Speculation: Roster Building Thread XXXV: Calm Before the Storm

[Trxjw]

Sometimes he throws shit up there just to f*ck with people, but he gets shit right too.

That noise is probably all of the Bluejackets players screaming from their hospital beds.

 

[bobbop]

Brooks has consistently said that Kreider had to be signed or traded. He, nor any other responsible source, has ever advocated keeping Kreider as a self rental. I think it is possible that Fast, might (stress might) be kept as a self rental if he is not signed and the Rangers don’t get an offer that includes at least a second.

 

[Matt Rentfree]

Are they? Everyone says he’s awfully slow

The foundation of the team's identity is speed. No interest in Jost really. If you look at the players that constantly get lambasted on these boards, it's the guys who can't skate well. Howden, Staal, and Strome to a lesser extent.

 

[Leetch3]

Are the Rangers targeting Vincent Trocheck? - Forever Blueshirts: Best source for New York Rangers news, analysis and trade rumors

his name has been tossed around alot...would only make sense if you are dealing strome. and aside from faceoffs and likely a slightly cheaper contract since he has a few years left, its at best a lateral move. so unless you are simply selling high on strome and getting a great return I'm not sure he makes sense

 

[Zynbanejad]

Who will replace Fast in the lineup if he gets traded? Think Kravtsov could make some noise with the big club.

 

[Thirty One]

If the Rangers are thinking about shipping Kreider and/or Fast tomorrow, they should look at claiming a body up front. I don't want to deplete Hartford, and they are probably going to use most of their post-deadline callups on making young players AHL playoff eligible.

 

[Trxjw]

I don't think the Rangers would be too keen on trading Skjei for Trocheck. Not unless they plan to flip him or move Strome. The Rangers could probably re-up Strome for 3 years with the same number Trocheck is making now. Perhaps even a bit less.

 

[Avery16]

 

[GAGLine]

Who will replace Fast in the lineup if he gets traded? Think Kravtsov could make some noise with the big club.

Kravtsov isn't ready and doesn't bring the things that Fast does.

 

[Thirty One]

Who will replace Fast in the lineup if he gets traded? Think Kravtsov could make some noise with the big club.

I would like to see Gauthier in his spot at even strength and just next man up on the PK.

 

[Zynbanejad]

Kravtsov isn't ready and doesn't bring the things that Fast does.

So you think we’d just play one of our scratched forwards?

 

[NYSPORTS]

That noise is probably all of the Bluejackets players screaming from their hospital beds.

lol

Tortorella screaming at Docs to “FIX THEM!!!!”

 

[Zynbanejad]

Yeah would love Gauthier in that spot @Thirty One

 

[NYSPORTS]

I would like to see Gauthier in his spot at even strength and just next man up on the PK.

yeah, why not? Let’s see what he can handle. He certainly has the size and good wheels out there

 

[GAGLine]

So you think we’d just play one of our scratched forwards?

It's hard to say. We need to see all the deals that we make. Maybe we trade Fast for Jost, or a similar player, and that player takes his place. Maybe Gorton has another prospect for prospect swap up his sleeve and will promote the new player, a la Gauthier.

 

[Avery16]

Roster building includes from within. We should be able to discuss the progress of players that stand to be called up this season to fill a roster spot.

 

[Shesterkybomb]

Have you watched him play ? Besides obvious skating / athleticism nowhere near ready . Does not look very instinctual or comfortable dojng anything but pushing the puck up ice by skating . Someone mentioned he defends the rush well . I’ve watched some Wisconsin And the tournaments and all I saw was a project at this point. Another year at UW and then finish season in AHL on PTO is the likely timeline

He is still fairly new to defense in all fairness. I'd guess a year in the AHL first.

 

[Shesterkybomb]

his name has been tossed around alot...would only make sense if you are dealing strome. and aside from faceoffs and likely a slightly cheaper contract since he has a few years left, its at best a lateral move. so unless you are simply selling high on strome and getting a great return I'm not sure he makes sense

Trocheck hasnt been the same since his injury, this would be a gamble at best, you have a player who has chemistry with Panarin and you are trading him for a question mark. There is a reason he is available.

 

[Thirty One]

yeah, why not? Let’s see what he can handle. He certainly has the size and good wheels out there

Yeah, and I think he projects as a finisher. Everything flows through Panarin on that line anyways so it's not like he'll need to carry the puck too much. Obviously you lose something defensively.

 

[Leetch3]

So you think we’d just play one of our scratched forwards?

that depends on who gets traded and who is brought back...with haley hurt, the only spare forward is mckegg and smith if you move him back to wing. considering that we have 3 pending ufas (fast, kreider and mckegg) on the way out, if they return futures we won't have a choice but to call someone up

 

[Thirty One]

Roster building includes from within. We should be able to discuss the progress of players that stand to be called up this season to fill a roster spot.

Don't think there's anyone.

 

[Thirty One]

that depends on who gets traded and who is brought back...with haley hurt, the only spare forward is mckegg and smith if you move him back to wing. considering that we have 3 pending ufas (fast, kreider and mckegg) on the way out, if they return futures we won't have a choice but to call someone up

Don't think McKegg is generating a lot of interest.

 

[bl02]

Who will replace Fast in the lineup if he gets traded? Think Kravtsov could make some noise with the big club.

I would prefer to keep him down in Hartford where he's really just starting to find his stride and confidence. I would wait until next year to bring him up.

 

[Leetch3]

Don't think McKegg is generating a lot of interest.

i don't either but to be fair we also have heard much about fast either in terms of trade rumors or contract talks...mostly just assuming he'll be moved cause he's a ufa.

there are still 7th round picks that we don't own and i have faith that mckegg could return one of the remaining ones

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Continuing the conversation in the last thread, I doubt Buffalo would trade Eichel unless he demands a trade. If he did, I don’t think we’d get him without trading Kakko. He’s easily a top 10 player both in terms of play and value at 23. Guys like that don’t get traded. Would have to be something crazy like Kakko, ADA, Chytil and a 1st and honestly that might be worth it. An offense with Eichel, Panarin, and Zibanejad as the anchors can win the cup with a mediocre supporting cast and we’d be better than that with Buchnevich, Kravtsov etc

I said it weeks ago when Buffalo was faceplating big time. I’d make that trade, but even though it’s a huge return Buffalo fans would riot