Speculation: Roster Building Thread Part XIV: There ain't no gettin' off of this train we're on

[GeorgeKaplan]

Yes it does, it has to do with respect. The A's are supposed to help the captain out with ideas and inputs on how to improve or solve an issue. But it's of little use if the communication between the captain and the players is broken, like it was in McDonagh's case. Then you have a serious problem, and we know the result of that.

All I'm going to say is that's fantasy world and I'm not going to be the one to burst that bubble

 

[RangerBlues]

Lucic contract 32 million against the cap. 26 million in real money. Has a limited NT the last two seasons.
Its not a horrific contract.

 

[Savant]

Lucic contract 32 million against the cap. 26 million in real money. Has a limited NT the last two seasons.
Its not a horrific contract.

What's your idea of a horrific contract then?

 

[Edge]

A team has a group of leaders, both with letters and without.

The Rangers are taking a close look at its leadership, which will include players with letters and without letters.

It’s not about a captain being in command. Or people going behind his back and engaging in mutiny.

It’s not a pirate ship.

 

[Vitto79]

The possibility that Zucc becomes Rangers next Captain is being backed up by Elite Sports NY today, very good article. Hard to understand why some of you want to trade him, he could help the Rangers to become a cup contender in just a couple of years.

I’d be good w it if they resign Zuc now. No point to give him the C for one year . I love Zuc but I understand if he’s traded too . Really depends on his contract demands

 

[NYR Viper]

A team has a group of leaders, both with letters and without.

The Rangers are taking a close look at its leadership, which will include players with letters and without letters.

It’s not about a captain being in command. Or people going behind his back and engaging in mutiny.

It’s not a pirate ship.

The other thing to consider is there will be a new style the head coach is looking for. One of the guys on Sirius today mentioned that Quinn May have some say as to the future of a couple of guys like Namestnikov who he may feel don’t quite fit his system. Maybe Zuccarello is a similar player

 

[RangerBlues]

What's your idea of a horrific contract then?

John Toews and Bobby Ryan come to mind
Shea Webber has a 63 million cap hit but only 30 million in real money.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Namestnikov is the keeper of the Spooner/Zucc/Nams trio

Gorton was clearly disappointed in Namestnikov after the season, but I think he can be good. The 20 game sample isn't much to go on

 

[NYR Viper]

Namestnikov is the keeper of the Spooner/Zucc/Nams trio

Gorton was clearly disappointed in Namestnikov after the season, but I think he can be good. The 20 game sample isn't much to go on

I don’t disagree, unless someone wants to pay for him. I’m not attached to either Spooner or Namestnikov

 

[haohmaru]

It’s not a pirate ship.

Aw....

I was looking forward the Raaarrrrrrangers.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

I don’t disagree, unless someone wants to pay for him. I’m not attached to either Spooner or Namestnikov

Sure

Based on what Gorton has been saying, I'm not convinced they get traded for straight picks. They want guys who are contributing/about to contribute.

Depends on the deal I guess.

 

[Edge]

Aw....

I was looking forward the Raaarrrrrrangers.

I admit that seeing Zibanejad do a Jack Sparrow impersonation could be amusing.

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

I admit that seeing Zibanejad do a Jack Sparrow impersonation could be amusing.

Kreider's already got the facial hair for it

 

[Vitto79]

No C, 4 As - Staal, Kreider, Zuc, Shatty - Book it!

Is it crazy to pull a Loungo w Hank ?

 

[Avery16]

Lucic contract 32 million against the cap. 26 million in real money. Has a limited NT the last two seasons.
Its not a horrific contract.

How useful is a limited no trade if nobody wants him

 

[haohmaru]

Lucic is hot garbage and I doubt the Rangers want to become a dumping ground for dumb contracts. I think this "rebuild" will be a lot less hardcore than some of you think it will be.

 

[UAGoalieGuy]

If the Wild are looking to shed some cap Tyler Ennis could be a candidate. 1 year left at $4.6MM.

Matt Moulson in Buffalo if they dont want to pay the $3MM to him ($5MM cap hit) with just next season left.

 

[Ghost of jas]

That's my point...

Agreed, I'm building on what you posted.

 

[Ghost of jas]

A team has a group of leaders, both with letters and without.

The Rangers are taking a close look at its leadership, which will include players with letters and without letters.

It’s not about a captain being in command. Or people going behind his back and engaging in mutiny.

It’s not a pirate ship.

Can it at least be "talk like a pirate day', matey?

 

[NYR Viper]

If the Wild are looking to shed some cap Tyler Ennis could be a candidate. 1 year left at $4.6MM.

Matt Moulson in Buffalo if they dont want to pay the $3MM to him ($5MM cap hit) with just next season left.

I’d take either guy if either team would give up a decent asset (think Terraveinen)

 

[YoSoyLalo]

Can it at least be "talk like a pirate day', matey?

Why couldn’t the kid get into the pirate movie?

Because it was rated “arrrrrr”

 

[Inferno]

What is elite sports New York and why is it being used as a main source for like...anything?

 

[Ghost of jas]

Why couldn’t the kid get into the pirate movie?

Because it was rated “arrrrrr”

It's wrong that I giggled at that. I'm too old to giggle.

 

[Zibanejbread]

What is elite sports New York and why is it being used as a main source for like...anything?

My guess is he "writes" for it... never heard of it previously.

 

[Ghost of jas]

What is elite sports New York and why is it being used as a main source for like...anything?

To buttress a strong argument, obviously.