Speculation: Roster Building Thread: Part LXX

[GeorgeKaplan]

I think that the incoming tv deal still gives us a much needed cap increase just when we will need it to resign core guys.

I can't count on the NHL

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

I could be wrong but I read that as average of 45 million per team not 45 million for all the teams collectively.

Well that would make a lot more sense...

 

[WojtekWolski86]

Based on the success of podcasts like Spittin Chiclets and stand alone streaming service of NHL.tv I would love to see the NHL have a "PPV" version of feeds.

Uncensored, on-ice microphones, ability to mute commentary plus more behind the scenes stuff a la the Winter Classsic stuff we've seen in the past that got great moments like Jagr in Phily and the humongous big exchanges. Maybe even make a deal with HBO Max?

Streaming services are the way forward as more and more people cut tv packages. NHL needs to find a path that is ground breaking and make revenue before the other leagues figure it out.

We are realistically a month away from training camp and I cant wait.

 

[Vitto79]

So about 3 weeks till can’t? Happy new year ?

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Based on the success of podcasts like Spittin Chiclets and stand alone streaming service of NHL.tv I would love to see the NHL have a "PPV" version of feeds.

Uncensored, on-ice microphones, ability to mute commentary plus more behind the scenes stuff a la the Winter Classsic stuff we've seen in the past that got great moments like Jagr in Phily and the humongous big exchanges. Maybe even make a deal with HBO Max?

That sounds fun in theory until you realize hockey players say abhorrent shit on the ice and that being broadcasted to the world would cause all sorts of issues

Players would never agree to it in any sport. It would be an unmitigated disaster

 

[EdJovanovski]

 

[Avery16]

If we'd kept all our picks in the 2015 draft, we'd have Beauvillier, Nattinen, Saarela, and Gaudette. Instead, we got Etem, Gropp, Raph Diaz, two runs with MSL and one run with Staal.

 

[Cag29]

Oh Yeah! LAF in the house! LGR!!!

 

[Chytilmania]

If we'd kept all our picks in the 2015 draft, we'd have Beauvillier, Nattinen, Saarela, and Gaudette. Instead, we got Etem, Gropp, Raph Diaz, two runs with MSL and one run with Staal.

I'd rather have Kakko and Laf. Plus we had a great run with Marty.

 

[Avery16]

I'd rather have Kakko and Laf. Plus we had a great run with Marty.

I dont know that Beauvillier is the difference between us winning those lotteries or not, but point taken with MSL.

 

[Roo Returns]

If we'd kept all our picks in the 2015 draft, we'd have Beauvillier, Nattinen, Saarela, and Gaudette. Instead, we got Etem, Gropp, Raph Diaz, two runs with MSL and one run with Staal.

Other than Saarela who already has the reputation for being a headcase (four orgs in four years) there is no guarantee the Rangers pick any of those guys.

The run with MSL fell a little short but they were two excellent years. I know no one here is big on banners but it's nice when you go to an arena and see some Division and Eastern Conference Banners to add to the history. The Rangers did a nice job adding four last decade.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Other than Saarela who already has the reputation for being a headcase (four orgs in four years) there is no guarantee the Rangers pick any of those guys.

The run with MSL fell a little short but they were two excellent years. I know no one here is big on banners but it's nice when you go to an arena and see some Division and Eastern Conference Banners to add to the history. The Rangers did a nice job adding four last decade.

Going for it and giving up those 1st round picks was the right call. Look, some fans will always find fault in what the Rangers do in trades. If we didn't acquire Nash, Yandle and St Louis, we'd have people complain how we wasted Lundqvist's career. Now we actually did, and some complain we gave up the specific player picked with our selection by another team.

 

[kovazub94]

I probably paid more for that pastrami sandwich at the Carnegie Deli stand than Dolan paid in taxes. on MSG.

This extra meat for $1 pastrami corned beef sandwich is a tradition when my son and I are at the Garden. French dressing, no pickles.

 

[Avery16]

Other than Saarela who already has the reputation for being a headcase (four orgs in four years) there is no guarantee the Rangers pick any of those guys.

The run with MSL fell a little short but they were two excellent years. I know no one here is big on banners but it's nice when you go to an arena and see some Division and Eastern Conference Banners to add to the history. The Rangers did a nice job adding four last decade.

Is there some evidence other than being traded for labeling Saarela a head case? I haven't read anything like that.

 

[Roo Returns]

Going for it and giving up those 1st round picks was the right call. Look, some fans will always find fault in what the Rangers do in trades. If we didn't acquire Nash, Yandle and St Louis, we'd have people complain how we wasted Lundqvist's career. Now we actually did, and some complain we gave up the specific player picked with our selection by another team.

I agree kind sir. At some point you have to go for it.

I've said it once and I'll say it again:

This entire fanbase has major subconscious PTSD because for seven years no one played young guys, and because of trades three GMs made 40 + (Ferguson Jr)/ 33+ (Esposito)/and 25+ (post-94 Neil Smith) years ago.

 

[Roo Returns]

Is there some evidence other than being traded for labeling Saarela a head case? I haven't read anything like that.

Blackhawks acquire Ian McCoshen from Panthers for Aleksi Saarela

In August, he criticized Carolina during an interview with a Finnish newspaper for not calling him up to the NHL. He then didn’t make the Blackhawks’ opening-day roster and was assigned to Rockford prior to the team’s trip to Europe for the NHL Global Series. He had one assist and was seeing limited time on the IceHogs’ second power-play unit in five games.

Hawks also moved on from him after only four months. Soooooo...

 

[Avery16]

Blackhawks acquire Ian McCoshen from Panthers for Aleksi Saarela

In August, he criticized Carolina during an interview with a Finnish newspaper for not calling him up to the NHL. He then didn’t make the Blackhawks’ opening-day roster and was assigned to Rockford prior to the team’s trip to Europe for the NHL Global Series. He had one assist and was seeing limited time on the IceHogs’ second power-play unit in five games.

Hawks also moved on from him after only four months. Soooooo...

Who doesnt want to get called up?

 

[Kupo]

Who doesnt want to get called up?

Teams need reasons to call a player up. If you don’t earn it with your play, you’re not going to earn one with your mouth.

 

[Deleted member 23124]

This extra meat for $1 pastrami corned beef sandwich is a tradition when my son and I are at the Garden. French dressing, no pickles.

How can you pass on those pickles?????

 

[Avery16]

Teams need reasons to call a player up. If you don’t earn it with your play, you’re not going to earn one with your mouth.

I dont think a kid saying "I should get called up" makes them a head case.

 

[kovazub94]

How can you pass on those pickles?????

Besides the issue that these things started to give me heartburn, I’m Russian and we like a different style pickles.

 

[Kupo]

I dont think a kid saying "I should get called up" makes them a head case.

When a prospect publicly criticizes his team for not calling him up, it’s a bad look. It’s even worse look when he requests a trade from the next team he plays for.

He might not necessarily be a headcase, but I can tell you his two former teams wanted nothing to do with him. That should tell you something.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

When a prospect publicly criticizes his team for not calling him up, it’s a bad look. It’s even worse look when he requests a trade from the next team he plays for.

He might not necessarily be a headcase, but I can tell you his two former teams wanted nothing to do with him. That should tell you something.

Yeah, this isn't "A player wants a call up". It's about him openly criticizing his organization for not doing what he wants. 4th NHL franchise in 4 years for a player who only has a handful of games? That's a red flag

 

[Avery16]

Duclair is in the top tier of remaining FAs. How many teams has he been on? 23 G last season. Another headcase, likely.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Duclair is in the top tier of remaining FAs. How many teams has he been on? 23 G last season. Another headcase, likely.

A team refusing to extend a QO to retain the rights of a 20+ goal scorer at 1.6m certainly points to there being something beneath the surface