Speculation: Roster Building Thread XXXVI - It’s Miller Time…K-A

[GAGLine]

Caulfield stock is pretty low right now. Swap for Krav?

I'm not sure Gorton would be willing to take another chance on Krav.

 

[Pawnee Rangers]

Thinking about a possible trade with Vancouver. They just hired two assistant GMs who are LADIES. Who are the players who aren't in our long-term plans but are considered attractive? Think that's who they might target. @Tob any thoughts?

Depends what they're into. The nerdy type (Kreider), the bad boy (Georgiev), the shy recluse (Kakko), the "I can fix him" (basically the rest of the team)?

 

[mas0764]

Even if the move Trouba down the road, Nils won’t be playing the role he wants. He’ll be the 3rd pair RD playing PP2 minutes at best. The team clearly sees Schneider & Miller taking on special teams roles moving forward

Championship teams usually have more quality defenders than they have special teams roles for.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

Caulfield stock is pretty low right now. Swap for Krav?

It's not that low. Plus, Gorton's over there now, he's not gonna do anything like that.

 

[Edge]

Will all due respect, I’ll believe Kreider is getting moved when I see it

And that's going to be a big part of what they do or don't do.

I will tell you that despite their chatter, I have serious doubts they have the balls to do it.

 

[GAGLine]

sorry, I don't get what "Don't let him walk for nothing as an RFA" means?

you think they won't QO Georgiev? IMHO there is 0% likelihood that happens

if he signs a Offer-Sheet elsewhere, assuming AAV > $2,056M (and less than $4.11M+) they could choose to take back the compensation, a 2nd round pick

Actually, there's a 0% chance that he gets his QO. We can't afford him at 2.65 mil. If he isn't traded by the draft, you can expect that he'll walk.

 

[EdJovanovski]

Thinking about a possible trade with Vancouver. They just hired two assistant GMs who are LADIES. Who are the players who aren't in our long-term plans but are considered attractive? Think that's who they might target. @Tob any thoughts?

Kravtsov the most attractive player in hockey so

 

[Fitzy]

And that's going to be a big part of what they do or don't do.

I will tell you that despite their chatter, I have serious doubts they have the balls to do it.

Do you think using our top assets to trade for players with substantial salary retention is in the cards?

Similar to what we did when we moved for Yandle, as an example.

 

[Andre Palot]

Honesty, I think a player that would make too much sense for you guys to add is Pacioretty. Helps Vegas shed salary, helps you get added production on a short term contract that honestly shouldn't cost too much to take on... plus the veteran leadership is a good factor as well.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Actually, there's a 0% chance that he gets his QO. We can't afford him at 2.65 mil. If he isn't traded by the draft, you can expect that he'll walk.

If you don't extend a QO and retain his rights, you aren't getting anything at the draft for him.

 

[DanielBrassard]

Miller is the move. Think about it, it's Strome or Miller after this season. Miller is one of the best players in the league since he started taking his game seriously in Vancouver. Imagine having Zibanejad and Miller down the middle, two big, speedy, game-changing center icemen? That's how you compete with the big boys and go deep. Have Vancouver retain and shoot your best shot at Rutherford. The issue will obviously be the price. How far is Drury willing to go. I have a feeling he's already put 1st+Kravtsov+Lundkvist on the table, which is why we heard Pagnotta say that Vancouver had an offer of three pieces from the Rangers. It would make sense. They may need a stronger prospect than Kravtsov, though.

Miller is the opposite of speedy lol. I like JT but that's not his game at all.

As for the debate about Strome or Miller, I said it before but I don't think it's an either/or, I think the plan is to have both, and it would be possible under the cap but it would be tight obviously.

 

[archanfelnsx]

I am hoping the market comes down cause 80s and 90s JDM cars are absolutely crazy right now. Can't even find one most of the time and when I do they are already abused. I finally have some money in my life and the market is still out of reach. Bullshit. Haha

WTF I had no idea those JDM cars are so insanely priced. I'm out of the loop, can you tell me why it costs $50K for a used Integra Type-R?

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

The posts here are 83% whining, 10% shit posting, and 7% actual good content.

and this is after games they win.

 

[DanielBrassard]

Honesty, I think a player that would make too much sense for you guys to add is Pacioretty. Helps Vegas shed salary, helps you get added production on a short term contract that honestly shouldn't cost too much to take on... plus the veteran leadership is a good factor as well.

I don't think another high priced LW is in the cards for the Rangers.

 

[common12]

Homegrown player finally scores 30. Let’s trade him! Peak HFNYR.

Well it could be worse, they could want him on the 3rd line......

 

[Avery16]

Trouba to me just seems 1000 times more replaceable than Kreider if a big contact was to be moved.

Kreider may have to be traded eventually but in the next 1-2 seasons seems way too early and would make us a worse hockey team.

It’s not just which is more valuable to our team. It also depends on which of them is more willing to be moved and which of them is more valuable to other GMs.

 

[GAGLine]

If you don't extend a QO and retain his rights, you aren't getting anything at the draft for him.

Probably not, which is why I've been saying that we likely let him walk.

 

[Ola]

Kakko is going to get the Chytil bridge deal and like it. No one is offer sheeting him and his production doesn’t warrant a large raise.

He must like any contract offer he gets, because he has zero leverage other than to bolt home and play in Finland.

After his 2nd contract, he got all the leverage and can take arbitration deals until he becomes a UFA.

Sign Kakko to a 4-6 year deal and I would bet that it’s something we won’t regret.

 

[Avery16]

If you don't extend a QO and retain his rights, you aren't getting anything at the draft for him.

We aren’t getting anything for him at the draft either way. There’s no way any NHL team gives him that QO, given his play this season. Georgiev is walking.

 

[BobMarleyNYR]

Kravtsov the most attractive player in hockey so

...

 

[Irishguy42]

Why are we extending a QO to Edmonton's starting goalie?

 

[Thirty One]

It is with a heavy heart that I report the celebs are at it again.

 

[archanfelnsx]

sorry, I don't get what "Don't let him walk for nothing as an RFA" means?

you think they won't QO Georgiev? IMHO there is 0% likelihood that happens

if he signs a Offer-Sheet elsewhere, assuming AAV > $2,056M (and less than $4.11M+) they could choose to take back the compensation, a 2nd round pick

If the Rangers are up against the cap next season, signing Georgiev, even at his QO, is not feasible or smart. They need to spend wisely to navigate the cap the next couple of seasons. He has to be offered $2.67 Million (10% above his current salary) and that is way too much for a backup on this team moving forward. The Rangers need a cheaper backup and we are talking NHL minimum or ELC level numbers. So yes the Rangers can offer him a QO but that is the wrong move for this team. Georgiev needs a change of scenery and a trade is the best option. I think his value will be higher leading up to the deadline then during the offseason.

 

[haohmaru]

Nobody is trading anything of value for a pouty sub .900 back up goaltender. If the Rangers qualify him they’ll be stuck with him.

 

[EdJovanovski]

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He’s very handsome