I agree with you on this, but I'd rather get a younger RHPMD than Shattenkrik who will cost more than Zucc if we sign him after this year. Zucc has a lot of value. 4.5M for a 60 pt positive possession wingrr is robbery. We should be able to get a Trouba/Dumba level player back
The forwards are like a wine cellar.
The defense is Olde English 800 out of a paper bag.
Only issue I have with bringing in Pirri, Zib, Vesey, and Holden is that while the first three are shooters, they're losing a lot of playmaking in Brassard, Yandle, and one of Nash/Zuc if they're shipped out.
Who is going to feed the puck to these shooters on the PP? Stepan, Skjei, McD, and whichever of Zuc/Nash is still here? Buchnevich?
Nash isn't a passer, buch is more of a playmaker then a goal scorer. Stepan, buch, zucc, skjei and mac are all good options as passers
Very possible. Very possible.
If the Rangers want to change the vibe of the locker room, this is the way to do it.
I would however wager that a "Goal Scorer" is getting traded.
If they are counting on a possible 17-22 goal season out of Pirri feasting on soft minutes and PP duty, then they are moving a player that can score.
Rick Nash is probably out. They may feel that Vesey is good enough of a defensive forward to take on assignments. Not that Vesey will replace Nash, but Vesey can at least out score Nash from last year possibly.
I'm not trying to minimize the player, but the Rangers need to shore up their defense.
I could see a couple of guys moving.
Fast for sure. He'll be wanted by other teams, and the Rangers can afford to pay that "premium".
Package of Nash, Fast, plus, something.
Probably get back a few needs: RHD, Expansion Proof Prospect, Draft picks.
Only issue I have with bringing in Pirri, Zib, Vesey, and Holden is that while the first three are shooters, they're losing a lot of playmaking in Brassard, Yandle, and one of Nash/Zuc if they're shipped out.
Who is going to feed the puck to these shooters on the PP? Stepan, Skjei, McD, and whichever of Zuc/Nash is still here? Buchnevich?
Am I missing something? Vesey wouldn't clear waivers and doubt jooris would either. And if hrvik was ever given a chance he would be a solid 4th liner but probably wont happen here
Nobody dresses a guy as a specialist anymore. He's either in the top 9 or not in the lineup.
AV likes to roll his lines almost never double shifts players. He's going to dress 12 forwards he trusts to go
Buchnevich won't be in Hartford. He wouldn't have come over if that were the case. Something going down for sure.
Glass brings something that none of these guys do that AV loves I don't think he's a regular anymore but I think he's our 13th. He's well liked in the room sticks up for teammates. Id be surprised if he were cut honestly.