We need to sign Paul Ranger

[shakes]

I fully expect him to do ok, but if you think he is a game changer at the NHL level, they you sir....are a typical leaf fan.

So because he took a few years off, he has lost his ability to be the type of defenseman the last time he was in the NHL?

 

[Joey Hoser]

Really? Tell me this then smart guy, where does Ranger currently play?

Same league as Jordan Eberle.

 

[Stringer Bell]

So because he took a few years off, he has lost his ability to be the type of defenseman the last time he was in the NHL?

Most likely, actually, yeah.

 

[Mowerman]

Most likely, actually, yeah.

Except he's played like an NHL defenceman so far this year and everyone in the Leafs organization (and in Tampa when he was spotted there back in 2010) were impressed by his consistently excellent level of fitness. He's a solid NHL defenceman and he hasn't done anything to suggest that he isn't other than take a break for personal reasons for a few years in which he's stayed in great shape. He came back with the Marlies and instantly played like an NHL defenceman and impressed from day one.

So what makes him not a solid NHL defenceman? The only thing left is the fact that he's poised to put on the Maple Leaf.

 

[shakes]

Most likely, actually, yeah.

Well that's not the case. You are absolutely wrong

 

[JMcLeaf]

According to Bob McKenzie, on ThatsHockey, at this point Ranger is content in the AHL and doesn't want to move to the NHL and Leafs don't have plans to sign him.

 

[JetsHomer]

Bob mackenzie just said on That's Hockey that Ranger will not sign an NHL contract.

 

[rdawg1234]

Bob mackenzie just said on That's Hockey that Ranger will not sign an NHL contract.

pretty soft, why wouldn't he sign one?

guy has NHL talent but is satisfied riding on a bus 24/7 with the marlies?

 

[Jozay]

pretty soft, why wouldn't he sign one?

guy has NHL talent but is satisfied riding on a bus 24/7 with the marlies?

I guess he's not ready to be in NHL or just flat out doesnt want to.

 

[rojac]

pretty soft, why wouldn't he sign one?

guy has NHL talent but is satisfied riding on a bus 24/7 with the marlies?

It's his decision. We should probably just respect it and leave it alone.

 

[robdicks]

pretty soft, why wouldn't he sign one?

guy has NHL talent but is satisfied riding on a bus 24/7 with the marlies?

According to Bobby Mac, he likes where he is. Apparently he lives in Oshawa and coaches a team there and likes the AHL schedule I guess.

 

[I Believe]

Best of luck to him, hoping he changes his mind in the future. Would love to see him play for us.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

According to Bob McKenzie, on ThatsHockey, at this point Ranger is content in the AHL and doesn't want to move to the NHL and Leafs don't have plans to sign him.

not surprised he needed to get a good time of experience back under his wings.

 

[thewave]

According to Bobby Mac, he likes where he is. Apparently he lives in Oshawa and coaches a team there and likes the AHL schedule I guess.

A man above money. Now they really gotta sign him and pay big!

 

[Legion34]

According to Bobby Mac, he likes where he is. Apparently he lives in Oshawa and coaches a team there and likes the AHL schedule I guess.

It's so strange, because I was listening to a podcast and they make a big deal about how Paul Hendricks and how he spends all day at the rink and really gets to know the guys.... Hendricks thinks he will sign in Toronto.... So who knows