Speculation: Roster Building Thread: Part LXIX

[Edge]

Good.

Now I want to see all three of them having the same exchange in the hallway of MSG before a game against the Islanders in 2024.

 

[kovazub94]

Good.

Now I want to see all three of them having the same exchange in the hallway of MSG before a game against the Islanders in 2024.

Or at least two of them have it next year or 2022, no?

 

[Barnaby]

Good.

Now I want to see all three of them having the same exchange in the hallway of MSG before a game against the Islanders in 2024.

I think there’s a decent chance Laf wears a C someday and Schneider sports an A.

I love the fact that the Rangers seemed to put an emphasis on finding some guys in the “tough to play against” category this past draft. That’s something that was sorely missing on those AV teams. Look no further then TB’s last two playoff runs. What a difference a year can make.

 

[Profet]

I have to think Lemieux and the club have a number worked out... Lemieux doesn't have much of a case (in my opinion).

So what's the hold up there? His hearing is scheduled the day after Strome... could they be holding back putting pen to paper in order to prolong the buyout window?

Who would they even buyout? Smith?

 

[Barnaby]

I have to think Lemieux and the club have a number worked out... Lemieux doesn't have much of a case (in my opinion).

So what's the hold up there? His hearing is scheduled the day after Strome... could they be holding back putting pen to paper in order to prolong the buyout window?

Who would they even buyout? Smith?

I don’t think it makes much sense to buyout Smith. He makes too much but he can also fill two spots as he can be a 13th forward or play defense so buying him out doesn’t likely save much. Plus, like it or not, he’s probably one of the 6 best defenseman on this team unless multiple guys like Miller and Robertson push for spots.

The only way I see a buyout is if it’s following a trade and there’s a cap crunch.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Lemuiex and his father should want to avoid the unpleasantness that arbitration will bring so I'm confident it will get worked out prior to the hearing

And if it doesn't, well ya can't fix dumb lol

 

[leetch99]

Good.

Now I want to see all three of them having the same exchange in the hallway of MSG before a game against the Islanders in 2024.

LOL...and hopefully TonyD is also part of that equation because he already has that swagger going on something many here don't realize outside of Ranger head office . We need a large part of our team to start thinking like that....the team one for all and all for one pack mentality . That sounds bad in lieu of the bullying case in the media.....but that is what hockey is all about .....it is war winning 16 playoff games and that combo of mental/physical toughness is needed . I think Tony will stick around NY for less money....crossing my fingers .

 

[Profet]

LOL...and hopefully TonyD is also part of that equation because he already has that swagger going on something many here don't realize outside of Ranger head office . We need a large part of our team to start thinking like that....the team one for all and all for one pack mentality . That sounds bad in lieu of the bullying case in the media.....but that is what hockey is all about .....it is war winning 16 playoff games and that combo of mental/physical toughness is needed . I think Tony will stick around NY for less money....crossing my fingers .

I just hope that doesn't mean we lose Lundkvist. Going to be hard to get him under contract when there is just no room for him with so many young defenders.

 

[Gluten Free Breadman]

I just hope that doesn't mean we lose Lundqvist. Going to be hard to get him under contract when there is just no room for him with so many young defenders.

I think we bought him out and he signed with the Caps.

 

[Profet]

I think we bought him out and he signed with the Caps.

sigh.. fixed...

 

[Barnaby]

Lemuiex and his father should want to avoid the unpleasantness that arbitration will bring so I'm confident it will get worked out prior to the hearing

And if it doesn't, well ya can't fix dumb lol

I'd be very surprised if Lemieux goes to arbitration.

I wouldn't be that surprised to see Strome go through with it though.

 

[Barnaby]

LOL...and hopefully TonyD is also part of that equation because he already has that swagger going on something many here don't realize outside of Ranger head office . We need a large part of our team to start thinking like that....the team one for all and all for one pack mentality . That sounds bad in lieu of the bullying case in the media.....but that is what hockey is all about .....it is war winning 16 playoff games and that combo of mental/physical toughness is needed . I think Tony will stick around NY for less money....crossing my fingers .

I like Tony, but I still foresee him being dealt at some point in the next year. If he makes it to UFA, he's going to get paid. At the very least, I think he gets the Krug contract. Some team starved for offense from the blue line will pay him.

 

[wafflepadsave]

Bold of you to assume the country won't be on fire by Wednesday morning.

Depends where you live.

 

[JohnC]

The billings for the lawyers in the Lemieux hearing will be more than the actual arbitration award.

 

[Profet]

The billings for the lawyers in the Lemieux hearing will be more than the actual arbitration award.

Lawyers don't count against the cap.

 

[Alluckks]

Lawyers don't count against the cap.

I think he was talking about for Lemieux

 

[leetch99]

I like Tony, but I still foresee him being dealt at some point in the next year. If he makes it to UFA, he's going to get paid. At the very least, I think he gets the Krug contract. Some team starved for offense from the blue line will pay him.

If he produces...and the PP produces...and the team is winning and he is a big part of that....it will be the Rangers paying him . He would have to do something really foolish to be traded elsewhere if he is the guy that stirs the drink for this club . Fox -Trouba-and Lundkvist have not shown us that as of yet on the same scale, although we have small sample sizes from Trouba and Fox and nothing NHL wise for Nils. I expect Fox to see much more nastiness aimed his way this season....time will tell if he can handle that extra special unwanted physical attention . They have a couple of years to figure it all out....they best get it right .

 

[RangerBoy]

The arbitration briefs are due 48 hours before the hearing date.

 

[Thirty One]

The arbitration briefs are due 48 hours before the hearing date.

Approximately two days.

 

[Ola]

I think he was talking about for Lemieux

He is represented by his dad’s firm, 4Sports.

 

[Alluckks]

He is represented by his dad’s firm, 4Sports.

That's pretty neat

They still gotta get paid though haha

 

[Avery16]

For fans of Joey's:



I will be listening.

 

[Kupo]

For fans of Joey's:



I will be listening.

Huge Kocur fan. Was one of the guys that would stick around and sign autographs after games for kids like myself. I’ll never forget shit like that.

 

[Roo Returns]

Pretty boring offseason. I get it's Covid and the flat cap but wow after like Day Two it's been a snoozefest.

 

[Gospel of Prospal]

Pretty boring offseason. I get it's Covid and the flat cap but wow after like Day Two it's been a snoozefest.

Hey, at least we have Jack Johnson to show for it