Confirmed with Link: Kravtsov signs extension

[ViD]

Yeah, that was when he could get paid decently for being a top tier star in the KHL. That will not be the case going forward.

Radulov says otherwise

 

[JohnC]

I bet he still get traded.

Smart of him to sign and not create problems though

This is still my feeling as well. I don’t know why people are assuming this automatically means he’s back with this team next season?

 

[CasusBelli]

Clearly both sides want to move on; the balance of power seems restored. As long as that’s the case, this is excellent news!

 

[Beer League Sniper]

If we’re trying to re-sign Copp (meh) and Motte (100%), we're going to desperately need a Top-9 RW on a cheap deal to fit under the cap. There’s a spot for the taking for this kid, as long as we don’t do anything stupid like re-sign Vatrano.

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

Connecting this to Kakko is next level nonsense.

Glad they got this done. Hopefully he is here to replace Vatrano, if nothing else now there is really nothing hindering a trade.

 

[McRanger92]

Bring him back, the more cheap good players the better.

 

[Mugless]

 

[EdJovanovski]

I can’t wait. We haven’t had a player like this since Gretzky.

 

[Baby Punisher]

Not even 18 hours into the off season and crazy shit is happening.

 

[DanielBrassard]

I can’t wait. We haven’t had a player like this since Gretzky.

We've never had a player like him, including Gretzky

 

[NYR Viper]

This is fantastic news and honesty under what I expected him to come in at. Probably about $400k under so that helps the cap situation for next season.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

I'm shocked there are STILL some posters who don't think he is coming back after this

It was reported that Drury and him were in contact all season. It was reported he is coming to NY early this year to prepare. And now the day after the season ends they announce this signing (no doubt it was done well before the game ended yesterday).

This isn't a sign and trade, no team is going to trust 100% that if they trade for him that he ends up deciding he doesn't like the location and goes back to the KHL. He is ready to go in NYC, he is prepared to redeem himself.

Every single Ranger fan should be TRILLED that one of our top forward prospects is ready, each player take their own journey to get where they are.

 

[pld459666]

Excellent news. And I think this may be another step to a kakko trade this summer along with what happened yesterday. Kravtsov is coming here for a top 9 role and nothing less. If kakko is here next year I fully expect kravtsov will outplay him and take a top 6 role while kakko will sulk again for not being given top 6 minutes.

When did he sulk?

Hes been a pro in how they have handled his pro career. When did the sulking happen?

 

[Fitzy]

I'm shocked there are STILL some posters who don't think he is coming back after this

It was reported that Drury and him were in contact all season. It was reported he is coming to NY early this year to prepare. And now the day after the season ends they announce this signing (no doubt it was done well before the game ended yesterday).

This isn't a sign and trade, no team is going to trust 100% that if they trade for him that he ends up deciding he doesn't like the location and goes back to the KHL. He is ready to go in NYC, he is prepared to redeem himself.

Every single Ranger fan should be TRILLED that one of our top forward prospects is ready, each player take their own journey to get where they are.

I'm happy that he's here to bolster the ranks for next season on a cheap deal.

I just suspect that he will very quickly turn into trade bait if his contract demands for the following year are high.

This isn't going to be a guy like Lemieux or DeAngelo that NYR can force to play for league minimum because he doesn't have arbitration rights.

 

[NYR94]

I hope he plays and produces for the Rangers next year. They need the help at RW.

 

[Filip Chytil]

I'm shocked there are STILL some posters who don't think he is coming back after this

It was reported that Drury and him were in contact all season. It was reported he is coming to NY early this year to prepare. And now the day after the season ends they announce this signing (no doubt it was done well before the game ended yesterday).

This isn't a sign and trade, no team is going to trust 100% that if they trade for him that he ends up deciding he doesn't like the location and goes back to the KHL. He is ready to go in NYC, he is prepared to redeem himself.

Every single Ranger fan should be TRILLED that one of our top forward prospects is ready, each player take their own journey to get where they are.

Yeah definitely seems like things have been patched up. Good to hear. Could use him for sure.

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

Does this necessarily mean he is in NYRs plans for next year, or could this just be a mutually agreed upon means of bolstering the asset?
Haven't really kept up with the situation but seems like theres a lot of belief around here that he'll be back.

 

[The New Russian Five]

Gallant rubbed me the wrong way last night.

Next year.

Lafreniere-Zibanejad-Kreider
Panarin-Copp-Kakko
Goodrow-Chytil-Kravtsov
Motte-4C-Blais

Honestly should keep the Kid line together. Panarin should finally find his place on the 1st line with Zbad and Kreids. We have the depth scoring from other players. But honestly if all the kids take another step over the offseason, and Kravtsov finally comes in with a good attitude and the team gives him a shot in the top 9 to start the season, there's a lot of different potential combos you can work with. Going with this can really be helpful to the cap situation as well.

Panarin-Zibanejad-Kreider
Lafreniere-Chytil-Kakko
Blais-Copp-Kravtsov
Motte-Goodrow-FA RW/Hunt

 

[EEL]

20 93 24/x
13 72 74/77
10 x 77/74
21 x 75/64

Hint can be 13th forward

55 23
79 8
6 45

Braun can be the 7th d

Panarin's 5v5 play is dropping and his role is going to evolve at some point. All along I expected next year to be the season laf takes a big step and his play in the playoffs only makes me believe that moreso.

I was in the resign Rooney camp but I was wrong. That 4c slot needs to be improved and I would like to keep Goodrow on 4lw so that he can be moved around all over to plug in for injuries. The development the past two months of chytil and laf changes some things here going forward.


I've watched him for 3 years. He constantly has awful body language.

Body language analyzer -now do #20

 

[mas0764]

Excellent news. And I think this may be another step to a kakko trade this summer along with what happened yesterday. Kravtsov is coming here for a top 9 role and nothing less. If kakko is here next year I fully expect kravtsov will outplay him and take a top 6 role while kakko will sulk again for not being given top 6 minutes.

They will both make it.

 

[mas0764]

Gallant rubbed me the wrong way last night.

Next year.

Lafreniere-Zibanejad-Kreider
Panarin-Copp-Kakko
Goodrow-Chytil-Kravtsov
Motte-4C-Blais

I like this. Not sure Copp and Motte are affordable though. And even if so we will need the money more the following year.

Trouba is so gone.

I like kravtsov but be was a fool for getting emotional and leaving for Russia early. He could have contributed greatly this year.

He was, and the Rangers were also fools for not offering him an olive branch to keep him here.

 

[egelband]

The conflict between Kravtsov and the Rangers, as far as I understand it, wasn’t particularly ’heavy’. It was mostly misunderstandings, miscommunications, and overreaction. Calm headed pros should have no problem overcoming what happened. We’ll see, though.

 

[mas0764]

I've watched him for 3 years. He constantly has awful body language.

I think you are right about poor body language, but I don’t read it as pouting or sulking.

I think he has terrible shattered confidence.

 

[NYRFAN218]

Don't know what to make of this in terms of staying or going but I feel like if they were trading him, it would be better to let the acquiring team negotiate a deal with him then lock him into a contract.

 

[mas0764]

I can't wait to cash in on him when he has a great year and demands the Kaprizov contract right away.

3 1st round picks here we come!

You’d buyout Kreider to keep him if he performs like Kaprizov.