NFT: Rangers/Hurricanes swap prospects

for his NHL shot

Dan Rosen
@drosennhl
Rangers trade D Joey Keane to Carolina for F Julien Gauthier, 22, who has 26 goals in 44 games with Charlotte in the AHL this season. Gauthier is fourth in the AHL in goals. He was Carolina's first-round pick (No. 21) in 2016.

because the Rangers have a glut of D prospects but yeah, I was just hearing how highly regarded Keane was in the organization so a little surprising. This guy they traded for must be tantalizing for them to move Keane.

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In comment 14813281 BrettNYG10 said:

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No, that would be Ryan "Master of the +/-" Graves for Chris Bigras

Gauthier has 26 goals in the AHL this season. 6'4 and a good skater. Intriguing
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Was perplexing at the time and infuriating now.

From what I'm reading, Gauthier's power/skating combo makes him sound like a Kreider replacement. Wonder if this deal is leading up to a Kreider deal.

In comment 14813299 Greg from LI said:

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Was perplexing at the time and infuriating now.

Not the Rangers fault that they had seven elite dmen ahead of him who played superb defensive hockey and weren't total fucking sleds.

Rick Middleton for Ken Hodge

We've no choice to believe JD and JG know what they're doing here, but it will be a bitter pill if it doesn't work out. Staal and Girardi were ridiculous contracts, Shatt was a ridiculous buy-out...and now Henrik is left to reap the whirlwind, in more ways than one, of not going that route.

This year may not be franchise defining for the medium term, but if not, it'll come damn close

In comment 14813328 No Where Man said:

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Rick Middleton for Ken Hodge

That era -- giving away Park and Ratelle. Criminal

Hartford staff have done a very nice job this year. They have had opportunity to get a good read on the kid.

for Hodge. Ugly.

In comment 14813303 Greg from LI said:

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From what I'm reading, Gauthier's power/skating combo makes him sound like a Kreider replacement. Wonder if this deal is leading up to a Kreider deal.

He's a RW. More of a Fast replacement.

was a first round pick a few years ago and considered on of thier better prospects. I'll be interested to see if he gets a shot with he Rangers after the deadline.

But I mean in terms of his style of play, what he brings to the table. Which side he plays on doesn't particularly matter in that respect.

With the caveat that, while a good skater, he doesn't have the pure speed Kreider has. I keep seeing him described as a big, strong kid who can skate and shoot. Can score goals despite not having the highest hockey IQ or elite puck skills.

That's very similar to the kind of prospect Kreider was.

I guess they really are excited about Nils Lundqvist to be willing to deal Keane after he had such a terrific season in Hartford.

sub one for another? Time for us to develop a physical presence to go along with our skill up front.

I'm on record as saying I'd rather keep Kreider and create cap space by dealing either Trouba or Skjei. I don't think Gorton's going that route, though. Just a guy feeling.

if they traded Trouba unless the got a fantastic offer.

In comment 14813371 Greg from LI said:

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But I mean in terms of his style of play, what he brings to the table. Which side he plays on doesn't particularly matter in that respect.

Like if he can screen on power plays etc

And maybe it's not his fault - seems like every defenseman the Rangers jettison plays better elsewhere, so there likely is something wrong at MSG. Still, if he continues to play as he has this year, he's going to be a total boat anchor for a long time once that NMC kicks in this summer.

I think that Skjei has hurt his game. He's so damn inconsistent.

for three games, before DQ switched him back with Skjei beginning with the Wild, or maybe Jets. I did not understand the move at all.

two weeks ago.
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Great find! I'm smiling :)

Gauthier not assigned to Hartford and is with the big club.

Fast going soo?

In comment 14813508 Ross said:

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Gauthier not assigned to Hartford and is with the big club. Fast going soo?

Indeed. He's been assigned a uni #

sweepstakes.


Bruins should include Studnicka and their first

Avalanche should Newhook and their first, but it'll probably be Kaut, not Newhook

For that and other reasons, would much prefer a deal with Colorado.

Is fine, he don't need to score to be effective, like some. He is getting 22 min. per game. The trade is a fomer 3rd rounder for a 1st who has 26 goals and is 6'4", exactly what we need, give JD a chance here, this is year 1 for JD and Gorton working together.

Is fine, he don't need to score to be effective, like some. He is getting 22 min. per game. The trade is a fomer 3rd rounder for a 1st who has 26 goals and is 6'4", exactly what we need, give JD a chance here, this is year 1 for JD and Gorton working together.

are parting with Newhook in ANY trade as the kid projects by all accounts as a top 2C.

a 1st plus a B type prospect will be a fair return for CK20 as a rental.

If NYR can not resign Kreider in the next day or two, he is a MUST trade.

He's been a below average defenseman by every metric.

In comment 14813558 JPinstripes said:

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are parting with Newhook in ANY trade as the kid projects by all accounts as a top 2C. a 1st plus a B type prospect will be a fair return for CK20 as a rental. If NYR can not resign Kreider in the next day or two, he is a MUST trade.

No, probably not. Maybe Kreider, Lias Andersson and Georgiev for Newhook and a first?

and that ain't Skjei.

Bruins and Avs.

might look to move Martin Kaut over Newhook.

Man, tough choice. I like both.

Newhook can play C, is younger, maybe a little more dynamic - dominating NCAA as a freshman.

Kaut bigger, a wing, but not really more physical, holding his own in the AHL.

other guy's game. Isn't that why he got the huge contract?

of a good Rangers fan discussion board?

Fast. Gauthier can provide depth.

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Fast. Gauthier can provide depth.

I doubt CK plays another game until he is either re-signed or traded.

Buchnevich's cross check of Marchand has been wildly celebrated virtually everywhere online. A post on the r/hockey subred got 1500+ posts, almost all laudatory, and the YouTube clip of it has 3.1K likes versus all of 68 dislikes. That's some ratio.

In comment 14813634 JPinstripes said:

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In comment 14813630 Ira said: Quote: Fast. Gauthier can provide depth. I doubt CK plays another game until he is either re-signed or traded.

Not sure Fast is really a top 6 guy but Gauthier might be

seems to have better hands that Kreider. And I'd rather keep Kreider, too.

seems to have better hands that Kreider. And I'd rather keep Kreider, too.

likes both, Gauthier a bit more -- pressure to trade Gauthier because he will be waiver eligible next season. Some scouts question hi inconsistency. Hopefully Quinn can work his magic.

If the kid works out we have some serious beef coming up front between him, Kravtsov and Barron over the next year or two

on Friday, but then I remembered that I can see it on TV and shut it off when the game is over and not have to fight traffic to get out of the parking lot then drive for an hour to get home.

High def tv's, at my age I stay home. Metrics are not a be all end all, and they change year to year, lets give him time, he will be fine.

In comment 14813638 Greg from LI said:

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Buchnevich's cross check of Marchand has been wildly celebrated virtually everywhere online. A post on the r/hockey subred got 1500+ posts, almost all laudatory, and the YouTube clip of it has 3.1K likes versus all of 68 dislikes. That's some ratio.

One of the greatest moments in franchise history. Give him the max.

is he needs to be protected in next year's expansion draft (2021), while Keane is exempt.

Not a huge deal, but a point nevertheless.

J.D. Burke
@JDylanBurke
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Feb 18
My instant reaction to this is that the New York Rangers get the better prospect out of this deal. I've long been a fan of Julien Gauthier's game. Took massive strides last season. Can't be far from being an everyday NHL contributor.