Speculation: Roster Building Thread Part XVI: C'mon, do something.

[darko]

Namestnikov is a good player but I'm not going to worry overly much about him. Almost all of his production last year was with the Lightning. IMO the Rangers should be playing some hardball with him.

Rieder would be a good pickup. Only 25 years old.

And if he bolts to KHL .... good riddance.

And I like the guy.

 

[Roo Returns]

I'm fine with bringing in Kunitz for a year or two. I've often hated him but he's a good player and has won. Would be a good mentor for the kids. Haven't heard any Filppula news. Doesn't look like the Rangers are even in the mix.

 

[wafflepadsave]

Do you want him?

 

[Roo Returns]

If Maroon were to come here, I'd be making Roger Rabbit jokes nonstop (RK Maroon).

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

 

[JT Kreider]

That JVR contract is not good in any way. When Philly starts getting 2015-16 Nash production from him by year two, the mob will arrive.

Namestnikov is pulling a Korpikoski. Not really sold on him. Something happened with his attitude, would love to find out if AV ticked him off or he just hated going to a rebuilding squad.

Hayes for Trouba makes little sense for Winnipeg; robbing Peter to pay Paul. Byfuglien isn't young and while Trouba isn't perfect, they'll need an anchor on that day in 2-3 years.

Especially because they likely are trading Simmonds now. JvR isn't half the player Simmonds is

 

[Ghost of jas]

Do you want him?

No...very slow.

 

[Roo Returns]

Some other comments based on me scrolling the last 24 hours. Kane maturing in San Jose. He's still a young kid and also from going to SJ and seeing a Sharks game, it's just such a pleasant and relaxing place to live. I know it's always a cop out to say I'd be happier in a warmer environment etc. but some people just have the personalities where they perform better in a certain city or on a certain coast.

I don't think Belesky is even an option to be a fourth liner. Guy looks shot and can't keep up with the NHL speed anymore.

 

[Hire Sather]

Just Gary Bettman things

 

[RangerBoy]

The agent

 

[GregSirico]

 

[Mikachu93]

EDIT: nvm

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

 

[Doctor King Schultz]

Dreger keeps saying it on TSN

 

[jerseyjinx94]

Dreger keeps saying it on TSN

My TSN stream sucked so I'm watching NHL Network. So much worse.

 

[TheTakedown]

With that 8 mill price tag?

I dunno, I like the player but like Edge said it's alot to give up for someone who hasn't been very durable and wants the world salary wise.

He may just be asking for that so that WPG trades him .He's wanted out for quite some time now.

 

[NYR Viper]

Looking at the contracts being handed out, Namestnikov on a 3-4 year deal at around $3.75m would be a real nice piece for this team moving forward. Even closer to $4m I’d be fine with.

I’m still good with adding a guy like Rieder as a 3rd line winger. Would be a nice utility depth piece.

The contracts being habddd our today are insane. 4 years for Roussel at that number, coming from someone who really likes the player, is insanity.

If I were Gorton, based on what some of these other guys are getting, I’d look into Matt Martin. 3 years left at $2.5m. He’d be a nice 4th line energy piece if Toronto keeps $500k. They’ll need the cap space.

Spooner, to me, is the guy to move still

 

[darko]

Some really good players sat out for a while too. JD Martinez was one of the top free agents and he signed on the eve of Spring Training.

 

[LeetchisGod]

Kalnins is a meh insider, but i believe that, Vlad has a head on his shoulders and knows how to leverage a deal. I think we end up keeping Names and trading Spooner and Hayes.

Much rather keep Hayes than Namestnikov. Hayes is a much better player.

 

[Dr. Ogrodnick]

Much rather keep Hayes than Namestnikov. Hayes is a much better player.

Yeah, not sure why everyone is so keen to trade away Hayes. Even if Chytil and Andersson displace him he can still play wing where the Rangers are thin. Unless a team blows the Rangers away with an offer he shouldn't be going anywhere.

 

[GAGLine]

-If- you needed to get rid of Smith that bad you just buy him out. We don't need to and he isn't the player we saw last year.

Ryan can only be obtained for a stupid return of picks/assets. This isn't about getting out from a bad contract. Its stockpiling the cupboard. Melnyk is broke, if he wants to keep being an owner he can send us his best prospect outside of Tkachuk along with Ryan.

It would be a huge mistake to include Smith. Not good asset management.

We don't need to get rid of Smith, but he has very little value right now. Yes, he might rebound and be an actual NHL player again, but he's not going to be here when we are competitive again, regardless.

Like I said, I'm not in love with the idea, I just like it better than taking on Lucic's contract.

 

[GAGLine]

Trouba is asking for 8 mil a year. That's a negotiating number. It's extremely unlikely that he gets that. He'll probably be closer to 6.5-7 per year.

 

[LeetchisGod]

Yeah, not sure why everyone is so keen to trade away Hayes. Even if Chytil and Andersson displace him he can still play wing where the Rangers are thin. Unless a team blows the Rangers away with an offer he shouldn't be going anywhere.

Hayes sucks at wing but I agree with everything else.

 

[Dr. Ogrodnick]

Hayes sucks at wing but I agree with everything else.

I'd prefer him at center as well, and I suspect chytil might end up on the wing if one of them has to move.

 

[NoQuitInNewMexico]

Maybe I could get their attention by renting out a banner plane that says Keep Spooner Trade Namestnikov