Speculation: Roster Building Thread XXXIII: 33rd thread twds the line of dead

[GoAwayPanarin]

Jeese we need to lower the expectations. That package gets you a hell of a lot more than Kreider. Isles probably dont even do a 1st and Wahlstrom for Kreider

Then they don't get him.

If the isles want him they need to pay through the nose.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

That’s why they wont pay a kings ransom for a rental. I know people think we are gonna get a shitload for CK but that’s not reality. The reality is a very late first and maybe a decent prospect /bottom 6 player

If Colorado doesn’t want to pay that doesn’t mean the Rangers settle. They need major help in a lot of areas so if they don’t want to pay to get it, they can certainly be an also-ran like a lot of other teams.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

That’s why they wont pay a kings ransom for a rental. I know people think we are gonna get a shitload for CK but that’s not reality. The reality is a very late first and maybe a decent prospect /bottom 6 player

You're going to be as surprised as those who think hes returning Byram.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

As great as a first rounder would be, the prospect is the most important part in the deal at this point.

I would forego any and all picks including firsts if it meant we were getting back a legit “top prospect”.

The problem, is does Jeff has a dance partner?

 

[RGY]

Lehkonen scratched for Montreal ... good target

Very good target. Dont think he fits our roster makeup moving forward. Maybe if they trade Strome, then bump Chytil up to 2C, opening up the 3C. This way we dont get stuck with Howden being promoted.

 

[Barnaby]

I wouldn’t hate Wahlstrom & the NYI 1st. If there’s a 3rd piece, even better.

Wouldn't hate it? I'll buy Kreiders LIRR ticket. That's a home run. I would be fine with Dobson in Wahlstrom's place even with our depth at RD.

 

[Barnaby]

Would rather 1 amazing piece than multiple pieces. Would byram for kreider straight up even be remotely possible

No, it isn't. Aside from being terrible value for Kreider, Sakic is notoriously tight with prospects.

 

[NYRangers0723]

You're going to be as surprised as those who think hes returning Byram.

Nah I think I’m good lol

 

[RGY]

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

It’s too bad Boston doesnt have a better prospect or two, because they are the closest to going all in out of all of the teams interested

 

[Barnaby]

Colorado would most likely be a Timmins, Kaut, or Kamenev plus a 1st and a conditional pick on resigning.

Anyone who thinks Byram is coming back is going to be disappointed.

 

[RGY]

So do we want CBJ to win and keep everyone bunched up? Or do we want PHI to win?

 

[Kovalev27]

As I said right now we are a better team than the ones we’re chasing. Would be really tough to dismantle this group when they can do some damage next year. You can’t rip out a core piece like Kreider.

 

[NYR Viper]

Colorado would most likely be a Timmins, Kaut, or Kamenev plus a 1st and a conditional pick on resigning.

Anyone who thinks Byram is coming back is going to be disappointed.

I still think Boston ends up paying a price higher than they want to. Something like 1st + Heinen + Vakaneinen + Conditional 2nd (becomes a 3rd if he doesn’t sign with Boston)

So the Rangers get a good LD prospect and a NHL player

 

[NYR Viper]

So do we want CBJ to win and keep everyone bunched up? Or do we want PHI to win?

3 point game?

 

[NYRangers0723]

As I said right now we are a better team than the ones we’re chasing. Would be really tough to dismantle this group when they can do some damage next year. You can’t rip out a core piece like Kreider

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This

 

[GAGLine]

3 point game?

We definitely don't want that.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Lol at 34% PP.

They're better than some of the teams there chasing but there is still a sizeable chasm between them and the top teams in the league.

Since Jan 7th here are the teams they've beaten.

COL
NJLOL
NYIx2
DETx2
TOR
LA
WPG
MIN
CBJ
CHI

They have 3 wins against teams currently in a playoff spot, 2 of them against the Isles who are falling fast. I mean you play who you play and they've played well. This isn't a gang of pushovers, but they havent exactly been slaughtering the 70's Canadiens.

Dallas, Boston and STL are the 3 best teams they've played in this stretch, lost all 3.

 

[Mac n Gs]

Wouldn’t even trade him if the package doesn’t include a top prospect.

I think it’s mainly semantics by Friedman. I’m still expecting a return that’s a slight notch above Hayes, but I’m becoming less and less certain that they’re actually moving him.

I’m going to guess we get radio silence until Sunday since Gorton is probably dedicating most of his time talking to Keator.

 

[NYR Viper]

We definitely don't want that.

Well I mean it’s option 3

 

[Paulie Walnutz]

The Rangers are not getting Newhook or Byram, can we please sticky this? I’m sick of this unrealistic bullshit.

 

[RGY]

3 point game?

Why would we want that....

 

[NYR Viper]

Why would we want that....

Im not saying we do, although some people who believe we aren’t making the playoffs would prefer teams create some distance making Gorton’s decision easier

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Im not saying we do, although some people who believe we aren’t making the playoffs would prefer teams create some distance making Gorton’s decision easier

They can be 2 points out heading into the TDL and I dont think it forces his hand one way or the other.

 

[bigdog16]

Then they don't get him.

If the isles want him they need to pay through the nose.

Unfortunately i dont think management cares about trading him to a rival, unlike fans. Business is business. If the Isles offer is marginally better than Boston’s then they will trade him to the Isles.