Speculation: Roster Building Thread - Part XXXIV

[Rangerfan4life90]

just like for whatever reason Fox's camp didn't want more than 7. I'm sure they would've been locked up for longer if possible.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think they could have given Fox more than 7 years even if they wanted to.

Edit-If resigns with their current team, it could be 8 years then as max.

 

[Levitate]

Honestly Strome might not be bad as a 2C on a decent contract, I think he's matured his game a bit and would benefit a lot from having a stronger 3C behind him
I'm not totally sure who's going to be an upgrade to Strome at a price that we can stomach

 

[LeetchisGod]

He does technically , he just needs to learn to get it off faster. His shot was dangerous when he played in Finland and had more time and space.

He's facing much better goalies here.

 

[jay from jersey]

That's why I think Drury holds onto him. We can't give away another top10 pick.

If they believe he can become a good player, keep him. Figure out the nonsense. If they don't know, maybe he's worth a couple 2nds or a big part of a JTM package

I doubt holding him, especially for too long is even in the cards.
If your management, not just Drury, but anyone in the FO. You’ve already been burned twice by this kid. Pretty obvious he does not want to go to the AHL at all.
As it sits you have an asset that has a slim to none possibility of ever being on the permanent roster.
Why take the gamble and hold him too long in hopes of further diminishing his value???
It’s just not smart business. It kravtsov stumbled in the KHL, I’d say sure. Hold his rights and try to see if he puts it together for 1 more year in the K.
He’s pumped his value a bit, but it’s still a risk to the team that’s trading for him.
His value isn’t close to being as high as him just going 9OA and likely won’t be again. Not while he’s ranger property anyway.
It’s just not smart business to bet on him coming back at risk of pissing off other prospects, or having him leave again and then his value would be dirty toilet water.
Odds are they”ll likely try to deal him ASAP to get the highest possible return.
The trust/respect between player and management is destroyed. And there’s absolutely no signs it’s even gotten a hair better.

this really isn’t a Puj situation. It almost mirrors the lias situation with krav having better tools/higher ceiling and maybe a worse attitude.
The smart move would be to try and include him in a TDL package ASAP before another offseason of drama, and a possibility he could play poorly or get injured.
I don’t see how staying in the KHL can make his value any higher then it is now when he’s a year older and further removed from NA hockey

 

[Crease]

Honestly Strome might not be bad as a 2C on a decent contract, I think he's matured his game a bit and would benefit a lot from having a stronger 3C behind him
I'm not totally sure who's going to be an upgrade to Strome at a price that we can stomach

This is the key issue. Strome may not be the ideal 2C but what's the workable alternative? Chytil stalling out kinda screwed things.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

That's bad news for all of us.

What is?

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

As long as the contract is reasonable what's so disasterous about keeping him?

Don't see them winning a Cup with their top two Cs being one-dimensional offensive players.

 

[Ruggs225]

Someone on the main boards is hoping JT miller will fetch.. get this… 1st rounder, schneider and … wait for it




Lafreniere

 

[jay from jersey]

Someone on the main boards is hoping JT miller will fetch.. get this… 1st rounder, schneider and … wait for it




Lafreniere

medication time...... ring ring ring

 

[rangers1314]

Someone on the main boards is hoping JT miller will fetch.. get this… 1st rounder, schneider and … wait for it




Lafreniere

Vancouver fans are on another level when it comes to insanity.

 

[bbny]

Someone on the main boards is hoping JT miller will fetch.. get this… 1st rounder, schneider and … wait for it




Lafreniere

Either insane or trolling. No middle ground there

 

[Blais to Win]

This is the key issue. Strome may not be the ideal 2C but what's the workable alternative? Chytil stalling out kinda screwed things.

You’re right. Chytil can still turn his season around but without a full season of steady progress they’re not going to just hand him 2c.

 

[duhmetreE]

You’re right. Chytil can still turn his season around but without a full season of steady progress they’re not going to just hand him 2c.

Think he's too dumb on the ice. I just can't see how he makes it at center.

 

[Blais to Win]

Think he's too dumb on the ice. I just can't see how he makes it at center.

He did it last year, therefore he can do it. Don’t know wtf his issue is this year.

 

[FIRE DRURY]

Someone on the main boards is hoping JT miller will fetch.. get this… 1st rounder, schneider and … wait for it




Lafreniere

Canuck fans just reached a whole new level of derp.

 

[mas0764]

What is?

If Strome is signed to a deal that I personally find to be debilitating.

Because that means it is debilitating, which is bad for the franchise, which is then bad for all of us.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

I think the Nemeth deal is fine. They gave him an extra year to make sure he signed here. He’s overpaid but that’s what happens when UFA comes about

If they need to get rid of him they’ll be able too. Idk why people hate on him so hard, he’s overpaid but he’s been fine in his role

 

[mas0764]

Pretty obvious he does not want to go to the AHL at all.

Then don't put him in the AHL?

 

[mas0764]

Either insane or trolling. No middle ground there

Ignorant, simple as that. They don't know what rentals fetch, even expensive rentals.

It would never be a first overall pick two years removed.

 

[Thirty One]

Someone on the main boards is hoping JT miller will fetch.. get this… 1st rounder, schneider and … wait for it

Lafreniere

But we get to keep Igor? Have to do it, IMO.

 

[Machinehead]

A big problem on the mains is that people see prospect ranks as apples to apples. The consensus is that Miller will cost your #1 or #2 prospect. Not everyone's #1 prospect is Alexis Lafreniere.

See: Gleyber Torres Fallacy

 

[haohmaru]

So I got an email that the Lundqvist ceremony starts at..6:30 tomorrow? Is that right? Or is that just MSG trying to get everyone in their seat well before it really starts at 7? Can’t remember how long the previous jersey ceremonies were.

If it starts at 6:30 I'm going to be pissed - I don't see anything on ESPN+ until precisely 7PM so I'd likely miss it.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

If it starts at 6:30 I'm going to be pissed - I don't see anything on ESPN+ until precisely 7PM so I'd likely miss it.

That's why I'm thinking it really doesn't get underway till 7. MSG just wants everyone ready to go in their seat at 7 instead of half the fans still making their way in when it starts.

 

[JimmyG89]

A Vezina Candidate
A Norris Winner
A Hart Candidate
A Rocket RICHARD Candidate
An All Star #1 Center
A 70 pt 2nd line Center
A Beast of a #2 Dman in Trouba

first place at the half way point in the toughest division.

you better believe we’re a contender and are going to load up

On top of all of that, they've also played the 7th hardest schedule in the league, which includes quite the imbalance towards road games. There are a bunch of games against sub .500 teams that they have on their schedule. The tough games are at home, not on the road.

All we need is improvement from the young guys in the 2nd half, on top of the additions that will be made to really elevate the roster. I don't think Drury will half ass this thing.

For the backend, they need to add at least 1 NHL body. Injuries always happen, so you need guys. I'm not rolling with Hajek/Tinordi being options in the postseason. They can be around, but not to get in there as the next man up.

Up front, two adds are needed, and it could vary. Finding that middle 6 level center and a middle 6 level winger would be one way to go. Getting a high level winger/center and then a 3rd line winger/center is the other end of it. Giroux and Pavelski are guys I'm in on. Veterans looking for a cup. It's escaped them a few times. People may not like rentals, but your looking at guys that can play center and wing, win faceoffs, kill penalties. Add one and you could go after either a wing or another center.

Max Domi or Jake DeBrusk would be guys on my radar too. DeBrusk needs a change of scenery. Could be somewhat of a Sam Bennett situation. Domi would be able to take that 3C role from Chytil and bump him outside.

Giroux/Domi would be my path:

Kreider-Zibanejad-Giroux
Panarin-Strome-Kakko
Lafreniere-Domi-Chytil
Rooney-Goodrow-Reaves/Hunt/Gauthier

 

[DanielBrassard]

I think the Nemeth deal is fine. They gave him an extra year to make sure he signed here. He’s overpaid but that’s what happens when UFA comes about

If they need to get rid of him they’ll be able too. Idk why people hate on him so hard, he’s overpaid but he’s been fine in his role

He's been horrendous I really don't know what you are talking about. Unexpectedly because he was a decent player before this season, but it's not working out. Giving him 3 years was stupid too when you can find comparable defenseman for much cheaper.