Speculation: Roster Building Thread VI (2019/2020)

[Gardner McKay]

It will be. And I guarantee Howden's line will always have more.

Well, considering the season hasn't started yet I guess we have to wait and see.

 

[Tawnos]

Well, considering the season hasn't started yet I guess we have to wait and see.

But... it's guaranteed.

I remember last year, someone guaranteed me that Josh Leivo would put up top-6 numbers in Vancouver after I expressed doubt that he was a top-6 player. He ended up with a 30 point pace.

 

[haveandare]

Agreed, this makes no sense.



I'm just talking a combination standpoint. Lemieux-Lias-Namestnikov was great together, why are they separated now?

Only think I can think is that they're thinking of the first week as extended camp essentially since there's two games then a week off.

 

[NYRFANMANI]

Having Chytil and Krava playing in the AHL can only be good. Give Fil the 1st line center minutes, let him get chemistry with Kravtsov, whilst we showcase the potential tradables.

Slightly bummed about Lindgren, we could use a gritty kind of defenseman, but there are the anchors of Staal and Smith, alas. On the other hand, who would mind a Calder f***ing Cup, amirite? Knoblauch and the kids, git'er dun!

Can't wait to see how the first third of the season pans out. I fear, the front office will jump at any potential window (re-)opening.

 

[haveandare]

so what do we do from here

Buch-Zib-Panarin
Kreider-Strome(puke)-Kakko
Names-Lias-Lemieux
Fast-Howden-Haley/McKegg

that forward line-up is uggggggglyyyyyyy.

Aside from Strome being woefully inadequate for 2C, that's not a terrible forward group for a team that isn't gunning to make a run.

 

[Kovalev27]

I’m surprised Quinn isn’t keeping Namestnikov and Andersson together. Don’t like what he did there but as Has been said he loves Howden.

 

[offdacrossbar]

lemmy has to be the 3lw hes perfect there.

 

[Zibanejbread]

We all know DQ is gonna juggle all the lines after Pionk scores 3 on us in the first period, so let's not get too hung up on it just yet.

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

Aside from Strome being woefully inadequate for 2C, that's not a terrible forward group for a team that isn't gunning to make a run.

I mean, but for Strome at 2C, I'd argue it's pretty friggin' good for a rebuilding team.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

daniel sprong waived by ANA

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

 

[Fugazy]

Certainly fine with that.

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

The full list:

 

[Raspewtin]

Aside from Strome being woefully inadequate for 2C, that's not a terrible forward group for a team that isn't gunning to make a run.

the 4th line is not an NHL line and we're banking on the 3rd line keeping up their chemistry

I understand that we're not gunning for anything but it's still going to be hard to watch

 

[Hire Sather]

Ugly bottom 6. Hoping we claim someone.

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

 

[Tawnos]

There is no player on waivers that would be a better option than Nieves.

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

There is no player on waivers that would be a better option than Nieves.

Baertschi, depending on how you feel about the contract.

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

Ugly bottom 6. Hoping we claim someone.

I think the bottom six is actually interesting. There's upside. A mix of youth and experience.

 

[I Eat Crow]

Gorton and co made the right calls with the roster. Haley deserves the 13th forward spot based on his play this preseason.

Chytil and Kravtsov both need AHL time.

Hajek and Fox also earned their spots.

Panarin-Zib-Buch
Kreider-Strome-Kakko
Lemieux-Andersson-Fast (this is a great idea for a pain in the ass checking line)
Namestnikov-Howden-McKegg
Haley

Skjei-Fox
Hajek-Trouba
Staal-DeAngelo
Smith

Let's get to work.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

What does this have to do with what I said

I took it to mean that you were complaining about the forwards as if you expected them to be better. If that wasn't then case the I misunderstood.

 

[I Eat Crow]

Panarin-Zibanejad-Buchnevich
Kreider-Strome-Kakko
Namestnikov-Andersson-Lemieux
McKegg-Howden-Fast

That's what I'd roll with on opening night.

Switch Fast and Namestnikov and this is my line up.

 

[offdacrossbar]

strome actually isnt terrible there at the 2C

much sleeping on this guy. hes talented and motivated.

i think that line will be ok actually and stromer will be a good fit. hes playing for a contract and I'm sure wants to stay put and take that 2C job and keep it.

lets not underestimate the experience he's got playing center

im a strome guy

 

[Vitto79]

I am sure Chytil and Kravtsov will make their way back and who cares if they waive Haley at that time.

 

[RGY]

See this is what annoys me:

what the absolute **** has Howden done to be the 3c over Lias? Quinn has a serious blind spot for this kid.

Lias and Lemieux should be swapped with Howden and Fast.

I dont agree with that.