Elliotte Friedman reports that the #Rangers have given Vitali Kravtsov permission to contact other clubs in seek of a trade. Kravtsov did not make the Opening Day roster.
Larry Brooks adds that Kravtsov has refused assignment to Wolf Pack and is expected to be suspended.
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Sucks I really like the kid as a player and thought he finished strong last year and has a solid preseason.
To keep them from losing a player (WHO STINKS) on waivers.
Libor Hajek is fucking terrible and can't play his way off the roster no matter what he does. He's a goddamn 8D, at best.
The return from TB for McDonagh was terrible, just admit that Hajek blows and move the hell on, christ.
Probably will be great somewhere else in a couple of years.
Was it a shocker that he didn't make the team? Haven't followed it all that much.
Was it a shocker that he didn't make the team? Haven't followed it all that much.
Yes. The Rangers traded Buchnevich partly to give ice time to guys like Kravtsov. And he was solid in the games last year.
Probably will be great somewhere else in a couple of years.
Can't disagree with this assessment. How long will it take before they realize Gauthier is just another big body in the league who can skate but can't produce?
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This is bringing back bad Ho-Sang memories.. except it's a little worse for you guys as he he as a little more leverage with Russia and more willingness to be overseas due to that.
Was it a shocker that he didn't make the team? Haven't followed it all that much.
Yes. The Rangers traded Buchnevich partly to give ice time to guys like Kravtsov. And he was solid in the games last year.
True, but let's face it, when we lucked into Kakko and Laf, the writing was on the wall for Krav after we had already locked up Kreider and Panarin long-term.
IDK, maybe they trade him for like Dylan Strome or Barrett Hayton.
The "take duh body" dickheads up in the 400 level are going to love this team, then blame Panarin and Zibby when things go wrong.
Not if you believe the talk of Kreider playing on the third line and Goodrow shifting between the lines. Kravstov has shown more big boy play in 20 NHL games than Gauthier has in two seasons.
Gene Carr JFC. The Cat traded all their toughness for him and then didn;t play him at his best position. That trade may have cost them the Cup.
BUT, the wisecracks he brought out from the Big Whistle ALMOST made it worthwhile ;-).
"he couldn't put it in the ocean if he was standing on the pier" is a classic. after being traded to the Kings, he naturally scores against the Rangers, and Chadwick says "it's a bigger ocean" LOL. Those were the days.
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that neither side has done the situation any favors.
The betting yesterday was that Kravtsov was sent to Hartford to facilitate Drury dealing Hajek, and if/once done, a roster spot would open for Kravstsov. It seems like it's gotten out of hand, like with Lias (who has been opening eyes). I think the two Ds are effing this up.
Even if that's the case, why keep a jag like Dryden Hunt over Kravtsov?
I can't believe 50 years later the Rangers again have a skilled team that's getting bullied. Deja Vu all over again.
I can't believe 50 years later the Rangers again have a skilled team that's getting bullied. Deja Vu all over again.
Gordon was riot too. What a pair. "Don't blame the Rangers folks, the Scouts have been that good." LOL
The Cat era is still my favorite too.. They made me a die hard Ranger fan.
Somethings never change, you're spot on. They always get bullied
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that neither side has done the situation any favors.
The betting yesterday was that Kravtsov was sent to Hartford to facilitate Drury dealing Hajek, and if/once done, a roster spot would open for Kravstsov. It seems like it's gotten out of hand, like with Lias (who has been opening eyes). I think the two Ds are effing this up.
I read the same, so this news today is a little surprising. Maybe a stretch of the truth and Kravtsov's not onboard or just doesn't care at this point. I hoped he would leave them no choice but to put someone on waivers.
You need your main players to have toughness. Especially the ones with size like Kreider or K’Andre. If your guys can’t do it, trade for guys who can
But you also need skilled players. Trading Buch for a nothing like Blais is just idiotic. And yes I know about the salary implications but it was just a horrible trade
And now he alienated Kratskov to keep the likes of Dryden Hunt. Unbelievable
You need your main players to have toughness. Especially the ones with size like Kreider or K’Andre. If your guys can’t do it, trade for guys who can
But you also need skilled players. Trading Buch for a nothing like Blais is just idiotic. And yes I know about the salary implications but it was just a horrible trade
And now he alienated Kratskov to keep the likes of Dryden Hunt. Unbelievable
Barry Trotz's scheme works with players who have toughness but can't score. If anything he plays too many of those guys. Because the Rangers got lucky with Kakko and Laf, I just don't see a space in the Top 6 for Kravtsov. The way the NHL is played today I think you could do fine with him as a 3rd liner as long as he is not surrounded by two goons with stone for hands, but he may not want to be in that shut down role.
Chytil was sent down to start as well and he was called up mid-way. Same with Lindgrin as well.
Kratskov and Ben Simmons must have the same agent.
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Says the person that never had a conversation with him, doesn't know if his work ethic sucks, and probably never saw him swing a stick in person...
And Chances are Dryden Hunt would not have been claimed because he is a dime a dozen player
That is just pure incompetence.
And Chances are Dryden Hunt would not have been claimed because he is a dime a dozen player
That is just pure incompetence.
Exactly. Even if your goal was to light a fire under Kravtsov's ass (Rangers reportedly don't like his offseason training program), this is tact you take when you already went through this with him last season? Remember, Drury was GM of the Wolfpack at the time.
Really bizarre strategy.