Speculation: Roster Building Thread - Part XXXVII

[haohmaru]

The entire premise was Bergeron at the same price as Copp. It's not in the same stratosphere as Dark Ages thinking. It's literally the best short-term fit for a cup contending team to try and take the next step.

Incredibly unlikely that Bergeron would take a discount to leave Boston - but few better fits in the league to get you through the short-term cap crunch while remaining in the upper echelon of the league that the Rangers now exist in.

It's very obvious that a long-term solution is needed at Center, possibly multiple - but there is more than one way to skin the cat. They're not necessarily going to find the 22-year old unicorn that fits in perfectly with both windows right away.

There's a better chance that they NEVER find that player - than of them finding one. Bergeron would be the ideal short-term solution - while also giving you more years and chances to find that unicorn.

There's the small little detail that Bergeron said he's either returning to the Bruins or retiring. Kind of blows all of the above up.

 

[QJL]

You’re crazy.

Kravtsov isn't even in the country!

Kravtsov said he was in New York on his Instagram story last week.

 

[haohmaru]

As far as VK is concerned, you'd kinda have to think that no matter how the series vs. TB turns out that the Rangers "proving" they are a contender has to be a net positive for him returning to play for the organization.

 

[LiveLongandProspal]

Trade Targets: Chicago’s Alex DeBrincat is No. 1 player available ahead of wild NHL offseason

Canucks center J.T. Miller and the New Jersey Devils’ No. 2 overall pick are also in play.

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[McRanger92]

Trade Targets: Chicago’s Alex DeBrincat is No. 1 player available ahead of wild NHL offseason

Canucks center J.T. Miller and the New Jersey Devils’ No. 2 overall pick are also in play.

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Canes already trying to trade DeAngelo. Good luck. Nice point producer in the regular season but he was exposed as an awful defender against us.

 

[mas0764]

Trade Targets: Chicago’s Alex DeBrincat is No. 1 player available ahead of wild NHL offseason

Canucks center J.T. Miller and the New Jersey Devils’ No. 2 overall pick are also in play.

www.dailyfaceoff.com

Would love if the Devils traded 2OA for DeBrincat.

He's not a franchise player and the chance that 2OA is a cornerstone is what will pull the Devils out of the basement, if they hit.

They can have DeBrincat all they want.

 

[Fitzy]

Canes already trying to trade DeAngelo. Good luck. Nice point producer in the regular season but he was exposed as an awful defender against us.

It was never going to be a long term thing there. They brought him in to replace Hamilton but that franchise is too smart to give a 3rd pairing PP specialist a huge investment.

Some cap floor team is probably where ADA can both play the big minutes he wants, be the big guy, Columbus or Arizona.

 

[rangers1314]

Would love if the Devils traded 2OA for DeBrincat.

He's not a franchise player and the chance that 2OA is a cornerstone is what will pull the Devils out of the basement, if they hit.

They can have DeBrincat all they want.

I was wondering if #2 could be in play if Pastrnak can't get something done with Boston.

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

Would love if the Devils traded 2OA for DeBrincat.

He's not a franchise player and the chance that 2OA is a cornerstone is what will pull the Devils out of the basement, if they hit.

They can have DeBrincat all they want.

Agreed. DeBrincat would just be doubling down on what they already have, as well.

 

[LORDE]

It was never going to be a long term thing there. They brought him in to replace Hamilton but that franchise is too smart to give a 3rd pairing PP specialist a huge investment.

Some cap floor team is probably where ADA can both play the big minutes he wants, be the big guy, Columbus or Arizona.

Didn't we get Tony from AZ?

They'd want him back? Not that it matters where the F he goes I was just curious.

 

[Fitzy]

Didn't we get Tony from AZ?

They'd want him back? Not that it matters where the F he goes I was just curious.

I suppose we did.

He'd also be an upgrade over Shattenkirk in Anaheim. Buffalo could use him to to reduce their dependence on Dahlin in all situations.

 

[NYR Viper]

I could see a team like Dallas taking a flyer on DeAngelo.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

I could see a team like Dallas taking a flyer on DeAngelo.

Gonna be one expensive piece of paper.

 

[bhamill]

If he does still want to be traded, and we've heard nothing to tell us otherwise, perhaps he has been convinced that the best (only?) way to get his wish is to show up to camp and prove that he's worth the price NYR are looking for. Play well and the phone will ring.

Actually we have heard otherwise. Kravtsov has said since that his "dream" is to play for the NYR. Just sayin.

 

[bhamill]

Canes already trying to trade DeAngelo. Good luck. Nice point producer in the regular season but he was exposed as an awful defender against us.

I guess I'm confused but I thought TDA was UFA. Once he was released from his contract wasn't he UFA? And once you are UFA you can be relegated RFA again?
I guess I don't have the facts on this can anybody clarify?

 

[rangers1314]

Actually we have heard otherwise. Kravtsov has said since that his "dream" is to play for the NYR. Just sayin.

Gave up his dream bc he was asked to spend a few weeks in Hartford? Helluva dream.

 

[bhamill]

Gave up his dream bc he was asked to spend a few weeks in Hartford? Helluva dream.

This was said AFTER that, but all I'm saying is what he said. I'm not requiring anyone to believe it, but we HAVE heard otherwise (as far as wanting to be traded.)

 

[mas0764]

Gave up his dream bc he was asked to spend a few weeks in Hartford? Helluva dream.

Yeah I think this probably isn't accurately encapsulating what Kravtsov felt about the whole situation.

 

[bhamill]

Yeah I think this probably isn't accurately encapsulating what Kravtsov felt about the whole situation.

You know what? He's a flighty kid. I'm not going to pretend that I know it's really his dream, but then again I'm not going to pretend that it can't be. All I'm saying is he said it. And supposedly he's in NY, so I'm going to see how this plays out instead of making proclamations. Hahaha.

 

[Fitzy]

I'm far beyond out of patience with Kravtsov's bullshit, to be honest.

I'd much rather we just do what we did with Lias and be done it it.

 

[Clark Kellogg]

Delete: Wrong Thread

 

[NYR Viper]

I'm far beyond out of patience with Kravtsov's bullshit, to be honest.

I'd much rather we just do what we did with Lias and be done it it.

Kravtsov is a significantly better player than Andersson though and he provides something this team actually needs. Puck possession and the ability to create offense 1v1.

 

[Fitzy]

Kravtsov is a significantly better player than Andersson though and he provides something this team actually needs. Puck possession and the ability to create offense 1v1.

Maybe, but let's not pretend that Andersson didn't potentially provide something this team badly needs too.

When he was drafted I compared Lias to Steve Rucchin, and we could have really used that kind of a player right now. Now, he didn't reach that potential, but it was there same as Kravtsov when we traded him.

 

[Atax]

I'm far beyond out of patience with Kravtsov's bullshit, to be honest.

I'd much rather we just do what we did with Lias and be done it it.

Did we complain when Fox forced his way here ? Players have their rights and exercising them shouldn’t reflect poorly on them. He had the ability to go to Russia instead of the AHL and he chose that. I’m not sure why fans take it so personally.(not saying you are)

 

[WojtekWolski86]

Did we complain when Fox forced his way here ? Players have their rights and exercising them shouldn’t reflect poorly on them. He had the ability to go to Russia instead of the AHL and he chose that. I’m not sure why fans take it so personally.(not saying you are)

Apples and oranges.

Fox had contract leverage. He could stay in college until his rights expired and became a UFA. He basically told the team he wouldn't play for them and get the most value.

Kravtsov gave the team deuces twice after being sent down to Hartford. The second time was slightly different because Kravtsov had an establish "out" clause to go back to Russia. What stick in people's side was timing of circumstance when Lindgren and Chytil who were both camp standouts got sent down anyways, took their licks and came back better for it while Kravtsov "went home" If Fox did that, that's one thing. But those are two completely different circumstances.