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What direction are you taking this team? There are a lot of different opinions here as to whether or not we should re-sign Hayes, trade Kreider, or sign Panarin. I think a Poll is a fun idea so we can see where everyone stands.
If you were Gorton what direction are you taking this team?
Here's my go: Option C. If it's breathing, and the return is appropriate, move it.
Guys I trade regardless of Value: Zucc, McQuaid, Hayes. I don't see either of these 3 in our long-term plans. Get something for them rather than lose them for nothing.
Guys I trade if the value is there: Kreider, Zbad, Shatty. As @jas would say, get me that Franchise 1C. This draft has about 4-5 potential of those guys.
It took awhile for me to get on the Trade Kreider/Zbad wagon, but it has come to that. Our Defense is 3 years away in my opinion. Zbad will have 3 years left on his contract after this year. He'll be a 29 year old UFA when his contract matures. I think Zbad can be moved for a similar package to Stepan.
Although part of me wants to see that C stitched on Kreider's chest, I'm worried about his next contract. He'll also be a 29 year old UFA when his contract matures next year. 7X7? 8X8? The old school Rangers sign him without thinking twice. I do see CK aging very well and being a productive player in his 30's, but I'm still concerned. I've been burned once too many times with those contracts.
Come to think of it, when has signing a 29 year old player to the biggest contract they have ever received, a good idea..?
@Edge had a great post the other day. He pointed out that guys like Howden and Andersson can be the safe, steady 2-way players this young franchise will need. Neither being a flashy PPG producer, but still productive nonetheless. I'd throw both Lindgren and Hajek in that mix as well. Chytil, Kravtsov, and Miller are the potential offensive powerhouses. Throw in ADA and possibly Lundkvist in that mix too.
Aside for Shesty and Kravtsov, I don't see any potential Elite Franchise players though. That's why I would continue gutting this team. I realize we can't have a team of kids - and we don't. Names/Staal/Smith/Fast/Vesey are all vets. They will all be here next year. This team will have zero problems bringing in other vets as placeholders too.
I wouldn't shop Fast, Vesey, or Names. A late 2nd or 3rd and mediocre prospect doesn't interest me much. Gropp, Halverson, Kovacs, Iverson, Tambellini, Day.. Meh. Keep these guys around for another year and then re-evaluate things the following year.
So what direction would you take this team if you were Gorton? Option A? B? C? Or something else? I think this can be a fun thread to re-visit in a few years after things settle down.
What direction are you taking this team? There are a lot of different opinions here as to whether or not we should re-sign Hayes, trade Kreider, or sign Panarin. I think a Poll is a fun idea so we can see where everyone stands.
If you were Gorton what direction are you taking this team?
Here's my go: Option C. If it's breathing, and the return is appropriate, move it.
Guys I trade regardless of Value: Zucc, McQuaid, Hayes. I don't see either of these 3 in our long-term plans. Get something for them rather than lose them for nothing.
Guys I trade if the value is there: Kreider, Zbad, Shatty. As @jas would say, get me that Franchise 1C. This draft has about 4-5 potential of those guys.
It took awhile for me to get on the Trade Kreider/Zbad wagon, but it has come to that. Our Defense is 3 years away in my opinion. Zbad will have 3 years left on his contract after this year. He'll be a 29 year old UFA when his contract matures. I think Zbad can be moved for a similar package to Stepan.
Although part of me wants to see that C stitched on Kreider's chest, I'm worried about his next contract. He'll also be a 29 year old UFA when his contract matures next year. 7X7? 8X8? The old school Rangers sign him without thinking twice. I do see CK aging very well and being a productive player in his 30's, but I'm still concerned. I've been burned once too many times with those contracts.
Come to think of it, when has signing a 29 year old player to the biggest contract they have ever received, a good idea..?
@Edge had a great post the other day. He pointed out that guys like Howden and Andersson can be the safe, steady 2-way players this young franchise will need. Neither being a flashy PPG producer, but still productive nonetheless. I'd throw both Lindgren and Hajek in that mix as well. Chytil, Kravtsov, and Miller are the potential offensive powerhouses. Throw in ADA and possibly Lundkvist in that mix too.
Aside for Shesty and Kravtsov, I don't see any potential Elite Franchise players though. That's why I would continue gutting this team. I realize we can't have a team of kids - and we don't. Names/Staal/Smith/Fast/Vesey are all vets. They will all be here next year. This team will have zero problems bringing in other vets as placeholders too.
I wouldn't shop Fast, Vesey, or Names. A late 2nd or 3rd and mediocre prospect doesn't interest me much. Gropp, Halverson, Kovacs, Iverson, Tambellini, Day.. Meh. Keep these guys around for another year and then re-evaluate things the following year.
So what direction would you take this team if you were Gorton? Option A? B? C? Or something else? I think this can be a fun thread to re-visit in a few years after things settle down.
