Kitchener Rangers 2018-19 Season Thread (Part 2)

[EvenSteven]

Sounds good, Missy needs a bit of grit. He must play a bit bigger then his size? Listed at 165 lbs.

Honestly, looking at his weight would concern me too if I did not know the player. But I'm here to tell you that his weight means nothing. This kid doesn't mind stepping up for a teammate and has done so above his weight class on more than one occasion.

He took a slapshot to the face that did damage in the fall and missed some time. It's only a few games ago he got the cage off after he returned before Christmas. But through all that, it has not affected his game one iota. The more I talk about it, the more I do not want this player traded.

I'd love to have him be one of our OA's next season.

 

[Tarantula]

I don't normally look at weight and size, until Missy got pushed around some. The two biggest guys they had were McLeod and Tippy when looking down the roster and those two you didn't want rough housing around. Sounds like a great OA next year if the deal happens. Great info, it's appreciated!!

 

[Jives]

Wow...not the 19 year old I wanted to see go. But if it means we get fair value for him I’m all for it. I still wish they would ship at least one more 19 year old out. This would weaken the team this year and next forcing MM hands to trade away next year too. I think anyone can see this year or next year will not be the Rangers year to step up and go for it. I’m wouldn’t be dead shocked if McHugh actually gets a chance to play pro next year either. He is the one 19 year old (besides Hugg) that I could see moving on. His speed is pro level for sure. His heart is pro level. Sometimes that’s enough for a team to say let’s give him a chance.

 

[bobber]

I agree on McHugh. One of my favourite Rangers. Kid has speed to burn. In the Gold Cup he stood out the most of the Ranger draft picks there. These 99s have something more valuable than some players being offered. They had a good run in the play offs and picked up a ton of experience. Has to be worth something to a GM taking a run this season or next,

 

[bobber]

Wow...not the 19 year old I wanted to see go. But if it means we get fair value for him I’m all for it. I still wish they would ship at least one more 19 year old out. This would weaken the team this year and next forcing MM hands to trade away next year too. I think anyone can see this year or next year will not be the Rangers year to step up and go for it. I’m wouldn’t be dead shocked if McHugh actually gets a chance to play pro next year either. He is the one 19 year old (besides Hugg) that I could see moving on. His speed is pro level for sure. His heart is pro level. Sometimes that’s enough for a team to say let’s give him a chance.

Jives one would think in a rebuild season like what this is suppose to be would they not want to see an improvement in the standings next year and the year after? Just asking

 

[Rangers True Blue]

It still drives me nuts thinking about his 2 on 1 opportunity in Game 7 OT from last year....

And Mascherin hitting the cross bar....

 

[Jives]

Jives one would think in a rebuild season like what this is suppose to be would they not want to see an improvement in the standings next year and the year after? Just asking

I don’t see a problem in taking a 2 year break from the playoffs. I think if you trade away the 5 19 year old in question right now that this year we are screwed (and I like it) and next year we would have a lot of trouble too (which I’m ok with). Forces MM to unload Damiani next year too which puts a big smile of my face.

This would give us lots of picks to really spend when we need to and also have an elite 16 and 17 year old on the team (drafts for this summer and next).

 

[SYWTom]

Jives one would think in a rebuild season like what this is suppose to be would they not want to see an improvement in the standings next year and the year after? Just asking

It’s possible this team could finish lower next year for sure. Especially if we sell some guys off.
I would hesitate to say it will happen tho, just because I think players are going to develop and hopefully GROW over this season and offseason.

Our 16 year olds are starting to come around. Sebrango looks like a big piece. Langdon reminds me of Damiani (Farwell mentioned this actually as well) but lacking that motor, maybe he could find that spark. Obviously you can see what Valade could be, great speed and starting to show some vision. processing the game at the higher speed to make plays with the puck like his previous seasons at this level IMO is starting to come around.

 

[EvenSteven]

I don’t see a problem in taking a 2 year break from the playoffs. I think if you trade away the 5 19 year old in question right now that this year we are screwed (and I like it) and next year we would have a lot of trouble too (which I’m ok with). Forces MM to unload Damiani next year too which puts a big smile of my face.

This would give us lots of picks to really spend when we need to and also have an elite 16 and 17 year old on the team (drafts for this summer and next).

Makes some sense. If we find ourselves out of the playoffs or barely making it next year, no reason why we cannot contend the year after.

Look at Saginaw and where they finished last year. If we go into the 20-21 season with a team of 01's and 02's ready to contribute in a big way on a contender, and bring in a 1st rounder that year the caliber of a Perfetti who is s factor right now as a 16 year old, we'd be right there.

 

[rangersblues]

It’s possible this team could finish lower next year for sure. Especially if we sell some guys off.
I would hesitate to say it will happen tho, just because I think players are going to develop and hopefully GROW over this season and offseason.

Our 16 year olds are starting to come around. Sebrango looks like a big piece. Langdon reminds me of Damiani (Farwell mentioned this actually as well) but lacking that motor, maybe he could find that spark. Obviously you can see what Valade could be, great speed and starting to show some vision. processing the game at the higher speed to make plays with the puck like his previous seasons at this level IMO is starting to come around.

If these players are as good as you're suggesting we will not miss the playoffs next year.

 

[EvenSteven]

It’s possible this team could finish lower next year for sure. Especially if we sell some guys off.
I would hesitate to say it will happen tho, just because I think players are going to develop and hopefully GROW over this season and offseason.

Our 16 year olds are starting to come around. Sebrango looks like a big piece. Langdon reminds me of Damiani (Farwell mentioned this actually as well) but lacking that motor, maybe he could find that spark. Obviously you can see what Valade could be, great speed and starting to show some vision. processing the game at the higher speed to make plays with the puck like his previous seasons at this level IMO is starting to come around.

The reason we have Sebrango was because we had two picks in the second round this year. When we move whoever we move at this deadline, I'm hoping to get at least one more second round pick for this draft in return. Preferably two.

Along with our first round pick, if we were able to bring four 16-year-olds into camp in September that came from the first two rounds of the draft, it would put us in good shape going into a contending season.

These guys would be in their draft year in a contending season.

 

[EvenSteven]

If these players are as good as you're suggesting we will not miss the playoffs next year.

True. But as I said earlier, look at where Saginaw is last year to this.

 

[bobber]

It’s possible this team could finish lower next year for sure. Especially if we sell some guys off.
I would hesitate to say it will happen tho, just because I think players are going to develop and hopefully GROW over this season and offseason.

Our 16 year olds are starting to come around. Sebrango looks like a big piece. Langdon reminds me of Damiani (Farwell mentioned this actually as well) but lacking that motor, maybe he could find that spark. Obviously you can see what Valade could be, great speed and starting to show some vision. processing the game at the higher speed to make plays with the puck like his previous seasons at this level IMO is starting to come around.

I think if this team finishes lower next season you will see more empty seats in our barn for sure. Too many years of mediocre hockey and the prices keep rising.

 

[robertmac43]

And Mascherin hitting the cross bar....

errrg... What a run it was last year, so close to the finals! Hopefully we get back to that level not too long from now

 

[Tim Wallach]

Sudbury just moved out an import. I wonder if they're in on Hugg? He'd be a fit there.

 

[Jives]

McHugh for a 3rd, 4th and 8th. Holy chit there better be a deal in the offseason to finish this off. This is horrible return.

 

[Tim Wallach]

McHugh for a 3rd, 4th and 8th. Holy chit there better be a deal in the offseason to finish this off. This is horrible return.

I agree. If that's the return, I'm not thrilled. Would have hung onto him as an OA.

UPDATE: The 3rd is in 2023. Ick.

I officially dislike this trade a lot.

 

[bobber]

McKenzie got sucked in on this trade. Horrible trade. Ranger scouts have enough trouble with first and second picks. Better be another part coming.

 

[OHL insideout]

You're seeing now what your 99's are really worth in this trade market right now. Surely not worth the Player + 2'nd, 2'nd, 3'rd picks you were mentioning on here earlier!

 

[Tim Wallach]

You're seeing now what your 99's are really worth in this trade market right now. Surely not worth the Player + 2'nd, 2'nd, 3'rd picks you were mentioning on here earlier!

A bit silly as it suggests all of the 99s are of similar value.

Most intelligent Ranger fans knew McHugh would fetch the lowest price of the 5, which is partly why most wanted to keep him.

Surely you don't think Meireles will go that cheap?

 

[EvenSteven]

You're seeing now what your 99's are really worth in this trade market right now. Surely not worth the Player + 2'nd, 2'nd, 3'rd picks you were mentioning on here earlier!

Nobody mentioned that return for McHugh.

 

[OhSheila]

There HAS to be a part 2 to this deal. I would have kept him if this is all we get

 

[EvenSteven]

There HAS to be a part 2 to this deal. I would have kept him if this is all we get

I think I'm going to throw up!

 

[MatthewsMoustache]

You're seeing now what your 99's are really worth in this trade market right now. Surely not worth the Player + 2'nd, 2'nd, 3'rd picks you were mentioning on here earlier!

McHugh doesn’t take faceoffs or score nearly as much as Meireles. not many on here even wanted McHugh gone

 

[MatthewsMoustache]

have to remember that any pick in 2021 and on are of value if they want to go on a run that year. 2023 3rd could be a valuable piece down the road