Barnaby
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I can’t remember a team trading 3 top 6 forwards at one time. Talk about throwing the kids to the wolves. I could see CK or Buchnevich then possibly Strome if they believe they are selling high on him.
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I can’t remember a team trading 3 top 6 forwards at one time. Talk about throwing the kids to the wolves. I could see CK or Buchnevich then possibly Strome if they believe they are selling high on him.
Fitzy
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My theory- Kravtsov, Kakko, and Andersson developing slower than possibly projected might make a difference.
I think NYR should be more hesitant to move a young, proven, affordable 2nd line winger in Buchnevich, now that they know Kravtsov isn't quite ready to step in and fill that void. It at least gives them one more pre-RFA status year to make assessments.
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Barnaby
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“At the draft.” Not mid season. Plus, we don’t know that they would’ve moved both or just one or the other.
NYR Viper
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I don't see the Rangers trading Buch specifically for pure futures. So perhaps there would be a young forward prime for more ice time involved.
We've also speculated that a Kreider deal may include some type of depth forward (like Heinen) coming back the other way.
So theoretically if the deals were:
Compher + _____ for Buch
Heinen + Frederic + BOS 1st for Kreider @ 50%
Then you have at least replaced the NHL bodies with guys who are a bit younger and can play right now as 3rd liners. Perhaps not ideal for the final 20 games of the year but guys like Lemieux, Kaako and Chytil are given the chance to gain more playing time and experience
We've also speculated that a Kreider deal may include some type of depth forward (like Heinen) coming back the other way.
So theoretically if the deals were:
Compher + _____ for Buch
Heinen + Frederic + BOS 1st for Kreider @ 50%
Then you have at least replaced the NHL bodies with guys who are a bit younger and can play right now as 3rd liners. Perhaps not ideal for the final 20 games of the year but guys like Lemieux, Kaako and Chytil are given the chance to gain more playing time and experience
Strome for COL 2nd and Jost.
Georgiev for Labanc and 2nd.
Fast for (2) 3rd with conditions attached to become 2nds.
Kreider can go either way for me right now. I obviously want him re-signed but I am not willing to give him a blank check. Anything over $7 aav, 6 years or more is a blank check.
Buchnevich can go either way for me as well. But lets say they did re-sign Kreider. Potential lines to finish the season:
Kreider-Zib-Buch
Panarin-Chytil-Labanc
Lemieux-Jost-Kakko
DiGuiseppe-McKegg-Howden
Maybe Gorton grabs a cheap vet for the 4th line that only costs a 4th round pick.
EDIT: Forgot Howden...but they could still use an upgrade on that line
Georgiev for Labanc and 2nd.
Fast for (2) 3rd with conditions attached to become 2nds.
Kreider can go either way for me right now. I obviously want him re-signed but I am not willing to give him a blank check. Anything over $7 aav, 6 years or more is a blank check.
Buchnevich can go either way for me as well. But lets say they did re-sign Kreider. Potential lines to finish the season:
Kreider-Zib-Buch
Panarin-Chytil-Labanc
Lemieux-Jost-Kakko
DiGuiseppe-McKegg-Howden
Maybe Gorton grabs a cheap vet for the 4th line that only costs a 4th round pick.
EDIT: Forgot Howden...but they could still use an upgrade on that line
Edge
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All three. I don't think they're going to ship out a combined 50 goals and 127 points all at once. Not at a TDL.
Maybe two of those contracts, but even then I think it would take an offer that really impresses them.
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That doesn't mean he ever had any intention of trading both of them. I still think it's one or the other, with Kreider the most likely to be traded.
Joey Keane just traded for gauthier from Carolina. That’s a really good trade
Zibanejbread
Rebuilding.
HockeyBasedNYC
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NYR Viper
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TheBloodyNine
Pure Bred Soviet Savage
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Oscar Lindberg
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hmmm
This is a tough one for me, I like Gauthier but Keane could be very solid, and if Carolina likes him, that should tell us something
This is a tough one for me, I like Gauthier but Keane could be very solid, and if Carolina likes him, that should tell us something
HockeyBasedNYC
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Moving chips from a position of strength to one of weakness. If Gauthier doesnt work out, it really doesn't make a difference. Worth a shot. Both are decent prospects
Dijock94
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Don’t know much about Gauthier but thinking maybe this is a sign that DeAngelo may not be out the door as fast as everyone thought.
Selling on Keane now with Lundkvist at least a year or two away to me means ADA isnt going anywhere. So maybe this is a double win.
Rangers needed the forward depth
Rangers needed the forward depth
NYR Viper
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I see this as a win for both sides. Gauthier is a 22 year old former 1st rounder who plays a power game on the wing. 26 goals in 44 games in the AHL this season.
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