I mean, all teams have these glaring oversights. They're just more pronounced since we're Rangers fans.
I don't recall why Tarasenko slid.
And I've heard great things about McIlrath. I imagine he'd be our 7th defenseman next year - unless he's traded.
It was the Russian transferability issue. Tarasenko was playing for his dad in Russia at the time and there were doubts as to whether or not he'd ever come to North America to play.
would have to pass thru waivers to get down to Hartford. From what I've read, I have to believe that there are teams that would claim him for a 6/7 role at worst. His problem is probably our absurd NHL D depth and the fact we were on a #1 seed run. He probably would have come up when Klein got hurt except we had no cap space for any promotions this year (bizarre).
Conor Allen is in the same boat -- NHL or waivers. And I think Kristo can declare himself a Group 6 UFA this summer (25 years old, >80 NHL games). I thought Sather made a mistake not moving some of these contracts at the deadline.
is the reason we went with Boyle over Stralman. Boyle seen as a bridge to get to McI.... but who the fuck knows, its not like we ever stand pat during offseasons for whatever reason.
The reason Stralman/Boyle and Brian Boyle/Glass come up *yet* again... is as it will always be for Rangers fans, an otherwise great season comes down to having to beat these guys and our former Captain to get the ultimate prize.
It would be very Rangers to have Callahan end our season in overtime or something.
Apparently their best penalty killer, skating has improved, been much more disciplined. Beukeboom referenced his game turning around in December.
I've seen him play 3 times. He's extremely stay at home so it's kinda tough for him to be undisciplined. Guessing it's b/c his skating speed is still slow. He'll nail somebody though. He does hit everything and has really good leverage. His fighting, well, he's not equal to the hype IMO.
Lindberg is the kid I like b/c skates a bit like Brassard although I think Kristo has the better hands but he doesn't skate as well. Haggerty shows flashes. Overall, the Wolf Pack isn't that good offensively.
is the reason we went with Boyle over Stralman. Boyle seen as a bridge to get to McI....
Besides skates, they're nothing alike. It's not a bridge. They Rangers wanted a QB for the PP with Boyle while McIlrath won't ever see the ice on the PP.
I mean defensively. He was undisciplined defensively. He used to get caught up ice and couldn't get back. Now he's so far back nobody gets by him. He's overly disciplined IMO.
Penalties, yeah, every team has a nut job down there and McIlrath and he usually find each other.
is the reason we went with Boyle over Stralman. Boyle seen as a bridge to get to McI....
Besides skates, they're nothing alike. It's not a bridge. They Rangers wanted a QB for the PP with Boyle while McIlrath won't ever see the ice on the PP.
Not the point. The timing was the bridge. Give Boyle two years and then go with the kid.
MAB: 2010 was the year the Gaborik incident occurred, which makes me think the team perceived a weakness and went after it - ignoring value (such as Fowler - whom I assume they deemed unnecessary because of Del Zotto at the time).
My assumption is that Skjei is going to get the spot that Boyle vacates before McIlrath or Allen do. So it's going to be a numbers thing. Yandle will open up another spot after next year. The other 4 guys are locked in for a bit. I could see Klein sticking around after his deal is up.
He wasnt even on the ice on the 5-on-3 yesterday. The trade has been borderline disaster -- still has time to prove us nay-sayers wrong but holy shit this one is looking like its going to sting for years.
If they win the Cup this year, Sather can trade all of our top prospects, Lundqvist, Kreider, and Stepan for some loathsome piece of shit (like Callahan).
Fuck next year.
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He wasnt even on the ice on the 5-on-3 yesterday. The trade has been borderline disaster -- still has time to prove us nay-sayers wrong but holy shit this one is looking like its going to sting for years.
Back to back years with the St. Louis trade. Not so much for Callahan but for the future picks.
The Hayes signing takes some of the sting out of that at least.
Before the season started Tampa made him...... wait for it... their 4th line C. It's bullshit spin from the Rangers.
By the way, was Boyle always an "A" for them this year? They made him one Monday.
He got almost $7 million from Tampa, a no income tax state. Not sure how NY was matching that.
And this was the popular thought when he left:
'On breakup day, Brian Boyle also expressed his desire to do more for the Rangers then just kill penalties. Alain Vigneault felt Boyle’s role was right and maybe this deal signifies his desire to be more than just a 4th line guy.'
not $7. Same day or week we signed Tanner Glass to 3 yrs, $5MM. Awful.
Facts are what they are - he was signed by Tampa to be their 4th line C. Before the season even started they announced that and he had to know going in he was a longshot to pass Fillipa on the depth chart for 3rd line.
Don't get me started on the state income tax stuff. I really hate the NHL's decision making authority - its an obvious fix but they do nothing.
Is what it is - only reason the offseason deems such a big spotlight now is because we're on center stage against these 3 guys. This series is as much about Yzerman vs Sather as it is on the ice.
$6 million with no income tax is almost $7 elsewhere Â
we all agree Stralman was 85% of the fuck-up, not Boyle (Glass was a separate screw up, we could have filled in house). Moore has done a nice job in the 4C role, and up until this series, we'd replaced Boyle on the PK. Hopefully the first two games were an anomoly on PK - but man is TB on fire right now on their PP. It's white hot.
How did Detroit hold them to 2-for-30? I know Babcock is busy getting himself a huge mega-deal, but sure would be nice to get some tips from him about how his thoroughly outclassed talent wise team was able to take Tampa a full 7.
Me too. You get Ulf Samuelsson to play WITH Zubov, not in stead of Zubov. Fucking stupid.
I don't recall why Tarasenko slid.
And I've heard great things about McIlrath. I imagine he'd be our 7th defenseman next year - unless he's traded.
I don't recall why Tarasenko slid.
And I've heard great things about McIlrath. I imagine he'd be our 7th defenseman next year - unless he's traded.
It was the Russian transferability issue. Tarasenko was playing for his dad in Russia at the time and there were doubts as to whether or not he'd ever come to North America to play.
Apparently their best penalty killer, skating has improved, been much more disciplined. Beukeboom referenced his game turning around in December.
Like the Kristo thing?
Conor Allen is in the same boat -- NHL or waivers. And I think Kristo can declare himself a Group 6 UFA this summer (25 years old, >80 NHL games). I thought Sather made a mistake not moving some of these contracts at the deadline.
The reason Stralman/Boyle and Brian Boyle/Glass come up *yet* again... is as it will always be for Rangers fans, an otherwise great season comes down to having to beat these guys and our former Captain to get the ultimate prize.
It would be very Rangers to have Callahan end our season in overtime or something.
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what good things about Dylan?
Apparently their best penalty killer, skating has improved, been much more disciplined. Beukeboom referenced his game turning around in December.
I've seen him play 3 times. He's extremely stay at home so it's kinda tough for him to be undisciplined. Guessing it's b/c his skating speed is still slow. He'll nail somebody though. He does hit everything and has really good leverage. His fighting, well, he's not equal to the hype IMO.
Lindberg is the kid I like b/c skates a bit like Brassard although I think Kristo has the better hands but he doesn't skate as well. Haggerty shows flashes. Overall, the Wolf Pack isn't that good offensively.
Sure, playing big and physical can help - see Caps - but speed wins in this league now. All 4 lines need to be able to score.
Besides skates, they're nothing alike. It's not a bridge. They Rangers wanted a QB for the PP with Boyle while McIlrath won't ever see the ice on the PP.
I mean defensively. He was undisciplined defensively. He used to get caught up ice and couldn't get back. Now he's so far back nobody gets by him. He's overly disciplined IMO.
Penalties, yeah, every team has a nut job down there and McIlrath and he usually find each other.
Sure, playing big and physical can help - see Caps - but speed wins in this league now. All 4 lines need to be able to score.
How about reading the whole post and not just bitching about one line? Give it a try.
But besides that... 50% of the post... great job?
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is the reason we went with Boyle over Stralman. Boyle seen as a bridge to get to McI....
Besides skates, they're nothing alike. It's not a bridge. They Rangers wanted a QB for the PP with Boyle while McIlrath won't ever see the ice on the PP.
Not the point. The timing was the bridge. Give Boyle two years and then go with the kid.
I actually heard the players fathers talking about it at Flying Puck the other night though, so I'm confident i'm right.
Would love to see McIlrath yet I just don't know. He reminds me a bit of Eric Cairns.
He wasnt even on the ice on the 5-on-3 yesterday. The trade has been borderline disaster -- still has time to prove us nay-sayers wrong but holy shit this one is looking like its going to sting for years.
Fuck next year.
He wasnt even on the ice on the 5-on-3 yesterday. The trade has been borderline disaster -- still has time to prove us nay-sayers wrong but holy shit this one is looking like its going to sting for years.
Back to back years with the St. Louis trade. Not so much for Callahan but for the future picks.
The Hayes signing takes some of the sting out of that at least.
Thought he was the closest thing the Rangers have had since Bure for a few weeks (speed, hard accurate shot, etc).
let's try to clarify this
"Thought he was the closest thing the Rangers have had since Bure for a few weeks (speed, hard accurate shot, etc).":
The Rangers had Bure for a weeks (months) as a Ranger. Not comparing him to a 20 yr old Bure yet the kid does have Bure like speed and a great shot.
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It was him or Dominic Moore. Let's be fair, Boyle playing 3C not Hayes makes us worse.
By the way, was Boyle always an "A" for them this year? They made him one Monday.
By the way, was Boyle always an "A" for them this year? They made him one Monday.
He was last round at least, never bothered to look before that. Odd to say the least.
By the way, was Boyle always an "A" for them this year? They made him one Monday.
He got almost $7 million from Tampa, a no income tax state. Not sure how NY was matching that.
And this was the popular thought when he left:
'On breakup day, Brian Boyle also expressed his desire to do more for the Rangers then just kill penalties. Alain Vigneault felt Boyle’s role was right and maybe this deal signifies his desire to be more than just a 4th line guy.'
Facts are what they are - he was signed by Tampa to be their 4th line C. Before the season even started they announced that and he had to know going in he was a longshot to pass Fillipa on the depth chart for 3rd line.
Don't get me started on the state income tax stuff. I really hate the NHL's decision making authority - its an obvious fix but they do nothing.
Is what it is - only reason the offseason deems such a big spotlight now is because we're on center stage against these 3 guys. This series is as much about Yzerman vs Sather as it is on the ice.
How did Detroit hold them to 2-for-30? I know Babcock is busy getting himself a huge mega-deal, but sure would be nice to get some tips from him about how his thoroughly outclassed talent wise team was able to take Tampa a full 7.