Confirmed with Link: [NYR/CAR] Joey Keane for Julien Gauthier

[Trxjw]

It's a deal to address an organizational weakness by dealing from a position of strength. Keane has a reasonable chance at being a decent 2nd pairing defensemen in the NHL, but he's likely at least another two years away. He's also behind 3 high-end RD in the NHL with another high-end prospect in Lundkivst coming down the pipe.

Lots of "he's just big" talk in here, which is a pretty clear indicator of "I know very little about him" when it comes to Gauthier. He's not only big, but he has very good straight-ahead speed and an excellent shot. He bullies his way to the front of the net and works hard in the corners. There's definite 20+ goal upside and he gives the Rangers the potential for a high-end net-front presence to either play on the 2nd unit behind Kreider or take Kreider's place going forward.

He wasn't in a good position to ease in to the NHL with a playoff team like Carolina. He's in a much better position with the Rangers and I'd expect him to be in the lineup shortly.

 

[Thirty One]

Lol, just because I'm going against the grain of some of the kiss asses that change their perspective based on the moves this team makes I'm having a meltdown?

Remember when everyone here was so convinced we were getting Point or Sergachev for McDonagh and then when the real return was announced everyone was like "this is fine, Howden will be great" instead of standing firm with their belief that it had to be Point or bust?

So yeah, dont blame me for not agreeing with the consensus here.

Point for McDonagh lol

 

[BLEETCH1994]

Dug Keane, but I am pleased with this. Dealing from strength to shore up the rest. And we now know JG is working the phones.

 

[Squarp]

Might it be possible that Keane asked for a trade? Trouba, Fox, Tony, Lundkvist... not much room for him here

 

[JT Kreider]

Nice trade. The one guy bugging out in this thread is hilarious, he always overreacts to every trade.

Howden is looking like a real cornerstone keeper!

 

[AlaBlueShirt]

I think Keane is simply a better prospect.

But isn’t better than fox, trouba, tony or lundkvist

 

[JT Kreider]

Point for McDonagh lol

I agree, I laughed too when posters here actually thought that was possible.

 

[Machinehead]

But isn’t better than fox, trouba, tony or lundkvist

Right, that's the good part.

 

[Shesterkybomb]

I really like the deal, I liked Keane a lot and I wouldn't be surprised if he is the better player but we needed size and scoring up front, Gauthier fits our timeline, I'd love to see them put him with Panarin and Strome, some size and shooting to go on that line.

 

[YoSoyLalo]

Howden is looking like a real cornerstone keeper!

You legitimately believed we’d get Sergachev or Point for McDonagh. That sounds like a you problem.

 

[JT Kreider]

It's a deal to address an organizational weakness by dealing from a position of strength. Keane has a reasonable chance at being a decent 2nd pairing defensemen in the NHL, but he's likely at least another two years away. He's also behind 3 high-end RD in the NHL with another high-end prospect in Lundkivst coming down the pipe.

Lots of "he's just big" talk in here, which is a pretty clear indicator of "I know very little about him" when it comes to Gauthier. He's not only big, but he has very good straight-ahead speed and an excellent shot. He bullies his way to the front of the net and works hard in the corners. There's definite 20+ goal upside and he gives the Rangers the potential for a high-end net-front presence to either play on the 2nd unit behind Kreider or take Kreider's place going forward.

He wasn't in a good position to ease in to the NHL with a playoff team like Carolina. He's in a much better position with the Rangers and I'd expect him to be in the lineup shortly.

Organizational weakness/ position of strength can change so quickly though

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Might it be possible that Keane asked for a trade? Trouba, Fox, Tony, Lundkvist... not much room for him here

Or maybe it was Gauthier, or both. Deal makes sense for both sides.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

If Keane did ask to be dealt - that's how you do it Lias.

 

[Rempe73]

Man I really liked Keane. But I didn’t really love him. It’s so funny, because I was actually reading up on Gauthier a few days ago and I liked what I saw. I love his tools and his shot was NHL-ready for a while. This is a good trade. Exactly what Gorton needed to do. I doubt Gauthier ever becomes an impact player, but I see a middle 6 guy. Bravo Gorton.

 

[offdacrossbar]

how can you not like this deal. very creative deal for jeff grotons.


ADD

a former #1 pick. very good skating big man with nice hands whos young and fits our cap and adds exactly what we lack which is some size in this top 9

PP crease guy for sure. big body hard to move, replacing some dude named kris chreider perhaps ?

we want young NHL ready players who can help fill a need right ? got one here.

REMOVE

anther righty dman who probably has upside but there aint no room. 'nuf said.

nothing guaranteed BUT, this is gortons sweet spot right here. hockey deals and hes been VERY GOOD at this type of deal.

i approve.

 

[NYR Viper]

I really don't think people understand the unique package of skill, speed and size that Gauthier provides.

 

[RangersFan1994]

If Keane did ask to be dealt - that's how you do it Lias.

I doubt Keane would do this during his 1st pro season but maybe Gauthier did, who knows.

 

[Fugazy]

I like it.

 

[pld459666]

If we had a prospect that posted 25 goals in back to back AHL seasons, we'd be tripping over each other lining up to kiss his ass.

 

[True Blue]

Gonna be honest, this feels like a move that proceeds preparing for a life with out Kreider.

More likely Fast. More than likely you see him immediately on the 4th line.

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

Lol, just because I'm going against the grain of some of the kiss asses that change their perspective based on the moves this team makes I'm having a meltdown?

Remember when everyone here was so convinced we were getting Point or Sergachev for McDonagh and then when the real return was announced everyone was like "this is fine, Howden will be great" instead of standing firm with their belief that it had to be Point or bust?

So yeah, dont blame me for not agreeing with the consensus here.

I remember when Lou and the Islanders ‘made Gorton look like a fool’ during the 2018 draft

 

[AlaBlueShirt]

If Keane did ask to be dealt - that's how you do it Lias.

The canes board are also speculating that maybe gauthier asked to get out

 

[Barnaby]

Organizational weakness/ position of strength can change so quickly though

Can it? Are we predicting Fox decides to return to Harvard to pursue a PHD? Maybe DeAngelo leaves to pursue a DJ career on the Jersey Shore? Maybe Trouba decides to retire and become a surgical assistant for his girlfriend?

 

[FireGerardGallant]

I loved Gauthier his draft year. Thought he fell off a bit but having a good year in ahl, I like

 

[pld459666]

Only because their defensive logjam is even more clogged than ours. This trade makes no sense for them, if you ignore the upside of the two prospects.

Meanwhile most reports have the Canes looking for D.

Odd way to address a logjam