Rumor: Rangers Interested in James van Riemsdyk

[Thordic]

Would Shatty want to be here knowing he was signing up for a rebuild?

I could be wrong but I get the impression Shatty was coming here unless for some reason we didn't want him. He took a huge risk taking his current contract - if the rumors were true, he could have gotten like $18 million or more out of some of his other offers. If he gets hurt during the next three years, he never sees that money.

 

[NoQuitInNewMexico]

Kovalchuk would have had a huge variance of possible outcomes. Like he probably won't but who knows, maybe the dude puts up 70 points. Signing another Shattenkirk where you know he's an above average player doesn't make sense for this team. We're not an above average player away.

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

This would definitely make Zucc available no??

 

[Riche16]

I could be wrong but I get the impression Shatty was coming here unless for some reason we didn't want him. He took a huge risk taking his current contract - if the rumors were true, he could have gotten like $18 million or more out of some of his other offers. If he gets hurt during the next three years, he never sees that money.

Agreed about that, but my point stands... the landscape is very different now.

J VR would leave money and term to play on his chilhood team KNOWING there's no chance of a cup while he's here.

Kirk didn't have that variable in mind (or at least I doubt he did)

 

[bl02]

I don't see how he fits into this teams plans. when we are ready to compete he will no doubt be on his down years. I know he's a winger that can score which is what this team needs and will need but timing isn't there. I would also be shocked if he took less than Kane

 

[Inferno]

Assets in means assets out. If jvr takes a discount u can trade Hayes. Zucc is gone no matter what imho

 

[Mikos87]

But they're all in on Tavares?

Better player, and worth moving a younger piece for in a packaged return.

 

[Ori]

Gorton don`t have a limit concerning good veteran NHL players - he dont think like that at all. I`m not sure what to think @nyr2k2 , but it`s a new direction concerning drafting and strategies based around that and build the team in the draft. We can`t win a cup with or without JVR, and it`s not my point, but he help us to get a future pick in some years in the future.

 

[Bob Richards]

I don't know why, but JVR never really did anything for me.

Well he took me bowling once and we held hands so maybe this one is on you?

 

[darko]

Pass.

 

[Edge]

Well he took me bowling once and we held hands so maybe this one is on you?

I heard he kicks puppies and made Jas cry.

 

[Ori]

Why pass on free signing when so many want Grabner back, because he cost less $ reasoning or you like the player?
As long we have caps to sign our most important RFA players + UFA, I don`t mind to use our cap for JVR as long he don`t hinder our youth development. And we have Henrik here in goal - I really doubt we end up with the 1st draft pick in 2019. Because henrik steal games alone - he is that good a goalie.

 

[Ghost of jas]

I heard he kicks puppies and made Jas cry.

Puppy-kicking will do that to me every time. And, I feel the tears coming on right now, you bastard.

 

[Elliman]

2 years max. Over pay. 2 years 16 mill
Front load the contract and deal him at the 19’-20’ deadline.

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

He's going to want a ton of money and years ... PASS. And I like JVR.

Meh, who knows. That's also how it seemed with Shattenkirk.

It seemed like he was gonna command too much money and too many years. Then he unexpectedly signed with us. You never know.

 

[FoxyClean]

3 years, 7m AAV. Then trade Zucc and Hayes for at least 1st rounders each.

 

[bleedblue94]

This screams negotiating ploy to get other teams to up offers

 

[Holocene]

I heard he kicks puppies and made Jas cry.

I'm pretty sure that was Joe Veleno.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Man, I remember playing against him. He's a couple years younger than me, but holy hell was he good. Granted, NO one thought he'd be what he is today even with how good he was as a kid. Because he was awkward as a skater, didn't have a ton of balance, and sort of just didn't seem like more than a college player. Then something clicked and he took off.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

One of my college roommates went to CBA. His younger brother played with JVR. His NYR love is real. Could be another Shattenkirk situation for sure.

He's a massive NYR fan. If I recall, his entire family is. Like, legitimate diehard.

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

Let’s say the Islanders were going to be the best team in the NHL for the next few years.

You are in the NHL about to sign a contact after playing nearly a decade not on the Rangers.

You are also now not in high school

Would you pass on a good deal to play with the islanders because “f*** man those whack islanders”, or would your thinking patterns change by then?

 

[Kendo]

Much like Shatty, if he wants to sign his "second to last" contract with us, then fine. As a pit stop before his retirement deal, it could be a match for both sides.

Also, as everyone else has mentioned, it makes every other forward with trade value even more tradeable.

 

[Hire Sather]

Make it happen. There are no simulated seasons. We play.

Don't break the bank but make a run at him.

 

[Synergy27]

Man, I remember playing against him. He's a couple years younger than me, but holy hell was he good. Granted, NO one thought he'd be what he is today even with how good he was as a kid. Because he was awkward as a skater, didn't have a ton of balance, and sort of just didn't seem like more than a college player. Then something clicked and he took off.

My hockey buddies and I used to work for a landscaper in Monmouth County and his family's house was on our route. His mom used to chat us up because she knew we played hockey and we'd always kind of laugh her off when she talked about her young son because we all thought we were hot shit back then. This was around 04/05, so I guess he was a freshman at CBA, can't quite remember.

Anyway, just f***ing weird to think that that kid is now contemplating taking a retirement contract from the Rangers. This getting old stuff is brutal.

I'm playing outdoor ball roller hockey in Alexandria, VA nowadays for anyone tracking my illustrious career.

 

[TheTakedown]

From what I've heard in the past, he's willing to take less money if it meant the term was long

I'd be absolutely OK with that. Backload the contract towards the latter years in the event he has to be bought out given that there is more term