Kitchener Rangers 2023-24 Season Thread (Part 3)

[Jives]

Owen Sound gave up their 1st rounder 2023 for what seems like decent but not elite by any means types of players. Looks like they are buyers - one of the teams that was unknown if they would buy or sell.

 

[sbpointer]

Owen Sound gave up their 1st rounder 2023 for what seems like decent but not elite by any means types of players. Looks like they are buyers - one of the teams that was unknown if they would buy or sell.

That deal makes zero sense to me.
Seemed like a steep price for two good players from a team I'm not sure should be adding at all let alone subtracting their 07 first rounder..
Does beg the question though what are some contenders who are already light on assets ( Rangers and Knights come to mind ) going to do with this odd set up to the deadline...

 

[DCruickshank]

Owen Sound opens an import spot for Mesar....wait for it!

 

[RangerNation]

That deal makes zero sense to me.
Seemed like a steep price for two good players from a team I'm not sure should be adding at all let alone subtracting their 07 first rounder..
Does beg the question though what are some contenders who are already light on assets ( Rangers and Knights come to mind ) going to do with this odd set up to the deadline...

Lights adds and that's it. MM is not shy in saying this year is exceeding all expectations but the goal is still building the future. He has gone in debt before to "go for it", he won't (I HOPE/HE CAN'T) do it again. The biggest addition this year, and the one that may see this team go further than last year is the coaching staff. That's the difference maker.

 

[OHL4Life]

Owen Sound gave up their 1st rounder 2023 for what seems like decent but not elite by any means types of players. Looks like they are buyers - one of the teams that was unknown if they would buy or sell.

they were never selling, posted that a few times.

 

[Millpond]

Owen Sound opens an import spot for Mesar....wait for it!

What number will he wear in OS ?
10 is already taken .

 

[RangerNation]

What number will he wear in OS ?
10 is already taken .

We have 39 open in Kitchener

 

[Millpond]

We have 39 open in Kitchener

Haha. Well played !

 

[bobber]

Owen Sound opens an import spot for Mesar....wait for it!

Coincidently Rangers have an open spot for Old Colby Barlow. I can see him flying around the Aud in his Ranger jersey in the warm up!

 

[Jives]

18 could wear 81 in Kitchener too.

 

[Krangers08]

stay tuned Wjs players can be trade 24 hours after elimination.

 

[digicamo]

That deal makes zero sense to me.
Seemed like a steep price for two good players from a team I'm not sure should be adding at all let alone subtracting their 07 first rounder..
Does beg the question though what are some contenders who are already light on assets ( Rangers and Knights come to mind ) going to do with this odd set up to the deadline...

Looks like they're going to try and make a small run with their core like we did last year. Weird choice as they would be lucky to make it past the second round.

The scarier thing here for me is the price they paid for a few good, but not game-changing players. If MM kicked the tires on Smith and heard it was going to cost Romano I'm glad he walked away as I don't see the value there.

 

[EvenSteven]

Based on that trade, we aren’t making big adds unless the 07’s are in play.

 

[rangersblues]

Seems a little light for OS sending their first round pick. Perhaps they weren't happy with Addy's progress etc

Still not convinced we won't get something decent for Romano if he would be moved. Not all first round picks are created equal.

Possible that trade is even looking to next season. McCue is 05 and Smith would be OA.

 

[East Avenue Bully]

Does beg the question though what are some contenders who are already light on assets ( Rangers and Knights come to mind ) going to do with this odd set up to the deadline...

Given price, Beck prob is too steep.

Maybe another, cheaper face off ace, a la Dubois.

 

[tjziel]

Given price, Beck prob is too steep.

Maybe another, cheaper face off ace, a la Dubois.

You would have another OA problem if you guys picked up Jax Dubois, but then again so does London.

 

[Krangers08]

Important factors is OS lack of picks and a 05 in return.

 

[rangersblues]

Given price, Beck prob is too steep.

Maybe another, cheaper face off ace, a la Dubois.

We weren't adding Beck after keeping Martin and trading Schmidt anyway.

 

[sbpointer]

Given price, Beck prob is too steep.

Maybe another, cheaper face off ace, a la Dubois.

Dubois would be a get.
I think Beck is going to be too much for a few of the contenders.

 

[Jives]

Isn’t Dubois an OA? We aren’t going to try for an OA I’m pretty sure with Sop, Martin and Motew.

 

[bearfan]

You would have another OA problem if you guys picked up Jax Dubois, but then again so does London.

London Has a OA spot that hasn't been used for a while

 

[tjziel]

London Has a OA spot that hasn't been used for a while

Until EMac doesn’t comer back or they actually trade for an OA, that is his spot. So no, London doesn’t have a OA spot as of right now.

 

[EvenSteven]

Important factors is OS lack of picks and a 05 in return.

Rangers have a lack of picks too. We have to decide what is more important.
-keeping our ‘24 picks (2nd, 3rd, and 4th) that gives the 07 group a shot at a good supporting cast.
-refusing to trade an 07.

Addressing our depth in a meaningful way will be an impossibility doing both the above

OS showed that they can buy in bulk with the inclusion of their 07 1st rounder. I suggested as much in my Romano to Windsor for Abraham and picks hypothetical.

If we chose to deal a 1st rounder, it doesn’t have to be the traditional 1st plus picks for an elite player.

 

[rangersblues]

Rangers have a lack of picks too. We have to decide what is more important.
-keeping our ‘24 picks (2nd, 3rd, and 4th) that gives the 07 group a shot at a good supporting cast.
-refusing to trade an 07.

Addressing our depth in a meaningful way will be an impossibility doing both the above

OS showed that they can buy in bulk with the inclusion of their 07 1st rounder. I suggested as much in my Romano to Windsor for Abraham and picks hypothetical.

If we chose to deal a 1st rounder, it doesn’t have to be the traditional 1st plus picks for an elite player.

I'm not moving Romano for the return OS got for Addy. Sorry.

No way prices stay up there. Reminds me of when Guelph got Suzuki and Durzi cheap at the deadline.

 

[EvenSteven]

I'm not moving Romano for the return OS got for Addy. Sorry.

No way prices stay up there. Reminds me of when Guelph got Suzuki and Durzi cheap at the deadline.

Neither am I. Romano should bring more.

My hypothetical, Romano and a 4th’27(Kit)* for Abraham and 2nd’24(Nia), 2nd’26(Win), 4th’26(Ott).

That’s a better deal for Romano I believe. Abraham was over a point a game last year before his injury and that 2nd’24(Nia) would be huge. We’d give up that 4th in ‘27 as Abraham likely plays an OA season.

MM could then flip that 2nd’26(Win) for blueline help and Bob’s your uncle.