Speculation: Roster Building Thread - Part XXVI

[Levitate]

I don't get why people feel the need to trash someone like Kravtsov when he's sent down. No one says anything until they hear that and then suddenly it's knives out for some reason.
Guy played well, but his injury didn't do him any favors because that means he got like 2 games. But sending him down doesn't really sit well with me yet because I'm still feeling skeptical of that lineup and the Rangers trying to go "heavy"
At least Blais has skill so I don't feel that annoyed about him playing on the third line but like, Tinordi? eh

Not really in favor of this roster decision but we'll see how it plays out.

 

[McRanger92]

It's nice that the team now has the roster flexibility to change the their based on that night's opponent. Kravtsov & Nils will definitely get opportunities this season, but against the more physical teams (NYI/WAS/BOS) i expect this to be the lineup.

 

[NYR Viper]

This feels a bit like the team wants to build a clear identity for the first portion of the season and then integrate another young player or two in to the lineup after it is already rolling in a certain direction

 

[DialUp]

If VK is not in the lineup on Thursday then he flat out didn't make the team.

 

[Tawnos]

I don't get why people feel the need to trash someone like Kravtsov when he's sent down. No one says anything until they hear that and then suddenly it's knives out for some reason.
Guy played well, but his injury didn't do him any favors because that means he got like 2 games. But sending him down doesn't really sit well with me yet because I'm still feeling skeptical of that lineup and the Rangers trying to go "heavy"
At least Blais has skill so I don't feel that annoyed about him playing on the third line but like, Tinordi? eh

Not really in favor of this roster decision but we'll see how it plays out.

Kravtsov did play well, but he also got outplayed by two players who are older than him that he was competing with in Gauthier and Blais. Especially Blais. At 21 years old, there's nothing wrong with that at all. If he lights up Hartford, he'll be back sooner rather than later.

 

[Kravtsov420]

Oh well. Not something we should have to worry about.

I would, it would be another strike in a long list of forwards that this franchise has a history of development issues with. It’s almost as if, we are one of the worse developmental teams in the league? Huh. But you’re right, not an issue!

 

[Kravtsov420]

There are mirrors in Hartford.

There are mirrors in Russia too.

 

[Crease]

Why is the Athletic still paying this cranky old man for his analysis?

I’m not high on Gauthier but there is zero chance he wouldn’t have been claimed, given his draft pedigree and quality camp he just had.

 

[hella rights]

Gauthier has drawn multiple penalties by his rushes..has pushed defenses back with his speed.

he’s been much better than kravtsov.

But hasn’t Gauthier been doing that all along? I always thought the question was whether he could add another dimension to his game to either be a more offensive threat or use his size to take on more of a grinder role. Still seems to me like he’s in that in-between space, but maybe if he has some line mates that can take advantage of the chaos he can create he’ll stick in the lineup doing what he does best.

 

[Hire Sather]

I would, it would be another strike in a long list of forwards that this franchise has a history of development issues with. It’s almost as if, we are one of the worse developmental teams in the league? Huh. But you’re right, not an issue!

If the team wants to wait it out instead of exposing a player to waivers, then I have no issue with it.

A player moaning about being demoted is what it is. He's under contract. If he wants to breach that and do whatever, then whatever.

 

[Hire Sather]

Honestly though, changing our entire lineup just for Tom Wilson is f***ing annoying.

Tinordi? Really?

 

[Hire Sather]

and yeah, Gauthier would be claimed by the first team who is able to fit him on their roster.

Hunt, I have no idea.

 

[NYR Viper]

It appears Kostin was also sent down by St Louis. Odd, I figured he'd be a top-9 guy for them

 

[Kravtsov420]

If the team wants to wait it out instead of exposing a player to waivers, then I have no issue with it.

A player moaning about being demoted is what it is. He's under contract. If he wants to breach that and do whatever, then whatever.

Context is required. The kid has been jerked around since he was drafted. Blah blah heart rate blah blah. Even when he was playing very well last year Quinn was giving him the jerk around. The kid missed his sister’s wedding last year for training. My point is, how many slights can you expect them to go through before giving up? I mean, it’s like people on this forum want another Lias Andersson situation. This franchise can ill afford another failed development of a top 10 pick. Very disturbing.

 

[Hire Sather]

Context is required. The kid has been jerked around since he was drafted. Blah blah heart rate blah blah. Even when he was playing very well last year Quinn was giving him the jerk around. The kid missed his sister’s wedding last year for training. My point is, how many slights can you expect them to go through before giving up? I mean, it’s like people on this forum want another Lias Andersson situation. This franchise can ill afford another failed development of a top 10 pick. Very disturbing.

Giving up? If he wants to pack his bags to the KHL then that's his loss.

I don't feel he's being "jerked around"

If he's still in the minors come November/December then I'll have an issue with it.

 

[hella rights]

Already been said a few times but I really think this is a paper move to avoid waivers for Hunt, Gauthier, Tinordi, and Hajek, with a strong emphasis on Hajek. There’s not much of a trade market for fringe players at the moment, my hunch is they’d like to add a player or two to Hartford to protect the youngins now that Geertsons out of the picture.

 

[TominNC]

Honestly though, changing our entire lineup just for Tom Wilson is f***ing annoying.

Tinordi? Really?

Our entire lineup? You mean Panarin, Mika, KK and Laf are sitting? Fox and Miller and Trouba too? Krieder and Chytil, Goodrow and Lindgren? Oh my.

 

[Kravtsov420]

I also would have thought the media would have asked Gallant about him being sent down by now too

 

[Hire Sather]

Our entire lineup? You mean Panarin, Mika, KK and Laf are sitting? Fox and Miller and Trouba too? Krieder and Chytil, Goodrow and Lindgren? Oh my.

I don't feel Tinordi, Reaves and Hunt are part of our best 18 skaters, no.

 

[NYR]

Like I was saying the other day.
Are we forgetting the cost of acquiring Hajek?
He would get claimed in a second if put on waivers and you can't let him go for nothing.

VK got injured otherwise they treated him like he was a lock to make the team.

He'll be back in the lineup once things get sorted out.

As for Gaut, he's a dime a dozen player.

 

[leetch99]

? "better be"? or what?

but of course it certainly is, Krav made the team,

no one should get their tighty-whities in a knot because team made some Cap/roster-logistics moves

its an 82 game season and this week is just a very small bit

I agree...they don't want to lose any depth guys via waivers at this stage . It won't hurt Kravs ...will he even go down or just wait until the call up announce comes through....either way it's not a big deal . It's asset management . Let's play Caps physical and then proceed onward .

 

[WojtekWolski86]

I’m not high on Gauthier but there is zero chance he wouldn’t have been claimed, given his draft pedigree and quality camp he just had.

Seriously, Devils would snatch him in a heartbeat instead of playing Vesey.

 

[NYR]

Seriously, Devils would snatch him in a heartbeat instead of playing Vesey.

He's not better than Vesey and that says enough lol.
That very fact has me curious as to why he's such a hot topic lately

 

[Kravtsov420]

The all righty power play is back as well as the captain less team. The definition of insanity. This is my nightmare.

 

[Tawnos]

Context is required. The kid has been jerked around since he was drafted. Blah blah heart rate blah blah. Even when he was playing very well last year Quinn was giving him the jerk around. The kid missed his sister’s wedding last year for training. My point is, how many slights can you expect them to go through before giving up? I mean, it’s like people on this forum want another Lias Andersson situation. This franchise can ill afford another failed development of a top 10 pick. Very disturbing.

Literally nothing you've mentioned has been a slight against an adult.