Speculation: Should the Rangers go after Karlsson & Panarin next July if they become UFAs?

[FoxyClean]

Would it be a smart move & would they be able to fit them in? Or should they continue with a 3-4 year rebuild?

Edit: Apologies for the simplicity & lack of detail of this question, it was just a drunk showerthought, though I am genuinely curious of your opinions.

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[Battle Lin]

yes, so should everyone with cap

 

[N o o d l e s]

Yes?

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

I think it would be genius if New York tanked for one more year, acquired a star with a top-5 draft pick, and then signed these guys.

Can you imagine Jack Hughes, Erik Karlsson, and Artemi Panarin on the same team?

 

[Guyute]

Should I have a burger and a beer(s) on the 4th of July?

 

[TrufleShufle]

 

[Leonardo87]

Would be nice for the Rangers to have that one franchise player to build around. I still think they need a 1C, and I’m a big Mika fan. But an elite defense dude, will do.

 

[pld459666]

If the Rangers trade either or both of Hayes and Zuccarello for additional youth (picks and or prospects) I'd say that they would be stupid to not break the bank for both guys.

They have added 7 1st round and 3 2nd round picks in the last 13 months.

Looks like 3-5 of those guys are going to push for a spot on the team this year (Chytil, LA, Howden, Hajek)

Adding the Panarin and EK65 would HAVE to be looked at deeply

 

[Hockeygod66]

who wouldn't?

 

[Em etah Eh]

(Removed quote, sorry. I am also drinking...)

You’re asking the main boards about what the Rangers should do? 99% of these boards probably want them to fall flat on their face so I don’t know what you’re looking for here. I think they should trade Lundqvist at 50% retained for Jake Allen and Dimitri Jaskin...

 

[BeautBabeC]

(Removed quote, sorry. I am also drinking...)

You’re asking the main boards about what the Rangers should do? 99% of these boards probably want them to fall flat on their face so I don’t know what you’re looking for here. I think they should trade Lundqvist at 50% retained for Jake Allen and Dimitri Jaskin...

God forbid talking about hockey this forum is just for shit talking

 

[Em etah Eh]

God forbid talking about hockey this forum is just for **** talking

It’s just a weird thread to put on the main forums IMO. A team that still has a rep for throwing big money at free agents and OP wants comments from other fans on if they should try and snag these two? Yes, please sign them...

 

[Gospel of Prospal]

(Removed quote, sorry. I am also drinking...)

You’re asking the main boards about what the Rangers should do? 99% of these boards probably want them to fall flat on their face so I don’t know what you’re looking for here. I think they should trade Lundqvist at 50% retained for Jake Allen and Dimitri Jaskin...

Hey, we love to be hated #NewYorkvsTheWorld


But I do agree. It is a bit weird to put this thread on the Trade Rumors forum

 

[slg1963]

If we have the cash and are not giving up any of our youth sure count me in .

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Neither will make it to UFA.

 

[bobholly39]

Erik Karlsson is arguably a top 3 player in the world. If he was UFA every single team should go for him - regardless of whether you have cap. If you don't, you simply make cap room somehow if the player wants to play for your team.

 

[ProspectsFanatic]

Are good players good to have on your team? Please help answer this question.

 

[migi]

What a question mate!

 

[slg1963]

Are good players good to have on your team? Please help answer this question.

Only if you want to win . lol

 

[justafan22]

Yes, you should get more good players.

I'd much rather overpay for stars in free agency then trade.

 

[jaywills1020]

You guys didn’t read his question correctly. He asked “should they sign them” OR “continue with the rebuild for 3 or 4 years”
I say continue with the rebuild. I’d love to have them on the team but would rather build from within.
I don’t think those 2 guys will win us a cup but I do believe they would get us into the playoffs. That being said, I don’t want anymore first rounders in the 20s. I’d rather top 10 picks until we can make a good team from within.

 

[Calad]

You know we could sign a good player and stikl continue rebuilding. A rebuild doesnt turn into a contender overnight

 

[tradenashnow]

Rangers are loaded with defenseman prospects so they should not go after any UFA defenseman. As far as Panarin. It could only help some of their young forwards. That is something I would be interested in. They have stayed away from FA this year which was really smart.

 

[TGWL]

Rangers are loaded with defenseman prospects so they should not go after any UFA defenseman. As far as Panarin. It could only help some of their young forwards. That is something I would be interested in. They have stayed away from FA this year which was really smart.

Rangers are loaded with prospects who may or may not make it into the NHL, and may or may not be more than 3rd pairing defensemen, so we should not consider signing a a defensemen, arguably the best in the NHL... It doesn't make sense to break the bank if we can't compete, sure, but not because of our prospect pool.