. Can’t see anyone giving us a 2025 2nd for 6 weeks.

 

[mas0764]

Look, I’m not going to kick a gift horse in the mouth, but we got a full season from Smith for 2027 2nd. Can’t see anyone giving us a 2025 2nd for 6 weeks.

People overpay at the deadline. It’s nuts (which is why renting is a losing proposition mostly).

 

[SA16]

Now that we’re back in WC2 will Smith be in the lineup tomorrow and Drury changing gears towards buying?

 

[Levitate]

I always say why not us but the 4 nations tournament made me realize our top talents are lacking. Our best forward JT was basically a checker. Fox barely played at times as well. Not saying we cant have a chance but it would take a huge effort and some luck to compete with the Avs or Oilers top talent guys.

4 nations wasn’t NHL hockey

It was a short tournament and even other top NHL stars didn’t necessarily do well every game

I would take absolutely nothing away from it when it comes to NHL play

 

[UAGoalieGuy]

Now that we’re back in WC2 will Smith be in the lineup tomorrow and Drury changing gears towards buying?

Doubtful. They were just 4 points out before winning 2 straight. Fox is week to week. Kreider is God knows what. They traded Lindgren.