Speculation: Roster Building Thread - Part XXVI

[Pawnee Rangers]

Yea it’s almost 0% chance of acquiring Larkin or lindholm.
Finding a guy in that mold isn’t going to be an easy task. And it’s likely going to cost a lot to get him here

People's heads here are gonna explode when they resign Strome.

 

[jay from jersey]

People's heads here are gonna explode when they resign Strome.

Oh man I really hope not. And if they do, it better be for like 3 years or something. Paying him 6-7 per for 5 plus years is the epitome of dumb.
Maybe a guy like Schmaltz/Hayton in Ari
A young version of Jordan Staal is exactly what we needs. Put the Pickens on the center market are def Slim

 

[NYR Viper]

I mentioned this guy in the last thread but if the Blues have a poor season, what will they do with ROR? He has one more year left on his deal after this one @ $7.5m. 30 years old. He'd be a nice option as a 2C depending on the term of his next deal.

 

[Pawnee Rangers]

Oh man I really hope not. And if they do, it better be for like 3 years or something. Paying him 6-7 per for 5 plus years is the epitome of dumb

I could easily envision a scenario where they resign Strome, move Chytil to the wing, and have Barron center the third line, with Strome's deal expiring the same time at Panarin's.

 

[Circus86]

If we trade Strome I think it will be at the trade deadline. Otherwise he will go to UFA I think. Strome doesn't seem to have a lot of trade value, GM's seem to be well aware that he isn't a good hockey player.

 

[bl02]

If we trade Strome I think it will be at the trade deadline. Otherwise he will go to UFA I think. Strome doesn't seem to have a lot of trade value, GM's seem to be well aware that he isn't a good hockey player.

and/or he is gonna probably ask for 6 plus million plus but maybe a team like Vegas will be desperate at the TDL.
This is all a moot point tho because we hope (and I expect) to be in the running for a playoff spot. No way are the Rangers trading Strome unless they are for sure out of reach for a playoff spot.

 

[Pawnee Rangers]

If we trade Strome I think it will be at the trade deadline. Otherwise he will go to UFA I think. Strome doesn't seem to have a lot of trade value, GM's seem to be well aware that he isn't a good hockey player.

Not a good hockey player? There's a bunch of reasons not to resign him, but not being good at hockey as a reason is absurd.

 

[rangers1314]

If we trade Strome I think it will be at the trade deadline. Otherwise he will go to UFA I think. Strome doesn't seem to have a lot of trade value, GM's seem to be well aware that he isn't a good hockey player.

Teams are always, always looking for centers at the deadline. He's also proven that he can play with good players. I can't imagine Boston wouldn't be in on him come spring time.

He'll get a B prospect and pick.

 

[Circus86]

Not a good hockey player? There's a bunch of reasons not to resign him, but not being good at hockey as a reason is absurd.

Gorton already tried to trade him but there wasn't not any good offer for him. If he would be a good 2C surely some team would offer at least a 1st for him? I'm not saying he sucks, but he is extremely one dimensional and hasn't good hockey sense.

 

[Fitzy]

We also need to start having a more serious replacement for Strome if Chytil continues to not click with Panarin.

It isn't unimaginable that we shift to an overloaded first line next season.

Panarin-Zibanejad-Kakko
Lafreniere-Chytil-Kreider
Blais-Barron-Goodrow
???-???-Reaves

You really need offense from the kids if that is to work.

 

[jay from jersey]

I could easily envision a scenario where they resign Strome, move Chytil to the wing, and have Barron center the third line, with Strome's deal expiring the same time at Panarin's.

Don’t think after 5 years they plan on moving chytil. We’d have likely seen it by now.
I have no doubt we’ll see a Barron 3c, but for chytil/Strome I think it’s either 1 or the other. Could be neither too

 

[Pawnee Rangers]

Gorton already tried to trade him but there wasn't not any good offer for him. If he would be a good 2C surely some team would offer at least a 1st for him? I'm not saying he sucks, but he is extremely one dimensional and hasn't good hockey sense.

I hate to break it to you, but he's a good 2C.

 

[Pawnee Rangers]

Don’t think after 5 years they plan on moving chytil. We’d have likely seen it by now.
I have no doubt we’ll see a Barron 3c, but for chytil/Strome I think it’s either 1 or the other. Could be neither too

I could see Chytil going in a package for a big time name but I can also see him having a very good career on the wing for the Rangers.

 

[Circus86]

I hate to break it to you, but he's a good 2C.

 

[jay from jersey]

I could see Chytil going in a package for a big time name but I can also see him having a very good career on the wing for the Rangers.

Yea. I think he actually could still develop around 23-24 years old as a solid C. I just don’t think we’re gona wait that long.
I think they want less redundancy at the center ice position
Zibby strome chytil are more offense 1st guys.
None are really revered for their strong 2-way play

 

[Pawnee Rangers]

Yea. I think he actually could still develop around 23-24 years old as a solid C. I just don’t think we’re gona wait that long.
I think they want less redundancy at the center ice position

I'm in no rush to move him unless its for a proven guy. He still has a lot to give. The good teams learn to make due with what they have sometime. Just because he doesn't turn into a bonafide 2C doesn't mean he can't be a key part of team's success.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

We also need to start having a more serious replacement for Strome if Chytil continues to not click with Panarin.

It isn't unimaginable that we shift to an overloaded first line next season.

Panarin-Zibanejad-Kakko
Lafreniere-Chytil-Kreider
Blais-Barron-Goodrow
???-???-Reaves

You really need offense from the kids if that is to work.

I brought this up a week ago and people looked at me like I had two heads. Rangers need to figure this out ASAP.

 

[McRanger92]

I hate Lebrun, a known Ranger hater. He got some kind of perverse joy and pleasure cackling about the Rangers cap situation and went out of his way to say we overpaid Goodrow. Have some professionalism.

Lebrun hasnt said anything insightful in a decade. Hes been brutal since he worked for ESPN.

 

[Fitzy]

I brought this up a week ago and people looked at me like I had two heads. Rangers need to figure this out ASAP.

Well, if not ASAP then they need to consider some bargain bin hunting next offseason.

Guys like Stepan was this offseason or Vinny Prospal coming off of a buyout. Find a veteran down on his luck looking to prove himself to fill the void.

 

[RGY]

I'd imagine they practice today?

Lets see Barron in place of Goat.

How about in place of McKegg…

 

[bl02]

We also need to start having a more serious replacement for Strome if Chytil continues to not click with Panarin.

It isn't unimaginable that we shift to an overloaded first line next season.

Panarin-Zibanejad-Kakko
Lafreniere-Chytil-Kreider
Blais-Barron-Goodrow
???-???-Reaves

You really need offense from the kids if that is to work.

Hopefully that is the goal and it should be a realistic one. I'm not even counting Kravtsov anymore but to have a first and second overall (legit first and second overalls) and not have them ready to seriously produce after their 3rd and 4th years respectively is gonna be a big problem if we want to seriously contend.
Laf and Kakko need to really produce and Chytil just needs to keep improving. Our top 6 would still be very good.

 

[jay from jersey]

I'm in no rush to move him unless its for a proven guy. He still has a lot to give. The good teams learn to make due with what they have sometime. Just because he doesn't turn into a bonafide 2C doesn't mean he can't be a key part of team's success.

Hopefully he surprises and shows more this year. Hope Barron can too.
I think with chytil only being signed on a 2-year deal, if he doesn’t take a solid step fwd it’s possible drury could not want to wait. Chytil could very well turn out to be the better player then the guy we trade for when he’s 25-26-27, but with Panarin/Zibby/kreider- they are going to want the guy whose better now as opposed to maybe another 2 years to develop.
That’s why it’s critical he shows solid improvement this season

 

[rangers1314]

Friedman and Marek touched on the VK stuff today on Mareks radio show.

Said that during Drurys time as GM in Hartford, Gropp/Day/Halverson/Ronning had all asked for trades in the past but weren't moved.

Friedman says Drury is "quiet but confident". Says Drury isn't afraid to make unpopular decisions. Says there "isn't much negotiating with him but he's fair."

There is alot of interest in VK but NYR won't give him away. Rangers aren't in any hurry to make a deal. It's a battle of 2 big personalities in Drury and VK and those people can be stubborn.

 

[Tob]

Friedman and Marek touched on the VK stuff today on Mareks radio show.

Said that during Drurys time as GM in Hartford, Gropp/Day/Halverson/Ronning had all asked for trades in the past but weren't moved.

Friedman says Drury is "quiet but confident". Says Drury isn't afraid to make unpopular decisions. Says there "isn't much negotiating with him but he's fair."

There is alot of interest in VK but NYR won't give him away. Rangers aren't in any hurry to make a deal. It's a battle of 2 big personalities in Drury and VK and those people can be stubborn.

I can see Chris Drury opening Christmas presents he wrapped for himself in his office on Christmas morning by himself.

"Ahhh, the fountain pen holder I wanted, this is exactly what I wanted."

"Silicon heat proof kitchen mittens? These will be perfect for reaching into pizza ovens. You shouldn't have."

 

[RangerBoy]

Friedman and Marek touched on the VK stuff today on Mareks radio show.

Said that during Drurys time as GM in Hartford, Gropp/Day/Halverson/Ronning had all asked for trades in the past but weren't moved.

Friedman says Drury is "quiet but confident". Says Drury isn't afraid to make unpopular decisions. Says there "isn't much negotiating with him but he's fair."

There is alot of interest in VK but NYR won't give him away. Rangers aren't in any hurry to make a deal. It's a battle of 2 big personalities in Drury and VK and those people can be stubborn.

Drury runs a tighter ship.