Speculation: NYR Roster Building Thread Part XLI

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[RangerBoy]

The Rangers are looking at Skjei on the right side. He is young enough to make the switch. Jeff Beukeboom can help him make the adjustment.

Niklas Hjalmarsson
Dion Phaneuf
TJ Brodie
Jonas Brodin
Fedor Tyutin

All of them are lefties who play on the right side.

The Rangers know what it will cost to keep Yandle. They can make the money work as part of a major roster overhaul. Move Skjei to the right side which wasn't an option until recently. Maybe they can trade Staal and not have a $5.7M D along with two other expensive LD. Maybe they trade Staal and still make the switch with Skjei on RD where he will see more minutes and have more responsibility. If you have McD and Yandle signed long-term,Skjei is probably better on the right side.

McD-Skjei will cover a lot of the ice.

 

[Ghost of jas]

Moving Skjei to RD also theoretically opens a spot for Graves.

 

[UAGoalieGuy]

Still would have to move one of Staal or Girardi (or both). You have Girardi, Klein, McI and Skjei on the right. I would not move Klein unless they got a massive overpayment.

Don't find too many second pairing guys that can fill in on the first in a pinch on that type of contract.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

The only way Girardi is moved at this point is via buyout.

And although it's nice to have Skjei be able to play right, much rather have him play his natural side. I see no reason for him to have to accommodate the pylon Staal

 

[Leetch3]

Moving Skjei to RD also theoretically opens a spot for Graves.

in hartford maybe

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Yeah I don't see Graves being ready for at least another season, probably more than that. It does open up a spot but that's somewhat far off at the moment

 

[BarbaraAlphanse]

Graves is great. Having Skjei play on the right side adds flexibility. But I don't think he should. Graves has a bigger frame and bigger shot.

It should be

McDonagh
Skjei
Yandle

Next year. And then

McDonagh
Skjei
Yandle - Graves

The year after.

Fill in the next 2 spots after:

Skjei-Mcilrath
McDonagh-Shattenkirk

Voila.

 

[RangerBoy]

If Skjei can play the right side,why not leave him there. Other quality NHL D have made the switch and remained there. Some of them prefer the right side instead of the left side. I asked Bob Crawford and he said Skjei has been solid on the right. There is also more ice time on the right. The Rangers have an issue with too many lefties. The Rangers can make the money work for Yandle and put Skjei on the right. They will need to make changes anyway. Skjei does not have to protected in expansion. Gorton and his staff will have options to consider. Gorton hinted to Craig Custance they can make the money work. They also love Skjei.

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

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Hearing the New York Rangers are close to signing UMass Lowell F Adam Chapie. Walked on as a frosh. One of Lowell's best F last 2 years.

 

[RangerBoy]

Tanev is expected to sign today. Everyone assumed it would be VAN or Boston. McKenzie said no to VAN. Boston is running out of contracts.

 

[Ghost of jas]

Yeah I don't see Graves being ready for at least another season, probably more than that. It does open up a spot but that's somewhat far off at the moment

I didn't mean for the upcoming season. If the Rangers intend to re-sign Yandle, the left side of the D becomes very crowded. Even if Staal was to be moved, you'd have four LHD's, and Graves would likely be fourth in line. Moving Skjei to RD would eventually open a spot for Graves if he merits it in the long term.

 

[BarbaraAlphanse]

Tanev is expected to sign today. Everyone assumed it would be VAN or Boston. McKenzie said no to VAN. Boston is running out of contracts.

He'll be lucky to stick on a team as a fourth liner.

 

[RangerBoy]

Chapie is 24. One year ELC.

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

The NCAA free agent process might be the most overhyped aspect of the NHL. And that is saying something.

90% of these signings would be lucky to be the next Ryan Bourque.

 

[BarbaraAlphanse]

The NCAA free agent process might be the most overhyped aspect of the NHL. And that is saying something.

90% of these signings would be lucky to be the next Ryan Bourque.

I think there is 1 jewel. Vesey. Get him.

 

[offdacrossbar]

he was always one of UML's best players.

right handed shot.

you gotta sign these undrafted guys who develop late and hope they blossom. odds are against for sure that any of these guys do anything but this is a smart play by the organization.

we need cheap, elc guys to play for us if we want to compete and retain our higher priced fa's. need a balance.

good play here.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Don't see this Chapie guy being more than a trade bait piece or an AHLer. NCAA guys that are 24 and are just going into the league rarely make it.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

I didn't mean for the upcoming season. If the Rangers intend to re-sign Yandle, the left side of the D becomes very crowded. Even if Staal was to be moved, you'd have four LHD's, and Graves would likely be fourth in line. Moving Skjei to RD would eventually open a spot for Graves if he merits it in the long term.

Oh yeah I understand what you're saying. Sorry for not making that more clear Depending on how things shake out, Graves could be in an interesting scenario.

 

[BarbaraAlphanse]

These signings can be beneficial. Ryan haggerty yielded Raanta.

 

[Mac n Gs]

These signings can be beneficial. Ryan haggerty yielded Raanta.

Don't forget this performance that had someone projecting him as our top-line winger that season

http://video.rangers.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=635062

What's the scouting report on Adam Chapie?

 

[Ola]

Don't have the best track of him, but I think Vesay is a bit overrated. Don't really see that much upside in him, definitely a more or less sure fire NHLer. But would be surprised if he tops like Umberger...

 

[BarbaraAlphanse]

Don't have the best track of him, but I think Vesay is a bit overrated. Don't really see that much upside in him, definitely a more or less sure fire NHLer. But would be surprised if he tops like Umberger...

I think he's gonna be a 40-50 point player. Floor of 35, ceiling of 55.

3rd liner initially with hope of becoming average 2nd liner.

 

[TheTakedown]

Moving Skjei to RD also theoretically opens a spot for Graves.

this is good thinking too...

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

The only way Girardi is moved at this point is via buyout.

And although it's nice to have Skjei be able to play right, much rather have him play his natural side. I see no reason for him to have to accommodate the pylon Staal

Plenty of reasons, most importantly: he's a good enough skater to make the switch and have a good chance at adapting. Not to mention Staal being a 9 year veteran is actually a legitimate reason as well.