Speculation: Roster Building Thread: Part XXIX

[Thirty One]

Sign him you selfish jerks!

 

[NYR Viper]

Namestnikov is the guy who, if I am Gorton, I attempt to maximize at this deadline who has time left on his deal. McQuaid, Zuccarello and Hayes are a 'duh'. Namestnikov would be a smart guy to move if he can get, say, a 2nd and a prospect.

There have still been close to no rumors of teams moving salary or cap to create space. That's surprising

 

[LaffyTaffy]

Kind of a power move by the Bruins using the Rangers own media puppet to lower the price on Hayes

 

[Larrybiv]

Don't forget Zucc is in contract talks, it would surprise me if they can't agree on deal.

Don't take LESS than you are worth Zuccha, (from the Rangers) please don't. Get what you can from ANOTHER TEAM next year, but at least retrieve us what YOU ARE worth, to the Rangers. You're loyalty is with the Rangers, so do what is best for the Rangers moving forward. We PROMISE to want you back next year, and we will reward you with a "C" that you deserve, but at a hometown discount. Okay? Deal? Good!

 

[I Eat Crow]

Who wouldn't? Stone is an excellent hockey player.

 

[NYR Viper]

I'm listening to Leafs lunch right now. Both Dreger and McKenzie have confirmed the Leafs have been in discussions with the Rangers in regards to McQuaid.

 

[NYR Viper]

Who wouldn't? Stone is an excellent hockey player.

I didn't realize they had the cap space honestly.

 

[Thirty One]

I'm listening to Leafs lunch right now. Both Dreger and McKenzie have confirmed the Leafs have been in discussions with the Rangers in regards to McQuaid.

They have three 2020 7th rounders, so they really are the perfect trade partner.

 

[Larrybiv]

I'd really like to know if Gorton has spoken to Nashville about both Krieder and Zucc.

Well now, wouldn't you?









Yeah, and so would the rest of us. What is that fly reference?

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

This would be good for us if he landed there.

 

[NYR Viper]

They have three 2020 7th rounders, so they really are the perfect trade partner.

Sounds like there is a behind the scenes race for 2020 7th rounders and Gorton is going head to head with DubAss

 

[NYR Viper]

Question for the off-season.

Would anyone be opposed to a David Backes for Marc Staal swap? 1 for 1.

Same contract length. Backes makes $300k more than Staal but he can play wing or center. It creates a spot fora young d-man and is much easier to play a guy like Backes on the 3rd line than trying to insulate a defenseman

 

[BringBackLibertys]

They have three 2020 7th rounders, so they really are the perfect trade partner.

To Toronto: McQuaid

To NYR: 2019 3th
3x 2020 7ths

I think I would.....

 

[Ola]

They have three 2020 7th rounders, so they really are the perfect trade partner.

Gorton's goal must be to get to a position were he -- after the last pick in the 6th round is made -- can walk up to the podium and leave in a list of the remaining picks of the draft.

 

[Larrybiv]

So if Nashville goes all in and wins Stone from Bruins, doesn't that mean Boston would be a "dark horse" for Hayes? My gut tells me Boston. Just too many things pointing towards Boston, even though they NEED a winger, Hayes suits depth at 3C AND alternative to be a winger. I know I am crazy, and doesn't exactly fit the perfect fit......but sometimes trades happen alternatively.

 

[LORDE]

I'm listening to Leafs lunch right now. Both Dreger and McKenzie have confirmed the Leafs have been in discussions with the Rangers in regards to McQuaid.

This is FAKE news. All the Leafs fans on the main boards said so.

F-A-K-E
NEEEEEEEWS

 

[Thirty One]

To Toronto: McQuaid

To NYR: 2019 3th
3x 2020 7ths

I think I would.....

I definitely would.

 

[NYR Viper]

I just don't see the Bruins having what Ottawa would want in return for Stone. Where is the high end piece?

 

[NYR Viper]

To Toronto: McQuaid

To NYR: 2019 3th
3x 2020 7ths

I think I would.....

I'd do that

 

[Thirty One]

I just don't see the Bruins having what Ottawa would want in return for Stone. Where is the high end piece?

I think for rental Stone one of Urho or Donato will do as the headliner.

 

[Larrybiv]

Kind of a power move by the Bruins using the Rangers own media puppet to lower the price on Hayes

Lol. Didn't think of that, made my post above before I got to this. But yeah, now that u mention it.....goes to show, that my gut isn't lying to me.

 

[Ola]

Seriously, if we draft high in 17', 18' and 19', and maybe get a higher pick in 20' but not multiple 1sts, its perfect to have a bunch of 7th rounders in 20'. Those late round picks will arrive -- to the extent they do arrive -- later on. Give us a bit more organizational depth at a point where we don't have a ton of higher picks joining the ranks on a yearly basis.

 

[Thirty One]

Gorton's goal must be to get to a position were he -- after the last pick in the 6th round is made -- can walk up to the podium and leave in a list of the remaining picks of the draft.

"Here are my remaining 30 picks in the form of a sonnet."

 

[BringBackLibertys]

"Here are my remaining 30 picks in the form of a sonnet."

I love this, but which Rat Bastard team did not give us their 7th in 2020???

 

[Ola]

"Here are my remaining 30 picks in the form of a sonnet."

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