Speculation: Roster Building Thread: Part XV

[Ola]

In the off season, I would give a call to Babcock.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

In the off season, I would give a call to Babcock.

If he makes it that long. I say he's coaching the Devils by December.

 

[Edge]

Put me down as someone who isn't terribly enamored with Babcock.

I think he's a guy who was the right fit, at the right time, for a Detroit team at the tale end of it's championship years. But I can't say I was wowed by his performances before that gig, or that I've been wowed by his performances since that time.

 

[RangersFan1994]

If he makes it that long. I say he's coaching the Devils by December.

i won't be shocked if that happens. what is more shocking that Hynes still has a job

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

i won't be shocked if that happens. what is more shocking that Hynes still has a job

well there weren't many alternatives. I think Shero was waiting for Babcock, Boudreau, et al to be fired first. But its so clear that team is done with Hynes.

 

[EpicDing]

No thanks on Babcock. We don't need that type of coach yet.

 

[RangersFan1994]

In the off season, I would give a call to Babcock.

that would be a slap in the face to Quinn. Babcock would do so well with these young players . he is a veteran coach. pass maybe once they actually contend in the playoffs for a few years Babcock would be a better fit

 

[NYR Viper]

Would NJ really pay Babcock? Correct me if I’m wrong but Babcock has a guaranteed contract so he’ll make the same amount not working. I’d find it hard to believe NJ would out pay what TO is paying him for this year. Does he also have a deal for next year?

 

[pld459666]

Are we talking about Zibanejad here?

1) look at tho who his cast of linemates was prior to this year
2) He routinely went against the opposition's top lines last year and excelled
3) How exactly does he struggle to score?

Wow. What in the name of anything happened here? I actually need to defend Mika friggin' Zibanejad now? A borderline, elite top line center? Good lord. People are going to be very disappointed in most of our prospects if this the case

I wouldn't say elite, but I am absolutely not trading him.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Would Babcock go to NJ?

after hall bounces they’re going to be horrible for a long time

 

[Cag29]

Panic? Who's in a panic????

Anyone who is, is merely a casual fan and doesn't understand what a rebuild is, what Gorton and the NYR have been doing for 2 plus years and/or have ridiculous expectations about this team for this season.

Anyone who felt they were going to make the playoffs (let alone make any noise) was either hoping or just ignorant of what's happening here.

Yeah I’ve been a casual fan since 1975
I know what a rebuild is

 

[Cag29]

I don't have to do anything.

But how is he not overrated by some people when people are saying he is better than Panarin? Its not just one guy saying it.

They are both very good players. Relax

 

[leetch99]

Put me down as someone who isn't terribly enamored with Babcock.

I think he's a guy who was the right fit, at the right time, for a Detroit team at the tale end of it's championship years. But I can't say I was wowed by his performances before that gig, or that I've been wowed by his performances since that time.

I would sooner wait for Gerard Gallant . Vegas will soon be trending down and even Gallant won't be good enough to save them....he had a 5 year deal...I think he is in year 4?

 

[EpicDing]

Would NJ really pay Babcock? Correct me if I’m wrong but Babcock has a guaranteed contract so he’ll make the same amount not working. I’d find it hard to believe NJ would out pay what TO is paying him for this year. Does he also have a deal for next year?

Babcock, if he wants, has I believe 3 and a half years left if he wants to just sit and collect a paycheck.

He doesn't seem the type though, I'd be surprised if he's unemployed still at the start of next season. Could see him taking the rest of this year though maybe.

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

uhhh...

 

[rangersfansince08]

No thanks on Babcock. We don't need that type of coach yet.

Can you explain what you mean by yet?

 

[EpicDing]

Can you explain what you mean by yet?

Babcock is a motivator. He helps push teams that are close over the cusp. He is NOT good with youth.

Maybe in like 3/4 years when we should be contending.

Full disclosure, I am perfectly OK with Quinn for the forseeable future.

 

[EpicDing]

uhhh...

I'll believe that when one of our writers report it.

 

[Avery16]

In the off season, I would give a call to Babcock.

To replace Ruff or to replace both? I don't know how willing Babcock would be to assist Quinn.

 

[Avery16]

I'll believe that when one of our writers report it.

why would you believe anything one of our writers reports?

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

uhhh...

Put me in the doubter category for this one

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

why would you believe anything one of our writers reports?

Even if they’re not very good, they still have their finger closer to the Rangers behind the scenes pulse then most of the league wide insiders

 

[EpicDing]

why would you believe anything one of our writers reports?

Because they would probably know better than some rando from TSN who isn't even twitter verified.

 

[Avery16]

Because they would probably know better than some rando from TSN who isn't even twitter verified.

Ok, but thats still not enough. They all speculate way too much. cc @GeorgeKaplan

 

[EpicDing]

Ok, but thats still not enough. They all speculate way too much. cc @GeorgeKaplan

Well then why believe anything anyone ever reports?