GDT: Training Camp 2021: Everyone Else Too Lazy to Make a Thread

[Fitzy]

It isnt a coincidence that Lindgren and Fox are the only partnership not to have been altered during camp. They are the only combination set in stone. Trouba played with Robertson yesterday. Both Smith and Bittetto have been used on the right and the left side of the ice.

Pretty much every spot on the defense that isn't Trouba as the 1RD and Lindgren-Fox as the 2nd pairing is wide open. You could probably even see Miller with Trouba to start the year.

The coach is trying every available combination, and so we are gonna see players pretty much everywhere before opening night. Vince has insinuated that they are getting closer to final decisions on twitter, but it's tough to know if the current assortment is the 'most likely roster' or simply a final test of combinations before they make a decision.

 

[I Eat Crow]

Yeah, uh, my bad guys. I feel like I indirectly caused this conversation to head this way.

DeAngelo is a Ranger. I hope he plays well. I think the right hockey move is to trade him for a center if he has another good year. Strome is either going to be lost to expansion, dealt, or leaves via UFA for nothing. The Rangers don't have anyone in the system that can absorb a middle six center position outside of Chytil. They still need another one. I don't see that player coming from within the organization. The Rangers will need to find another center outside of the organization, and DeAngelo is the best trade chip the Rangers have to address that need without robbing Peter to pay Paul.

 

[Fitzy]

DeAngelo is the best trade chip the Rangers have to address that need without robbing Peter to pay Paul.

And I really hope ADA is the guy they decide to move, and not Lundkvist as I have seen in the trade thread for a while now. The cap differences between Lundkvist on an ELC and ADA on a long term extension are hard to quantify from a roster building perspective. You're talking possibly about the difference between being able to re-sign or not re-sign Zibanejad.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

No political discussion is permitted. Please remember that going forward.

 

[IDvsEGO]

And I really hope ADA is the guy they decide to move, and not Lundkvist as I have seen in the trade thread for a while now. The cap differences between Lundkvist on an ELC and ADA on a long term extension are hard to quantify from a roster building perspective. You're talking possibly about the difference between being able to re-sign or not re-sign Zibanejad.

I actually have a feeling that we keep neither ADA or lundkvist. I have a feeling that our right side will end up being trouba/fox/schneider with Miller,lindgren and robertson by next year. Moving both ADA and nils for forward depth / futures to keep young talent flowing.

 

[Thirty One]

No political discussion is permitted. Please remember that going forward.

Mike? Is that you?

 

[Shesterkybomb]

If and that's a big IF the rangers are planning on putting Deangelo back on the third pair as a righty to punish him for having an unpopular opinion that's cutting your nose off to spite your face.

He's just not good at defending, the role he had last year was perfect for him, why is everyone trying to put him in the deep end of the pool?

 

[Fitzy]

I actually have a feeling that we keep neither ADA or lundkvist. I have a feeling that our right side will end up being trouba/fox/schneider with Miller,lindgren and robertson by next year. Moving both ADA and nils for forward depth / futures to keep young talent flowing.

I get the feeling that if they trade Lundkvist before he makes the NHL they may live to really really regret it.

Doesn’t mean that I am right, but it’s a big concern in the back of my mind that he gets traded at promising prospect value and then turns into a star.

I like Schneider but to me he is less proven so far. If he turns into what he is projected to be in 3 years you can always re evaluate our Trouba commitment

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Mike? Is that you?

Yes? Do I know you?

 

[Shesterkybomb]

I get the feeling that if they trade Lundkvist before he makes the NHL they may live to really really regret it.

Doesn’t mean that I am right, but it’s a big concern in the back of my mind that he gets traded at promising prospect value and then turns into a star.

I like Schneider but to me he is less proven so far. If he turns into what he is projected to be in 3 years you can always re evaluate our Trouba commitment

I dont think thats gonna happen, i think Schneider is 2 years away from them bringing him in, we will likely get a look at Lunkdvist next year.

 

[Thirty One]

Yes? Do I know you?

Yes, I am blackburn who used to troll Canuck forums. Good to see you, hope you're keeping well.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Yes, I am blackburn who used to troll Canuck forums. Good to see you, hope you're keeping well.

LOL no kidding! It’s a small world (Internet). Good to see you as well, hope you’re doing good also.

 

[IDvsEGO]

I dont think thats gonna happen, i think Schneider is 2 years away from them bringing him in, we will likely get a look at Lunkdvist next year.

I dont think the rangers think that. I think they see him in the lineup next year. Based on alot of edge's comments and considering the move up to grab him I think he was a far more finished product than lundkvist at the same age range. I dont see him being a 50 pt defenseman but someone who locks down his side of the ice at age 20.

 

[Shesterkybomb]

I dont think the rangers think that. I think they see him in the lineup next year. Based on alot of edge's comments and considering the move up to grab him I think he was a far more finished product than lundkvist at the same age range. I dont see him being a 50 pt defenseman but someone who locks down his side of the ice at age 20.

They aren't comparable as players thats for sure but Lundkvist is ahead of him in development, its one thing to throw kids around at the world juniors its another to do it to men and while Lundkvist isn't a bruiser he's been using his smarts against men for a while. Dont forget Lundkvist was really good at the world juniors. Personally id like to see Schneider in the A with a cup of coffee in the nhl next year and then you decide what Lundkvist us at that point.

 

[Kovalev27]

If and that's a big IF the rangers are planning on putting Deangelo back on the third pair as a righty to punish him for having an unpopular opinion that's cutting your nose off to spite your face.

Oh I don’t think they’d do it permanently but a slap on the wrist and a few days off the top pairing could be all they might due as a warning

 

[Rockets17]

I actually have a feeling that we keep neither ADA or lundkvist. I have a feeling that our right side will end up being trouba/fox/schneider with Miller,lindgren and robertson by next year. Moving both ADA and nils for forward depth / futures to keep young talent flowing.

I think people are getting way ahead of themselves with some of these d-men. I'd love to believe that Schneider, Miller and Robertson would be ready to play next season. However, don't forget that its already January and next season is only 10 or so months away. Plus - although Miller and Robertson are probably spending some time in the AHL this season, I'm not sure where Schneider is playing due to COVID and delays starting the Junior hockey in Canada. Of all the d-men, assuming Miller starts the year in the AHL, Lundkvist is currently playing at the highest level and will probably be more ready then any of the aforementioned d-men other than possibly Miller.

 

[IDvsEGO]

They aren't comparable as players thats for sure but Lundkvist is ahead of him in development, its one thing to throw kids around at the world juniors its another to do it to men and while Lundkvist isn't a bruiser he's been using his smarts against men for a while. Dont forget Lundkvist was really good at the world juniors. Personally id like to see Schneider in the A with a cup of coffee in the nhl next year and then you decide what Lundkvist us at that point.

Schneider may get a cup of coffee in the A this year... if the whl isnt playing starting in febuary when the AHL starts up the rangers (if we sign him to a contract) will be able to get him into the A. If he holds up in the AHL as well as he did in the world juniors, I think it makes tony and Lundkvist expendable.

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

Oh I don’t think they’d do it permanently but a slap on the wrist and a few days off the top pairing could be all they might due as a warning

I don’t think there’s a snowballs chance that management would interfere w Quinn and the staff’s decision making and preparing for the upcoming season as best as possible.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Quinn has f***ed around with the D-pairs a bit but Im a bit disappointed that hes more or less staunchly stayed with the same forward units.

Shoe-horning Strome onto the 1st PP unit bothers me the most though.

 

[Rockets17]

Schneider may get a cup of coffee in the A this year... if the whl isnt playing starting in febuary when the AHL starts up the rangers (if we sign him to a contract) will be able to get him into the A. If he holds up in the AHL as well as he did in the world juniors, I think it makes tony and Lundkvist expendable.

That be great if he does because I have less and less confidence that we will see Junior Hockey this year. However, that could cause an issue with all the d-men they will have in Hartford. Still think writing off Lundkvist this early or trading him away before he gets a chance is probably not happening.

 

[bl02]

Quinn has f***ed around with the D-pairs a bit but Im a bit disappointed that hes more or less staunchly stayed with the same forward units.

Shoe-horning Strome onto the 1st PP unit bothers me the most though.

i’ve been complaining about it Since last season. Some people are in the camp that why should Kakko or Lafreniere just deserve pp1 time. I am in the camp that their skills will shine with those opportunities and Increase their overall confidence.

 

[Trxjw]

Just reading between the lines here on the Zibanejad situation. At this point it's pretty clear that Mika died at least 3 weeks ago and attempts to reanimate his body as a 40-goal scoring zombie have thus far been unsuccessful.

 

[broadwayblue]

Just reading between the lines here on the Zibanejad situation. At this point it's pretty clear that Mika died at least 3 weeks ago and attempts to reanimate his body as a 40-goal scoring zombie have thus far been unsuccessful.

I thought he had a few good days recently. What would you make of that?

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

Just reading between the lines here on the Zibanejad situation. At this point it's pretty clear that Mika died at least 3 weeks ago and attempts to reanimate his body as a 40-goal scoring zombie have thus far been unsuccessful.

Thought I saw this guy in the background of a recent instagram post

 

[Rongomania]

i’ve been complaining about it Since last season. Some people are in the camp that why should Kakko or Lafreniere just deserve pp1 time. I am in the camp that their skills will shine with those opportunities and Increase their overall confidence.

huuuge part of it I think as well. Alternating Kak and Laf from pp1-pp2, you've got to think one of them sticks to one of the units. Or both.