Speculation: Roster Building Thread XLVIII - “Into the Heartland”

[Avery16]

Well with Trouba in the mix now it becomes a little trickier to absorb any bad contracts while still having money to sign Panarin -- assuming that's indeed something they want to do. At that point buyouts start becoming more serious options.

Good thing a Panarin signing doesn’t make any sense anyways.

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

Well with Trouba in the mix now it becomes a little trickier to absorb any bad contracts while still having money to sign Panarin -- assuming that's indeed something they want to do. At that point buyouts start becoming more serious options.

I think if they are interested in Panarin, it’s only going to be up to a certain number and not a cent beyond that

 

[Ghost of jas]

ive been white knuckling since 1995

Given your alter ego, I am definitely not looking this up on Urban Dictionary

 

[Ghost of jas]

Another deal tomorrow or Thursday. Hold on

Oh, jeez!

 

[Ghost of jas]

Not for nothing. I think I kind of do that, if Zegras is on the board.

I have this funny feeling about him that in retrospect, say 5 or more years down the line, in a redraft thread he goes higher than he will actually go.

I think he could go top 5

 

[Trxjw]

I think if they are interested in Panarin, it’s only going to be up to a certain number and not a cent beyond that

Agreed. Perhaps term as well.

They clearly have a plan and they have multiple avenues to get to their final goal. While I think Panarin is certainly an option, I do believe there are paths that lead into this weekend that they'd prefer over going the large UFA contract route.

 

[pld459666]

Not with a contract that’s going to be over $10 million per.

Hes not getting 10 per

 

[Ghost of jas]

Hes not getting 10 per

Marc Bergevin disagrees.

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

Agreed. Perhaps term as well.

They clearly have a plan and they have multiple avenues to get to their final goal. While I think Panarin is certainly an option, I do believe there are paths that lead into this weekend that they'd prefer over going the large UFA contract route.

As much as I don’t love the idea of signing Panarin, I’m really impressed with everything Gorton’s done so far, so I’m more willing to have faith in whatever way he’s deciding to go right now

 

[Chalfdiggity3]

If the rangers want panarin then they need to trade krieder and a small add to move into the top 12. Then we have the cap space to get panarin. Although I dont agree that we should go for him. I know some of you want to buy out Staal, shatty, Smith but that would be majorly short sighted. Let steals contract run out.. trade shatty next year with 50% retained and Smith just bury till his contract is up. That will free up 14m in cap in 2 years then another 8.5 for lundquist the year after

 

[pld459666]

Here’s a question:

Based on what trouba returned, what’s the Kreider return. Same Situation, unless the team(s) he’d be willing to resign with decide to pay the premium to get him a year early

Kreider doesn't want out.

Situation is not the same

 

[KOVALEV022473]

I'll be happy if the BBKB is in reference to Zucc extending with the Stars.

I know someone who works for the Stars organization, he was pretty certain they’re not interested in giving up a first by signing Zucc, though I hope he’s wrong.

 

[Vitto79]

Good thing a Panarin signing doesn’t make any sense anyways.

Pretty sure whether we like it or not they are going to try

Kreider for a 1st plus prospect would only increase that pursuit

 

[SA16]

One thing I would not do is pinch pennies on a once in a lifetime type like Panarin. We can make the money work. Just move out guys like Vesey and Namestnikov.

 

[SA16]

I know someone who works for the Stars organization, he was pretty certain they’re not interested in giving up a first by signing Zucc, though I hope he’s wrong.

Sean Shapiro just wrote today they don’t care about giving up the first.

 

[GAGLine]

Kreider doesn't want out.

Situation is not the same

Plus Kreider is under contract for the next year at a good number (better if we retain).

 

[pld459666]

Marc Bergevin disagrees.

I'm sorry. Did he sign him and it hasn't been announced?

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

I know someone who works for the Stars organization, he was pretty certain they’re not interested in giving up a first by signing Zucc, though I hope he’s wrong.

So does BBK FWIW and I'm pretty sure he's been adamant about Zucc staying there.

 

[KOVALEV022473]

Sean Shapiro just wrote today they don’t care about giving up the first.

Like I said, I hope he’s wrong. Just passing along the information.

 

[Avery16]

Pretty sure whether we like it or not they are going to try

Kreider for a 1st plus prospect would only increase that pursuit

Agreed its a conversation you have to have. Much like the pro forma one that they'll have with Kreider's agent.

 

[pld459666]

I know someone who works for the Stars organization, he was pretty certain they’re not interested in giving up a first by signing Zucc, though I hope he’s wrong.

Nill does that team NO FAVORS by letting Zuccs walk after the run they had.

They have guys there that have earned the right for another 2-3 kicks at the can.

That 1st does nothing for that team for the next 3-5 years.

Zuccs OTOH provides on and off ice presence that has already shown to be beneficial to the Org.

Hed be out of a job a lot sooner if he let's Zuccs walk

 

[Avery16]

I know someone who works for the Stars organization, he was pretty certain they’re not interested in giving up a first by signing Zucc, though I hope he’s wrong.

Are you vetted?

 

[Kocur Dill]

I think he could go top 5

We'll see. Didn't McKenzie have him at #8'ish. And his final post is usually the consensus of all his sources.

 

[wafflepadsave]

for how cheap his QO is, I can't see us not qualifying him...even if they decide that he isn't needed, they will qualify him and then try to move him for a pick or pass him thru waivers if it came to that

Rangers hoping for an offer sheet!

 

[Kocur Dill]

Nill does that team NO FAVORS by letting Zuccs walk after the run they had.

They have guys there that have earned the right for another 2-3 kicks at the can.

That 1st does nothing for that team for the next 3-5 years.

Zuccs OTOH provides on and off ice presence that has already shown to be beneficial to the Org.

Hed be out of a job a lot sooner if he let's Zuccs walk

Agreed. Bishop carried that team on his shoulders after Christmas, the locker room was a mess till Zuccs showed up. Going by his and Dallas players twitter feeds, the locker room gel'ed after Zuccy arrived. The guy is glue. Walking good aura. His soul is thousands of Kalpa's of enlightened Bodhisattvas.