Confirmed with Link: Ryan Spooner re-signed [2 years, $4.0MM AAV]

[Pavel Buchnevich]

It doesn't really matter whether he's here this year and next year, as long as he's flipped for picks/prospects eventually. Just leaves little room in the lineup

KZB
Spooner-Chytil-Zuccarello
Andersson-Hayes-Namestnikov
Vesey-Nieves-Fast
Lindqvist/Meskanen

Howden and Lindqvist/Meskanen will probably be waiting until the trade deadline for their chances once Zucc and Hayes go.

 

[Fitzy]

We're completely ignoring one possibility which is that, like Brassard, Spooner finally comes into his own with this team and actually sticks around.

It's not a foregone conclusion that he or Namestnikov are only ticking trade-bombs just because we added them in deals and they're above age 22.

 

[Machinehead]

Had to sign him first to flip him later. I don't think the extra year makes a huge difference.

This won't stop us from being big players in UFA next summer if we decide to do so.

 

[Antman427]

Now with Spooner signed this gives us
a much clearer picture of what our lines
will look like. I know we have open spots
for some prospects who step up and make
the team out of camp. What do you guys
think opening night will look like?

 

[nyr2k2]

I said after the draft that I think management likes who they have and probably go into the season seeing how it plays out. No trades until the TDL.

 

[FIRE DRURY]

Now with Spooner signed this gives us
a much clearer picture of what our lines
will look like. I know we have open spots
for some prospects who step up and make
the team out of camp. What do you guys
think opening night will look like?

Kreider-Nieves-Buch

The rest is up in the air.

 

[Mac n Gs]

I still don’t see he or Namestnikov as centers, but at least the W depth looks better.

 

[Irishguy42]

He and Hayes were good together.

Spooner-Hayes-Chytil?

 

[haohmaru]

We've got a crapload of forwards competing for spots. Wonder how this will shake out.

 

[Levitate]

I still don’t see he or Namestnikov as centers, but at least the W depth looks better.

I agree

 

[TheTakedown]

No issue with this.

Kind of surprised that at least one of Hayes, Namestnikov or Spooner didn't get traded.

That's because Miller did get traded. We need a full roster of NHL'rs, which is what we have at this point:

Kreider-Zibanejad-Buchnevich
Spooner-Hayes-Zuccarello
Vesey-Andersson/Chytil/Howden-Namestnikov
Whateverthef***-fitson-thisline

I like this approach. The roster does not require any of the high profile prospects to make it to the top 9 this year. Rangers have plenty of lower tier prospects who can compete for the bottom 6--Nieves, Fontaine, Holland, Lettieri, Meskanen, Lindqvist, Fogarty, etc.

If Andersson, Chytil, Howden, Fontaine, etc aren't ready, then the NHL team is simply going to be mediocre, and that's ok. If they are ready, they'll be at the point where they are pushing others out of spots listed above, and that's a good problem to have

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Still think he's gone before the season starts, but the deeper into the summer it goes the less likely I see it happening.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Rangers: “we’re going to have a bunch of spots for our young players to fight for this upcoming season on our rebuilding team”

Also Rangers “We’ve re-signed everyone to two year deals, and didn’t trade a single person to create said spots”

 

[True Blue]

Eh.....maybe he gets flipped. A smallish forward that is not interested in going to the net or in corners. And the effort seems to be missing at times.

 

[NYR713]

As long as Spooner and Names can produce at a 40-45 pt pace, I would think the 2nd year would increase value at the TDL. I like both signings. It also gives the team flexibility to move guys this season(Zucc, Hayes) and still have decent vets around if these two don't go anywhere.

Or maybe they show they are a great fit for Quinn's system. No harm no foul here.

 

[Thirty One]

Rangers: “we’re going to have a bunch of spots for our young players to fight for this upcoming season on our rebuilding team”

Also Rangers “We’ve re-signed everyone to two year deals, and didn’t trade a single person to create said spots”

They also acquired 1 (one) player from outside the organization this summer. Do you not see spots for young players to fight for?

 

[JimmyG89]

Rangers: “we’re going to have a bunch of spots for our young players to fight for this upcoming season on our rebuilding team”

Also Rangers “We’ve re-signed everyone to two year deals, and didn’t trade a single person to create said spots”

They also acquired 1 (one) player from outside the organization this summer. Do you not see spots for young players to fight for?

I'm not sure about you guys, but I'm all but certain that McLeod, Beleskey, and Holland are shoe-ins for this team.

If Chytil, Andersson, Howden, etc cannot beat out those guys, they should be in the AHL.

 

[Inferno]

Plenty of spots for kids.

Kzb
Zucc Hayes spooner
Fasth namestnikov vesey
? ? ?
Mccleod

3 forward spots unless I'm forgetting someone.


On defense...

Skjei shattenkirk
Smith ?
staal ?
Claeson

2 defenseman

Henrik
?

Rangers could have 6 rookies on the team next year.


6

That's a TON

 

[Levitate]

We're completely ignoring one possibility which is that, like Brassard, Spooner finally comes into his own with this team and actually sticks around.

It's not a foregone conclusion that he or Namestnikov are only ticking trade-bombs just because we added them in deals and they're above age 22.

I mean, sure if they really show they're valuable players that the team might want to keep around, it's not a terrible idea. I don't think you win the cup with everyone on their ELC's. Having some older and good players signed is a smart plan.

As for spots for young players...this is pretty standard stuff. You might want young players to make the team but you don't want to just hand everyone a spot with no regard to whether they're ready for it or not.

Trades, injuries, poor play, guys winning a spot in camp, things will happen

 

[NYR Viper]

I think he’s Zuccarello insurance in the case he’s moved. The guy puts up points and with a legitimate role will most likely continue to do so. His contract demands were obviously in line with what the Rangers wanted to pay on a two year deal

 

[pld459666]

I still don’t see he or Namestnikov as centers, but at least the W depth looks better.

Spoons is a better playmaker from the wing position so him not being a center is not much of an issue for me.

 

[bobbop]

Now that he is signed (as are Vesey, Namestnikov, Hayes etc.) the Rangers can trade and retain salary. I would expect a lot of that over the next year.

 

[bobbop]

We've got a crapload of forwards competing for spots. Wonder how this will shake out.

Emphasis on crap

 

[aufheben]

I like it.

 

[Ori]

I like it.

It`s a meh for me. I know our galaxy is relative young, but right now we need right sided defenders who have top 4 potential, because I doubt we have time to draft one next year. And more likely one of Spooner or Hayes will end up being moved before this new season is over.

Yes, I think Spooner over performed end of last season for sure.