Although I would prefer a righty, Erat would be a great pick up. I'd prefer him over Cammalleri, who I brought up last night. He can slide anywhere in the top 9 on the left or right wing bumping Callahan down.
Hagelin-Richards-Nash
Kreider-Stepan-Zuccarello
Erat-Brassard-Callahan
Boyle-Moore-Dorsett
Now that's balance.
Does Cam play left wing? If we can't get a long term solution at LW via MDZ trade, then Cam would certainly fit in nicely with either Brad Richards or Brassard.
Why on earth would you prefer Erat to Cammalleri on a team with almost no finishers? In fact, Camm seems like he'd be a PERFECT for this team. Pedigree of excellent playoffs, upcoming UFA, wicked shot.
Where exactly is our size on this team if we acquire Cammalleri?
We'll be one of the softest teams in the league. We need size and grit more than finesse, at this point.
Someone who will park in front of the net and score the dirty goals. Clowe from 2-3 years ago.
The Rangers need shooters. They have almost no one who is a threat from more than 10ft out.
Kings wore us down with size. We need size.
Kings wore us down with size. We need size.
Kings wore us down with size. We need size.
What does the 3-1 win say?
Okay who we trading for until next win?
Lose 1-0, blame size. LOL.
I still remember Cammalleri's performance in Montreal's 2010 playoff run. If NYR could find a way to get him to play like that, he'd be a fine asset.