Speculation: Roster Building Thread XXXIV: Walk the line into the ring of fire

[KOVALEV022473]

hockey gods reward us last year for playing hard and trying to win until the final game and not tanking...

and just as a reminder, the draft lottery the last 3 years...2019 Chicago jumped from 12 to 3, 2018 Carolina jumped from 11 to 2 and 2017 Philly jumped from 12 to 2

Exactly! Play to win the f***ing games!

 

[UAGoalieGuy]

I mean I would think that they would set a deadline between the two groups for when negotiations would end and Gorton shifting his focus to possible trades.

I would think that time would be between 3 and 5 today in order two have two full days to work on trades.

 

[mrmel329]

Kreids resigns today!!

 

[Irishguy42]

Kreids resigns today!!

With the team he's traded to, yes.

Also, re-signs*

 

[haohmaru]

If he's being traded it won't be today.

 

[Zynbanejad]

Think that Kakko, Chytil and Goat will show nice progression next year. Maybe Kravtsov too. Lets get this Alexis guy as well

Alexis who?

 

[mrmel329]

He’s not getting traded

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Kreids resigns today!!

I hope not, last thing we want is for him to quit.

Staal on the other hand...

 

[Zynbanejad]

Everyone said Columbus couldn't do it last year... You never know.

Agreed. We have the same level of offense, arguably better goaltending now, and solid D. It’s a good matchup and would be a fun series to watch.

 

[mrmel329]

I hope not, last thing we want is for him to quit.

Staal on the other hand...

LOL

 

[cheech70]

I don’t believe anything Dater says but Gorton better move quick if he can’t come to a contract agreement

If demand for Kreider continue's to drop it puts Gorts in a bind to accept the B prospect that isn't good value and could stiffen Kreiders demands on a new contract. Its turning into a dramatic high stakes game as the NYR make there run.

 

[Zynbanejad]

I really don’t think we’ll trade Kreider for a discount unless he verbally commits to re-signing 7/1. He’s such a big part of the locker room that I truly think he’d take a discount. He’s been on Rangers teams that were meh, bad, good, and great. I’d like to think he realizes the potential of the current roster and the talent coming through the pipeline.

 

[NYRFANMANI]

Who is even left to trade with? The Peg and Columbus ... looks to me to be the only teams that have the cap and reason to add to make a run ...

We might just keep it all together and make a push ourselves. To hell with it. Get Hank that Cup and be done with it!

 

[Edge]

Dallas in play. Robertson potentially in play.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

If demand for Kreider continue's to drop it puts Gorts in a bind to accept the B prospect that isn't good value and could stiffen Kreiders demands on a new contract. Its turning into a dramatic high stakes game as the NYR make there run.

Them going into the weekend without a contract is not ideal for sure

 

[NYR Viper]

Dallas in play. Robertson potentially in play.

This is the team that I really thought would push their chips in the middle. They’re in their prime years

 

[UAGoalieGuy]

Jason Robertson and a pick would be a very good return for Kreider.

 

[NYR Viper]

Jason Robertson and a pick would be a very good return for Kreider.

As long as that pick is their 1st

I’m curious who the other piece would be

 

[egelband]

Dallas in play. Robertson potentially in play.

I keep thinking Dallas and Vegas and even Florida make sense. Colorado is like those people who show up at open houses for the cheese log, not to buy a house. I was surprised Boston bowed out so soon though.

 

[BBKers]

Alexis who?

This guy...

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Dallas in play. Robertson potentially in play.

@BBKers get on this.

 

[offdacrossbar]

Dallas in play. Robertson potentially in play.

mentioned dallas yesterday. imposing top 9 adding kreider. thats a team built for the playoffs.

robertson is a shooter and a guy that would fit nicely as the centerpiece to a deal, i could see that being enough.

who knows if dallas agrees.

 

[Blueshirts777]

Dallas in play. Robertson potentially in play.

Would be two years in a row that we got a Robertson from Dallas

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Dallas in play. Robertson potentially in play.

Yes please!

 

[rangers1314]

Dallas in play. Robertson potentially in play.

Tremendous.