Speculation: Roster Building Thread DCLXXXVII: Another Thread Bites The Dust

[RGY]

Guess we can chill with all those Staal to FLA rumors

Dont want Demers anyways

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Can't give Jumbo that much at this point in his career. Just can't do it.

I'd like to point out that the cap-hit will be on the books regardless of retirement of buy-out since it's a 35+ contract

 

[Mac n Gs]

Good I don't want to just blow all of that cap space in free agency

 

[Riche16]

Guess we can chill with all those Staal to FLA rumors

Probably the Staal to anywhere except the 2/3 pair rumors.

 

[Thirty One]

I have a vague feelign it might be more Marleau than Thornton

Same

 

[aufheben]

Florida is a very strangely run organization.

 

[YoSoyLalo]

Rangers posturing hardbody thru brooks

 

[ManUtdTobbe]

Guess we can chill with all those Staal to FLA rumors

More Demers to NYR though please!

At this point, does Tallon even say no to Holden + Graves (+ middleish prospect/pick) for Demers?

Tallon is a bad GM and he's pressured by owners.

 

[mas0764]

Depends on how many millions "millions he'd have to leave on the table" is.

45 million vs. 40 million may not be that big of a deal.

45 million vs 36 million might be getting to be more of a big deal for him.

 

[Jaromir Jagr]

Can't give Jumbo that much at this point in his career. Just can't do it.

He said it was for 2 years. I don't see what we are doing with all this cap space over the next 2 season. Thornton would best fill the Stepan role. Other than him, we'll likely end up overpaying for bottom line Bonino or for injury prone Hanzal.

I'd rather get Thornton in here for 2 X 6 then Hanzal or Bonino at 4 X 4.

Thornton on a 2 year deal, with all our cap space, would be great. I just don't think that term will do it though if all these teams are interested.

 

[NYR Viper]

Bjugstad + Demers for Staal is right there, no?

 

[RGY]

Thornton just was making $6.5. He is going to be taking a paycut. Max would be $5x2

 

[NoQuitInNewMexico]

Do we have the space for a Thornton-Marleau package deal? They've been playing together for like a decade. We'll always have that Rangers country club reputation no matter what we actually do. If those guys are best bros (I have no idea) it could be a bit of a discount, relatively speaking.

 

[Jaromir Jagr]

Thornton just was making $6.5. He is going to be taking a paycut. Max would be $5x2

It's reported 12 teams have reached out to him. He is the best C on the market regardless of age. If he takes a 2 or 3 year deal I can easily see him getting 6.

 

[JimmyG89]

Hope they look to add Kruger at this point. Chicago still needs to get under the cap. 3 million for the next few seasons. Solid bottom 6 player, could slide into a 3rd line role if needed.

If they go cheap on a 3C, could be a nice option for the next few seasons at a tweener 3C/4C.

 

[RGY]

Do we have the space for a Thornton-Marleau package deal? They've been playing together for like a decade. We'll always have that Rangers country club reputation no matter what we actually do. If those guys are best bros (I have no idea) it could be a bit of a discount, relatively speaking.

We do imo but where do they play in the lineup? Plus who moves down? Vesey?

 

[LeetchisGod]

I can't believe that some people think signing Thornton and/or Marleau is a good idea.

 

[NickyFotiu]

Wasn't it just a week or two ago Larry was saying we weren't interested in Shatty?

 

[Blueshirts777]

My head would literally blow up by the confusion of trading Stepan then "replacing" him by signing Jumbo to a multi year contract at a similar salary.

 

[Mac n Gs]

Didn't RangerBoy say that Kruger was going to Vegas on July 15 after his bonus is paid?

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Wasn't it just a week or two ago Larry was saying we weren't interested in Shatty?

Yes. And next week he will say he was right all along when Shattenkirk signs for 6.5m for 6 years

 

[Jaromir Jagr]

My head would literally blow up by the confusion of trading Stepan then "replacing" him by signing Jumbo to a multi year contract at a similar salary.

What is a better option for "replacing" Stepan? Do tell?

The Rangers very clearly want to compete with Lundqvist still in net.

 

[RGY]

I can't believe that some people think signing Thornton and/or Marleau is a good idea.

Cant believe you think its a bad idea so smh right back at you.

 

[rangers1314]

Didn't RangerBoy say that Kruger was going to Vegas on July 15 after his bonus is paid?

Believe so. Also think the bonus is paid on 7/1, but not sure.

 

[KOVALEV022473]

My head would literally blow up by the confusion of trading Stepan then "replacing" him by signing Jumbo to a multi year contract at a similar salary.

Thornton is substantially better than Stepan. However, I agree that NYR must keep the term down to 2-3 yrs.