Confirmed with Link: Tyler Motte for '23 4th

[EdJovanovski]

Motte - brodzinski - Hunt

Could be a problem for other teams

Why would Brod & Hunt still crack the lineup over Kravtsov, Copp & Vatrano? Lol

 

[Lion Hound]

Big fan of the trade.

Random question, but were Copp and Motte linemates in college at Michigan?

Dont know if they were linemates but you know who else was on that team?

Dylan Larkin!!!!!

Oh yea...Boo Nieves too!

 

[Kaapo Cabana]

Why would Brod & Hunt still crack the lineup over Kravtsov, Copp & Vatrano? Lol

It’s a different look. If we need to play a speed game, this line can hang with anybody

Also I’ll pencil in Kravtsov when he shows he can play in the NHL, and actually wants to play in the NHL

 

[RangersFan1994]

Still not on the Rangers website hmm

 

[ecemleafs]

Connor Bedard's favorite player too.

 

[Gordon Bombay]

Chances of this guy sticking around after this year?

 

[cwede]

Chances of this guy sticking around after this year?

not unreasonable, guys like Rooney and McKegg can walk

 

[Trxjw]

Really good depth add. Rangers should be able to mix up their bottom six to match up well against just about any sort of team.

 

[Vitto79]

I see him on a line w Rooney and Hunt/Reaves

Vatrano when Kakko is back likely slides down

A lot of options

 

[Do you want ants]

Still not on the Rangers website hmm

Espn and The Athletic have both reported it.

Edit: just posted by the team.

 

[Lion Hound]

Motte and Panarin were teammates in Columbus for a short time in Columbus.

 

[Elitersson]

Motte is a solid bottom 6 addition. A steal for a 4th, if Canucks were more in the playoff hunt they wouldn't have done this deal. Was very liked by his teammates in Vancouver. Great speed & motor, good PKer, can chip in with the odd goal here and there. Great 4th liner but not terrible on a 3rd line either I don't think. You'll like him.

 

[Clark Kellogg]

Tyler Motte.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Interesting…

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Very good add.

Motte won the Nucks version of the Steven McDonald Extra Effort award so you know what you are gonna get there.

On a side note, Motte has dealt with anxiety/depression his entire life and has been a big advocate for mental health.

Has a lot of off ice things he did out in the community there and is recognized for having the courage to recognize it and speak about it to help others.

Big character guy who is gonna help this team in the playoffs

 

[mas0764]

Underrated fourth line addition I bet.

 

[Kendo]

Dare I say a better acquisition for a fourth than Vatrano? Frankie fills a temporary higher slot better, but Motte fills a lower slot more consistently.

That's my hot take.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

I think the one thing is with all 4 acquisitions they are very consistent players

 

[EdJovanovski]

Very good add.

Motte won the Nucks version of the Steven McDonald Extra Effort award so you know what you are gonna get there.

On a side note, Motte has dealt with anxiety/depression his entire life and has been a big advocate for mental health.

Has a lot of off ice things he did out in the community there and is recognized for having the courage to recognize it and speak about it to help others.

Big character guy who is gonna help this team in the playoffs

I don’t want to play armchair psychologist (we’re bad enough at armchair GM) but Kakko does seem to deal with anxiety or some sort of problems with getting out of his shell. Maybe Motte can be a positive influence on him.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

I don’t want to play armchair psychologist (we’re bad enough at armchair GM) but Kakko does seem to deal with anxiety or some sort of problems with getting out of his shell. Maybe Motte can be a positive influence on him.

I was going to mention that and stopped myself because we really don’t know if it’s a thing with him.

But I can’t help but wonder if this was another consideration in bringing Motte in whether it be Kakko or someone else.

Maybe, maybe not - but I always like to think that some GMs/FOs would be savvy enough to target qualities players provide off the ice as well as on it.

Kinda have seen that value In Reaves a little, with what he provides in his own way too

 

[PuckFather]

As a Canucks fan, I am disappointed Motte is gone, but I am happy he gets a chance to play for the big prize. You guys got yourself a solid bottom 6 player who hits, kills penalties and forechecks like there’s no tomorrow.

 

[drivier]

The posts above have already covered what you're getting and it's appropriately appreciated.

I haven't talked to anyone out here in Vancouver that likes the deal. I liked him because he was there EVERY shift. I don't understand the deal... the Pick is not his value (at least a 3rd. Maybe a second?) If the Canucks were tanking, then more should have left Vancouver. If the Canucks were making a push, then he should have stayed.

Good for the Rangers, though.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Great to hear the reaction from Nucks fans.

Sounds like we got a real player

 

[NYR94]

Motte is also a mental health advocate. I think I saw this segment, or something similar to it, while watching a Canucks game during the playoffs two years ago and his name stuck in my mind.

 

[NYR Viper]

I mentioned Motte maybe a week ago. I’m curious what his next deal will look like. He’s kind of like Fast but a bit more overtly physical. I wonder if Drury specifically makes him a priority to help continue to build the bottom-6.