UFA targets
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Pateryn I think likely re-signs where he is but I think if he makes it to UFA the Rangers should have some level of interest. Same for Calvert, Riley Nash.
I am not on the JVR train, or really any any train that includes expensive, long term, clause filled deals.
I would not be upset if they just avoided the market altogether if the prices are high, which they will be.
I am not on the JVR train, or really any any train that includes expensive, long term, clause filled deals.
I would not be upset if they just avoided the market altogether if the prices are high, which they will be.
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Goalie: Hutchinson- Decent back-up, and a guy that can benefit from Benny. Won't cost much and a 1 year deal might be enough.
D: Sustr/Folin- 7th/8th D that can fill in and kill penalties while the kids cook. 1 year, deal that's a depth signing
F: Derek Ryan- Center/Winger. RH shot, really good speed and has some offensive upside. Hardworking guy with a versatile toolset and low hockey mileage for his age.
Michael Grabner- Known quantity, speed, PK option. Has scored under AV's system, not sure if that will apply under Quinn, but does other things well enough to warrant a look.
Trade market should be a little more interesting if things open up, but until the Rangers get some cost certainty around some of their guys, I doubt Names/Spoons get moved.
D: Sustr/Folin- 7th/8th D that can fill in and kill penalties while the kids cook. 1 year, deal that's a depth signing
F: Derek Ryan- Center/Winger. RH shot, really good speed and has some offensive upside. Hardworking guy with a versatile toolset and low hockey mileage for his age.
Michael Grabner- Known quantity, speed, PK option. Has scored under AV's system, not sure if that will apply under Quinn, but does other things well enough to warrant a look.
Trade market should be a little more interesting if things open up, but until the Rangers get some cost certainty around some of their guys, I doubt Names/Spoons get moved.
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i 1000% believe that. people that think we are going to sign ufas to try to push for the playoffs need to get with the program. if we trade a bunch of guys and then backfill with UFAs thats fine but if all the RFAs are gonna be back we don't need to sign anyone. We have kids that need to play to develop and show us what they have before the next wave of kids arrive. its a REBUILD
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I posted this was back in the Roster Building thread, but I think JVR is one of their top targeted players.
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If the cap goes to 80 mil the Rangers will have a lot of cap space to play with. Hayes and Skjei might take up a bit of it--and depending on who stays or goes there's Spooner, Namestnikov and Vesey. The Rangers have holes and are not going into the season with 7 or 8 rookies. The other point is the cap space can and should be used--players the Rangers signed can later be moved for other assets like prospects and draft picks--don't use that money and we won't get anything for it---it will be straight into Dolan's pocket. He's already a billionaire and he doesn't need it.
But the point about players like Calvert, Roussel, Komarov, Brown is these are guys who play hard--always direct line to the puck and they make a lot of physical contact. If the Rangers are sincere about being a harder, grittier team to play against they are going to have to get players that play that way. They have very few of those types now. These guys will play hard and will get nasty and none of them should break the bank. Manning as a defenseman is fearless. He has decent skills and is really a bottom pairing guy but he's a consistent player. He's everything Brendan Smith could be for us except that Smith lacks the focus. Manning knows his limitations and plays with heart and he won't back down from anyone. Getting two of these guys would very much help us to re-identify as a team that is hard to play against.
The other point of the list I made is they would be shorter term contracts---that none of the players are in their mid-30's--most are still in their 20's. I'm not into handing out long term contracts to guys who will be shells of what they are now when their term expires. Shorter term contracts are also contracts easier to move.
In the case of Van Riemsdyk--he's been a Rangers fan all his life. He is still a very good goal scoring threat and we're not exactly super strong on the left wing. If he'd be willing to take the Shattenkirk deal IMO he would be a good pickup. He's not as rounded as Nash as far as his overall game but I don't think we're going to be nearly as frustrated with his offensive production.
Another thing to keep in mind is what happens if other teams start targeting players like Chytil which could very well happen....especially if Chytil is making an impact. Got to protect your kids.
Austin Czarnik. Small winger with speed and a ppg player in the AHL. Hasn't gotten a real good crack at the lineup in Boston. He's going to be cheap and could be a replacement for Zucc should he end up traded. Maybe he turns into the next Marchessault, or maybe he comes in and scores 20-30 points on a sub million contract. Worth the shot.
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Here's who I like:
Goalies:
Robin Lehner
Andrew Hammond
Michael Hutchinson
Centers:
Val Filpulla
Derek Ryan
Tyler Bozak
Riley Nash
Matthew Peca
Wingers:
Antoine Roussel
Matt Calvert
Blake Comeau
Defense:
Nick Holden
Goalies:
Robin Lehner
Andrew Hammond
Michael Hutchinson
Centers:
Val Filpulla
Derek Ryan
Tyler Bozak
Riley Nash
Matthew Peca
Wingers:
Antoine Roussel
Matt Calvert
Blake Comeau
Defense:
Nick Holden
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Grabner seems to thrive under very specific conditions. I'm not sure if Quinn's system would put him in those conditions. He was great under Vignault but I'm not sure I want him back unless he's cheap. His PK ability is still worth paying for but I wouldn't count on him for scoring under Quinn.
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lehner- proven guy and he's swedish.
grabs - love this guy
im banking on brendan smith returning to form this year
full time spots for ADA and pionk means the defense is pretty set.
no on JVR. he cant play 5v5. he's a pp machine but doesnt add much at even strength. stay away
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grabs - love this guy
im banking on brendan smith returning to form this year
full time spots for ADA and pionk means the defense is pretty set.
no on JVR. he cant play 5v5. he's a pp machine but doesnt add much at even strength. stay away
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The Rangers either need to go big and add Tavares or do nothing (essentially, if not literally). If we aren't adding elite top end talent, there is no reason to try to patch the roster into playoff contention. Get veterans to shelter the young guys who need sheltering, but otherwise, plan on sucking and getting another top pick next year.
Then aim to compete again the following year.
Then aim to compete again the following year.
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