Confirmed with Link: NYR Sign Morgan Barron to ELC

[NYSPORTS]

I'd be surprised if he makes the team out of camp. Is he going to beat Howden?

But hey, who knows. Barron, Khodorenko, Richards. It's nice to have some fresh faces fighting for a spot

we know, he’s not European so you can’t help yourself

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

we know, he’s not European so you can’t help yourself

I would say the same about Pajuniemi

 

[Hunter Gathers]

As I said in the other thread, I imagine a combination of the Ivy League schools delaying hockey and maybe not even having a season, coupled with the AHL announcing an intended start date, helped compel him to go ahead and sign.

Makes the most sense for sure. Glad he's been formally signed. Could see him making for a great bottom six player for us going forward.

 

[nyr2k2]

I'd be surprised if he makes the team out of camp. Is he going to beat Howden?

But hey, who knows. Barron, Khodorenko, Richards. It's nice to have some fresh faces fighting for a spot

Early to say, isn't it? I don't know if it will be necessary to beat Howden. They could easily be without Fast and McKegg. I don't think Di Giuseppe is a lock to make the team even if he's qualified.

Even if they bring back one of those guys or bring in another player, I'm sure a spot or two will be open in the bottom six and Barron will definitely be in that mix. He plays a very pro-style game.

 

[JT Kreider]

For posterity:

woah

who was Brad Chase she was referring to?

 

[nyr2k2]

woah

who was Brad Chase she was referring to?

Probably Skjei.

 

[Kakko Schmakko]

Early to say, isn't it? I don't know if it will be necessary to beat Howden. They could easily be without Fast and McKegg. I don't think Di Giuseppe is a lock to make the team even if he's qualified.

Even if they bring back one of those guys or bring in another player, I'm sure a spot or two will be open in the bottom six and Barron will definitely be in that mix. He plays a very pro-style game.

I hope McKegg is not back, awesome name but pretty dull player. P DiGy if he plays great in the playoffs then keep him, if not then either trade or let him go.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Early to say, isn't it? I don't know if it will be necessary to beat Howden. They could easily be without Fast and McKegg. I don't think Di Giuseppe is a lock to make the team even if he's qualified.

Even if they bring back one of those guys or bring in another player, I'm sure a spot or two will be open in the bottom six and Barron will definitely be in that mix. He plays a very pro-style game.

Just saying that there will be a lot of competition, and Howden is basically a given for the team. Having Barron, Richards and Khodorenko fight for spots is great. We need some cheap help with the flat cap. If they can successfully replace Fast with a guy on an ELC, it would go a long way. Last year Micheal Haley made the team, which nobody expected. Who knows what free agent they come up with this time.

 

[lemonybergamot]

For posterity:

I've never seen that LOL. She got Zucc's name right the second time at least

 

[CasusBelli]

That sounds more like an STD

No. That’s Case-E CZKS on the Islanders.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

No. That’s Case-E CZKS on the Islanders.

Casey Tzatzikis

 

[Irishguy42]

Casey Tzatzikis

My favorite sauce to get with my pork souvlaki takeout.

 

[NYR94]

For posterity:

I feel mean for laughing but that's brutal.

 

[Leetch3]

I hope McKegg is not back, awesome name but pretty dull player. P DiGy if he plays great in the playoffs then keep him, if not then either trade or let him go.

Could care less if McKegg is back but given the cap situation there is very little reason to not bring him back as a cheap depth guy. He is fine as a 13th forward

 

[nyr2k2]

Could care less if McKegg is back but given the cap situation there is very little reason to not bring him back as a cheap depth guy. He is fine as a 13th forward

If he'll take another deal for $1.075M or less (which he will) then absolutely. And PDG should be given a QO as I believe they'd only have to offer $735K. Worst case they end up in Hartford or claimed on waivers.

 

[Leetch3]

If he'll take another deal for $1.075M or less (which he will) then absolutely. And PDG should be given a QO as I believe they'd only have to offer $735K. Worst case they end up in Hartford or claimed on waivers.

agree 100%. Decent cheap depth guys. After next year we will have cap space to upgrade if needed

 

[egelband]

I hope McKegg is not back, awesome name but pretty dull player. P DiGy if he plays great in the playoffs then keep him, if not then either trade or let him go.

I guess I prefer PDG to McKegg too but I think there’s room for both.

 

[wolfgaze]

 

[Kakko Schmakko]

Could care less if McKegg is back but given the cap situation there is very little reason to not bring him back as a cheap depth guy. He is fine as a 13th forward

the reason is to develop and give icetime to our prospects like Gettinger, Richards, Khodorenko, etc.

 

[Leetch3]

the reason is to develop and give icetime to our prospects like Gettinger, Richards, Khodorenko, etc.

The 13th forward doesn’t play. You don’t develop those guys by sitting them in the press box.

and 2 of those guys haven’t played a single pro game yet

 

[Kakko Schmakko]

The 13th forward doesn’t play. You don’t develop those guys by sitting them in the press box.

and 2 of those guys haven’t played a single pro game yet

McKegg has played plenty...

 

[FultonReed]

For posterity:

Brad Chase? ...what the heck is this lol

 

[Vitto79]

So Barron projects as a 3rd line LW that can help on special teams ?

Panarin , Kreider , Barron , Lemieux sounds good to me. DGP can hold the spot until Barron is ready

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Brad Chase? ...what the heck is this lol

Brad Chase, Chris Kader, Mats Suckalow.

 

[NYSPORTS]

For posterity:

Rumor she was in the running to replace Joe Tessitore on MNF.