Speculation: Roster Building Thread XXXVII - 5 weeks until TDL

[DanielBrassard]

Definitely worth trading for this guy

 

[smoneil]

He’s the same age as chytil. Older then LaF/kakko.
It’s basically shit or get off the pot time with him. If he’s not a full time nhl regular by the start of next year, I hope he’s traded where some team gives him a legit opportunity. And I bet NYR will be sorry for letting him go.
He also has no problem playing a physical game and down low/around the net in the offensive zone.
Currently, the only thing Gauthier/McKegg are better at then Barron is that they’re faster skaters

I think he's almost a full year older than Chytil. Agreed though, that it's time to get him into the rotation regularly.

 

[RangerBoy]

Kravtsov for Lekhonen? The Rangers don't want to recreate the Andersson deal for a 2nd. The NHL exec made the comment in The Athletic article yesterday. Lekhonen is worth a 2nd as a rental. Kravtsov's value is a 2nd round pick. Lekhonen is a group II with arb rights this summer. How much will it cost to keep him beyond one more season? Lekhonen could be good for Kakko. A fellow countryman on the roster.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

Definitely worth trading for this guy

From today's 32 thoughts:

6. As conversations intensified Sunday, there was a point where Calgary talked about both Toffoli and Chiarot. It seems likely the Canadiens can maximize return by trading them separately, but those discussions occurred. The injury shouldn’t scare anyone off, although it may accelerate things. Carolina, Florida, Los Angeles, St. Louis among the pursuers.

Not seeing the Rangers name listed there.

 

[jay from jersey]

I think he's almost a full year older than Chytil. Agreed though, that it's time to get him into the rotation regularly.

I wish there was 1 reporter who had the fortitude/brains to ask Gallant what he sees/how he evaluates Barron and why he hasn’t gotten more minutes in the bottom 6 on a more consistent basis....
He’ll likely give us a Bullshit answer, but at least we could read between the lines a bit to see if he’s in the long range plans or not.
He’s literally the only young bottom 6 center we have, he goes to the net, very good shot, plays physical etc etc he brings 99% more of a better overall game then 2-3 guys

 

[TheBloodyNine]

I wish there was 1 reporter who had the fortitude/brains to ask Gallant what he sees/how he evaluates Barron and why he hasn’t gotten more minutes in the bottom 6 on a more consistent basis....
He’ll likely give us a Bullshit answer, but at least we could read between the lines a bit to see if he’s in the long range plans or not.

Gallant would just shrug him off and not answer or get pissy about it.

 

[Lua]

I wish there was 1 reporter who had the fortitude/brains to ask Gallant what he sees/how he evaluates Barron and why he hasn’t gotten more minutes in the bottom 6 on a more consistent basis....
He’ll likely give us a Bullshit answer, but at least we could read between the lines a bit to see if he’s in the long range plans or not.
He’s literally the only young bottom 6 center we have that’s NHL ready.

I'd also love to know, but I seriously doubt Gallant would give a real, satisfactory answer

 

[Bacon Artemi Bravo]

Kravtsov for Lekhonen? The Rangers don't want to recreate the Andersson deal for a 2nd. The NHL exec made the comment in The Athletic article yesterday. Lekhonen is worth a 2nd as a rental. Kravtsov's value is a 2nd round pick. Lekhonen is a group II with arb rights this summer. How much will it cost to keep him beyond one more season? Lekhonen could be good for Kakko. A fellow countryman on the roster.

Eww. If we're trading Krav, I would hope it would be for a player with some upside. Lehkonen is nice, but it would be a major mistake to move a top 6 talent, who is younger and cost controlled for longer, for a bottom 6 guy who's due for a raise this off season.

This is why I agree with @Chalfdiggity3 that Caulfield would be the perfect piece to bring in for Kravstov.

 

[Fitzy]

Eww. If we're trading Krav, I would hope it would be for a player with some upside. Lehkonen is nice, but it would be a major mistake to move a top 6 talent, who is younger and cost controlled for longer, for a bottom 6 guy who's due for a raise this off season.

It's far from a certainty that Kravtsov is going to be an NHL player.

Could just as easily end up the next Filatov.

 

[CupSeeker]

doubtful. Playoff games are rarely blow outs. Especially with top notch goaltending and a good Pk/PP.
You can always count on the refs making some phantom/tickey tack calls to keeps teams in and keep the games close for the ratings.
It’s highly likely we win a round or 2 and that’s it, however If a couple of our guys on offense get hot and Drury makes 1-2 solid depth adds at the TDL, I’d give us a bit more then a punchers chance to do some damage in the postseason.
I think NYR can play with anyone in the East. Not a shot the Pens Roll over us.
The 2 biggest worries imo would be facing Tampa/Carolina and odds are we’d only see 1 of them.
Same in the west. Colorado/Vegas etc. if we get that face to face 1 of them in the final, the season is a massive success.
NYR can absolutely win a 7 GM series against Pitt/Boston/WSH imo

If we end up not winning the division; which is likely, we are playing Pitt or Carolina in the first round and then it is highly unlikely we win one round let alone two. Why can't we admit this is not our year? We are on the path to a Cup. Either sign or sell Strome and stay pat. If we can grab a young 2C with term then move some assets, otherwise just do nothing. Then we re-evaluate this time next year when we should be closer to being a favorite in a playoff series with Carolina or Pitt?

 

[DanielBrassard]

Lehkonen would be like a Fast on steroids. Not sure how much experience he has on RW because he'd be a good fit with Panarin and Strome.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

I wish there was 1 reporter who had the fortitude/brains to ask Gallant what he sees/how he evaluates Barron and why he hasn’t gotten more minutes in the bottom 6 on a more consistent basis....
He’ll likely give us a Bullshit answer, but at least we could read between the lines a bit to see if he’s in the long range plans or not.
He’s literally the only young bottom 6 center we have, he goes to the net, very good shot, plays physical etc etc he brings 99% more of a better overall game then 2-3 guys

Seems pretty obvious to me Gallant doesn’t like Barron as much as us

If he thought he was worth playing, he would be playing

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Kravstov for Lehkoken is a great deal for us so let’s hope it happens

 

[CupSeeker]

He’s the same age as chytil. Older then LaF/kakko.
It’s basically shit or get off the pot time with him. If he’s not a full time nhl regular by the start of next year, I hope he’s traded where some team gives him a legit opportunity. And I bet NYR will be sorry for letting him go.
He also has no problem playing a physical game and down low/around the net in the offensive zone.
Currently, the only thing Gauthier/McKegg are better at then Barron is that they’re faster skaters

Barron showed alot at the end of last year. Not sure why Turk is holding him back when the guys playing instead are not performing that well, and in Mckegg's case, not at all.

 

[bhamill]

With an assist from Drury

What did Drury have to do with Lias? Hahaha.

 

[Thirty One]

Vince asking the hard-hitting questions. My goodness.

 

[Daves a mess]

I can deal with Hunt.

Just get Mckegg and Gauthier off of my hockey team please.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Lehkonen would be like a Fast on steroids. Not sure how much experience he has on RW because he'd be a good fit with Panarin and Strome.

I don't think people realize how good he is.

 

[NYR Viper]

Besides Reunanen, Pajuniemi, Garand, Korczak, I can't think of many Rangers prospects I'd consider mid-level.

I'd probably put Barron in this list, along with Gettinger, who is the forgotten man.

With Blais returning, does Lekhonen have a spot here?

Lehkonen-Goodrow-Blais

It would be affordable and more than solid as a 3rd line shut down line.

 

[cheech70]

I am no scout but I watched the Habs last year in playoffs and Ben was stiff and good outlets

 

[Thirty One]

I'd probably put Barron in this list, along with Gettinger, who is the forgotten man.

Gettinger cleared waivers this year. I think his value is in the warm body+ range.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

The major problem with Lehkonen is that he's due a raise next season from his 2.3 million contract - how much are you paying him on a long term deal to be on the third line? This is where teams run into trouble. You can't pay Goodrow what we do and then also drop serious money on Lehkonen. Guys like him have their top value when they are making minimum money.

 

[Fitzy]

I'd probably put Barron in this list, along with Gettinger, who is the forgotten man.



Lehkonen-Goodrow-Blais

It would be affordable and more than solid as a 3rd line shut down line.

I could see Barron actually fetching a decent return if they decide they don't see him in the team's future.

Size still amps value.

 

[NYR Viper]

Lehkonen makes the most sense out of most everyone being bounced around here. He is a RFA at years end which means the team can retain his services for a little while. He plays both wings. He is defensively responsible. He plays the style of game that translates to the playoffs, similar to Goodrow, because he plays a simple game thriving on winning puck battles. I've made comparisons to someone like Fedotenko in the way he plays a low-key style in the regular season but his game is more suited to less space actually and the fact that he can play either wing.

Gauthier is improving. It's pretty clear that his game is coming along even though people dislike him here. He's kind of a forgotten man due to the other young players here but his physical game has improved and he is learning how to use is size more to create space. Gorton targeted Gauthier for more than a little while when he was with Carolina. Gauthier could have a very nice role in his hometown, adding size and speed to that team along with an affordable contract during their rebuild. He should be a player Gorton would want to add.

The Rangers have (2) 2nd round picks.

Gauthier + 2nd
for
Lehkonen

 

[TheBloodyNine]

Lehkonen makes the most sense out of most everyone being bounced around here. He is a RFA at years end which means the team can retain his services for a little while. He plays both wings. He is defensively responsible. He plays the style of game that translates to the playoffs, similar to Goodrow, because he plays a simple game thriving on winning puck battles. I've made comparisons to someone like Fedotenko in the way he plays a low-key style in the regular season but his game is more suited to less space actually and the fact that he can play either wing.

Gauthier is improving. It's pretty clear that his game is coming along even though people dislike him here. He's kind of a forgotten man due to the other young players here but his physical game has improved and he is learning how to use is size more to create space. Gorton targeted Gauthier for more than a little while when he was with Carolina. Gauthier could have a very nice role in his hometown, adding size and speed to that team along with an affordable contract during their rebuild. He should be a player Gorton would want to add.

The Rangers have (2) 2nd round picks.

Gauthier + 2nd
for
Lehkonen

How much to retain his services? Unless you are sending money out with the deal it's going to be hard to re-sign him and all the other guys that need to be re-signed.