Am I the only one who thinks ROR is overrated? He wasn't even PPG in junior hockey. Here is a post that basically summarizes my thoughts on ROR. Credits to birddog on the Leafs board, who has watched him in Jr. He just screams Mike York 2.0. Not a guy you give DZ up for.
Rumor: Trade Rumor Thread III: "Trade 40 goal scorer for picks= Cup contenders" edition
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Am I the only one who thinks ROR is overrated? He wasn't even PPG in junior hockey. Here is a post that basically summarizes my thoughts on ROR. Credits to birddog on the Leafs board, who has watched him in Jr. He just screams Mike York 2.0. Not a guy you give DZ up for.
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The Rangers really are in on every big name. I wouldn't trade Del Zotto for a luxury like O'Reilly
My guess is ROR + Barrie for MDZ and another piece like St Croix. Avs probably asked for something asinine like Miller or Kreider instead of MSC.
HatTrick Swayze
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When ROR's name originally surfaced I thought a deal around MDZ could make sense for both teams. But I still doubt the validity of this rumor because I can't see Slats paying ROR.
Personally, I would be ok with it though it is admittedly a gamble.
Personally, I would be ok with it though it is admittedly a gamble.
Brooklyn Rangers Fan
Change is good.
ROR & Johnson/Barrie/Elliot for MDZ & Boyle?
I honestly think the contract demands make it pretty much a nonstarter given the cap next year and frankly I think this team just needs some time to be left alone and gel...
But I have to say something like that would be intriguing just from a value/fit POV.
I honestly think the contract demands make it pretty much a nonstarter given the cap next year and frankly I think this team just needs some time to be left alone and gel...
But I have to say something like that would be intriguing just from a value/fit POV.
NYR Viper
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If the Rangers could move MDZ for O'Reilly + that would be a deal I would be alright with. Needs to be a puck mover though
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Why would O'Reilly for MDZ straight up even make sense for the Rangers?
He's not an upgrade over Richards. Granted much younger, ROR might develop into a top line center. But compared to Stepan is he an upgrade? I'm not so sure about that. So add another center, a position that you are already have depth at to add a guy that might not be better than any of your top two centers. Plus at the cost of your best offensive defenseman? What did the Rangers go a full decade before they had a 40 pt defenseman?
I hate this one.
He's not an upgrade over Richards. Granted much younger, ROR might develop into a top line center. But compared to Stepan is he an upgrade? I'm not so sure about that. So add another center, a position that you are already have depth at to add a guy that might not be better than any of your top two centers. Plus at the cost of your best offensive defenseman? What did the Rangers go a full decade before they had a 40 pt defenseman?
I hate this one.
RangerBoy
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NYR Viper
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O'Reilly is better than Stepan.
I'm not sure Torts is in love with the way MDZ plays.
I wouldnt trade MDZ for ROR straight up let alone add to it. Sherman seems to have the Howson syndrome.
Agree, also wary ROR cap hit with big contract but especially no on price of MDZ
NYR Viper
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I am sure any trade would be contingent on O'Reilly signing before the trade or right when the trade happens.
Lion Hound
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I don't agree with that. I think they are similar. But if they were to trade for another left handed center would they look for a significant upgrade? Is he a significant upgrade over Steps? I just don't see this one. Plus this team already has 6 natural centers active on the roster.
Richards
Stepan
Boyle
Miller
Powe
Halpern
If ever this deal gets done (doubt it), I think it will certainly mean the end of Richards with the Rangers. Will be bought out in the summer of 2014.
Brooklyn Rangers Fan
Change is good.
Is the O'Reilly story picking up steam? Or are we just talking about it more because the Rangers were mentioned prominently?
RangerBoy
Dolan sucks!!!
HatTrick Swayze
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If the Rangers were looking for a big shakeup:
ROR & EJ (+?) for Stepan & MDZ could be interesting.
I don't think they need that big of a shakeup, and EJ has been bad. But would be an interesting scenario.
ROR & EJ (+?) for Stepan & MDZ could be interesting.
I don't think they need that big of a shakeup, and EJ has been bad. But would be an interesting scenario.
HatTrick Swayze
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Honestly that would have been my guess. Not saying I like it too much, but I could definitely it being discussed.
NYR Viper
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Boyle and Halpern are 4th liners. Miller is honestly more suited to wing.
Powe is a winger.
I am not in favor of MDZ for O'Reilly only.
Maybe:
MDZ + Boyle for O'Reilly ++
NYR Viper
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I would do that if Boyle was in place of Stepan. That makes a ton of sense from the Rangers.
Can't see Colorado moving EJ. The reason they are looking for a LHD is because they need someone to play with EJ.
Lion Hound
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I know there's been talk of that but, that's a costly buyout no? Plus wasn't Richards contract front loaded so his actual salary was peanuts later on? Team looking to reach the floor would like be interested.
RangerBoy
Dolan sucks!!!
O'Brien is signed for two more seasons at $2M. The Avs have been shopping him since the start of the season. They want a top line player for him. Not happening.
Brooklyn Rangers Fan
Change is good.
That represents too much of a weakening of the backend. What would that leave - Staal, McD, Girardi & Stralman all playing 25-26 minutes a night? Gilroy and O'Brien playing 8-10 minutes each?
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