Speculation: Roster Building Thread: Part XXII

[LORDE]

We just got Connor Brickley, what more do you want?!?

Something gud?

 

[Webster]

I had no idea it was that serious. Hopefully someone is reminding him to eat food every day.

With Zucc's energy, and 6 points in the last 3 games, it seems like he's eating well...

 

[LORDE]

My bet is he’ll wait to the last minute to hold out for a desperate gm.

I remember last year where there was a possible trade for Zucc that wasn't done because the McD / Miller trade was on the burner. If that is incorrect then fine.

But I would think that moreso this time around that it would behoove Gorts to not leave everything to the last second since we have more parts to unload this year. Especially if Kreider is indeed one of them.

But I digress.

 

[Ghost of jas]

Wilford Brimley.

Betty Buckley

 

[DutchShamrock]

With Zucc's energy, and 6 points in the last 3 games, it seems like he's eating well...

The hockey version of the revenge diet.

 

[wafflepadsave]

I remember last year where there was a possible trade for Zucc that wasn't done because the McD / Miller trade was on the burner. If that is incorrect then fine.

But I would think that moreso this time around that it would behoove Gorts to not leave everything to the last second since we have more parts to unload this year. Especially if Kreider is indeed one of them.

But I digress.

Amen brother.

 

[Mac n Gs]

If Carolina is still aiming big, I’d try to do something around Mika for Necas+

 

[Richard Banger]

With Zucc's energy, and 6 points in the last 3 games, it seems like he's eating well...

I can't wait until he's gone and you start posting elsewhere. It will truly be a delight.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

If Carolina is still aiming big, I’d try to do something around Mika for Necas+

What’s the +?

 

[Vinny]

I can't wait until he's gone and you start posting elsewhere. It will truly be a delight.

Yeah like your posts are such a treat to read.......

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

If Carolina is still aiming big, I’d try to do something around Mika for Necas+

I thought they viewed Necas as untouchable

 

[Webster]

The hockey version of the revenge diet.

Seriously, you should be happy that he decided to show up despite playing his last games here. Should generate a much better return for the Rangers. The management did a good job to get him going again.

 

[FIRE DRURY]

Yeah like your posts are such a treat to read.......

He’s at least a real Rangers fan.

We might share different opinions and what not, but we’re all loyal to this team. (Except for that 1 guy who became a TB fan after Callahan was traded).

 

[Gardner McKay]

I know it is not. I wasn't really using Hayes or NY or FL as specific timely examples... just saying there are obvious reasons any player would contemplate any city... for example if you have young children I wouldn't want to be anywhere near FL in terms of schools... even the fancier ones they would attend.

My overall point was rebuilding teams should never expend assets for a UFA to be. It makes zero sense.

Florida has been rebuilding forever. At some point, they need to start looking to win.

 

[effen]

Florida has been rebuilding forever. At some point, they need to start looking to win.

If they're run by HF GMs, they're already in paradise. Perpetual rebuild with a handful of awesome young guys and the prospect of EVEN MOAR young studs on the horizon. Why ever leave?

 

[Thirty One]

Florida has been rebuilding forever. At some point, they need to start looking to win.

I'd start next year.

 

[LORDE]

Florida has been rebuilding forever. At some point, they need to start looking to win.

Still doesn't change the reality that they're still rebuilding... again, not FL specific... meaning if FL isn't that is up to them. FL on ice product says they're still building.

 

[DutchShamrock]

Seriously, you should be happy that he decided to show up despite playing his last games here. Should generate a much better return for the Rangers. The management did a good job to get him going again.

I'm happy he is in a better place mentally and with his game. The return is incidental.

 

[Mac n Gs]

What’s the +?

Not sure how high it'd be, but I'd aim for McKeown/Bean/Kuokannen and a conditional 1st or 2nd. I'm aiming for the quality in Necas.

I thought they viewed Necas as untouchable

Could be, but the Nino trade got me thinking about how much pressure Dundon might be putting on Waddell to win. Dundon isn't shy about making trades, and Carolina can't be a perennial rebuilder. Mika gives them an in-prime, cost-controlled center to slot as a 1/2 with Aho. Necas will eventually be that guy, but can the Canes really withstand another 2-3 years of waiting for that?

 

[Savant]

If Carolina is still aiming big, I’d try to do something around Mika for Necas+

That is not a good idea

 

[rangers1314]

Now sure if it was mentioned but Friedman said today on 31T that Colorado is “going to nibble, but not giving up big assets unless it’s a home run.”

I take that as cold water on them being heavy in on Hayes.

 

[Mac n Gs]

That is not a good idea

FWIW, I don't want to trade Mika at all.

Playing Devil's advocate: I guess it depends on your views on how long this rebuild will take. Mika will have a NMC kick in next year, and they'd be acquiring a top prospect in hockey. It'd require more pieces from Carolina, but Necas is uber talented and can absolutely fly. He was dominant at the WJC, but the kid couldn't buy a goal.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

Now sure if it was mentioned but Friedman said today on 31T that Colorado is “going to nibble, but not giving up big assets unless it’s a home run.”

I take that as cold water on them being heavy in on Hayes.

Colorado should have their heads examined if they are buyers. They are not a good team.

 

[BobMarleyNYR]

Wilford Brimley.

I bet he's dead by now.

 

[Savant]

FWIW, I don't want to trade Mika at all.

Playing Devil's advocate: I guess it depends on your views on how long this rebuild will take. Mika will have a NMC kick in next year, and they'd be acquiring a top prospect in hockey. It'd require more pieces from Carolina, but Necas is uber talented and can absolutely fly. He was dominant at the WJC, but the kid couldn't buy a goal.

I know what Mika is. I do not know what Necas is. Mika under his current deal should not be traded for futures. If you want to trade him for a 1D, I could see it; but there is zero reason to move Mika for magic beans.