NFT: Rangers vs Kings

In comment 15574542 Greg from LI said:

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Between the KHL and NHL, Igor Shesterkin has played in 206 games. His record? 142-38.

That's unreal.

would also be acquired for 1.5 years, while Pavelski is a UFA after this season.

Now, obviously trades between the Rangers and Flyers are pretty rare, but I wonder if the Flyers' dumpster fire of a season makes them more open to the idea.

In comment 15574574 Greg from LI said:

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Now, obviously trades between the Rangers and Flyers are pretty rare, but I wonder if the Flyers' dumpster fire of a season makes them more open to the idea.

I’ve grown to hate that fuck, but you’re right. He would be a solid vet to bring in.

In comment 15574574 Greg from LI said:

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Now, obviously trades between the Rangers and Flyers are pretty rare, but I wonder if the Flyers' dumpster fire of a season makes them more open to the idea.

Maybe we can trade them Bobby Sanguinetti since he was picked ahead of him.

would cost significantly more than Pavelski...and he's worth it. That being said add both

In comment 15574574 Greg from LI said:

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Now, obviously trades between the Rangers and Flyers are pretty rare, but I wonder if the Flyers' dumpster fire of a season makes them more open to the idea.

I have read Giroux to the Bruins speculation

In comment 15574670 pjcas18 said:

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In comment 15574574 Greg from LI said: Quote: Now, obviously trades between the Rangers and Flyers are pretty rare, but I wonder if the Flyers' dumpster fire of a season makes them more open to the idea. I have read Giroux to the Bruins speculation

Maybe for DeBrusk? That guy has been on the outs all season.

In comment 15575070 Anakim said:

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In comment 15574670 pjcas18 said: Quote: In comment 15574574 Greg from LI said: Quote: Now, obviously trades between the Rangers and Flyers are pretty rare, but I wonder if the Flyers' dumpster fire of a season makes them more open to the idea. I have read Giroux to the Bruins speculation Maybe for DeBrusk? That guy has been on the outs all season.

Good call, he's been playing much better recently, so not sure if DeBrusk's trade request still stands, but probably the right compensation - DeBrusk and a pick probably.

I also fully expect Krejci to come back to Boston for the playoffs. Or if fully expect is too strong maybe I wouldn't be surprised if he did - any time after the Olympics.

Sam Stern
@SammmyStern
Here’s the second season ATOI of every forward drafted first overall from 2010-2020:

Hall - 18:13
Hopkins - 18:52
Yakupov - 14:19
MacKinnon - 17:03
McDavid - 21:08
Matthews - 18:08
Hischier- 18:06
Hughes - 19:04
Lafrenière - 13:27

In comment 15575832 BrettNYG10 said:

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Sam Stern @SammmyStern Here’s the second season ATOI of every forward drafted first overall from 2010-2020: Hall - 18:13 Hopkins - 18:52 Yakupov - 14:19 MacKinnon - 17:03 McDavid - 21:08 Matthews - 18:08 Hischier- 18:06 Hughes - 19:04 Lafrenière - 13:27

Yikes...even Nail getting more ice time then Laf.

In comment 15574542 Greg from LI said:

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Between the KHL and NHL, Igor Shesterkin has played in 206 games. His record? 142-38.

Wow, that is a ridiculous stat.

In comment 15575879 figgy2989 said:

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In comment 15575832 BrettNYG10 said: Quote: Sam Stern @SammmyStern Here’s the second season ATOI of every forward drafted first overall from 2010-2020: Hall - 18:13 Hopkins - 18:52 Yakupov - 14:19 MacKinnon - 17:03 McDavid - 21:08 Matthews - 18:08 Hischier- 18:06 Hughes - 19:04 Lafrenière - 13:27 Yikes...even Nail getting more ice time then Laf.

Yakupov was a bust, but he had a really good rookie year. Sometimes people forget that or never realized it.

the piece of context missing from all this is in Yakupov's (for example) 2nd year EDM was near the bottom of the standings (28th out of 30 teams) so you can and should give young players more time. He rewarded his team by playing zero defense and showing up with a cocky attitude that alienated anyone and everyone around him.

the Rangers are in 1st place and Lafreniere is flashing (IMO) and is a great teammate by all accounts who is growing into the role, but that role is based on team need right now.

Context matters sometimes. and lol, half of those players are/were Oilers it seems (Hall, Nugent Hopkins, Yakupov, McDavid) and they're still struggling.

The Rangers aren't winning a Cup unless Laf/Kakko take big steps forward. Their development is more important than the short-term win/loss record.

Kakko has been terrible lately. Guess he was injured. Laf has flashed. I think he needs more ice time.