Speculation: Roster Building Thread Part XI: We can read between the lines

[TheTakedown]

For some reason,Smith reminds me of Keith Ballard. The only difference is Smith played for the Rangers last season. Ballard was a really good player in Phoenix and Florida. AV kept scratching him in Vancouver. Ballard struggled in pre-season in his first camp with Vancouver and he suffered a few injuries. He could never get in AV’s good graces. You would think Smith’s play would get him the benefit of the doubt. Veteran player. AV usually cuts those players more slack. Weird.

On the bright side there is at least some accountability going on here. I don't like what's happening with DeAngelo (he should be in over Kampfer in the long run), but at least Smith is being punished for shit play. Staal, Shattenkirk, Skjei, and Kampfer (to a very loose degree) have all earned their spots for the time being.

 

[Vinny DeAngelo]

So at some point we have to move a dman right?

 

[Alluckks]

So at some point we have to move a dman right?

We had a terrible start and have since then been on a tear. I would think the office wants the team to level out and see where we are at before we make moves.

 

[Griffinbw]

So Holden didn’t ride in with Grabner today....

Let the rumors begin

 

[NYR Viper]

So Holden didn’t ride in with Grabner today....

Let the rumors begin

I am not sure what this means? He didn't ride in with Grabner? Maybe he had a dentist appointment.

 

[Riche16]

I am not sure what this means? He didn't ride in with Grabner? Maybe he had a dentist appointment.

Link plz

 

[RGY]

Hahaha social media is great.

Holden is missing somewhere.

 

[NYR Viper]

Hahaha social media is great.

Holden is missing somewhere.

Where are you seeing this reported? Not questioning you, just would like to follow those people as I don't see it

 

[RGY]

Where are you seeing this reported? Not questioning you, just would like to follow those people as I don't see it

Not seeing it anywhere on Twitter.

But Griffin isnt a poster who would make something up like this imo so he must have saw it somewhere

 

[NYR Viper]

Well while we're guessing:

Holden to Edmonton

 

[Machinehead]

I hope they lost him at the airport and he got adopted by a nice family.

 

[WesMcCauley]

On the bright side there is at least some accountability going on here. I don't like what's happening with DeAngelo (he should be in over Kampfer in the long run), but at least Smith is being punished for **** play. Staal, Shattenkirk, Skjei, and Kampfer (to a very loose degree) have all earned their spots for the time being.

I have absolutely no problem with DeAngelo beeing in the AHL. He could really benefit from beeing the guy on defense in Hartford and learning to be a top pair defensemen there. I dont know which role Hartford are playing him in though.
What i do know is that DeAngelo should not be on the PP in NY over Skjei! Skjei has top pair potential and maybe even #1D potential and should be on the point on the 2nd PP unit every game.
DeAngelo is an overrated PP player but underrated in his own zone.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Not seeing it anywhere on Twitter.

But Griffin isnt a poster who would make something up like this imo so he must have saw it somewhere

It could be as simple as him being ill.

 

[Kakko]

Where are you seeing this reported? Not questioning you, just would like to follow those people as I don't see it

No reporter. It's from Grabner's Instagram story.

 

[kovazub94]

Let me put it this way: I fully understood and was supportive when Smith was resigned and I don't see an urgency to move him right now before we at least have a glimpse into how thing will work out with Pionk, Graves or another chance for ADA. Smith showed that he's able to play top4 in playoffs. He's definitely capable of being that again

 

[Lion Hound]

They should really hold on to Holden whereabouts a little tighter.

 

[Savant]

They should really hold on to Holden whereabouts a little tighter.

I mean he is their 1st pairing RHD as long as AV doesn't want to break Skjei and Shattenkirk up/put Shattenkirk with McDonagh again.

They don't really have anyone else that can eat those minutes, especially with Smith in the dog house

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

hey Grabner don't tempt us

 

[offdacrossbar]

i would look for holden where ever the rick nash wrist shot is hiding.....

 

[Kupo]

I bet Holden wears tighty whiteys with his initials on the back.

 

[Griffinbw]

Not seeing it anywhere on Twitter.

But Griffin isnt a poster who would make something up like this imo so he must have saw it somewhere

Grabners Instagram story.

 

[Avery16]

It’s clear what Rick Nash wants out of uncertain Rangers future

Would do 2.5/two years. NO NTC

 

[Avery16]

It’s clear what Rick Nash wants out of uncertain Rangers future

Would do 2.5/two years. NO NTC

Identical offer to Grabner.

 

[Kupo]

It’s clear what Rick Nash wants out of uncertain Rangers future

Would do 2.5/two years. NO NTC

I think he’ll get at least 5/5 in the open market. And that’s a price that’s too high for us with all things considered.

 

[Alluckks]

It’s clear what Rick Nash wants out of uncertain Rangers future

Would do 2.5/two years. NO NTC

He would literally get double that on the open market