News from Around the AHL/NHL/KHL 2019-20

[Strait2thecup]

#PlayLikeANewYorker

So f***ing funny lmao. All the chest thumping about them having more wins in 2 games than the isles and devils in a combined 8 early on... looking pretty great right about now.

#playlikeanewyorker

On a serious note, these college coaches never seem to be able to step into the NHL and successfully implement systems. Quinn was brought in to develop the kids but the kids aren’t ready to play. They look messy out there

 

[BrockLobster]

Rangers made a mistake not signing Trotz or another top coach. They would be a top team with Trotz coaching. Hockey is wrong sport to experiment with unproven coaches

No they wouldn't. Theyre a 1 line team with no D.

 

[Merrrlin]

Anyone think Voracek or Giroux might be available? I'd love to see them in orange and blue. Either on Barzal's wing would be a huge boon.

 

[PK Cronin]

Anyone think Voracek or Giroux might be available? I'd love to see them in orange and blue. Either on Barzal's wing would be a huge boon.

Giroux isn't going anywhere unless things go sour on him really bad. He only has two more years left on his deal and has a NMC. Voracek is signed for another four years and has no protection, but I doubt he'd be moved to us.

 

[Merrrlin]

Giroux isn't going anywhere unless things go sour on him really bad. He only has two more years left on his deal and has a NMC. Voracek is signed for another four years and has no protection, but I doubt he'd be moved to us.

Other guy I like is Radulov but I don't trust Dallas to be selling this year.

Radulov has that jam and that all around skill that would just look so good with Barzal.

Lee - Barzal - Radulov would give us a real #1 line. Just don't think we would like the pricetag.

Maybe Kapanen from Toronto? Speed and a shootfirst mentality. Always seems like no one on Barzal's line can skate with him.

 

[PK Cronin]

Other guy I like is Radulov but I don't trust Dallas to be selling this year.

Radulov has that jam and that all around skill that would just look so good with Barzal.

Lee - Barzal - Radulov would give us a real #1 line. Just don't think we would like the pricetag.

Maybe Kapanen from Toronto? Speed and a shootfirst mentality. Always seems like no one on Barzal's line can skate with him.

I think the extra pieces Toronto has is the most likely. They also make the most sense if you're looking for people to play with Barzal, we need younger players and not guys over 30.

 

[Merrrlin]

I think the extra pieces Toronto has is the most likely. They also make the most sense if you're looking for people to play with Barzal, we need younger players and not guys over 30.

What would you give up for a guy like Nylander/Kapanen/Johnsson? I'm weary of giving up a lot for Kap and Johnsson, I think they overrate those guys, and I am not a huge fan of Nylander but skill is skill. I think Kap is the best fit.

 

[PK Cronin]

What would you give up for a guy like Nylander/Kapanen/Johnsson? I'm weary of giving up a lot for Kap and Johnsson, I think they overrate those guys, and I am not a huge fan of Nylander but skill is skill. I think Kap is the best fit.

Johnsson is the only one that plays LW I think, so I'd probably go with him. He's also not afraid to play a bit more physical if my memory is correct. Is he a top line guy though? Ehh, I don't know about that. Toronto is a tricky trade partner because they have no cap space and need a lot of help, so they need really cheap players. The only thing we have to offer that fits the bill is Mayfield.

 

[Merrrlin]

Johnsson is the only one that plays LW I think, so I'd probably go with him. He's also not afraid to play a bit more physical if my memory is correct. Is he a top line guy though? Ehh, I don't know about that. Toronto is a tricky trade partner because they have no cap space and need a lot of help, so they need really cheap players. The only thing we have to offer that fits the bill is Mayfield.

True, and there's no way I would give them Mayfield. I watched their game this weekend on pvr and I thought Johnsson looked like a 2nd liner playing too high in the lineup. He has nice AHL stats, though.

None of them really give us the boost we need in the top line, though. I want to go fishing for someone better.

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

Rangers made a mistake not signing Trotz or another top coach. They would be a top team with Trotz coaching. Hockey is wrong sport to experiment with unproven coaches

Good.

What bridge is your favorite to live under? Verrazano, GW, Throgs?

 

[Lame Lambert]

Good.

What bridge is your favorite to live under? Verrazano, GW, Throgs?

ThE MaRiO m. CuOmO BrIdGe

 

[SI90]

What’s going down in the Mecca? Lol




(Still way more than us lol)

 

[Merrrlin]

What’s going down in the Mecca? Lol




(Still way more than us lol)

The team is full of loafers, to be honest. They don't work hard like us at all, aside from a few guys on their bottom 6 lines.

I just think it's an unlikeable team and their fanbase probably feels the same way. Lots of spoiled children on that team. Johnny should have stayed!

edit: apparently it was election night as well.



Oh wow, that's less than ideal to have your foot pointing backwards.

 

[Rengi]

The team is full of loafers, to be honest. They don't work hard like us at all, aside from a few guys on their bottom 6 lines.

I just think it's an unlikeable team and their fanbase probably feels the same way. Lots of spoiled children on that team. Johnny should have stayed!

edit: apparently it was election night as well.



Oh wow, that's less than idea to have your foot pointing backwards.

Yikes!! I can feel the ugly physical pain...

 

[MJF]

What’s going down in the Mecca? Lol




(Still way more than us lol)

Are their fans starting to get frustrated with The Greatest Show On Ice?

 

[MJF]

What’s going down in the Mecca? Lol




(Still way more than us lol)

Well when face value for a seat in the nosebleeds is $157......

 

[MJF]

Old friend Griffin Reinhart is on the move. Fare thee well Griff.

 

[PK Cronin]

Old friend Griffin Reinhart is on the move. Fare thee well Griff.

Wow, what a fall for him.

 

[saintunspecified]

I hope Rantanen is okay. One of my favorite players in the league to watch.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

What’s going down in the Mecca? Lol




(Still way more than us lol)

Did anyone expect any thing different with a team built soft as butter by John Fergusen Jr. 2.0 GM Kyle Dumbass.
lol

 

[MJF]

Luca Sbisa on the move too.

 

[PK Cronin]

Luca Sbisa on the move too.

We can all rest easier now. Lamoriello did Sbisa a solid by sticking around.

 

[doublechili]

Luca Sbisa on the move too.

Other teams are making moves and Lou is sitting on his hands!!

 

[steveat]

Luca Sbisa on the move too.

and watch lou claim him on waivers.

 

[doublechili]

For the "Senile Lou Should Have Traded For Gusev" crowd:

"Nikita Gusev is a very talented player. He sees lanes not many players see, his hands are great, and he can really shoot. The offensive gifts are obvious. Unfortunately, he is an absolute trainwreck without the puck.

On the year, the Devils are allowing 71.27 shot attempts, 38.73 chances, and 3.73 goals per 60 minutes with Gusev on the ice at 5v5. Those are shockingly bad numbers.

For a little perspective, last year’s Ottawa Senators team was an abomination of epic proportions. They conceded 29 more goals at 5v5 than the next closest team. It was pathetic. And yet they allowed 65.43 attempts, 29.2 chances, and 3.24 goals per 60 minutes. So, defensively, the Devils have been ~6 attempts, ~9 chances, and ~.50 goals worse per 60 minutes with Gusev out there than last season’s 29-win Senators team.

I know it can be frustrating when skill players don’t get much ice but perhaps sheltered 4th line usage and some PP reps are all Gusev can handle right now. The numbers certainly suggest that to be the case."

HockeyBuzz.com - Todd Cordell - On Boqvist's usage, 5v5 concerns, and Gusev's defensive play