Speculation: Roster Building Thread: Part XLV

[broadwayblue]

I agree exactly what we need physicality. With skill. And heart.

This team needs more guys like Lindgren. Not saying he should be getting first pairing minutes, but we definitely need what he brings.

 

[UnSandvich]

Carp does give his opinion often, and he is also often wrong.

Carp's opinion is that Marc Staal is still an effective NHL defenseman, which should tell you everything you need to know on that front

 

[B17 Apricots]

Looking at the cap numbers for the millionth time, unless someone retires there's just no way we don't see a buyout and at least one or 2 guys gone, even if ur using the most conservative numbers here

 

[Shesterkybomb]

Looking at the cap numbers for the millionth time, unless someone retires there's just no way we don't see a buyout and at least one or 2 guys gone, even if ur using the most conservative numbers here

Are you assuming nobody leaves? We have 14.4 mill to sign Tony, Strome, Fast,Lemiuex and Georgiev. So quick math, Tony and Strome fight over 10, Fast leaves, sign Geo and Lemieux.

 

[B17 Apricots]

Are you assuming nobody leaves? We have 14.4 mill to sign Tony, Strome, Fast,Lemiuex and Georgiev. So quick math, Tony and Strome fight over 10, Fast leaves, sign Geo and Lemieux.

Ya Fast will probably be the guy gone, hopefully they can keep those two guys around 10. I don't think it'd be crazy to see that number closer to 12 though

 

[duhmetreE]

Where are you seeing that?

The William Hill app has odds for game 1 against Carolina. +1900 for either team to win in a shootout

They also have a bet whether or not there will be a shootout. No is -2000. Can I bet my house on it? lol.

betMGM from Jersey.

 

[Chalfdiggity3]

betMGM from Jersey.

Never bet with BETMGM, they screwed me out of a bet that was part of a parlay in hockey early in the season in which i would have taken home $1,200.00 on a $20 bet. Please do NOT bet anything with them. BETMGM will find a way to not pay you.

 

[Fitzy]

Are you assuming nobody leaves? We have 14.4 mill to sign Tony, Strome, Fast,Lemiuex and Georgiev. So quick math, Tony and Strome fight over 10, Fast leaves, sign Geo and Lemieux.

I'm fairly confident that unless Hank pulls a surprise retirement that Georgiev will be traded this summer. I don't think they will run three goalies for another season, and I can't see a Lundqvist buyout.

 

[Avery16]

I'm fairly confident that unless Hank pulls a surprise retirement that Georgiev will be traded this summer. I don't think they will run three goalies for another season, and I can't see a Lundqvist buyout.

Agree, and I also don’t see Georgiev signing to back up a rookie, Igor or otherwise.

 

[Kakko Schmakko]

Carp's opinion is that Marc Staal is still an effective NHL defenseman, which should tell you everything you need to know on that front

he actually is (especially after ankle surgery) if you look at his play rather than those advanced stats and charts.

 

[Kakko Schmakko]

Why is it that Kreider with his speed and size is not being used on the PK? Is it blood clot related?

 

[YoSoyLalo]

Why is it that Kreider with his speed and size is not being used on the PK? Is it blood clot related?

Yes. He doesn’t play on the PK because penalty killing is one of the triggers for blood clots.

 

[Kakko Schmakko]

Yes. He doesn’t play on the PK because penalty killing is one of the triggers for blood clots.

blocking shots can potentially create blood clots if you are prone to them.

 

[BKGooner]

Blood clots in his brain from watching 5 guys sling the puck around. Maybe sneak him on at the end of the pk to see if you can hit a stretch pass on a tired pp.

 

[Kovalev27]

Hank is going to be bought out and it’s going to be a mutual decision

book it

 

[NYR Viper]

Smith is going to be traded with his contract jumping down in real dollars. That will help

 

[egelband]

Lindgren is tough as nails and plays great with Fox. I want sign him long term.

I like Lindgren too, but he’s not that big and he takes a ton of abuse. I’d wait a while to go longterm. And it’s not necessary anyhow. In a cap world, especially with a flat cap, the Rangers need to get all the value they can from ELCs.

 

[UnSandvich]

he actually is (especially after ankle surgery) if you look at his play rather than those advanced stats and charts.

He really isn't though. He's sub-replacement level, whether you're using the eye test, advanced stats, or both (which is what you should be doing)

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Hank is going to be bought out and it’s going to be a mutual decision

book it

If it's going to be a mutual decision, can he just retire so we get 8.5m in cap space? Dolan can offer him a cushy office job for the money the Rangers owe him

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

He really isn't though. He's sub-replacement level, whether you're using the eye test, advanced stats, or both (which is what you should be doing)

They should have bought out Staal instead of Girardi.

 

[Kakko Schmakko]

They should have bought out Staal instead of Girardi.

Yeah, but that ship has sailed. At this point if we desperate for a buyout it should be Lundqvist rather than Staal or Smith.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Yeah, but that ship has sailed. At this point if we desperate for a buyout it should be Lundqvist rather than Staal or Smith.

Just buy out all 3

 

[Kovalev27]

Smith is going to be traded with his contract jumping down in real dollars. That will help

a good playoffs for him (and I expect it he steps up as we’ve seen) and his contract becomes VERY tradeable

 

[wafflepadsave]

If we are having these conversations, it's pretty certain that Gorton, Drury and Davidson have already had them also

But you should be in there with them!

 

[wafflepadsave]

if he wants to keep doing that he needs to learn how to fight

Because a legal clean hit isn’t tolerated anymore.