Speculation: Roster Building Thread - Part XXXVII

[HatTrick Swayze]

He's likely to cost more than Copp or Strome, and signing him means pushing one of Kakko or Laf out of the top 6. It also means Chytil is the defacto 2C. I'm not against that, but if he doesn't step up, we've got no cap space to find a plan B.

We've got to ride the kids on the wing and hope they continue to progress. It's time.

More than good with that approach. Hope it happens.

 

[RangersFan1994]

What do people think of Ryan McLeod? Fast player. Turns 23 in September. Pending RFA, but shouldn't get a huge raise coming off a 21 point season. Every time I watched Edmonton this year, he was noticeable in a positive way. He was only 47.2% on faceoffs, but that's something he can hopefully improve. And considering Chytil, Rooney and Strome were at 43.4, 44.8 and 44.4, respectively, even 47.2% is an improvement. He seems to have good underlying stats, but has struggled to finish. He could be a candidate to break out in the next couple years.

I have no idea if Edmonton would be willing to move him or what it would cost, but I think there's potential there.

imagine Sam Rosen: McLeod and McLeod on the faceoffs brothers off the faceoffs

Rangers vs Devils games would be entertaining. I would take a chance on McLeod. i wish McLeod had more bite to his game like his brother does.


Would this work out

Rangers trade Nemeth and Robertson to Arizona for Travis Boyd and Jan Jenik?

Boyd hs 1.75 cap hit this season and next season 28 years old, good at faceoffs and can replace Rooney.

 

[TheDirtyH]

Skjei spent the extra year in college and had basically a full year in the A while Miller got thrown into the fire almost immediately. Their paths to the league have been very different. Key was already eating (and by playoff time, killing) top 4 minutes on a team that made it to the conference finals. At the identical point in his career, Skjei wasn't even an NHL regular. The rawness is why people are excited. Skjei was a pretty polished prospect before the draft with questions about his overall upside. Miller was a very raw guy whose upside wasn't questioned, but there was the risk factor of not knowing whether or not he could tie all of his skills together.

Saying that they have similar skill sets is kind of lazy, just because they're big and skate well doesn't mean that they're all that similar. They don't utilize their skill sets in the same way either.

He's much more like Slavin if you're looking at Carolinas roster

 

[McRanger92]

The Avs aren’t trading Newhook. It’s just not going to happen.

You know who’d look nice in our lineup next year? Jack Drury. What the f*** were they thinking with that Lindbom pick.

I suggested Lundkvist for Drury a few days ago. Seems to make a ton of sense for both sides. Same draft, 14 picks apart.

If Chytil was on another team, people would be proposing deals for Chytil. Lundkvist for Chytil. Kravtsov for Chytil. He has one more season remaining on his contract. He showed signs of becoming a better at the end of the season. He really came on in the playoffs. The Rangers don't get the opportunity to win 10 playoff games without Chytil's contributions.

Chytil earned a top 6 spot next year with his playoff run

 

[RangersFan1994]

I suggested Lundkvist for Drury a few days ago. Seems to make a ton of sense for both sides. Same draft, 14 picks apart.



Chytil earned a top 6 spot next year with his playoff run

Drury for Lundkvist would be good but do the Canes need more defense? I would do that trade

 

[McRanger92]

Drury for Lundkvist would be good but do the Canes need more defense? I would do that trade

Tony D may price himself out. Smith & Cole are UFAs and nothing special anyway. Bear didn’t work out. I think there’s a deal to be made. Them being in division hasn’t stopped us before

 

[Good Intentions]

Nemeth is gonna be in the TyJo trade. Have no worries.

This is getting dumb, and you know your shit. You’re better. Come on, shift off it.

 

[Lindberg Cheese]

I suggested Lundkvist for Drury a few days ago. Seems to make a ton of sense for both sides. Same draft, 14 picks apart.



Chytil earned a top 6 spot next year with his playoff run

CK MZ Pan
Kid line
Goodrow Drury Kravtsov/Oth
Motte Rydahl Blais
(Reeves, Hunt)
On deck: VK or BO, Cuylle, Berard, Brodz

 

[RangersFan1994]

CK MZ Pan
Kid line
Goodrow Drury Kravtsov/Oth
Motte Rydahl Blais
(Reeves, Hunt)
On deck: VK or BO, Cuylle, Berard, Brodz

is this Drury’s son or nephew, either way bring him home to NYC

 

[EdJovanovski]

Anyone who has the Athletic know where we ranked?

 

[BobMarleyNYR]

CK MZ Pan
Kid line
Goodrow Drury Kravtsov/Oth
Motte Rydahl Blais
(Reeves, Hunt)
On deck: VK or BO, Cuylle, Berard, Brodz

lol

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Anyone who has the Athletic know where we ranked?

7th

Detroit was 1 somehow. Redmond may be my least favorite color guy in the league. He does nothing other than make random noises throughout the broadcast.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

7th

Detroit was 1 somehow. Redmond may be my least favorite color guy in the league. He does nothing other than make random noises throughout the broadcast.

Isles better be in the bottom 5, god awful broadcast crew.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Isles better be in the bottom 5, god awful broadcast crew.

Burke is a fantastic PBP guy.

I think they were 10th?

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Anyone who has the Athletic know where we ranked?

They have the Rangers at 7

7. New York Rangers​

The broadcast: MSG Network carries Rangers games, with Sam Rosen handling primary play-by-play duties and Joe Micheletti serving as color commentator.

Local ranking: 12

National: 3

Last season: 17

The results: Rosen’s iconic voice is synonymous with Rangers hockey. There’s no separating the two. He’s a flat-out legend. The familiarity and consistency of Rosen and Micheletti were very highly rated by out-of-market fans, a big reason why New York’s broadcast jumped 10 spots compared to last year.

Despite still being a favorite, many local fans pointed out that Rosen’s lost his fastball, often misidentifying players.

“Sam Rosen is like your cool grandfather, guiding your viewing experience and occasionally making a funny gaffe. Joe Micheletti plays the role of cool uncle, correcting your grandfather and then breaking down what actually happened.”

MSG’s hit it out of the park with its studio coverage as well, providing genuinely informative analysis that’s easy to digest.

“I need to make sure somewhere there’s love for Steve Valiquette,” said one Rangers fan. “That guy is one of the best analysts in the business right now. He points out great details, especially in his area of expertise (goaltending), blends analytics and eye test perfectly, and makes it easy to digest for everyone, even people who don’t know much about those subjects. He’s charismatic and entertaining. He’s the best.”

The bottom line: The long-tenured commentary duo remains popular across the league and is bolstered by excellent intermission analysis.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Burke is a fantastic PBP guy.

I think they were 10th?

I’m going more along the lines of their idiot analyst.

 

[RangersFan1994]

I’m going more along the lines of their idiot analyst.

Butch Goring? He is awful

I do like Salvador and Daneyko on the Devils but can’t stand Steve Cangelosi (sp?) never been a fan. never liked Chico but met him and he was such a nice guy. He was too much of a homer for me although I do miss Emrick’s voice although on National Televeision. I cant stand Jack Edwards. He is horrible

 

[Raspewtin]

7th

Detroit was 1 somehow. Redmond may be my least favorite color guy in the league. He does nothing other than make random noises throughout the broadcast.

yeahhhh I hate the Wings team and can't understand how they're number 1. Mickey Redmond is annoying but there's a JD-esque charm to him, hate Daniels though and his obnoxious shouts ruin a lot of great moments to me

 

[Ola]

Tony D may price himself out. Smith & Cole are UFAs and nothing special anyway. Bear didn’t work out. I think there’s a deal to be made. Them being in division hasn’t stopped us before

Interesting!

Jamieson Rees is another kid they have that I would love to get.

Good write up on him below. His AHL stats don’t stick out, but he came really close making Carolina out of camp and plays with a ton of energy.

Hurricanes Top 10 Prospects: Summer 2022 Update

The price of winning means the Carolina Hurricanes once-elite prospect pool has dwindled, but some intriguing prospects remain in the system.

thehockeywriters.com

If you know me at all or follow me on Twitter, you know Rees has been a favorite of mine since he was drafted, and I began to study his game closely. He fits a big need for the Hurricanes as a relentlessly-motored, but still highly skilled, winger with high-end vision and slick hands. His AHL play was moderately disappointing early in the season for a somewhat-significant stretch, especially after there was some talk of him making the roster in training camp (well-deserved, he looked far from out of place in preseason games). However, late in the year things seemed to click, and he’s followed that up into the postseason, as Chicago continues to make their impressive run towards a Calder Cup.

Related: Hurricanes Prospect Jack Drury Is Generating Lots of Buzz


Rees’ size has always been mildly alarming because of how physical and aggressive his play style is, but he’s largely stayed healthy minus a few minor bumps and bruises during his AHL career. Though it may surprise box score scouts, if he can continue to improve over the offseason and carry the confidence he’s playing with right now into camp next year, there’s a real chance he makes the opening night roster — especially if the Hurricanes sacrifice a pending free agent or two in order to bring in a top player.

He has regularly stuck out as a tone setter on a stacked AHL squad with a multitude of professional veterans that can make it really tough to earn significant ice time. Still this has allowed Rees to show his versatility. He’s proven he could be an option for the Hurricanes in the near future, where he could contribute pretty much anywhere in the lineup. On the fourth line, he’d provide big-time offensive ability for a bottom-sixer while still bringing the energy you want in that role. With his skill, though, he could easily slide up to a second line slot, where he could dance around defenders and hit, say, a sniper like Jarvis or Svechnikov for great chances. Expect him to be a ball of energy, and a whole lotta fun for Hurricanes fans to watch, when his NHL debut comes.

 

[Savant]

Carolina is VERY high on Drury. He will be on the team next season unless he is traded for all star caliber player

 

[Synergy27]

I suggested Lundkvist for Drury a few days ago. Seems to make a ton of sense for both sides. Same draft, 14 picks apart.



Chytil earned a top 6 spot next year with his playoff run

I hesitate to trade NL to Carolina. Would rather move him out west. He’s a really good player.

Really more just rueing that god awful pick. I just don’t understand it. You’d think Jack would have been the guy there based on nepotism alone…

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

Anyone who has the Athletic know where we ranked?

7. New York Rangers​

The broadcast: MSG Network carries Rangers games, with Sam Rosen handling primary play-by-play duties and Joe Micheletti serving as color commentator.

Local ranking: 12

National: 3

Last season: 17

The results: Rosen’s iconic voice is synonymous with Rangers hockey. There’s no separating the two. He’s a flat-out legend. The familiarity and consistency of Rosen and Micheletti were very highly rated by out-of-market fans, a big reason why New York’s broadcast jumped 10 spots compared to last year.

Despite still being a favorite, many local fans pointed out that Rosen’s lost his fastball, often misidentifying players.

“Sam Rosen is like your cool grandfather, guiding your viewing experience and occasionally making a funny gaffe. Joe Micheletti plays the role of cool uncle, correcting your grandfather and then breaking down what actually happened.”

MSG’s hit it out of the park with its studio coverage as well, providing genuinely informative analysis that’s easy to digest.

“I need to make sure somewhere there’s love for Steve Valiquette,” said one Rangers fan. “That guy is one of the best analysts in the business right now. He points out great details, especially in his area of expertise (goaltending), blends analytics and eye test perfectly, and makes it easy to digest for everyone, even people who don’t know much about those subjects. He’s charismatic and entertaining. He’s the best.”

The bottom line: The long-tenured commentary duo remains popular across the league and is bolstered by excellent intermission analysis.

 

[Boris Zubov]

7th

Detroit was 1 somehow. Redmond may be my least favorite color guy in the league. He does nothing other than make random noises throughout the broadcast.

Some of these rankings were real head scratchers, but I thought Vancouver at #2 was really fair. I watched a lot of Canucks games this year & their crew always kept me entertained, without any homer bias.

 

[Ola]

Carolina is VERY high on Drury. He will be on the team next season unless he is traded for all star caliber player

Yeah, at the same time, the opinion there was that Rees outperformed him in camp.

He isn’t a bad consolation price if they aren’t moving Drury.

I think Carolina would be very hesitant to move him to a rival and us in particular, but he is who I would ask for.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Rees is terrific when hes healthy.