Speculation: Offseason Thread #7. We will hit thread #8 before Friday.

[I Eat Crow]

Make it so.

Girardi for Hartnell would also be a steal. Guy can still play and chip in 15-20 goals.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Peter Thiel should be a great inspiration for all Americans

:: vomits ::

 

[Synergy27]

PH - I wouldn't worry yet - these 3 transactions today will get the ball rolling. Also keep in mind there was a resigning and player for player swaps. The moves the Rangers potentially could be making could potentially include draft picks and prospects. I understand but today, things started to take shapre around the league. Stamkos' signing now means there are teams out there with cap space that can take on contracts.

The impatience you see on this board is a perfect representation of why many believe that the Rangers can never conduct a true rebuild. We can't delay gratification for three weeks, let alone three years.

 

[Ghost of jas]

I believe Staal is getting moved, but I cannot see him accepting a deal to Edmonton. I could see Staal bringing back picks, and then the Rangers sending one for Yakupov.

 

[RangerBoy]

Weber wasn't even the best D on his team. The Rangers dodged a bullet with Weber. The Rangers wanted him in 2012. He visited the Rangers but the Flyers signed him to the offer sheet. Weber didn't want to live in Manhattan. Most of the team lived in the city and he didn't want to live in Westchester or CT all by himself. Nashville will still face cap recapture penalties if Weber retires before his contract expires.

 

[Riche16]

What pisses me off the most is we still don't know which direction this organization is heading. Not a single significant move has been made.

I can tell you what direction they're heading... but you probably won't like it.

 

[Levitate]

Girardi for Hartnell would also be a steal. Guy can still play and chip in 15-20 goals.

Rangers would probably have to add was the sense I got

 

[Mikos87]

What pisses me off the most is we still don't know which direction this organization is heading. Not a single significant move has been made.

Subban held up the trade market. Teams were kicking the can at him. Hall was rumored to be on the move for him. Chiarelli paid a plus premium for maybe his 3rd choice.

Troubas name is out there. The floodgates are now open. You'll see moves.

 

[KOVALEV022473]

Also, any ancillary monies from endorsements / investments will be taxed less since he is a Fla resident.

His earning potential, I.e. endorsements, are exponentially higher in a market like NYC.
Look, I'm not saying there isn't a savings, but it is not as substantial as some believe.

 

[NickyFotiu]

Happens to me too at work. Job internet has twitter blocked

Thanks but I get on twitter fine.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

The government doesn't give a **** about the cap hit! It's based on actual dollars earned annually!

And the cap hit is based on his salary. Which is 8.5m on average. Above 450k, the tax is the same.

 

[NYR Viper]

Mantha is a likely coming back piece along with a roster player (not Tatar or Nyqvist) and a pick. Maybe something more, but I doubt it.

BBK is this something close you're hearing? Is that player Ericsson who you have mentioned?

 

[RGY]

I want Tatar or Nyquist for Nash otherwise F that

 

[NYR Viper]

I want Tatar or Nyquist for Nash otherwise F that

I'd take Mantha + Smith + or something along those lines. I think Mantha can turn into a good young player

 

[nevesis]

Per Brooks:

And then in a different sphere are the Rangers, who, The Post has learned, remain in discussions with Viktor Stalberg to keep pending the free-agent winger who emerged as one of the club’s steadiest players down the stretch. At this point, the asking price appears to be too high, but the Blueshirts are working at it.

http://nypost.com/2016/06/29/steven-stamkos-isles-thwarting-megadeal-reveals-nhls-top-gm/

 

[UAGoalieGuy]

Mantha, Smith and a #2 would be nice.

 

[Ghost of jas]

I'd take Mantha + Smith + or something along those lines. I think Mantha can turn into a good young player

I'll take Jurco.

 

[RangerBoy]

Hold onto Nash if that's the return.

 

[Mikos87]

Boston is going to throw huge signing bonus money at Trouba... that a team like WPG will have trouble paying.

Does a Kreider for Trouba deal make sense now for WPG?

 

[cd211]

Per Brooks:



http://nypost.com/2016/06/29/steven-stamkos-isles-thwarting-megadeal-reveals-nhls-top-gm/

Tough negotiating going in ny right now

 

[Mikos87]

I don't disagree that NJ got a steal, but they've effectively gone from bad offensively and mediocre defensively to mediocre offensively and terrible defensively. That team is still a mess.

They don't have the budget to turn it around in 2 years... but they were the best defensive team in the league for a while with Larrson getting heavy minutes.

I like Severson... but he's not ready for that type of role yet.

 

[Riche16]

Per Brooks:



http://nypost.com/2016/06/29/steven-stamkos-isles-thwarting-megadeal-reveals-nhls-top-gm/

This is our off-season PLAN BABY!!!

 

[NYR Viper]

Boston is going to throw huge signing bonus money at Trouba... that a team like WPG will have trouble paying.

Does a Kreider for Trouba deal make sense now for WPG?

Boy that would be amazing but I can't get my hopes up

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Per Brooks:



http://nypost.com/2016/06/29/steven-stamkos-isles-thwarting-megadeal-reveals-nhls-top-gm/

That's it? That's all we get? Not even somewhat of an interesting rumour?

 

[RGY]

I'd take Mantha + Smith + or something along those lines. I think Mantha can turn into a good young player

I really like Mantha. I know youre not going to rob Ken Holland like the other trades that happened today, but Nash is still a 30-40g scorer. I want Mantha, Tatar/Nyquist, 2nd round pick. If its Jurco instead then I want a 1st round pick.