Speculation: Roster Building Thread - Part XXXVII

[GoAwayPanarin]

Just play Jones next year.

The size of that D would concern me but his ability to push pucks forward is desperately needed to the point where I'm willing to roll the dice there. Jones would also probably get Trouba off of PP 2.

 

[McRanger92]

Just play Jones next year.

The size of that D would concern me but his ability to push pucks forward is desperately needed to the point where I'm willing to roll the dice there. Jones would also probably get Trouba off of PP 2.

Jones-Schneider and a veteran D to replace Nemeth for under 1 mil is the way to go. Maybe Braun wants to finish his career on a 2 year 900k AAV deal?

 

[LaffyTaffy13]

Just play Jones next year.

The size of that D would concern me but his ability to push pucks forward is desperately needed to the point where I'm willing to roll the dice there. Jones would also probably get Trouba off of PP 2.

We need a big defensive minded veteran LHD for 3rd pair. Who that is? Im not sure. It would be the ultimate slats move to sign Chara for league minimum 7th dman though haha

 

[Raspewtin]

We need a big defensive minded veteran LHD for 3rd pair. Who that is? Im not sure. It would be the ultimate slats move to sign Chara for league minimum 7th dman though haha

we need a defenseman that can move the puck much more than that.

Fox and Miller are the only ones good with it. Lindgren is in spurts, Trouba is too deliberate when making decisions, the puck moving absolutely needs to be better.

 

[Chalfdiggity3]

Smith wanted to resign with us at the end of last season . I agree he isn’t coming back at this point . But it has nothing to do with us waiving him

Fine if thats the reason you want to go with lol. still doesnt change the fact that he wont come back here.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Jones-Schneider and a veteran D to replace Nemeth for under 1 mil is the way to go. Maybe Braun wants to finish his career on a 2 year 900k AAV deal?

Yeah and if for some reason one or both of those guys aren't doing it for you there is nothing stopping the Rangers from picking up a decent vet at the deadline, provided that they're still in the hunt.

I wouldn't mind shooting high and adding a really good LHD this summer, but it isn't necessary either as I think all the elements that are needed for a good group of NHL D are already here (they just aren't all being utilized.)

The work really needs to happen at forward where its going to be really tricky to get anything done.

 

[Chalfdiggity3]

We need a big defensive minded veteran LHD for 3rd pair. Who that is? Im not sure. It would be the ultimate slats move to sign Chara for league minimum 7th dman though haha

Stop with this needing big defensman shit. We dont need more Neanderthals like Tinordi and Nemeth on the ice. We need players who can move the puck out of the zone.

Jones, Nils, Robertson are all viable options next season.

Only reason Jones isnt in is because of Gallant and his NEED for big dumb morons on the backend like Braun and Nement and Tinordi.

 

[McRanger92]

Yeah and if for some reason one or both of those guys aren't doing it for you there is nothing stopping the Rangers from picking up a decent vet at the deadline, provided that they're still in the hunt.

I wouldn't mind shooting high and adding a really good LHD this summer, but it isn't necessary either as I think all the elements that are needed for a good group of NHL D are already here (they just aren't all being utilized.)

The work really needs to happen at forward where its going to be really tricky to get anything done.

I think the team should work hard to keep this team together, and there are avenues to do it cap wise. Copp & Motte coming back, plus Blais being healthy gives the team excellent depth. I truly believe this group is good enough to win a Cup in the next couple years, especially with the growth we've seen from the young players, so the priority should be running in back (sans Strome, who has been pretty useless all playoffs)

 

[McRanger92]

Stop with this needing big defensman shit. We dont need more Neanderthals like Tinordi and Nemeth on the ice. We need players who can move the puck out of the zone.

Jones, Nils, Robertson are all viable options next season.

Only reason Jones isnt in is because of Gallant and his NEED for big dumb morons on the backend like Braun and Nement and Tinordi.

Jones isnt in the lineup because he played 10 NHL games this year and they aren't going to throw him into a hornet's nest in the 2nd round of the playoffs. Schneider & Braun are barely playing anyway. It's not a Gallant thing, and if anything he made the right decision to get Nemeth out of there once Lindgren was ready.

 

[Chalfdiggity3]

Jones isnt in the lineup because he played 10 NHL games this year and they aren't going to throw him into a hornet's nest in the 2nd round of the playoffs. Schneider & Braun are barely playing anyway. It's not a Gallant thing, and if anything he made the right decision to get Nemeth out of there once Lindgren was ready.

Been barely playing the 3rd pairing bc Nemeth and bruan suck. Also jones shouldnt have been sent down, he should have stayed up and getting more playing time and been ready for the playoffs. Maybe they didnt want to waste a year of ELC who knows. But we all know that both guys have been trash. If we had a more competent player playing with Schnieder it would be a different story.

 

[NYR Viper]

Just play Jones next year.

The size of that D would concern me but his ability to push pucks forward is desperately needed to the point where I'm willing to roll the dice there. Jones would also probably get Trouba off of PP 2.

Jones needs to be one of the answers. I will say that with Schneider and Jones more than likely in the starting lineup next season, I think it's of paramount importance to not only get a good vet #7, but also a good #8 that can bounce between the AHL and NHL as needed.

 

[pld459666]

So you think that a player at say 70% is the same as that player completely healthy? Players often try to play through an injury in the playoffs and often times that player is nowhere near a 100% and it shows in his play. It's just reality and it happens all the time and it's not a BS excuse. You think McDonagh playing on a broken foot is the same as if he were healthy?

Never said that.

I said you don't get to use it as an excuse.

I don't want to hear it. Healthy enough to play, I don' want to hear about the injury.....at all.

 

[IDvsEGO]

Never said that.

I said you don't get to use it as an excuse.

I don't want to hear it. Healthy enough to play, I don' want to hear about the injury.....at all.

That’s absolutely how you end up with a roster of ahl players in game 4 in the Stanley cup.
Players play through things because they want to win.
That doesn’t mean they can be 100%, and sometimes it’s just a war of attrition.

When someone’s hurt, they’re allowed to admit it after the fact, and it does explain their lack of production.

Panarin hasn’t been good this post season. Absolutely 100% agree.
He sits and now mckegg is back in the lineup.
Lindgren hasn’t been his usual self nor has fox, they sit and now we’ve got a pair of Nemeth and braun as our bottom pair.

 

[SA16]

Injuries are a valid excuse. If you don't want to hear, that's your prerogative, but you're also wrong.

 

[LokiDog]

Anyone who responded to the beer cozy’s post, I’m working from home most of this week because my wife should be going into labor literally any moment, but I’ll grab your gear from the office and get it sent out as soon as I can. I’ll probably be in the office briefly either Friday or at least one day early next week.

 

[NYR Viper]

A guy who may be a nice buy-low option is Michael Kempny as a 6/7/8 d-man

 

[rangers1314]

A guy who may be a nice buy-low option is Michael Kempny as a 6/7/8 d-man

I believe he was Carlsons partner when they won the cup, no?

 

[NYR Viper]

I believe he was Carlsons partner when they won the cup, no?

I believe that is true. He skates really well but he has a tendency to be really off when he is off from past viewings. Kind of how it works for guys who skate well because they can take themselves out of position quickly based on one or two strides.

 

[bhamill]

It falls on deaf ears.

Healthy enough to play, I'm not interested in hearing about the injury as the cause for shitty play.

It's a BS excuse

Reality does not care what you are interested in.
An injured player playing at 60% is obviously not at his full potential.
That player may also still be better than anyone a team has to replace him.

It's not a BS excuse for two reasons: One: It's not bullshit, it's reality, and Two: it's not an excuse it's a reason. Cause and effect. Players playing hurt because they are still the best option will make for a less effective team than if they were healthy.

It's crazy anyone needs this broken down for them.

 

[Clark Kellogg]

Picking at a scab here. An oldie but a goodie. October 13, 2020

 

[duhmetreE]

Can’t afford to have Motte and Copp and bring in anyone new. The kid line isn’t a thing going forward. Kakko will be starting his second contract, Laf finishing his ELC and we don’t have the depth or luxury of continuing to play them in the bottom six. Laf and Kakko will once again be given opportunities in the top six. Kravtsov maybe over Kakko who has a third line game right now, if Kravtsov even comes back. One of Blais or, in the event of a surprise, Cuylle/Otthman can play on the third line.

Kreider - Z - Laf
Panarin - Copp - KK/Krav
Blais - Chytil - Krav/KK
Hunt - Goodrow - Motte

Is likely what we get unless one of the kids makes the team.

I truly like Panarin Copp Laffy.

I think that they would compliment each other.

I don’t know what to expect from Kakko anymore.

 

[LokiDog]

I truly like Panarin Copp Laffy.

I think that they would compliment each other.

I don’t know what to expect from Kakko anymore.

Where they all specifically slot is a toss up. The point was more that we won’t be heading into next season with a kid line and two empty top six spots. They have to step up. Laf, KK, Krav… it doesn’t matter who is on which line, but they’ll be needed.

 

[IDvsEGO]

Where they all specifically slot is a toss up. The point was more that we won’t be heading into next season with a kid line and two empty top six spots. They have to step up. Laf, KK, Krav… it doesn’t matter who is on which line, but they’ll be needed.

I mean given all of their play this season, it wouldnt be terrible to have a kid line as our 2nd line. Theyve shown they can beat good matchups and perform.

 

[duhmetreE]

Where they all specifically slot is a toss up. The point was more that we won’t be heading into next season with a kid line and two empty top six spots. They have to step up. Laf, KK, Krav… it doesn’t matter who is on which line, but they’ll be needed.

Tbh if you look at Tampa, a team on the verge of 3peating. They have their top end talent, but they don’t have a top9 filled with offensive players. Their stars produce. That’s the difference. Their depth plays their roles

Kucherov, Point and Stamkos lead the team offensively. We need our stars to do the same. I’ve said it so many times now but if Panarin was producing like Kucherov, we’d be going for the sweep tonight. It really comes down to that. Your handicapping yourself otherwise.

Our offensive trio is Panarin, Fox and Mika. If they play to their capabilities, we win.

 

[McRanger92]

Picking at a scab here. An oldie but a goodie. October 13, 2020

If I've said it once, I've said it 100 times. The shortened offseason after the Covid bubble is what got Gorts & Davidson rightfully fired. Traded a 2nd to get rid of Staal, bought out Hank, and let Fast walk (to a team that embarrassed us a few months prior) all to pay Tony D, Lemiuex, Jack f***ing Johnson & Georgiev. Destroyed the locker room by removing 3 of the longest tenured players in favor of known malcontents and we will ultimately have nothing but a 4th round pick to show for all 4 guys.

Oh and they wanted to keep Quinn around. Bullet dodged getting rid of bozo Jeff Gorton, and I know we love Davidson as an announcer, but the guy is not a great executive.