Speculation: Roster Building Thread XXXV: Calm Before the Storm

[Crease]

I miss being young and susceptible to shitty rumors. Incarcerated Bob got me through puberty.

 

[Anthony5967]

I have no reason not to trust Gorton and co. We're way ahead of schedule.

 

[GAGLine]

Do the Rangers still owe on Girardi’s buyout? Can that cap hit be traded? It’s not much but could make a difference for the Rangers.

Yes to the first, no to the second. Buyout cap hits and retained cap hits cannot be traded. It's only $1,111,111 next year (and the 2 years after).

 

[Tob]

Am I the only one that would be content with a hypothetical deal of 1st + Jost?

 

[Richard Banger]

I miss being young and susceptible to shitty rumors.

I'm glad I'm not old and get Jabaited by fake accounts like boob Mackenzie

 

[duhmetreE]

I'm just passing along what I heard. Didn't know if that Mile high source is a good one or not.

I know, just making light of it

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

With the Rangers latest surge, is part of the return the possibility of playoff experience for the youngsters by limiting trade partners to only Western Conf teams?

 

[EpicDing]

Am I the only one that would be content with a hypothetical deal of 1st + Jost?

It's what I've expected all along. Fits the Hayes template.

 

[bobbop]

Pretty obvious that the Rangers are doing the leaking. Stir up the trade market, put pressure on Kreider. See where it goes.

 

[Richard Banger]

I know, just making light of it

We're desperate for any kind of rumours. Even the bad ones lol.

 

[Machinehead]

I have no reason not to trust Gorton and co. We're way ahead of schedule.

I do see the vision, yes.

I don't see how less Kreider fits the vision of the type of team we want and the type of team we've seen in doses.

 

[JimmyG89]

Jost is quite underperforming in Colorado, but he's also been pushed down the chain until recently. Kadri got the 2C spot, Compher took that spot, not him. Bellemare is currently ahead of him on the depth chart and has better production.

Yes, he's 21 and he can improve, but I would want a much better prospect than whoever that was if that's the deal.

Also, I could see Colorado adding a center before Kreider. Even with Rantanen being out, they have an abundance of wingers producing well.

Dallas does seem like the team that need a winger boost. They ran Perry with Seguin and Benn today. Perry is pretty much so toast too.

Feels like that's the trading partner. Fishies are not an option, and Carolina has shifted gears probably to a goalie or a defender with injuries.

 

[GAGLine]

Is there a reason why 7 years is so much worse than 6?

7 years is more of a risk, simple as that. Gorton had to draw a line in the sand and he drew it at 6 years.

 

[duhmetreE]

If Kreider signs... It'll be by tonight imo

 

[FireGerardGallant]

Id honestly rather self rent Kreider then get that return from Mile High Hockey.

 

[Vitto79]

Am I the only one that would be content with a hypothetical deal of 1st + Jost?

If i had to call a deal I’d say that plus a conditional .... some here would be sad wanting a Robertson

 

[Anthony5967]

Kournianos spot on

 

[BBKers]

Pretty obvious that the Rangers are doing the leaking. Stir up the trade market, put pressure on Kreider. See where it goes.

Bus stop Larry is a tool?!?

 

[egelband]

Eastern teams should be paying more considering they’re also getting the added benefit of hamstringing the Rangers who are knocking on the playoff door. I’m sure Florida, Toronto, Carolina would be thrilled if CK went out west.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Hayes deal was in a buyer's market tho. Sellers have been making a killing so far at this deadline.

I think teams are seeing the Cup as much more open without a 62-win team in the mix.

I’d love more but I think it’s a realistic return. Feel like maybe the expectations of the return have gotten a bit out of wack

Am I the only one that would be content with a hypothetical deal of 1st + Jost?

I’d be fine with it. Not jumping out of my chair happy, but fine

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Id honestly rather self rent Kreider then get that return from Mile High Hockey.

Me too

 

[Allan92]

Anywhere but the Islanders. Such an awful message to this group if they send him there only to play him the next day on the team they are chasing.

if he goes to the Islanders I'm finding the nearest bridge. That would be a nightmare

 

[Edge]

Am I the only one that would be content with a hypothetical deal of 1st + Jost?

I think at this point, Jost might be the kind of asset that necessitates a third component from Colorado.

 

[NoQuitInNewMexico]

I'd say if Kreider is a little better than Hayes, Jost is a little better than Lemieux. Those two are both good acquisitions in trades like this because they're basically locks to have long NHL careers and we still don't look great at developing bottom six (maybe the new Hartford crew will help)

 

[Richard Banger]

I do see the vision, yes.

I don't see how less Kreider fits the vision of the type of team we want and the type of team we've seen in doses.

100% agree with you. Kreider fits this team like a glove. I'm very certain we're going to be looking heavily for a player like him next season (if we do trade him)