Speculation: Roster Building Thread XXXIX

[Amazing Kreiderman]

He was almost ok in '18-19, but crashed again. It's been like watching someone writhe around, dying slowly for like 7 years.

I honestly feel that if you play him once a week, he can be decent. It's the workload of 3-4 games a week that magnify his shortcomings even more.

 

[Thirty One]

Born in Victor, NY. Can't wait.

 

[egelband]

Born in Victor, NY. Can't wait.

Does this mean he will be a free agent? Is he a good prospect?

 

[Kovalev27]

Oh nice a new prospect coming our way

 

[Thirty One]

Does this mean he will be a free agent? Is he a good prospect?

Yeah he should be a UFA next August 15th if he doesn’t sign by then. I don’t have much of a book on Farrance, but his junior year stats are real nice. Wheeler has him as Nashville’s #2 prospect, and he’s a LHD.

 

[effen]

If the top 9 is too crowded I would think leaving VK in Hartford is a smart move. We can't afford to rush this kid up.

I would let him grow into his body for at least another year. Strength is a thing.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Does this mean he will be a free agent? Is he a good prospect?

Not necessarily. He can sign with the team that drafted him, but it brings him close to opting for UFA. Can you imagine him signing with us? The Quinn connection

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

I like Farrance

Him going back probably means he wants to test UFA.

What burial ground did Nashville build their arena on to have all this bad luck with college draft picks

 

[Avery16]

https://nypost.com/2020/04/09/the-ryan-strome-contract-that-makes-sense-for-the-rangers/

in which Larry advocates for a one-year Strome extension

 

[Clark Kellogg]

I like Farrance

Him going back probably means he wants to test UFA.

What burial ground did Nashville build their arena on to have all this bad luck with college draft picks

I can understand the appeal of college players who go undrafted or let their rights expire wanting to play in NYC because many of their friends at university will be getting jobs here so they won’t feal alone but I’ve been to Nashville recently and that town is exciting and filled with young people. You would think they wouldn’t have trouble recruiting and retaining players.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

I like Farrance

Him going back probably means he wants to test UFA.

What burial ground did Nashville build their arena on to have all this bad luck with college draft picks

Played under Quinn, for whatever that's worth

 

[egelband]

https://nypost.com/2020/04/09/the-ryan-strome-contract-that-makes-sense-for-the-rangers/

in which Larry advocates for a one-year Strome extension

Awesome Rochelle Rochelle reference. Larry may not be fresh with his references, but me likey.

 

[Vitto79]

Not gonna happen but isn’t Krug the best ufa LD fit?

Again I see 1 year I’d stop gaps and playing kids till the expansion draft

 

[Blue Blooded]

Not gonna happen but isn’t Krug the best ufa LD fit?

Again I see 1 year I’d stop gaps and playing kids till the expansion draft

I've always liked Krug a lot, but a large amount of his value is in his prowess as a PPQB and we have no need at all for that. So bidding against teams who will put value into that makes little sense.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Not gonna happen but isn’t Krug the best ufa LD fit?

Again I see 1 year I’d stop gaps and playing kids till the expansion draft

Turning 29 in 2 days, can we expect him to keep things up until age 36?

 

[Avery16]

Awesome Rochelle Rochelle reference. Larry may not be fresh with his references, but me likey.

That ones straight for Larry David

 

[Kovalev27]

Left D is the last thing we should be spending any money on.

Easiest position to fill internally

I’m still kicking the idea of Tony moving to the left I want him on the ice as much as possible. And I want Trouba and fox on the ice as much as possible.

 

[Avery16]

https://nypost.com/2020/04/09/the-ryan-strome-contract-that-makes-sense-for-the-rangers/

in which Larry advocates for a one-year Strome extension

I think it'd be a mistake to extend Strome for just one year. I'm open to trading him, but if you want a sample size to see if he should be extended multiyear, one year is not enough. Two gives him some opportunity for slacking off, being inconsistent.

 

[Avery16]

NY Rangers questions: Who will man the left side of the defense in the immediate future?

Since were talking about LD options. But it doesn't mention my preference, ADA.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Left D is the last thing we should be spending any money on.

Easiest position to fill internally

I’m still kicking the idea of Tony moving to the left I want him on the ice as much as possible. And I want Trouba and fox on the ice as much as possible.

Signing a prospect to an ELC doesn't limit us in any way. Adding another chip to the stack for that LD position on the top pair, hoping one of them will grow into that role, is a good thing. Eventually, the good prospects will push out the rest. Adding Farrance will lead to one of 2 scenarios:

- David Farrance turns out to be better than Miller/Robertson/Reunanen
- David Farrance turns out to be worse Miller/Robertson/Reunanen

If he's better, we are a better team for it. If he's worse, we didn't lose anything. You trade him for a mid-round pick to a team who has a need for him

 

[Kovalev27]

Left D is the last thing we should be spending any money on.

Easiest position to fill internally

I’m still kicking the idea of Tony moving to the left I want him on the ice as much as possible. And I want Trouba and fox on the ice as much as possible.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

NY Rangers questions: Who will man the left side of the defense in the immediate future?

Since were talking about LD options. But it doesn't mention my preference, ADA.

Its an easy position to fill if were being honest.

ADA should be an option for the left side. I wouldn't put too much weight into an article written by someone who has proven to be a Pro-Staal guy.

 

[redwhiteandblue]

Someone better would be suited to find this... but how much did ADA/Trouba play together? I'd seriously consider running Lindgren/Fox out followed by ADA/Trouba and let Nils play the third pair when he's ready with whoever else on the left.

 

[cwede]

Not gonna happen but isn’t Krug the best ufa LD fit? Again I see 1 year I’d stop gaps and playing kids till the expansion draft

yeah, you answered your own question, wrong year for a big ticket D signing,
don't want Lindgren exposed in expansion draft

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Someone better would be suited to find this... but how much did ADA/Trouba play together? I'd seriously consider running Lindgren/Fox out followed by ADA/Trouba and let Nils play the third pair when he's ready with whoever else on the left.

37:09.

Their results together were great but obviously the sample size is tiny.