Confirmed Signing with Link: Vesey signs with the New York Rangers

[dashripdot]

And Lunqvist's age. And Nash's decline. And they loss of Yandle. And the loss of draft picks. Those are pretty big too.

For a non-skater, Hank's age isn't a factor. One year of serious injury following a 40-goal season is not evidence of a decline. "Loss" of Yandle is addition by subtraction because his defense was poor, he refused to shoot the puck, and Skjei will be a better all-around LHD. The lack of picks and prospects for him to compete with opens the door for Vesey to play at the NHL level right away, so that might have been the biggest draw for him.

 

[LiveLongandProspal]

Shattenkirk will be a Ranger before the month is done.

For Nash, Fast, Staal and Glass! And then HF Boards will officially melt down

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

Has the tools, just not the physicality.

That's why I'm happy he didn't sign in Winnipeg.

 

[BigWilly]

I think I'd go to NYR to be honest.
Close to 'my' dad, amazing city to be young and rich, world class club and facilities, always competitive, etc, etc.

That being said, I still hopes he chooses the Leafs

 

[JT Kreider]

Who do you honestly think are the top contenders to win the cup in the east? Pens, caps, tbl a clear top tier. Why are rangers contenders?

We finished with more points than Tampa last season.

 

[Irishguy42]

Congrats NYR you just overpaid for a rookie.

Sarcasm, or you seriously don't understand the fundamentals of hockey contracts.

 

[yvrtojfk]

I would assume the city played a huge role. When choosing between a city like New York City versus Buffalo, it's not really much of a choice if you view most things as comparable.

I've only driven around Buffalo never visited, so I can't say for certain, but yeah you can't beat NYC and an original 6 team.

Anyone want to predict some lines?

 

[LiveLongandProspal]

Vesey signed to be close to your dad!

 

[LiveLongandProspal]

I've only driven around Buffalo never visited, so I can't say for certain, but yeah you can't beat NYC and an original 6 team.

Anyone want to predict some lines?

Kreider --- Stepan --- Zuccarello

Vesey ---- Zibanejad ---- JT Miller

Buchnevich --- Hayes ---- Grabner

Jensen --- Jooris/Lindberg ---Gerbe/Hrivik

Hrivik/Gerbe


I really like that lineup Young, can grow together and I think we have a good chance to make the playoffs again.

Guys who I would trade: Nash, Glass, Staal, Fast. Girardi is untradeable.


Most pressing need: a top-4 RD who can be a PP QB/PMD....like Shattenkirk, Trouba or even Cody Ceci

 

[Bizz]

who cares, dude will be a nobody in 3 years.

 

[Roomtemperature]

What a jerk

 

[Riptide]

Rick Nash, Jesper Fast, Marc Staal and Tanner Glass for either Kevin Shattenkirk, Cody Ceci or Jacob Trouba. If Gorton pulls that off, he'll be a GOAT in my book.

Won't make a difference if AV keeps playing Girardi as a top pairing D.

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

who cares, dude will be a nobody in 3 years.

Who cares? Someone who took the time to post in this thread evidently....

 

[Mad Brills*]

Don't like this? Have the NHL change their CBA, so the players don't get bent over like they did in 2013

 

[LiveLongandProspal]

Won't make a difference if AV keeps playing Girardi as a top pairing D.

True that. He finally realized it and played McDonagh---Klein, but then he reverted back to his old ways and played Girardi with McDonagh.

 

[BigWilly]

Vesey signed to be close to your dad!

The post I quoted put it in context.. Asking "what would you do".

 

[wafflepadsave]

I was already hating the guy, now with these asshats I can't wait to see him flatten during his first game.

Hopefully kreider runs price again, for that remark!

 

[Baemon Severson*]

Oh well. The rangers will be trash in a couple years. Hopefully he sucks

 

[The Toews Era*]

We finished with more points than Tampa last season.

Wasnt tampa pretty ravaged by injury and didnt yet have services of drouin who looks 10x as good as vesey? Not many think rangers are better than tampa right now

 

[AlwaysARanger]

"Rangers have no future"

Traded Brassard for Zibanejad, promoting Skjei's minutes and now signed Vesey.

The Rangers will rebuild on the fly and field a competitive team while continuing to develop quality NHL players as they have been since the lockout.

Doesnt look too bad for the future either after this. Age listed. Zuccarello at 28 allready and nowhere near the list

JT Miller (23)
Stepan (26)
Zibanejad (23)
Kreider (25)
Buchnevic (21)
Vesey (23)
Hayes (24)
McDonagh (26)
Skjei (22)

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

As a Hawks fan this is disappointing and leaves team still a mess upfront

As a hockey fan I honestly don't understand why he choose NYR. Cup window has been closing and will continue to do so in coming years

 

[FLYLine27*]

Oh well. The rangers will be trash in a couple years. Hopefully he sucks

Salty

 

[FLYLine27*]

Doesnt look too bad for the future either after this. Age listed. Zuccarello at 28 allready and nowhere near the list

JT Miller (23)
Stepan (26)
Zibanejad (23)
Kreider (25)
Buchnevic (21)
Vesey (23)
Hayes (24)
McDonagh (26)
Skjei (22)

One of the youngest forward cores in the league, all very good players. We declining!

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

because I think all the hype surrounding this guy is a joke.

Cool. So you care. Asked and answered. Toodles....

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

We finished with more points than Tampa last season.

Tampa made the ECF and was the best team we played in the playoffs...despite missing Stamkos.