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We have, potentially, the most talented roster.
If it goes how I envision it to go, we will be an overwhelming problem. Just need to solidify/stabilize the center position
Speculation: Roster Building Thread - Part XXII
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We have, potentially, the most talented roster.
If it goes how I envision it to go, we will be an overwhelming problem. Just need to solidify/stabilize the center position
Fitzy
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May actually go back to doing Fantasy hockey this year.
Lafreniere is one guy I'm bullish on for a breakout season offensively.
Lafreniere is one guy I'm bullish on for a breakout season offensively.
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If the team stands pat going into this season, their center depth isn't bad at all really. Zibanejad, Strome, Chytil, Goodrow, Rooney
The part that is the most concerning is the long term outlook there though, that I agree with.
The team, as currently constructed, is going to be based on a high scoring offense no matter what so having Zibanejad and Strome down the middle just augment that. It would be nice to have a better 2-way guy for sure long term.
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Looking at one single team (cup winner) per season as the blue print for "you need X to win a cup" is stupid. There's way too much variation. 12 of 15 finals have gone 6+ games. For various different reasons.
We should be looking at least to the last 4 teams to draw better conclusions. And even that is tough because with the shift away from straight seeding, you have plenty of situations where the best teams in a conference are knocked out pre CF.
We should be looking at least to the last 4 teams to draw better conclusions. And even that is tough because with the shift away from straight seeding, you have plenty of situations where the best teams in a conference are knocked out pre CF.
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most of us know this. We opt to keep repeating it for those who believe they need the 2022 lineup in place before 2021 begins.
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I know this is glossed over by many as a smaller concern/interest but I'm really intrigued to see what a 4th line of Hunt-Rooney-Reaves could do in terms of creating a specific identity. After having 4th lines (and often 3rd lines) where the roles were not defined or just the 'leftovers' for a couple of years I'm hoping those three guys can gel and help push the team in a direction to be harder to play against.
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its not so much as have 2022 set already it's more that I dont want them to be forced into making a bad decision.
However the roster is set.... all but our top6 centers. Why go into the season without figuring out one of them if not both? If it comes to it, I don't mind self renting Strome... I do mind if we wait on Mika and he pressures us into giving him UFA money or walks completely
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Well my hope is that Hunt-Rooney-Blais is the line with Reaves filling in on occasion, but I agree that it will be nice to have a 4th line that actually has some sort of cohesive gameplan.
McKegg-Howden-Smith and Pirri-Lindberg-Puempel were abominations that I hope the likes of which is never seen again
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If those rankings end up reflecting reality, and our defense prospects are as good as we think they are, how is this not a top team in the league very soon?
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Im hoping this will be a deal for Larkin. He can easily slot up the lineup to #1 center as Zibs will decline he can move back to #2 or chytl can move up to #2 and Zibs can be moved.
Larkin is exactly what we are all clamoring about. Hes already a top 20 center in the league at 24yo. Perfect for our young wingers.
If we trade for Larkin, this is getting posted every time he scores:
Actually, would be fantastic if they just had the recording of Arnold play every time he scored.
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i’m sure if the Rangers can find an alternative solution, they will. Mika is going to get a fortune. Give a contract today and he gets hurt, you’re screwed. Give it later, and will still cost a fortune.
He will cost the Rangers a fortune regardless. With those options imo, might as well wait.
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The only thing regarding center that I am one hundred percent sure of is that NYR should not give up on Chytil. The upside there is still amazing.
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What's a matter? The Red Wings got you pushing too many pencils?
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he’s not exactly a playmaker yet these wingers may help him flood the net i’m thinking.
Some don’t think a lot of him yet if were on a different team i bet more than a few would want to trade for him.
I hope he remains a Ranger.
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All Chytil needs, in my opinion, is a line scheme that lets him be the premium puck-lugger. He's a classic North-South center like Matt Duchene, that we haven't really had on our roster since Marty Straka. Maybe you could make a case for Brassard.
I think playing with Goodrow is going to do wonders for him, and loosen up his defensive responsibilities.
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I think Tampa would be the team to emulate. They have had arguably the best top9, the best matchup pair in MacT-Cernak, a perenial Norris and one of the best goalies in the world.
IMO we can match their top9. We have the potential on defense, don't know about 'matchup pair' yet. When KAM first came on, he was dominating everyone. Shesty has the potential, if he plays. We'll see.
Really the major differences are down the middle. Our middle6 centers. What I've been harping all off-season
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Personally I don’t think we need Eichel for success. I think Zibby (who would be cheaper) would be fine. Especially if we have a 2C who is a great 2 way player.
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What are we waiting for though? Eichel? I’d rather keep Zib for less. What other 1c is out there available to pay that $ to?
What if Zib has a really good season and his price goes up even more? Is it really worth the risk? We have a 1C right here already. Let’s just accept it’s going to hurt to pay him and do it.
This upcoming year is the year we have been waiting for. 95 percent of us knew we wouldn't start making noise/making playoffs until 2021-2022. My optimism is really high and haven't been this excited for a season to start in a long time. The amount of young talent that should be ready to start making an impact is really exciting (and hopefully coming together as a team).
I know losing Buch sucks (was inevitable) but the mix of talent, experience and grittiness or whatever you wanna call it should be much much better.
As boneheaded as the Sabres are I don’t think they will risk keeping him till NMC
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