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

[Ghost of jas]

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

The Curse of Dan Boyle

 

[NYR Viper]

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.

We can hope for that. Not sure Nash gets that but maybe

 

[RGY]

We can hope for that. Not sure Nash gets that but maybe

Then like RB said Id rather hold onto him. Because that is simply not enough. If Gorton is true to what he said at the draft, he wont be taking that offer.

 

[Infinitum Vitae*]

So the Rangers biggest concern right now is signing Stalberg? Hahaha wow. This organization is a Damn joke

 

[Mikos87]

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

That would be great... but a team like WPG would prefer Brassard. A $5M hit but really. $3M in cash for the next 3 years.

 

[Ghost of jas]

So the Rangers biggest concern right now is signing Stalberg? Hahaha wow. This organization is a Damn joke

Because that's exactly what the Brooks blurb said. Can the *****fest hold off until at 5:00 on Friday afternoon?

 

[NYR Viper]

Then like RB said Id rather hold onto him. Because that is simply not enough. If Gorton is true to what he said at the draft, he wont be taking that offer.

Mantha + Smith would be a solid basis to a deal. Especially if they can move Staal

 

[NYR Viper]

Happy to hear they are still talking to Stalberg

 

[RGY]

Mantha + Smith would be a solid basis to a deal. Especially if they can move Staal

If they could move Staal/G sure I would like Smith. But you dont base the quality of what you will accept for a return for Rick Nash on a "if" they can move someone else. Its two separate things imo. He is worth more.

 

[KOVALEV022473]

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

It's based on actual dollars earned, so if his contact is front loaded and full of bonuses, he's gonna get slammed. Where at the end of the contract he's only taking home 2mil, the taxes would be significantly less. This is without taking into consideration any how he files and any deductions! It is super complicated and a savvy account will get him a ton of savings. In the end, the savings are not as substantial as you think.

 

[RGY]

Happy to hear they are still talking to Stalberg

Ditto. He played fast and physical for us last year. Cant finish but then again your whole team cant be finishers. We need depth. Fill out the roster better.

 

[Krams]

So the Rangers biggest concern right now is signing Stalberg? Hahaha wow. This organization is a Damn joke

I hope you're a little more even keeled when you're out protecting and serving

 

[KOVALEV022473]

Hold onto Nash if that's the return.

What's the rumored return?

 

[Mac n Gs]

Keeping Stalberg around is probably a nod to Henke. Hank's the reason we went after Stalberg last season, and he's probably the reason we'll be bringing in Loui Eriksson. Gotta keep your top guy happy if the coach keeps pissing him off.

 

[Cyclones21]

i wonder where Eric Staal will sign, because as soon as he finds a team, I'm sure we will be proposing how to get Marc Staal to that team.