Speculation: Roster Building Thread VI (2019/2020)

[Savant]

Eh Idk, with K'Andre Miller coming next year and Matthew Robertson, Reunanen and Lindgren in the pipeline I think I'd rather keep Buch (unless a silly offer presents itself of course).

That is A LOT of youth back there.

 

[Fitzy]

I think he is a passenger, and that is the only line that he can play on.

I mean, if you're comfortable with Jesper Fast as the 2nd line right wing moving forward...

 

[NernieBichols]

This century it's pretty much the McD trade and then the Zibanejad trade. If the latter can perform at a high level for several more seasons, it will be fun to debate which turned out better.

What’s even more fun is Zibanejad is indirectly part of the gomez/mcd trade tree as gomez’s Money was used to sign gaborik who brought back brassard who brought back mika

 

[Edge]

What’s even more fun is Zibanejad is indirectly part of the gomez/mcd trade tree as gomez’s Money was used to sign gaborik who brought back brassard who brought back mika

I know it popped up in chatter months ago, but I am always entertained by trade trees.

 

[Kakko Schmakko]

before his value drops? He'd have to build significant value before we could trade him without an asset attached, without retaining max salary, or for something other than a Spooner. Our best bet on Strome is not QOing him after this season.

He kinda built up his value last season.

 

[Savant]

I mean, if you're comfortable with Jesper Fast as the 2nd line right wing moving forward...

Didn’t say that either. But I also don’t think the Rangers need to ice a playoff roster.

 

[Ola]

Nice to see Neal Pionk get off to a good start in Winnipeg. Played 27 minutes against NJ. 3 pts in 2 games. Winnipeg fans loves him.

I wouldn’t underestimate the impact this has on Gorton’s ability to make deals in the future. I think Talbot’s impact in EDM helped our ability to move Raanta, and so forth. It’s a copy cat league, if a few teams can get good players from a team others will do the same. And sometimes it’s other way around, teams are able to shelter certain players and then most tend to suck after they have been traded, it has an impact eventually.

 

[Inferno]

I actually really like the dpairs....with the exception of staal, but there's no permutation where I'd feel comfortable with him either. Makes sense to put our top defenseman there to carry him.

 

[howztheglass]

That is A LOT of youth back there.

Plus we have Rykov / Keane whom can be added to that list. Far cry from many years ago when we had almost no pipeline.

Ah yes the days of

Eric Cairns
Joc Cirelli
Eddie Hospodar
Make Malik---Between the legs.

One my all time favorites Shoot the puck Barry Shoot the puck....yeah I go back a few years.

But one thing JG has built is depth on the backend.

 

[Levitate]

I actually really like the dpairs....with the exception of staal, but there's no permutation where I'd feel comfortable with him either. Makes sense to put our top defenseman there to carry him.

Yeah I like the D pairs too in theory but with so much youth and new faces it's gonna be a bit tough until things really start to come together (if they ever do)

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

The Rangers could really use an aircraft carrier on the wing. Someone like Josh Anderson

Morgan Barron.

 

[Ola]

The Rangers could really use an aircraft carrier on the wing. Someone like Josh Anderson

I don’t disagree. And I also think that Lemieux is a perfect fit for us, wouldn’t mind seing him moved up the line up eventually.

 

[bobbop]

Morgan Barron.

Sooner rather than later.

 

[Chytilmania]

I don’t disagree. And I also think that Lemieux is a perfect fit for us, wouldn’t mind seing him moved up the line up eventually.

I will never understand why he doesn't get 3rd line mins. Love his energy and he actually has offensive potential.

 

[Levitate]

Eh I watch Lemieux and see a 4th liner so far. He shot a bit hot last year with Winipeg I think and got people thinking he had more goal scoring potential than he probably does.

I could be wrong, but so far I don't really see the upside other people seem to want to see. NOt saying he's bad, just I'm not expecting him to suddenly pot 15-15 or something

 

[ZiGOODejad]

Eh I watch Lemieux and see a 4th liner so far. He shot a bit hot last year with Winipeg I think and got people thinking he had more goal scoring potential than he probably does.

I could be wrong, but so far I don't really see the upside other people seem to want to see. NOt saying he's bad, just I'm not expecting him to suddenly pot 15-15 or something

He just needs to be our energy guy when we look flat he looks like he fits that mold to a T

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

Sooner rather than later.

Well, could be as soon as this spring...

 

[LiveLongandProspal]

Staal and Strome getting valuable minutes will prevent this team from realizing its full potential. Strome should switch spots with Lias (Lias to 2C; Strome to 4C) and Staal should be moved to the bench with Lindgren being called up.

 

[bobbop]

Staal and Strome getting valuable minutes will prevent this team from realizing its full potential. Strome should switch spots with Lias (Lias to 2C; Strome to 4C) and Staal should be moved to the bench with Lindgren being called up.

You can’t go much younger. The vets settle things down. You saw that tonight.

 

[kovazub94]

Would not hate if they traded Buchnevich for a LHD

Skjei, Staal, Hajek, Rykov, Lindgren this season. Then Miller and Reunanen (and maybe Robertson) who’d need a chance or a permanent spot in the lineup. Why would you bring another LHD?

 

[Kakko Schmakko]

Does Kakko ever throw a body check?

 

[kovazub94]

Quinn (or Ruff? lol) should get a star for switching D pairs. It actually provided relief to three player, yes, Skjei included for not having to play on the first pair and being asked to be more responsible in watching out for Fox.

I was / am proponent of staying patient and giving combinations a chance to work it out. However, I have seen absolutely no chemistry between Strome and either of his wingers. He and they work hard but this group doesn’t show any ability to create together.

I also don’t see any strong evidence that Andersson or Howden are ready to move up. Who I think deserve a look-see might be Namestnikov. His hands are not of a top 6 player but his IQ and work ethic are there and that might be just enough to support Kreider and Kakko.

My $0.2

 

[kovazub94]

You can’t go much younger. The vets settle things down. You saw that tonight.

See above. Thoughts?

 

[bobbop]

Random thought...Rangers need a 2C and may or may not have that player in the organization today.

Edmonton needs to get more young talent in their organization and move salary out. They also face a future where they have one too many top 6 centers.

Consider the possibility of a Ryan Nugent-Hopkins trade where the Rangers get a bona fide 2C and Edmonton gets a) a young Ranger forward, b) a young Ranger defenseman and a current roster player with a salary (Namestnikov?) to balance out the deal. (I’m not naming any players, I’ll leave that to your imagination) The Rangers get a reasonably young player (26) controlled through next year (and plenty of time to sign to an extension) and a player I think would thrive outside of Edmonton.

I’d love to see if the Rangers could trade from their excess and fill what I see as a real need with a player I believe has a lot of career in front of them.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Does Kakko ever throw a body check?

he's a (still rather lanky) kid, i'd rather see him try and dangle in the o-zone or get himself open for a scoring chance than bang bodies right now