I do like that we're getting ahead of the market and not waiting until the TDL.
Confirmed with Link: TYLER MOTTE TO NYR
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I like it. As much as Goat improved, he’s not long for this team w/ our cap issues and incoming W prospects.
Now just need a 4C so we can move Goodrow around the lineup in the POs. Keeping Goat while adding Motte might’ve maxed out our remaining cap.
Now just need a 4C so we can move Goodrow around the lineup in the POs. Keeping Goat while adding Motte might’ve maxed out our remaining cap.
Crease
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Cause Gauthier has become better than a fourth liner. Bad deal. It will show if they let Gauthier play with good players.
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Gauthier is not better than a 4th liner.
He might. In which case, we can’t afford him and will, at best, get a 3-4th rd pick in return. Which is what it would’ve cost to acquire Motte. Its sensible asset management, unless you feel like Drury should be done adding
IIRC all the reports were that Motte was holding out for a two-year deal which is why he didn't sign until the middle of September. Obviously he didn't get it, but the Rangers weren't going to wait around.
As far as Gauthier, I do think he's a decent bottom six option, but we don't really have much space for a RW who doesn't score much and doesn't kill penalties. He cleared waivers earlier this year and it's not like he has suddenly become a dramatically different player since then. He is what he is. If he ends up becoming that guy who blossoms at 26, good for him.
Seems like a reasonable move, trading a guy with very limited value and who likely wasn't in your plans for a guy who fills needs on your current roster.
DanielBrassard
It's all so tiresome
Motte's had a really rough year so far, gonna need him to be a lot better than he was with Ottawa.
haohmaru
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Gauthier has arbitration rights after this season. Given the Rangers cap situation, he wasn't coming back here anyway so it's kind of a moot point. Motte brings more of what the Rangers want on their 4th line heading into the playoffs. It's good for Gauthier if Ottawa expands his role.
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Gauthier played with good players here. When he didn't perform, he was moved to the 4th line.
Cygnus 2112
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Good move. Goat improved but isn’t built for the PO’s. Motte is. Solidifies line 4. I’m down.
haohmaru
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Ottawa has had a rough year this year. Like almost every year in their history.
Captain Lindy
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He just signed there because the Rangers couldn't squeeze him in on our cap at the time. He just needed to start training camp somewhere is what I suspect. I could be wrong. I'm glad he's back and I know for a fact he wanted to be here all along.
Crease
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Personally I think Gauthier has zero upside and will be out of the league before 30.
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Not saying I'm going to miss Gauthier, because he's a fringe 4th liner. But he did everything right for my eye. Fought and battled hard, never complained about his role. Godspeed in your career Goat, hope you can stick around. Even a career 4th liner is still a hell of an achievement. I hope he can manage that.
That said, I'm very excited in getting Motte back. Also credit Drury for making all of his business well before the deadline. Identify your needs, and make it happen.
That said, I'm very excited in getting Motte back. Also credit Drury for making all of his business well before the deadline. Identify your needs, and make it happen.
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EdJovanovski
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Why isn't he built for the playoffs? He's big, strong & fast
First month of the season started out like banshee. No excuse but obviously has slowed down and I don't watch the sens but I am sure playing for a non playoff team is not the best motivator.
HatTrick Swayze
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You know. Happy to have Motte back. But I thought Gauthier was actually developing decently into a good bottom six option. Not sure how I feel about this on the whole. Seems like a neutral move to me.
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Gauthier is too big IMO. He gasses way too easily.
He's good after he's scratched for that reason then quickly fades.
He needs to go the Kreider route and cut some muscle. He can't play with consistent pace/effort and that has effected him
He's good after he's scratched for that reason then quickly fades.
He needs to go the Kreider route and cut some muscle. He can't play with consistent pace/effort and that has effected him
Oscar Lindberg
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It’s pretty clear Gallant didn’t really trust Gauthier but Gallant hates Krav more and couldn’t play him so he was forced to play Gaut
I don’t think Gauthier will light it up somewhere else but it has the potential to bite the Rangers
I don’t think Gauthier will light it up somewhere else but it has the potential to bite the Rangers
leetch99
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No doubt in my mind that was the best spot for him . Close to his home Province and Ottawa is young and improving and a guy with his size and speed will only make them faster . I'm just glad he is not a Hab today . Watch Tkachuk be a big help to him and inspire him to be more physical.....then they will have something in him .
