News Article: A message from Glen Sather and Jeff Gorton

[Richard Banger]

Well what I took from this press con was that we're tanking the rest of the season and trading McD

 

[TheBloodyNine]

Well at least this should put an end to the myth of "We can't rebuild in NY, James Dolan won't allow it, etc..."

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Have there been any solid rumblings/rumors around Zucc?

 

[GlasgowNewYorkRanger]

Not to mention his cap hit is only $1.65m

Yup, teams who may only have been able to add one rental ~ with Grabs cap hit being tiny for what he brings ~ might be able to bring in him and another they have their eye on, if they are really going for it.

When you see what other rentals can go for, and you combine what he brings with his cap hit, he must be a seriously attractive piece for more than a few GMs.

 

[will1066]

Open letter from Papa John's CEO John Schnatter incoming. End of 50% Off because Rangers won't score 3 goals ever again.

 

[Nopuckluck]

This is actually really interesting. The entire current leadership is on the trade block. I don't see any obvious faces to simply take over.

Ziba might get an A, or Kreider. Either combo of Nash or Zucc will get the C if McDonagh gets traded. If McDonagh and Zucc is traded, Nash is the captain. If all 3 goes.. Staal?

The only real leader we have left if all 3 go, is Hank.

Honestly I can see a situation where Fast ends up with an A. Voted teammate of the year by his own teammates. I think an A on Fast would be well received.

Zucc is the most revered Ranger after Hank, and maybe even more so. Zero chance Mika gets a letter. None nada zilch. Kreider gets the C as motivation to play like the freak he can be.

 

[Nopuckluck]

Pretty sure that if Zucc and Mac are moved, the next captain is either Lundqvist or Marc Staal.

Goalies can’t be captains

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

Are we not talking about MSG? Who cares if Nash is more popular in God knows where Nunavut?!

Owners pay more for more asses in the seats

 

[broadwayblue]

Open letter from Papa John's CEO John Schnatter incoming. End of 50% Off because Rangers won't score 3 goals ever again.

I think you meant the promo is extended in perpetuity since they will never have to actually provide the discount again.

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

I just have to say, the visual of Gorton at the podium and Sather standing behind him like the muscle was hilarious to me.

 

[Kupo]

Maybe they should raise prices?

Raise a cup of beer to $27.

Hot dog? Yea. That’ll cost you $30.

Want a Z jay? Hahahaha. If you don’t know what it is you can’t afford it.

 

[will1066]

Have they had Casino Night yet? Nash, Zucc, Grabs might not be here. No Smith. Lettieri, TDA, Pionk, Carey, Holland, Kampfer, McLeod all in tuxedos.

 

[Trxjw]

Have there been any solid rumblings/rumors around Zucc?

Nothing other than the "they're listening" stuff.

 

[broadwayblue]

Have they had Casino Night yet? Nash, Zucc, Grabs might not be here. No Smith. Lettieri, TDA, Pionk, Carey, Holland, Kampfer, McLeod all in tuxedos.

I want a Super VIP ticket for that group!

 

[Trxjw]

Have they had Casino Night yet? Nash, Zucc, Grabs might not be here. No Smith. Lettieri, TDA, Pionk, Carey, Holland, Kampfer, McLeod all in tuxedos.

It's the 20th of Feb.

 

[Irishguy42]

Have they had Casino Night yet? Nash, Zucc, Grabs might not be here. No Smith. Lettieri, TDA, Pionk, Carey, Holland, Kampfer, McLeod all in tuxedos.

Casino night is February 20th. Six days before the deadline.

 

[will1066]

Casino Night will be awkward

 

[Siddi]

Owners pay more for more asses in the seats

In that case I have to agree. Nash is arguably a more known commodity among the general North american audience.

 

[Baby Punisher]

I am fully on board with this move. Thankfully they are smart enough to cut ties with these guys now while they can still fetch some vaule and knowing that Groton and Sather aren't going to try some craziness by trading for a season saving player just so we can sneak into the playoffs onky to get bounced in the first or 2nd round is refreshing to me. We had a good run. Now it's time to start over. To be fair there are some good young players on this roster who have a lot of NHL and playoff experience. This could be the push they need to ramp it up to the next level. It's on them now. The Defense is a bit of a mess. That needs serious attention. Onward and upward.

 

[Roo Returns]

Leadership group should be completely changed. I'm fine with giving Hayes an A for the rest of this year. Despite his recent play, he's earned it. I'd also give it to Fast and Skjei.

If Coburn comes back in any trade with Tampa, he should be the default captain without the A.

Honestly though, no one should wear the C for a year or two. Whichever UFA they bring in whether it's Thornton, Filpulla, he Sedins for crying out loud, should take these kids under their wing.

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

Leadership group should be completely changed. I'm fine with giving Hayes an A for the rest of this year. Despite his recent play, he's earned it. I'd also give it to Fast and Skjei.

If Coburn comes back in any trade with Tampa, he should be the default captain without the A.

Honestly though, no one should wear the C for a year or two. Whichever UFA they bring in whether it's Thornton, Filpulla, he Sedins for crying out loud, should take these kids under their wing.

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Assistant Captain Hayes

 

[egelband]

So, are we reading anything into the fact AV isn’t a “signatory” on this document?

 

[Alluckks]

So, are we reading anything into the fact AV isn’t a “signatory” on this document?

He isn't part of the front office in any capacity, why would he be on that?

 

[egelband]

He isn't part of the front office in any capacity, why would he be on that?

If they wanted to include him they would have. If I were in AVs shoes I’d wonder why I wasn’t recognized as part of the decision making process. There are many coaches who’d have been included.

 

[egelband]

I am fully on board with this move. Thankfully they are smart enough to cut ties with these guys now while they can still fetch some vaule and knowing that Groton and Sather aren't going to try some craziness by trading for a season saving player just so we can sneak into the playoffs onky to get bounced in the first or 2nd round is refreshing to me. We had a good run. Now it's time to start over. To be fair there are some good young players on this roster who have a lot of NHL and playoff experience. This could be the push they need to ramp it up to the next level. It's on them now. The Defense is a bit of a mess. That needs serious attention. Onward and upward.

Are you the one who punishes babies? Or are you an infant version of The Punisher? Sorry. This question enters my mind ever time I see your comment.