Player Discussion Ryan Spooner

[kovazub94]

I said the same thing. Getting him at a good point in his career. I like him on the wing

Yup, I did too.

 

[kovazub94]

If he scores zero points in the next 7 games he will still have respectable 0.7 ppl. I hope the sentiment to keep him will not change then because it shouldn’t. Sorry to bring it here but the seemed consensus here to keep him during the rebuild should apply in consideration to Kreider, Ziba and Hayes (and Namestnikov). All guys who are in the similar age and price group that would be useful in rebuild and also after.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

He sure is making it extremely hard for us to explore trading him. As it stands now I want him on the team during the rebuild.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

He sure is making it extremely hard for us to explore trading him. As it stands now I want him on the team during the rebuild.

If the right offer comes along, I would still take it.

 

[Inferno]

I think he's been both good and lucky....I'd be very hesitant to hand out long term deals to people based on small sample sizes...see smith, brendan

 

[The Crypto Guy]

If the right offer comes along, I would still take it.

Definitely if the right offer comes around. But it has to be pretty good. He could easily end up being a PPG player during his time with us this season because of the start he had.

 

[NYR94]

I think he's been both good and lucky....I'd be very hesitant to hand out long term deals to people based on small sample sizes...see smith, brendan

Smith, man, we got duped.

 

[Irishguy42]

I think he's been both good and lucky....I'd be very hesitant to hand out long term deals to people based on small sample sizes...see smith, brendan

Gorton: "Hey Spoons, are you going to get married or plan to attend any other weddings in the offseason?"

Spoons: "No, why?"

JG: "Oh...you know. Just...uhm...for precautionary reasons."

 

[Ori]

Does anyone think Gorton may have targeted Spooner as a longer term replacement for Zuccarello should he be moved? It seems like they play similar games

They are not similar players at all, and he plays in a different position, we barely have any depth on the right wing, except Buch, and Fast, but Fast is not a top 6 player.

 

[Inferno]

I'd say the out of shape argument for smith only works for the first 10 to 15 games... If you're not in shape by that time.....

 

[will1066]

Steal the rhythm while you can...

...spoonman

 

[Elliman]

He sure is making it extremely hard for us to explore trading him. As it stands now I want him on the team during the rebuild.

Might end up being more of a retooling on the fly. Draft/July1st will tell us a lot.

 

[kovazub94]

Might end up being more of a retooling on the fly. Draft/July1st will tell us a lot.

Maybe at forwards. On a D it is a full fledged rebuild, no doubt.

 

[haveandare]

I'd say the out of shape argument for smith only works for the first 10 to 15 games... If you're not in shape by that time.....

I dunno, I think it’s the kind of thing that can snowball. Yeah maybe you’ll get in better shape after a few weeks but everyone is getting better then too and they’re building on a stronger foundation than you are

 

[kovazub94]

Spoon feeding a glimpse of hope to the Rangers fans.

 

[darko]

I'd say the out of shape argument for smith only works for the first 10 to 15 games... If you're not in shape by that time.....

Not necessarily. You tend to play catch up an entire time.

What it also should do is motivate you next time around so Smith really should come into next season's camp in tip top shape.

 

[Samuel Culper III]

 

[Vernie]

Pretty neat getting to watch Spooner play for the Rangers. I taught him when he was in high school, and he’s a good kid. Kind of surreal seeing someone I “know” play for my favourite team!

 

[AlternateSideParking]

Take Spooner's production with a grain of salt. He's playing for a contract and is a UFA after next season. He knows that this little 25-game window can be parlayed into a three or four year deal. Don't know how I feel about that when you consider what LA and Chytil are doing in the AHL.

Now if he signs a one-year deal, he'll be playing for his UFA deal and may fetch a decent return if he continues to produce.

I say sell high. Move him at the draft for some 2019 picks. Even if Spooner has a career year, it's not worth giving a 3 to 5-year deal to a guy who likely never produces consistently throughout what would be an expensive UFA deal.

They will be fine next season with Zibanejad, Hayes and Namestnikov, with one of Chytil or LA cracking the roster. They're cheaper anyway.

Sell high.

 

[Irishguy42]

See, I don't know. I think management sees Spooner's future here as a winger, which is something the Rangers aren't deep in.

I don't think Chytil/Andersson coming up affects him.

Hayes/Namestnikov would be more affected by those two.

 

[SML2]

 

[Machinehead]

Since the start of the 2015-16 season, he's 68th in the NHL in all strengths points/60.

He's ahead of Perry, Johansen, Okposo, Lee, Krejci, Skinner, D. Sedin, Oshie, Horqvist, and fellas by the name Zuccarello and Stepan.

Sign him to 5 x $4 last week.

 

[effen]

Since the start of the 2015-16 season, he's 68th in the NHL in all strengths points/60.

He's ahead of Perry, Johansen, Okposo, Lee, Krejci, Skinner, D. Sedin, Oshie, Horqvist, and fellas by the name Zuccarello and Stepan.

Sign him to 5 x $4 last week.

negative CF% rel every year of his career. Career 63% oZS. An incomprehensible 78% offensive zone start this year in Boston. Doesn't kill penalties. Career 43% FO.

Whoever said "sell high" is a smart man.

10 points in 6 games is quite good though, I'm happy for him.

 

[Machinehead]

negative CF% rel every year of his career. Career 63% oZS. An incomprehensible 78% offensive zone start this year in Boston. Doesn't kill penalties. Career 43% FO. Bunch of shit I don't care about

First line production on a reasonable contract.

 

[Irishguy42]

Just stick him next to Hayes for the rest of his time here. Clearly those two are good together.