Now that the calamity of another Pens' Cup has occurred, everyone can move on to the business of getting to June 2017. The Rangers, obviously, have a lot of work to do to get back to being a contender. Word is the salary cap may actually shrink, which puts several teams, including NYR, CHI, and PIT in crunches. Should be an interesting couple of months!
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They had to let at least one D walk because of $. Near zero chance they'd look at Staal. Sounds like they've got NHL ready youngsters to slide up.
But would Girardi waive his NMC to go to Arizona? Methinks not. Why would he? Is Arizona appealing? Maybe, but are the Coyotes any good? In the future, maybe but next year? Probably not.
The Coyotes are still paying Chris Pronger NEXT YEAR not to play so they could reach the salary floor. I get the feeling they're not so concerned with quality.
he hasn't been on the ice in 4 years.
I do wonder if they'll have a retirement ceremony for him after next year. as a joke or if they don't consider it funny.
This will be his second year on the Coyotes just to reach the salary floor. Don't bother getting actual players, spend $5M on Pronger.
I am sure there is shit I don't understand about that.
The 10-year veteran was dealt Thursday in exchange for a 2016 fifth-round draft pick. Goligoski has played in 562 NHL games and won the Stanley Cup as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009.
Acquired him via trade.
Are we going to have to spend this whole thread explaining things to Islanders fans?
You people are the worst. per se
Don't you have a pack of smokes to go through at a Phish concert or something, nature boy?
classic
They're both top names on the UFA list and will get paid well. Absolutely no reason to sign a contract at this point with anyone without listening to the market.
Apparently Snow just used the phrase "we wish him nothing but be best" in an interview this morning.
Apparently Snow just used the phrase "we wish him nothing but be best" in an interview this morning.
MTL a rumored destination.
Apparently Snow just used the phrase "we wish him nothing but be best" in an interview this morning.
It was going to be tough to resign him anyway but that Voracek deal last season sealed it imo. Kyle will be missed and the Neil Smith era has come to an end.
So I picked up a pair of tix this year and didn't read the fine print... and by fine print I mean the bold, obvious print on the email. It's in East Meadow at the Northwell Health Ice Center. I can't make it out to Long Island for that.
Anyone want the tickets? No charge. Two available.
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One of my favorite players to watch. So creative, excellent two-way player, one of the best I've seen, would have been a hall-of-famer if he came to the NHL earlier. Datsyuk is like a slightly better Bergeron - only slightly better fro an offensive skill standpoint - not even necessarily points, just skill - hard to describe.
Not shedding a tear for Detroit.
I guess what my point is, is that it doesn't limit anything if they want to get rid of him. What it does indicate is that the Rangers as an organization have many people in charge that don't know how bad he is even through they watch him play 20 minutes and practice everyday. It's a wonder they can put a pro team out there if they don't know that they have such a detrimental player. However I'm saying you won't shut up about this NMC and I'm saying its not relevant if the team wants him gone at all costs. So why even talk about it as though it's the major issue.
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What's your point? Either way, it severely limits our options. Plus, a contender wouldn't necessarily be an interested party. Why? Because Girardi sucks and they allocate their cap space in more efficient ways than shitty teams do. A shitty team, however, that needs to reach the cap floor might be interested in Girardi's contract. However, not that we know he has a full NMC for the duration of his contract, I think it's safe to say that he won't waive it to go to a shitty team and/or a shitty city.
I guess what my point is, is that it doesn't limit anything if they want to get rid of him. What it does indicate is that the Rangers as an organization have many people in charge that don't know how bad he is even through they watch him play 20 minutes and practice everyday. It's a wonder they can put a pro team out there if they don't know that they have such a detrimental player. However I'm saying you won't shut up about this NMC and I'm saying its not relevant if the team wants him gone at all costs. So why even talk about it as though it's the major issue.
Because it is for exactly the reason(s) I stated. A shitty team might be interested in getting Girardi only to reach the cap floor. However, would Girardi accept a trade to a shitty team? Probably not.
- Sources indicated that Snow would be willing to move that first-round pick as part of a package for an established NHL forward if the Isles GM can find a deal to his liking.
- With an expectation of the cap being flat, some specualtion that some surprising names in the NHL may be moved.
- Sources indicated that Snow and Marc Levine, Frans Nielsens agent, have been in contact on a long-term deal in recent days.
- Snow said on Friday he doesnt see a trade to move up the draft board, but perhaps down to collect an extra pick.
Names being heard for possible picks at 19 if the Isles retain their pick: Long Beachs Charlie McAvoy (D), who currently attends Boston University. Among forwards, winger Kieffer Bellows, son of former NHLer Brian, would be a catch; so would Alex DeBrincat, the 5-foot-7 Michigan native who has back-to-back 51-goal seasons for Erie of the Ontario League, where DeBrincat played with Connor McDavid and Dylan Strome.
Personally, if available at the Isles' pick, I'd be happy with Julien Gauthier. 6'4", 225lb RW with Val D'Or in the Q. Explosive, nasty, skilled and coachable.
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Also separately tweeted that there will be at least one trade today. At this point on the calendar you could blindly say something like that and hit with 70%+ accuracy, but I'm thirsting for news so I'll consciously decide to put some stock in it.
My prediction is Derek Stepan gets traded before or during the Draft
I agree. And I do think the Rangers will make a run at Stamkos at Sather's urging.
Ours is against you bastids on the 13th
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Ours is against you bastids on the 13th
Yep, Brett posted it above!
I love the summer but man do I miss hockey already.
@adater Adrian Dater Retweeted Darren Dreger
Shattenkirk wants to play for the Rangers, but no cap room
I'd much rather deal Nash and Staal.... than Stepan and other younger players... but there seems to be a lot of smoke here... Stepan sounds like a goner.
@FriedgeHNIC
Hearing FLA working on a trade to acquire rights to Keith Yandle from NYR
@GeorgeRichards
.@FlaPanthers getting the negotiating rights to UFA defenseman Keith Yandle for a draft pick as well as a conditional if he signs.