Billdo
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The Rangers completely blowing it up makes bringing back Grabner even less of a possibility. If you’re tearing it down because it wasn’t working, why bring back the same guys it didn’t work with?
It looks like Tampa wanted Miller and that was probably the difference between getting Namestnikov and not.Including Miller made no sense to me.
It looks like Tampa wanted Miller and that was probably the difference between getting Namestnikov and not.
Interesting. In that case, I'm guessing Namestnikov was the centerpiece going to NYR and Miller was the roster forward that Yzerman needed in return.Gorton was on the Fan this morning and didn’t really say much aside from Miller being a good player who he has talked about with Yzerman for “a few years.” He didn’t seem too high on him. Yzerman essentially said the Rangers through him in.
Interesting. In that case, I'm guessing Namestnikov was the centerpiece going to NYR and Miller was the roster forward that Yzerman needed in return.
What a beast he wasI'm hoping Maroon brings a Poniksrovsky part 1 style boost to the lineup.
He didn't, but I think his value was at its highest yesterday. He's signed through next season, so Tampa gets two playoff runs out of him. Plus with Ottawa not trading Karlsson yesterday, that meant McDonagh was the best defenseman on the market.I still can't help but think Gorton blinked when he shouldn't have.
I know it has since come out that they're high on Hajek, but if I'm NYR, I have to walk away with Cal Foote. Yzerman was reportedly adamant that Foote would not be moved; I think Gorton should've called that bluff and let the clock strike 3:00.
I don't see why McDonagh had to be moved yesterday.
He didn't, but I think his value was at its highest yesterday. He's signed through next season, so Tampa gets two playoff runs out of him. Plus with Ottawa not trading Karlsson yesterday, that meant McDonagh was the best defenseman on the market.
I am using the two playoff runs argument as leverage for NYR. Between that and Karlsson not moving, the Rangers' leverage was at its peak yesterday IMO.The “two playoff runs” argument could easily be flipped as negotiation leverage for NYR, no? “You want two shots at the Cup with McD? Well, pay up”
Same could be said for Karlsson staying put.
I just don’t think Gorton played this like he held all the cards... which he did.
And what a ridiculous dismantling it was...who blows up a team by trading a 24 year old JT Miller and a 28 year old # 1 D? That's just plain stupid. Those are pieces you keep to rebuild.
That fact that Lundqvist is okay with sticking in NY knowing he has zero chance at a cup in his career now ( as a starter anyway at the very least ) just goes the show the loser he is and the loser mentality he has. More concerned with his kushy NYC lifestyle and endorsements than winning.
He's always been concerned with his looks and reputation over his team. He's the epitome of primadonna. Perfect fit for the Rags, but a garbage teammate and very likely a garbage human being as well.
i think he'll move in the summer if they start crashing harderThat fact that Lundqvist is okay with sticking in NY knowing he has zero chance at a cup in his career now ( as a starter anyway at the very least ) just goes the show the loser he is and the loser mentality he has. More concerned with his kushy NYC lifestyle and endorsements than winning.
i think he'll move in the summer if they start crashing harder
well, aren't a lot of teams icing crap goalies? Carolina, Ottawa, Philly, Buffalo, Isles (correct me if i'm wrong)I could easily see Lundqvist request a trade.
The problem is, who wants an 77 year old goalie making 11 trillion per season for THREE more years?
The Swedish Staypuff's contract is too big to be an albatross, it's more like one of those gigantic extinct birds.
i can see gorton retaining 50%
Lol I wish there was I can pay to a see TV show where HFboard members say their asinine comments to the players.That fact that Lundqvist is okay with sticking in NY knowing he has zero chance at a cup in his career now ( as a starter anyway at the very least ) just goes the show the loser he is and the loser mentality he has. More concerned with his kushy NYC lifestyle and endorsements than winning.