Speculation: Offseason Thread: Officially Offseason

[Mac n Gs]

"Maybe they feel like" were my words dude. I get it, you're not thrilled with what they "may" do, I'm just talking hypothetically. That's the whole point of this thread right? Again, check my posts outside of trading Stepan we agree on a lot of things regarding AV and what he did last year. And again, you don't get defenseman like McD for Gomez every year. Hell, that was a once in a lifetime deal.

Personally I think Stepan is a slow skater and sucks on the PP. That doesn't fit the NHL right now. Gorton, who has won a cup, may be trying to trade for a guy that's an improvement on that. We don't know anything right now, it's all hypothetical. Be open minded right now, none of us know anything.

Yeah sorry I don't mean for my posts to seem as if they're an attack against you because that's not my intention at all. I just don't want them to try to fix the issues this team has with a band-aid. There's deep-rooted issues with how they play the game, how they deploy their roster, and so on. I do agree we need to take a step back to help set ourselves up for the future, but they need to be smart about this whole process.

 

[Gordon Bombay]

Yeah sorry I don't mean for my posts to seem as if they're an attack against you because that's not my intention at all. I just don't want them to try to fix the issues this team has with a band-aid. There's deep-rooted issues with how they play the game, how they deploy their roster, and so on. I do agree we need to take a step back to help set ourselves up for the future, but they need to be smart about this whole process.

All good I'm right there with you man. I think if you see a guy like Stepan or Nash traded, there's going to be multiple moves afterwards. It's gonna be a dominoes deal. I'm up for anything personally after what I saw this team come to last year.

 

[Ghost of jas]

All good I'm right there with you man. I think if you see a guy like Stepan or Nash traded, there's going to be multiple moves afterwards. It's gonna be a dominoes deal. I'm up for anything personally after what I saw this team come to last year.

Judging by the blurb from Custance that RangerBoy posted, the belief around the league is that the Rangers will be moving people.

 

[wafflepadsave]

AV's system can eat a bag of dicks. You keep your best players unless you're getting good value in a trade.

2 minutes for unsportsmanlike conduct!

 

[Leetch3]

Judging by the blurb from Custance that RangerBoy posted, the belief around the league is that the Rangers will be moving people.

which IMO is based on nothing but speculation based on brooks' article about them listen to calls on just about everyone

 

[Mikos87]

Like all of those pieces. Dumba, Tuch, 1st. Or Niederiter, Tuch, 1st.

I'd forgo the 1st. Take Coyle/Dumba/Groavac. Even throw in a piece if needed.

 

[I Eat Crow]

"Rebuild" to me suggests trading just about anyone over 28. I very much doubt that the Rangers do that. At least not everyone over 28...yet.

 

[NYR Viper]

"Rebuild" to me suggests trading just about anyone over 28. I very much doubt that the Rangers do that. At least not everyone over 28...yet.

I agree although I am hopeful they take the necessary first step.

 

[Krams]

pumped to see what we do this offseasom

moderators pls fix this title it's making my skin crawl

 

[Leetch3]

"Rebuild" to me suggests trading just about anyone over 28. I very much doubt that the Rangers do that. At least not everyone over 28...yet.

yeah. i expect moves to happen (hopefully the right ones) but there is a better chance of us coming back with the same exact lineup than blowing it up and doing a total rebuild

regardless of whether you think that is the right thing to do, and part of me thinks it is, there is a 0% chance of it actually happening

 

[wafflepadsave]

I'd forgo the 1st. Take Coyle/Dumba/Groavac. Even throw in a piece if needed.

The 1st at 15th oa could be hit or miss. Rangers are probably looking for players who are closer to competing for jobs sooner rather than later.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

moderators pls fix this title it's making my skin crawl

whats wrong with it sweetie

 

[KreiderHouseRules*]

Brace yourselves.
No matter who he ends up signing with, you know NYR will be rumored to be "in the mix" for Steven Stamkos until the very end.

I want Darren Helm signed, Nash traded for a RD (Barrie/Shatt/Vatanen), and Klein traded for Pouliot.

Reunite The PBZ line!

 

[wafflepadsave]

I agree although I am hopeful they take the necessary first step.

I think/hope the 1st trade will give all of us a clear direction moving forward. One can only hope that sather can stand back

 

[aufheben]

whats wrong with it sweetie

Said "offseasom"

 

[KreiderHouseRules*]

The 1st at 15th oa could be hit or miss. Rangers are probably looking for players who are closer to competing for jobs sooner rather than later.

No reason the Rangers can't seek the 15th to then parlay it into a top-10, maybe even top-4,5,6, or into a player like Barrie or Vatanen, who knows?

I agree that the NYR version of "getting younger" means NHL-ready first, and young, second.

The league is so close these days. The almighty champions of the almighty (and always boasted about) Western Conference lost to the Penguins too.

The league is so close. All it takes is the right combination of speed, skill, and determination (plus getting hot and being confident offensively in the playoffs for once would be nice too).

 

[Trxjw]

With the 15th pick you might be able to take McAvoy, and I think he's an incredible value pick at that spot. I'm usually not a fan of drafting a Rangers fan because I'm superstitious like that, but I think he's a gem. Excellent tool set and with one year at BU under his belt already, he's a pro in no more than 3 seasons. However, I think he'll go pro sooner rather than later.

Brodin, a good prospect, and McAvoy for one of our top centers? Sign me up yesterday.

 

[KreiderHouseRules*]

I can't wait to watch Zach Parise pass The Stanley Cup to Conn Smythe winner Derek Stepan in 2017.

Or Nash pulling a Kessel as the 3rd/4th fiddle somewhere.

Oh, to be a NY Rangers fan.

 

[East Coast Bias]

Might as well call up the Ducks now that Randy Carlye is in charge. He's an awful coach.

Maybe he needs some gritty defenders.

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

It's not gonna happen but I would do a lot, a lot, to get a pick to take Jost or Keller. Two of my favorites in the entire draft.

I like Kunin a lot too but I think he may be a tad over drafted, not sure he will be a star. But potential to be a really good support player. Working the point on the PP at Wisconsin as a Freshman forward is impressive.

 

[Trxjw]

It's not gonna happen but I would do a lot, a lot, to get a pick to take Jost or Keller. Two of my favorites in the entire draft.

I like Kunin a lot too but I think he may be a tad over drafted, not sure he will be a star. But potential to be a really good support player. Working the point on the PP at Wisconsin as a Freshman forward is impressive.

I think the only option might be Brassard to Ottawa for the 12th+ and hope one of the two is still there.

 

[I Eat Crow]

I think the only option might be Brassard to Ottawa for the 12th+ and hope one of the two is still there.

Jost won't be. He's a meteoric riser after the U18 tournament he had. He might go as high as 7 to Phoenix, even though I disagree with it and think Phoenix needs defense very badly.

Keller might be there at 12, though.

 

[UAGoalieGuy]

Didn't you hear? Stamkos, Backes and Erickson are going to take 1 year $1 million deals with the Rangers a la Selanne and Kariya to win the cup!

 

[Guyute]

Rick Bowness rejoining AV as an assistant coach according to Bucci's twitter

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

rick bowness rejoing av as an assistant coach according to bucci's twitter