Seems adding multiple #2 prospects from this draft would've been ideal.
Now they can squeak under the cap to build next season's squad, but would probably need another trade to move salary out (Klein) if they need room to move.
That trade is for cap relief. They don't want to pay Hags. Gropp is an interesting pick but won't help us for a couple years. We're a worse club today on the ice.
It appears Sather may have overplayed his hand on Talbot for now. Another opportunity could arise at a later date. I question whether his value will ever be this high again.
These last two off seasons have been poorly managed by the front office. If we don't win the Kevin Hayes lottery it would be even worse.
This was a bad weekend for the Rangers. team is worse than when the season ended. Misplayed the hand for Talbot imo. Didn't maximize his value whatsoever.
Trading Hags was the cap relief business decision, and they are definitely stockpiling picks to replenish the farm system. Hard to argue all the assets they've traded away the past couple years have mostly been for naught, but the activity today releases some of the disappointment pressure.
It is a bummer they haven't improved the big club as yet
This was a bad weekend for the Rangers. team is worse than when the season ended. Misplayed the hand for Talbot imo. Didn't maximize his value whatsoever.
Etem is still very young, cheap and has potential. He's bigger than Hagelin albeit a lot slower. I have no feeling about the deal. Actually, I'm a bit numb. But yes, considering we gave up Hagelin and Talbot, we're worse. The cupboard was bare and we needed to replenish it. I'll miss both and I'll miss the chemistry Hags had with Hayes.
Corey Pronman @coreypronman 3m3 minutes ago
NYR select Robin Kovacs. For those about to quick Google his stats, keep in mind he led his SHL-2 team in scoring as a teenager.
I'm very confident in Gordie Clark and the Rangers scouts. They've done a fantastic job finding talent in all rounds in recent memory. So it's a good thing we've given that group of evaluators some bullets to take aim with.
Ross MacLean @rossmaclean 1m1 minute ago
Kovacs - A supervillain in the making. Pesky winger who does not give up and always seems to be johnny-on-the-spot.
Sean Hartnett @HartnettHockey 25s26 seconds ago
Robin Kovacs has a reputation for being a speedy, possession-strong winger that plays an agitating game. Special teams performer. #NYR
Ross MacLean @rossmaclean 1m1 minute ago
Kovacs - A supervillain in the making. Pesky winger who does not give up and always seems to be johnny-on-the-spot.
Sean Hartnett @HartnettHockey 25s26 seconds ago
Robin Kovacs has a reputation for being a speedy, possession-strong winger that plays an agitating game. Special teams performer. #NYR
He also led his SHL-2 team in scoring as a teenager.
In Gordie Clark's interview yesterday he suggests a roster spot is there for Buchnevic if he comes over and that he was informed so. The video is available on Blueshirts United. You never know what is up with the Russians.
Donesh Mazloum @DMaz16 Oct 19
2015 eligible D Sergey Zborovskiy has stood out. Covers a lot of ice with his skating. He's an asset on both ends of the ice.
Brandon Watts @_BrandonWatts Oct 19
2015 Draft eligible dman Sergey Zborovskiy has been impressive so far. Smart on both ends of the ice and gets around with ease. @FCHockey
Cody Nickolet @DubFromAbove 1m1 minute ago
Regina D Sergey Zborovskiy goes to NYR at 79. Big boy, plays a hard game. I rated him 96th on my WHL list, though, not draftable to me.
Isn't this the second year in a row we've drafted a lot of size?
Steven Ives @StIves72 41m41 minutes ago
Deep sleeper alert: Aleksi Saarela has big talent as top line scoring W but has been plagued by injuries. @Ian_Gooding @TodaysSlapshot
Shawn Reis @ShawnReis 2h2 hours ago
Don't know anything about Aleksi Saarela but @YakovMironov has him in his top 30 so he's another player to look for.
Chaz MichaelMichaels @_NYRvana_ 1m1 minute ago
Saarela has potential 1st line skill. Insane shot and is fast. Needs to continue to work hard and develop. Very risky but I like the pick
Matt @mavanco 2m2 minutes ago
Aleksi Saarela, ISS 103, top 9 depth center. Very good skater, dynamic offensive skill. Improved D zone play this past season.
In Gordie Clark's interview yesterday he suggests a roster spot is there for Buchnevic if he comes over and that he was informed so. The video is available on Blueshirts United. You never know what is up with the Russians.
Never know. Buch was quoted as saying he didn't think he would make the team though.
We'll see.
The guy whose job it is to correspond with prospects...
was one of those selections that I love. I would rather take a shot on a talented player who is undersized and/or coming off an injury plagued season that a healthy big player with limited upside who is likely to be a 3rd or 4th line player at best. I wish the Devils would make more moves like this because they have had a lot of luck recently with taking both Jon Merrill and Severson in the 2nd round when both had early round 1 talent.
Steve Zipay @stevezipay 11m11 minutes ago
At 113, Rangers take Brad Morrison, a center for Prince George Cougars. 23-27-50 in 67 games
Chaz MichaelMichaels @_NYRvana_ 14m14 minutes ago
NYR SELECT BRAD MORRISON HE PLAYS LIKE MARCHAND I WROTE ABOUT ON @BlueSeatBlogs
Mitch Brown @MitchLBrown 14m14 minutes ago
NYR take Brad Morrison. Human highlight reel. Insanely high skill level. Not afraid of the tough areas of the ice. Nice pick.
bill gordon @UndeRadar 12m12 minutes ago
Brad Morrison comes from a family with a lot of hockey pedigree, including his Uncle Mark-drafted by the #NYR in 1981. #NHLDraft
Sean Hartnett @HartnettHockey 3m3 minutes ago
#NYR selects another Swedish winger with the 119th overall pick -- Daniel Bernhardt.
Matt @mavanco 2m2 minutes ago
Daniel Bernhardt is not ranked by ISS so I cannot regurgitate a scouting report.
Mike Gosnell @MikeGosnell_IUP 9m9 minutes ago
Really like NYR's 4th round pick Daniel Bernhardt. Excellent numbers with Djurgarden in the J20SuperElit.
Alex Nunn @aj_ranger 12s13 seconds ago
Another speedy, skilled winger. Made steady improvement each of the past few years in junior.
Overplayed his hand with Talbot? How do you know he did not end up getting more than he had been offered? Of wait - you read a blog and that said teams were lining up with #1s and more. Love BBIers who are smarter than the guys actually on the phone fielding offers. How about credit for getting anything for a goalie who played college hockey in Alabama.
Ducks trade 41st overall and Emerson Etem to Rangers for Carl Hagelin, 59th overal and 179th overall
NYR trade up to get Ryan Gropp. Great skater with size and a big shot.
Gropp is a 6-2 left wing (30-28-58 in 67 games last season)
This is an analysis of the Rangers PICKS and trades. We don't have a Rangers draft thread
#rangers are trying hard to trade Cam Talbot now. #tvasports
Rangers and Oilers back and forth talking about Talbot. We'll see if it happens or not
Looks like NYR are trading Cam Talbot to EDM for three picks. #TSN
Looks like NYR are trading Cam Talbot to EDM for three picks. #TSN
TRADE: NYR trade Cam Talbot and pick No. 209 to Edmonton for picks Nos. 57, 79 and 184.
Rangers send Cam Talbot and pick 209 to Edmonton for 57, 79 and 184
Now they can squeak under the cap to build next season's squad, but would probably need another trade to move salary out (Klein) if they need room to move.
It appears Sather may have overplayed his hand on Talbot for now. Another opportunity could arise at a later date. I question whether his value will ever be this high again.
These last two off seasons have been poorly managed by the front office. If we don't win the Kevin Hayes lottery it would be even worse.
The team still has significant cap issues.
Rangers have traded No. 57 to Washington for 62 and 113
I still think another move will come in trading Klein or another for big club help.
Etem is still very young, cheap and has potential. He's bigger than Hagelin albeit a lot slower. I have no feeling about the deal. Actually, I'm a bit numb. But yes, considering we gave up Hagelin and Talbot, we're worse. The cupboard was bare and we needed to replenish it. I'll miss both and I'll miss the chemistry Hags had with Hayes.
His decison could possibly change.
The offseason just began so i wouldn't panic about high draft picks in the NHL.
NYR select Robin Kovacs. For those about to quick Google his stats, keep in mind he led his SHL-2 team in scoring as a teenager.
Kovacs - A supervillain in the making. Pesky winger who does not give up and always seems to be johnny-on-the-spot.
Sean Hartnett @HartnettHockey 25s26 seconds ago
Robin Kovacs has a reputation for being a speedy, possession-strong winger that plays an agitating game. Special teams performer. #NYR
Kovacs - A supervillain in the making. Pesky winger who does not give up and always seems to be johnny-on-the-spot.
Sean Hartnett @HartnettHockey 25s26 seconds ago
Robin Kovacs has a reputation for being a speedy, possession-strong winger that plays an agitating game. Special teams performer. #NYR
2015 eligible D Sergey Zborovskiy has stood out. Covers a lot of ice with his skating. He's an asset on both ends of the ice.
Brandon Watts @_BrandonWatts Oct 19
2015 Draft eligible dman Sergey Zborovskiy has been impressive so far. Smart on both ends of the ice and gets around with ease. @FCHockey
Cody Nickolet @DubFromAbove 1m1 minute ago
Regina D Sergey Zborovskiy goes to NYR at 79. Big boy, plays a hard game. I rated him 96th on my WHL list, though, not draftable to me.
Corey Pronman @coreypronman 25s25 seconds ago
NYR takes Saarela. Former top prospect struggled at times this season. Small with high skill level.
Deep sleeper alert: Aleksi Saarela has big talent as top line scoring W but has been plagued by injuries. @Ian_Gooding @TodaysSlapshot
Shawn Reis @ShawnReis 2h2 hours ago
Don't know anything about Aleksi Saarela but @YakovMironov has him in his top 30 so he's another player to look for.
Chaz MichaelMichaels @_NYRvana_ 1m1 minute ago
Saarela has potential 1st line skill. Insane shot and is fast. Needs to continue to work hard and develop. Very risky but I like the pick
Matt @mavanco 2m2 minutes ago
Aleksi Saarela, ISS 103, top 9 depth center. Very good skater, dynamic offensive skill. Improved D zone play this past season.
Never know. Buch was quoted as saying he didn't think he would make the team though.
We'll see.
At 113, Rangers take Brad Morrison, a center for Prince George Cougars. 23-27-50 in 67 games
Chaz MichaelMichaels @_NYRvana_ 14m14 minutes ago
NYR SELECT BRAD MORRISON HE PLAYS LIKE MARCHAND I WROTE ABOUT ON @BlueSeatBlogs
Mitch Brown @MitchLBrown 14m14 minutes ago
NYR take Brad Morrison. Human highlight reel. Insanely high skill level. Not afraid of the tough areas of the ice. Nice pick.
bill gordon @UndeRadar 12m12 minutes ago
Brad Morrison comes from a family with a lot of hockey pedigree, including his Uncle Mark-drafted by the #NYR in 1981. #NHLDraft
Sean Hartnett @HartnettHockey 3m3 minutes ago
#NYR selects another Swedish winger with the 119th overall pick -- Daniel Bernhardt.
Matt @mavanco 2m2 minutes ago
Daniel Bernhardt is not ranked by ISS so I cannot regurgitate a scouting report.
Mike Gosnell @MikeGosnell_IUP 9m9 minutes ago
Really like NYR's 4th round pick Daniel Bernhardt. Excellent numbers with Djurgarden in the J20SuperElit.
Alex Nunn @aj_ranger 12s13 seconds ago
Another speedy, skilled winger. Made steady improvement each of the past few years in junior.