Recalled/Assigned: #NYR have recalled forward Ryan Bourque and defenseman Chris Summers

[TheTakedown]

OMG i LOVE Ryan Bourque's game... I want to see him play his heart out... I really want the guy to succeed. I feel like he's the next Dorsett IMO

LOL at Summers though... just waiting for a 6-5 loss lmao

 

[NYRFANMANI]

I would have also loved to see McI, but alas. Yeah, let's help the Sens! **** the Bruins!

 

[Marcus AKA Kluivert]

Sens are in trouble now.

In the words of Stephon Marbury "they scared now"!

 

[Vitto79]

OMG i LOVE Ryan Bourque's game... I want to see him play his heart out... I really want the guy to succeed. I feel like he's the next Dorsett IMO

LOL at Summers though... just waiting for a 6-5 loss lmao

Dont laugh too hard as summers is clearly the 8th D when everyone's healthy

Bourque could make the team next year as a cheap 4th liner

 

[Bleed Ranger Blue]

Chris Summers had 264 pro games before this season began. The AHL limit for developmental players is 260 before the start of the season.

http://theahl.com/faq-p137653



I'm guessing that the callup of Summers over McIlrath has something to do with this rule.

Or perhaps the organization feels McIlrath shouldn't be playing against NHL competition. Are we allowed to consider that possibility at this point?

 

[Beer League Sniper]

Or perhaps the organization feels McIlrath shouldn't be playing against NHL competition. Are we allowed to consider that possibility at this point?

You can consider whatever you want. I'm not the thought police.

I gave my opinion. Take it however you wish.

 

[Raspewtin]

Or perhaps the organization feels McIlrath shouldn't be playing against NHL competition. Are we allowed to consider that possibility at this point?

If you have any logic to back it up.

Lets hear it. Lets hear why HFD should let go of their best defenseman in the middle of a huge playoff push, when they have three games this weekend; for something arbitrary like "resting our player". I'm listening.

Chris Summers had 264 pro games before this season began. The AHL limit for developmental players is 260 before the start of the season.

http://theahl.com/faq-p137653

I was thinking this, thanks for confirming.

 

[TheTakedown]

Dont laugh too hard as summers is clearly the 8th D when everyone's healthy

Bourque could make the team next year as a cheap 4th liner

He actually has one of the cheapest contracts in our organization at around $550k... That's almost $1M less than Glass' cap hit, which is why I think they are focusing on running Lindberg, Bourque, and Klingberg into the lineup as soon as the deadline next year

Or perhaps the organization feels McIlrath shouldn't be playing against NHL competition. Are we allowed to consider that possibility at this point?

I don't think so... The Vet rule that was posted above seems accurate. Pack needs to make the playoffs as they are in a tight race for a solid seed

 

[Bleed Ranger Blue]

If you have any logic to back it up.

Lets hear it. Lets hear why HFD should let go of their best defenseman in the middle of a huge playoff push, when they have three games this weekend; for something arbitrary like "resting our player". I'm listening.



I was thinking this, thanks for confirming.

My logic is that the Rangers have had a couple of chances to bring him up for spot duty - to see how he looks against NHL'ers - and they haven't done so.

Is it strong logic? No, of course not. But its better logic than depicting a minor league playoff push as something thats more important than McIlrath's NHL development.

 

[jniklast]

maybe it's simply cap reasons. The bonuses Hayes could achieve might still exceed the accured cap space this season, so they want to save any penny possible.

 

[Let Blaine Die]

My logic is that the Rangers have had a couple of chances to bring him up for spot duty - to see how he looks against NHL'ers - and they haven't done so.

Is it strong logic? No, of course not. But its better logic than depicting a minor league playoff push as something thats more important than McIlrath's NHL development.

But the Rangers didn't call up Lindberg either, and he has been by far Hartford's best forward.

 

[Bleed Ranger Blue]

But the Rangers didn't call up Lindberg either, and he has been by far Hartford's best forward.

The Rangers don't seem to be resting any centers.

 

[Raspewtin]

My logic is that the Rangers have had a couple of chances to bring him up for spot duty - to see how he looks against NHL'ers - and they haven't done so.

Is it strong logic? No, of course not. But its better logic than depicting a minor league playoff push as something thats more important than McIlrath's NHL development.

This would make a LOT more sense if they called up Lindberg, Hrivik, or another forward, considering Bourque is like 4th-5th on the forward depth chart.

Chris Summers is also without a doubt below Kostka on the depth chart, and they didn't call him up either.

Summers also has to sit AHL games out because of the veteran limit.

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

This would make a LOT more sense if they called up Lindberg, Hrivik, or another forward, considering Bourque is like 4th-5th on the forward depth chart.

Chris Summers is also without a doubt below Kostka on the depth chart, and they didn't call him up either.

Summers also has to sit AHL games out because of the veteran limit.

As BRB points out, they're not sitting any centers. Hrivik has been playing center exclusively for the Pack this year.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

LOL, the Bruins board is taking the NYR's personnel choices rather hard.

Not really, Not sure two posters is what I would call the Bruins board It is what it is. Its win or go home time for us. The sens forgot how to lose

Its smart and expected for the Ranger to sit some guys.

 

[Esa 10]

Disappointed Kostka and the worst forward in Hartford weren't called up as well. We had 4 call-ups available.

Let's hope Summers plays 30 minutes and Glass never leaves the ice. Lundqvist needs to do his best 1st game of the season imitation. He can be lights out on Saturday.

MUST LOSE GAME for the Rangers. Still a good chance Ottawa can knock NYI or Pitts from the play-offs.

 

[Raspewtin]

As BRB points out, they're not sitting any centers. Hrivik has been playing center exclusively for the Pack this year.

Chris Bourque, Joey Crabb, both better options with veteran experience.

 

[cwede]

Summers is part of the depth chart for the playoffs. He's lefty, he's experienced, but he's new to AV's bench. Call-up is the right thing. Why wait.

It's fun to call guys terrible.
But whether its him or Kostka or Allen or McIlrath, its up to AV and Ulf to manage to our best advantage

Seeing McDonagh struggle towards the bench tuesday in 3d period was a solid reminder how it takes the whole organization

 

[Esa 10]

As BRB points out, they're not sitting any centers. Hrivik has been playing center exclusively for the Pack this year.

They had no problem shifting a C to Wing when they wanted to give Lindbergh a game earlier.

Besides, Klingberg should've been called up if they wanted a Winger with potential of playing in the play-offs. Unless they moved Stempniak just for kicks. Half the team will be injured before Ryan Bourque gets into a meaningful game.

 

[haveandare]

My logic is that the Rangers have had a couple of chances to bring him up for spot duty - to see how he looks against NHL'ers - and they haven't done so.

Is it strong logic? No, of course not. But its better logic than depicting a minor league playoff push as something thats more important than McIlrath's NHL development.

We're talking about 2 games max. He's not going to develop in a significant way by playing 2 NHL thats that are as close to meaningless as is possible. If it's about seeing where he's at - the next question is, for what? He'll be a black ace no matter where he's at if the schedules allow it, along with other guys. Seeing where he's at right now doesn't really have any value over seeing where he's at next year when he'll be further along. The D is set this season.

I think one could argue that leading a minor league defense into the playoffs is part of his development.

 

[Raspewtin]

They had no problem shifting a C to Wing when they wanted to give Lindbergh a game earlier.

Besides, Klingberg should've been called up if they wanted a Winger with potential of playing in the play-offs. Unless they moved Stempniak just for kicks. Half the team will be injured before Ryan Bourque gets into a meaningful game.

Good point.

And that was against a playoff team too.

Klingberg is injured BTW

 

[Esa 10]

Good point.

And that was against a playoff team too.

Klingberg is injured BTW

That sucks.

As far as McIlrath, his lack of call-up would be more concerning if Connor Allen was recalled instead of Summers. Unless Allen is injured too.

They obviously aren't taking this game seriously.

 

[Miamipuck]

Good point.

And that was against a playoff team too.

Klingberg is injured BTW

I thought Klingberg was green lit to play.

 

[NYRFANMANI]

Tbf Rasp, I didn't know HFD was in a PO-push. In that case McI should stay down, no question.

 

[Hire Sather]

man, Rangers not even trying to win, resting everyone.. and McIlrath STILL can't get a call up.