Speculation: Roster Building Thread - Part XXI

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[Thirty One]

Didn’t see McDonagh. Isn’t he good friends with Skjei?

McDonagh hates Skjei because everyone here kept comparing Skjei to him.

 

[Fitzy]

McDonagh hates Skjei because everyone here kept comparing Skjei to him.

Does he hate John Moore then too

 

[Thirty One]

Does he hate John Moore then too

Yes.

 

[Mac n Gs]

New thread finally? Glad the roadblock holding up the Eichel trade is gone

 

[SA16]

Who cares if Zibanejad is tough? If he is going to be one of the best goal scorers in the league he does not need to be. He has the 6th most goals since 19-20. It's not the best measure but he has the 2nd most hits of anyone in the top 10 in goals and at least that somewhat measures physical play. This is a made up narrative that's being used because he's in his contract year and there are debates on what to do with him.

 

[Nickmo82]

A frenzy no more, huh?
Was it ever truly a frenzy?

 

[Thirty One]

A frenzy no more, huh?
Was it ever truly a frenzy?

Yes there was a frenzy.

 

[Kodiak]

The criticism of Zibanejad as soft is ridiculous. He doesn't throw big hits and he doesn't grind much, but he is far from a perimeter player. His combination of strength, speed, and the ability to execute at speed makes him almost impossible to handle when he's on his game. We saw a lot of that two years ago when he would barrel through defenses on a regular basis. He just did not have that in him last year except for a handful of games. I hope we get that Zibanejad back this year, because it was incredible to watch.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

At this point gotta think this is the team we are going with next season.

 

[aufheben]

Who cares if Zibanejad is tough? If he is going to be one of the best goal scorers in the league he does not need to be. He has the 6th most goals since 19-20. It's not the best measure but he has the 2nd most hits of anyone in the top 10 in goals and at least that somewhat measures physical play. This is a made up narrative that's being used because he's in his contract year and there are debates on what to do with him.

But is he a 200-foot-player?

 

[duhmetreE]

Does he hate John Moore then too

Hajek has that McDonagh stride too

 

[duhmetreE]

But is he a 200-foot-player?

refresh me on this 10 ft player meme

I dont know why I forgot it

 

[NYR]

Regular season vs playoffs.

Know the difference, smh lol

 

[Thirty One]

But is he a 200-foot-player?

6'2"

 

[NYR]

6'2"

You could barely divide that by 2 with his 19 career playoff points.

 

[duhmetreE]

You could barely divide that by 2 with his 19 career playoff points.

He was hands down our best player in the playoffs in 2017

We'll see how he looks this post season

 

[NYR]

He was hands down our best player in the playoffs in 2017

We'll see how he looks this post season

Hey, I've certainly turned the corner on Zbad but will I ever in a million years count on him to take us through the playoffs?
Hellz no.

All that said..Based on his current work up until this point, you gonna pay him?

 

[Fitzy]

A lot of you knock Zibby getting so many of his points on the PP while ignoring that since he's joined the Rangers, we've had a deadly power play for the first time in the post lockout era.

In 2016-2017 Mika joins the Rangers, and in those five years we have had the five highest PP% seasons since before the lockout.

NHL Stats

 

[duhmetreE]

Hey, I've certainly turned the corner on Zbad but will I ever in a million years count on him to take us through the playoffs?
Hellz no.

All that said..Based on his current work up until this point, you gonna pay him?

5 year contract is fine. $9-10M

Hoping Fox shows the boys how its done. If Fox signs at a discount, he could start a trend. Start the winning culture...

Fox 8years @ $7-8M. Copium... leads to Zibs 5 years 8.5M

 

[pld459666]

At this point gotta think this is the team we are going with next season.

I'm good with that.

Improved play from the youth, sustained good play from the vets, take the next step

 

[Nickmo82]

5 year contract is fine. $9-10M

Hoping Fox shows the boys how its done. If Fox signs at a discount, he could start a trend. Start the winning culture...

Fox 8years @ $7-8M. Copium... leads to Zibs 5 years 8.5M

I think that ship has sailed.

 

[NYR]

5 year contract is fine. $9-10M

Hoping Fox shows the boys how its done. If Fox signs at a discount, he could start a trend. Start the winning culture...

Fox 8years @ $7-8M. Copium... leads to Zibs 5 years 8.5M

You think Fox is going to sign for that after the ridiculous EDM/ Nurse contract?
Fox has scored exactly zero points in the playoffs.
These crazy contracts are going to be crippling moving forward..

 

[jay from jersey]

The criticism of Zibanejad as soft is ridiculous. He doesn't throw big hits and he doesn't grind much, but he is far from a perimeter player. His combination of strength, speed, and the ability to execute at speed makes him almost impossible to handle when he's on his game. We saw a lot of that two years ago when he would barrel through defenses on a regular basis. He just did not have that in him last year except for a handful of games. I hope we get that Zibanejad back this year, because it was incredible to watch.

that Zibby was a beast. I loved that version of him. We prob won’t see it this year, being a contract year. Also with his diet switch / covid he’s playing at about 20 pounds lighter. Plus he’s had another concussion since then so odds are we’re going to see the more perimeter shooting Zibby with less authority on the puck.
Those head down where he used to kind of bull his way into better shooting positions are probably over.
I think he’s trying to incorporate more speed and smarts, more similar to panarin in avoiding contact. Most likely for career longevity and health concerns due to his concussion history.
Not saying he’s going to be bad, just don’t see the Zibby of 2 years ago making a return, which blows

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

hope they go into the season without an extension. Let him show that he's back to 19-20 form before giving him 9+ million for 8 years. If he's more 2021 Zibs then he'll be cheaper. The worst thing would be to give him a monster extension before the season and it turns out he's not that player any more. Would be classic Rongos tho