Confirmed with Link: TYLER MOTTE TO NYR

[LOFIN]

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.

He was a good kid. But a 4th liner at best. Is Motte and upgrade over him now? Yes. That sums it up.

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[xsniper11x]

Just wish Kravtsov could show something, anything. Cause a bottom 6 that consists of the Kid Line and Motte-Goodrow-Vesey is about as good as I can recall from a recent contender.

 

[gravey9]

Re: Cap Space, Rangers still have Jake L at 766K and Vk at 850k on the roster. Plus 150k. So, roughly 1.75 to fit in 1 or 2 players.

 

[leetch99]

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.

He will have to become a more physical player in Ottawa.....and I think he will with Tkachuk . He likely will receive a lot more ice and he is also closer to home and there likely will be a bit of pressure on him......plus his last 20 games here will determine what his next deal could be possibly.

 

[Kocur26]

 

[Ruggs225]

Good deal. Like that motte is back and we didnt just get rid of gauthier for nothing.

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

Gauthier was on his way out of the league and he turned it around and salvaged his career. Good for him.

I like this move because Gauthier clearly didn’t have a future here, most likely would’ve been a scratch in the playoffs anyway. He asked for a trade last year anyway. Motte definitely fits the fourth line role better.

Motte has a very high motor and is a relentless forechecker which is exactly what we need on the 4th line. If you ask me the 4th line should be Vesey-Goodrow-Motte. I know Gallant doesn’t want Goodrow at 4c permanently though so we’re probably looking at him and Vesey alternating in the top 6 while the other is 4LW. I’m still curious about acquiring Kane if it’s super cheap and having him in that top 6 spot. It’s more likely Drury gets a 4C though.

 

[Zats Muccarello]

I actually don’t love this, mainly because Gaut showed real signs of improvement and was at least a larger framed player for the 4th line.

But I do love Motte, happy to have him back in the fold.

 

[LokiDog]

Liked the way Gauth was coming along a bit, but fine with this price.

Kreider - Zib - Vesey (boo)
Bread - Trochek - Tank
Laf - Chyt - KK
Motte - Goodrow - ???

We shouldn’t role Leshitshow or Brodzinski there and Cullye might be too green for the playoffs. Krav doesn’t fit.

So I think we either should acquire another low cost 4th liner or see if we’re capable of acquiring a middle six type who can bump Vesey down to create a very strong 4th line.

 

[mas0764]

So far I think Drury's deadline last year was better.

 

[NikC]

Why isn't he built for the playoffs? He's big, strong & fast

and has bowling balls for hands and one between his shoulders...

 

[ecemleafs]

Welcome back Motte! Our 4th line has just been improved.

4th line cant be improved if lesczezcszin is on it.

 

[xsniper11x]

Liked the way Gauth was coming along a bit, but fine with this price.

Kreider - Zib - Vesey (boo)
Bread - Trochek - Tank
Laf - Chyt - KK
Motte - Goodrow - ???

We shouldn’t role Leshitshow or Brodzinski there and Cullye might be too green for the playoffs. Krav doesn’t fit.

So I think we either should acquire another low cost 4th liner or see if we’re capable of acquiring a middle six type who can bump Vesey down to create a very strong 4th line.

My guess is it’s a 4C that allows us to move Goodrow around. One of the top 9 Ws (likely Vesey) will be sharing w/ Goodrow, as I suspect he’s going to see a lot of mins in the POs if we’re in the lead.

 

[NikC]

4th line cant be improved if lesczezcszin is on it.

you really think Dru is going to let this team go to battle with Lecywehcihcl;nxxn on this team?

 

[GAGLine]

@Amazing Kreiderman what does the Rangers Salary Cap space look like after this deal?

Re: Cap Space, Rangers still have Jake L at 766K and Vk at 850k on the roster. Plus 150k. So, roughly 1.75 to fit in 1 or 2 players.

Assuming Leschyshyn will be demoted at some point, that gives us about 1.675 mil at the deadline.

If we move Kravtsov, that's another 875k.

 

[Gardner McKay]

So far I think Drury's deadline last year was better.

They are virtually identical when looking at caliber of player and prices paid...

Tarasenko - Copp
Mikkola - Braun
Motte - Motte

All we need to do is trade for a Vatrano and it's 2022 V2.

 

[ecemleafs]

you really think Dru is going to let this team go to battle with Lecywehcihcl;nxxn on this team?

idk what hes doing on the team. hes not an nhler and hes played far too many games with us as is.

 

[NYR Viper]

Just extend him

 

[Sayba]

I was never as impressed with Motte as it seems a majority here were. I liked Gauthier and wish him well.

 

[Raspewtin]

motte is really bad this year and i liked how gaut was coming along. not really a fan

 

[NikC]

idk what hes doing on the team. hes not an nhler and hes played far too many games with us as is.

i wish i knew... he's definitely not part of an effective 4th line... I have to imagine we'll bring in a 4C?

 

[DanielBrassard]

Just extend him

8 years at 800K per sounds about right.

 

[Leonardo87]

motte is really bad this year and i liked how gaut was coming along. not really a fan

Could be the team he is on, hopefully plays better here.

 

[kovazub94]

Krav survives once again

Even I’d be upset if bringing Motte cost Kravtsov.

 

[Sayba]

So far I think Drury's deadline last year was better.

Hard to do worse than Copp