Speculation: Trade Speculation Part V

[Volodya Krutov]

I don't really want Kessel. He doesn't pass the puck.

Got it but truth must be told: Altruism is awesome but we're lacking a bit of legitimate selfishness out there.

 

[apice3*]

rags waived Halpern they will be sorry. His faceoffs percentage will be needed come playoff time. Tortilla don't know how to use anyone anyway so whatevs. It's become more apparent than ever that Glen Sather hasn't a clue how to build a team, and the same goes for Tortilla in coaching.

Halpern hasn't won a must-win faceoff all season.

 

[Devils Trap]

Halpern hasn't won a must-win faceoff all season.

He hasnt been on the ice for a must-win faceoff all season

 

[apice3*]

Got it but truth must be told: Altruism is awesome but we're lacking a bit of legitimate selfishness out there.

I'd rather just tell Kovy or whoever to start shooting more rather than give up Fayne, our most selfish forward (Clarkson) and Josefson for a one dimensional player.

 

[ThePSEGPowerPoster]

Got it but truth must be told: Altruism is awesome but we're lacking a bit of legitimate selfishness out there.

Not Kessel like selfishness. It's laughable how he refuses to utilize his teammates and turns the puck over.

 

[apice3*]

He hasnt been on the ice for a must-win faceoff all season

He has been used in the defensive zone on the top line late in games a lot actually, like we tried with Steckel. The idea is to win the draw, move the puck, and flip him for Richards or Stepan. Problem is he loses that draw every time so he's pretty useless.

 

[Devils Trap]

He has been used in the defensive zone on the top line a lot late in games a lot actually, like we tried with Steckel. The idea is to win the draw, move the puck, and flip him for Richards or Stepan. Problem is he loses that draw every time so he's pretty useless.

I havent watched enough to know. I was just assuming seeing how the Rangers become a 2 line team come the 3rd period

 

[BulletTheBlueSky]

He hasnt been on the ice for a must-win faceoff all season

Hence why Tortilla sux LoL to think their isn't a place for him in their bottom 6 is silly. More wastefull destructive maneuvering by Slayer

but anyway I wasn't aware he was having a bad year.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

we need more guys that dont pass the puck.

team is too pass happy most of the time, especially on the PP.

I'd love Kessel.

 

[apice3*]

I don't really understand why they waived him. He's not particularly good, but the Rangers biggest issue is depth and they just let a roster player go for no reason. Who's going to replace him?

 

[Emperoreddy]

I don't really understand why they waived him. He's not particularly good, but the Rangers biggest issue is depth and they just let a roster player go for no reason. Who's going to replace him?

Rags fans I know on Twitter are convinced that all of this is proof they are about to make a move. No idea what or who though and how it would help as they continue to get shallower.

 

[Getzo5]

Rangers were scouting Brassard iirc. Not sure if somehow related.

 

[Saugus]

He's worse than Taylor Hall, Patrick Kane, and Clarkson when it comes to not passing. It's really bad. And he leaves a lot to be desired defensively. All he is is a big body with a good shot. He's very far from a complete player.

And he doesn't use the big body at all. Those of you complaining that the team is soft will be complaining even more once you see Kessel.

Rangers were scouting Brassard iirc. Not sure if somehow related.

I really hope the Jackets aren't crazy enough to trade with them again.

 

[hlaverty06]

And he doesn't use the big body at all. Those of you complaining that the team is soft will be complaining even more once you see Kessel.



I really hope the Jackets aren't crazy enough to trade with them again.

Okay when you look at the trade it isn't all that horrible...Jackets needed more depth instead of one star and thats what they got

Nash has 25 points in 26 games
Steven Delisle has played 4 games for the whales
a Conditional 3rd

 

[Volodya Krutov]

lol this is turning into a Kessel argument, definitely not what I wanted to do. He was just an example of a scoring winger and nothing more.

IF Lou makes a big playoffs' move, a team like the Bills...err, The Sabres would make a better trading partner IMO. Vanek and PomPomville are 1 full season away from Free Agency and this team needs more cap flexibility and to rebuild.

 

[Zubrus Coffee Maker]

Pomminville would be a perfect addition. even with the draft in New Jersey and losing the first for Kovy, i'd deal our #1 for him

 

[NJDevs26]

And he doesn't use the big body at all. Those of you complaining that the team is soft will be complaining even more once you see Kessel.



I really hope the Jackets aren't crazy enough to trade with them again.

Columbus actually has a GM that isn't a buffoon now though.

 

[ThePSEGPowerPoster]

Columbus actually has a GM that isn't a buffoon now though.

Ain't that the truth.

Though this is his first stint as a GM. He's a scout guy, drafting Backes, Polak, Perron, Oshie, Berglund and Pietrangelo. So he obviously knows talent. However I can see him getting fleeced because of the general newness to the position.

 

[Getzo5]

Ain't that the truth.

Though this is his first stint as a GM. He's a scout guy, drafting Backes, Polak, Perron, Oshie, Berglund and Pietrangelo. So he obviously knows talent. However I can see him getting fleeced because of the general newness to the position.

Dude, if you don`t believe Davidson actually runs the business I don`t know what to tell you.

 

[hlaverty06]

If Kovy's hurt for an extended period you better believe Lou has to go after Iginla right?

 

[Classic Devil]

If Kovy's hurt for an extended period you better believe Lou has to go after Iginla right?

Not necessarily.

 

[Saugus]

Lou never makes knee jerk trades. He didn't panic when Brodeur went down, he didn't panic when Martin went down, he didn't panic when Parise went down, and he won't panic if Kovy is out for an extended period either.

 

[Traitor Zach]

If Kovy's hurt for an extended period you better believe Lou has to go after Iginla right?

Nope. I don't even think you sell. You hold the line and hope for the best. If we fall out of it, so be it. You take the higher draft pick and hit the offseason looking for a Top 6 winger and getting everybody healthy and in top shape.

 

[Volodya Krutov]

If Kovy's hurt for an extended period you better believe Lou has to go after Iginla right?

No please, no. You do that only if your team is healthy and ready to contend. We would be selling the farm for squat.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

if Kovy is hurt for an extended period of time we're ****ed. we don't become absolute buyers whatsoever, because we arent winning anything.