GDT: The 2020 TDL Challenge Thread - stay the course or buy the horse?

[Hitch16]

Islander fans liking this deal or are they trying to convince themselves?

 

[rangersfansince08]

Rangers are asking for prospect as the centerpiece over a pick. Which makes sense.

We'll see if they can make it happen.

Kyrou? Newhook? Studnicka? Better be one of those.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Rangers are asking for prospect as the centerpiece over a pick. Which makes sense.

We'll see if they can make it happen.

Are they still negotiating you think?

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Probably taken dozens of calls. But actual trades take time to finalize.

If you don't think they've got frameworks set...

 

[Edge]

I’m just thinking... like a 2C in a buyers market garnered a 20th and Lemieux. A 3C in a sellers market? 1+2 was the minimum I would expect.

Well, we kind of got some good bounces to push it to 20.

But think of it this way as well, let's say the pick doesn't move --- it's 19 and 50.

You could, theoretically, package those two picks and get yourself into the top half of the draft. So there is some benefit about being within firing range and having the ammo to make a hit.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

They always make me nervous Crypto - the fan base is intolerable. They were so happy in 2014 and 2015 when we came up short.

You are right about that fan base, intolerable and delusional but they are nowhere near a cup contender. Lets be real. I think we have more talent and better prospects than they do.

 

[Ghost of jas]

Let’s be honest, if the Rangers were in the position the Islanders are, and Gorton made the deal Lou just did, this board would go nuclear.

 

[bl02]

Kyrou? Newhook? Studnicka? Better be one of those.

I would add Kostin to that. Unless what he's done at the AHL is a farce I would put him Just below those guys but not by much.

 

[Kovalev27]

What does Ryan Strome return right now?

 

[Trxjw]

That is pretty significant for a 3rd line center. Good job by Dorion.

 

[duhmetreE]

I'd much rather go after Guiranov than Robertson

 

[Joey Bones]

One hour before Rangers practice!!

 

[RGY]

What does Ryan Strome return right now?

Was thinking the same thing after what Pageau just retured

 

[EpicDing]

I would add Kostin to that. Unless what he's done at the AHL is a farce I would put him Just below those guys but not by much.

Kostin is familiar with Kravtsov too so that's a plus.

 

[Gardner McKay]

What does Ryan Strome return right now?

That is a great question. I have no idea. I'm curious as hell though!

 

[TheDirtyH]

James Duthie is aging faster than Obama

 

[wafflepadsave]

If you don't think they've got frameworks set...

They do. But last minute finagling can be a problem, not to mention Pageau’s return might make gorton bolder.

 

[bl02]

I'd much rather go after Guiranov than Robertson

I would be shocked if the Stars part with anything good off their roster. Their time is pretty much now compared to the AVS and even Blues.

 

[Shesterkybomb]

For anyone wondering

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Rangers are asking for prospect as the centerpiece over a pick. Which makes sense.

We'll see if they can make it happen.

I like that a lot. Don't even care about a 1st if we get a top 25 prospect somehow. The first likely won't be that.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

I'm feeling a huge disappointment coming on considering whats happened so far.

I really hope it isnt the case.

With the picks being thrown around I want 2 firsts for Kreider plus a very good prospect + . f*ck it. I Greed.

Are you drinking early this morning? This is not going to happen.

 

[Anthony5967]

Honestly, though, how much longer with the Kreider stuff?

 

[Kovalev27]

Strome has 55 pts in 61 games and is a 26 year old RFA doesn’t turn 27 till July.

I mean I hope we’re checking around on this.

 

[Luger]

But may never develop into anything like Kreider already is. Your argument is classic "rebuild" mindset--get a younger guy and keep him for longer. The issue is, you just can't make that guarantee and if you can't why make deals that keep the Rangers in constant rebuild mode.

Just because a soldier isn't guaranteed to kill the enemy with every bullet fired, doesn't mean you don't give him a gun.

You give enough picks to a quality GM, something good will happen, maybe better than Kreider. They don't need a perfect record with each pick. But every additional pick improves the odds of hitting someone good.

A stockpile of prospects will produce more quality young NHL guys than a thin farm covered up by aging vets on UFA contracts.

 

[Bob Richards]

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