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

[Cassano]

They can easily make it happen. I wonder if JG doesn’t wanna jump in since it seems the canes might be the biggest obstacle for that wildcard?

Personally, I hope not. It's not like Georgiev will be contributing for us either down the stretch.

 

[duhmetreE]

They can easily make it happen. I wonder if JG doesn’t wanna jump in since it seems the canes might be the biggest obstacle for that wildcard?

They're going to get their goalie no matter what.

I doubt they'd pay the price for Georgiev and I doubt HL would waive for Carolina

 

[SA16]

They can easily make it happen. I wonder if JG doesn’t wanna jump in since it seems the canes might be the biggest obstacle for that wildcard?

That would seem to be a good reason for him to jump in considering Lehner is a better goalie than Georgiev/Lundqvist.

 

[bl02]

That would seem to be a good reason for him to jump in considering Lehner is a better goalie than Georgiev/Lundqvist.

That is a very fair point. Debatable but Fair point

 

[RGY]

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

Man this is insane... Rangers have really been playing well lately, making it really tough on Gorton. I have no idea what he's gonna do

 

[broadwayblue]

Man this is insane... Rangers have really been playing well lately, making it really tough on Gorton. I have no idea what he's gonna do

Same thing he was planning on doing a few weeks ago.

 

[RGY]

Same thing he was planning on doing a few weeks ago.

Which is what? Yea nothing at all has happened in the last 3 weeks to give pause to anything and maybe, maybeee consider different options...

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

Same thing he was planning on doing a few weeks ago.

We will see... a month ago I would've said Kreider would def be traded, now I think they sign him

 

[broadwayblue]

Which is what? Yea nothing at all has happened in the last 3 weeks to give pause to anything and maybe, maybeee consider different options...

I really hope out GM's plan for the next 5 years hasn't changed based on a hot or cold streak in a year when we are far from a lock to make the playoffs let alone be considered to be a contender.

 

[bobbop]

Here’s something off the grid...was told the Rangers have inquired about Michael Grabner. He is very available

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

I really hope out GM's plan for the next 5 years hasn't changed based on a hot or cold streak in a year when we are far from a lock to make the playoffs let alone be considered to be a contender.

I dont think he's keeping everyone just to make a run or even try to make one, but I think he might value Kreider a lot more than a lot of fans do.. We will find out I guess

 

[broadwayblue]

We will see... a month ago I would've said Kreider would def be traded, now I think they sign him

If they sign him it will be to a deal they are comfortable with going forward. They aren't going to give him a 7x7 contract just because we might be able to sneak into the playoffs if we keep the team intact.

 

[RGY]

Here’s something off the grid...was told the Rangers have inquired about Michael Grabner. He is very available

I am ALL for this as a low cost add as part of a half hearted “buyers” move to add to this team

 

[duhmetreE]

Here’s something off the grid...was told the Rangers have inquired about Michael Grabner. He is very available

perfect PKer and a fit for the 'wide open' hoecky we've been playing

 

[Thirty One]

Here’s something off the grid...was told the Rangers have inquired about Michael Grabner. He is very available

Cap hit for next year seems like a non-starter.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

With some tough decisions coming up this summer with regards to the cap, I can't see them taking Grabner and his 3.5 mill hit.

 

[RGY]

$3.35 aav for Grabner is too much for my liking. AZ would have to retain.

What else have you heard about this @bobbop

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

If they sign him it will be to a deal they are comfortable with going forward. They aren't going to give him a 7x7 contract just because we might be able to sneak into the playoffs if we keep the team intact.

I agree it would have to be at a number JG is comfortable with

 

[duhmetreE]

Cap hit for next year seems like a non-starter.

Unless it's Skjei, Smith, Staal or HL going the other way... for a larger package.

or they retain.

I'm still on that Dvorak train... perfect fit

 

[GAGLine]

I am ALL for this as a low cost add as part of a half hearted “buyers” move to add to this team

He has a 3.35 mil cap hit and another year left on his deal.

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

The only reason I think the Rangers might sign Kreider, is because they dont have anyone at all that plays like him, and thats not easy to find.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Unless it's Skjei, Smith, Staal or HL going the other way... for a larger package.

or they retain.

I'm still on that Dvorak train... perfect fit

Skjei has no say in where he can go, but I'm pretty sure that the other 3 would nix a trade to Arizona.

 

[RGY]

Rangers have the most Regulation Wins of any team in the Metro.

3rd most in the East. 4th most in the NHL.

 

[Fitzy]

Here’s something off the grid...was told the Rangers have inquired about Michael Grabner. He is very available

 

[RGY]

Skjei has no say in where he can go, but I'm pretty sure that the other 3 would nix a trade to Arizona.

Well to a degree Smith can. 10 team NTC. But no one wants him