Rumor: Rangers Trying to Sign CSKA Forward Sergei Shumakov Pt. 2

[Zibanejbread]

 

[LaffyTaffy]

Shame, I guess he is going to the Caps then

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Larry coming out of summer retirement to crush our dreams once again

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Is this as certain as when the Rangers were not trading Derek Stepan?

If we look at Rob Vollman's NHLe conversion, 40 points in 47 KHL games translates to 55 points over 82 games in the NHL. Not bad for a free asset.

 

[aufheben]

I really just want an entirely Russian roster at this point.

 

[DanielBrassard]

So we are putting our best defensive center on the wing to accommodate two rookies?

I feel like the coach should be taking control of these positional decisions and not the players or the GM.

Spooner said the other day that he's a center. But I don't really care what he thinks, nor should Quinn. The guy is not a center at the NHL level. He's already bad defensively as a winger, why should we have him playing center on what supposedly would be our "4th line"?

And there's absolutely no way that Andersson or Chytil get a spot at center instead of Hayes, in my opinion. Maybe you put one of the two at center, but both? I don't think its a good idea.

I still think this team needs to make a trade. There's just not a place for the two rookies, Spooner and Namestnikov in the same lineup.

Well Shumakov isn't signing here so Spooner will be on the wing. As far as FC and Andersson at center, why not? This team is not concerned about winning games moreso than they are with developing their young players. Playing both guys at center seems like an obvious decision to make.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Well Shumakov isn't signing here so Spooner will be on the wing. As far as FC and Andersson at center, why not? This team is not concerned about winning games moreso than they are with developing their young players. Playing both guys at center seems like an obvious decision to make.

Because neither Chytil nor Andersson is done developing at AHL level. Their contracts can slide another year. That should be taken into account unless they are NHL ready. I don't think they are.

 

[Fitzy]

Is this as certain as when the Rangers were not trading Derek Stepan?

If we look at Rob Vollman's NHLe conversion, 40 points in 47 KHL games translates to 55 points over 82 games in the NHL. Not bad for a free asset.

Do we really think that Nigel Dawes would have led the Rangers in goals the last 4 seasons straight? Because that's what that Vollman chart suggests.

 

[DanielBrassard]

Because neither Chytil nor Andersson is done developing at AHL level. Their contracts can slide another year. That should be taken into account unless they are NHL ready. I don't think they are.

We don't know whether they are 100% ready, but from all accounts the Rangers want them to play in the NHL, so I will assume they are going to be in the NHL. And if they are, then I think letting them play center and develop there is for the best. If they play one of them on the wing it's not a problem, but I would bet they will be in the middle. If they aren't, the discussion is pointless lol.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Do we really think that Nigel Dawes would have led the Rangers in goals the last 4 seasons straight? Because that's what that Vollman chart suggests.

I guess we will never know but Dawes is a much better player today than he was when he was still in the NHL. It's not an exact science, but the Vollman chart has merit with what it is based on.

 

[aufheben]

Lol he has a windup like Zibanejad. Come on Gorton I need some entertainment this season.

 

[haveandare]

I mean, we might want him but I really can't imagine why he'd want to sign here right now. Maybe if we were a year in the future and had Shesty, Kravstov and Rykov over but right now he'd be with Buch and pretty much nobody else on a team that is kind of aiming to tread water for a year.

 

[Tawnos]

I mean, we might want him but I really can't imagine why he'd want to sign here right now. Maybe if we were a year in the future and had Shesty, Kravstov and Rykov over but right now he'd be with Buch and pretty much nobody else on a team that is kind of aiming to tread water for a year.

Lots of ice time, padded numbers, 1 year contract. That’s what he’d be banking on if he’s got confidence in his game.

Of course, he can get that in Edmonton and potentially play with better players.

 

[Kupo]

Come on Gorton I need some entertainment this season.

I got you home-slice.

 

[haveandare]

Lots of ice time, padded numbers, 1 year contract. That’s what he’d be banking on if he’s got confidence in his game.

Of course, he can get that in Edmonton and potentially play with better players.

Yeah, a lot of teams could provide similar situations. I'm not sure I see it with us as nice as it would be. If he takes a 1 year deal somewhere maybe we could lure him to NY next season when the Russian invasion comes.

 

[Leetch3]

Because neither Chytil nor Andersson is done developing at AHL level. Their contracts can slide another year. That should be taken into account unless they are NHL ready. I don't think they are.

pretty sure andersson's can't slide again because of his age

 

[Irishguy42]

pretty sure andersson's can't slide again because of his age

According to CapFriendly, Andersson's contract can slide this season.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

pretty sure andersson's can't slide again because of his age

It can, but it won't, so the point is moot

 

[Tawnos]

pretty sure andersson's can't slide again because of his age

The contract itself can slide, but this will count no matter what as a pro season.