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Good morning, Boneheads!

So Tkachuk deal is done. I don’t think it was even discussed on some serious level between Calgary and NY, but I have no doubt Drury made a call, at the very least.

It’s hard to judge who won that trade. Florida got the best player in that deal, who is still 24 and signed long term, so I guess they got the better end of it. But Calgary got back two very good, and very productive players, albeit for a short term. I’m sure they’ll try to sign them.

For the record, if I am a GM and have to surrender what Florida surrendered for Tkachuk, I do it in a heartbeat.

Qualifying offers expired yesterday, by the way

138 responses to “Moving on..”

  1. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    Yeeeeesssssss!!!!

  2. CCCP Avatar
    CCCP

    No.

  3. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    What?

  4. Upstate Ranger Avatar
    Upstate Ranger

    Why?

  5. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    Yesnowhatwhy?

  6. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    Another left winger!

  7. cregg7 Avatar
    cregg7

    If florida needs help with cap issue could we make it work for Bennett?

  8. BW Avatar
    BW

    … Up … to the east side

  9. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    Cregg
    Yep

  10. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    3 more years at 4.425. Would love to have Bennett, but how?

  11. CCCP Avatar
    CCCP

    How? Send Troobuh to Seattle.

  12. BW Avatar
    BW

    At least Bennett didn’t bunch up his playoff scoring in just a few of his games. Alright, he had two of his points in a two-game hot streak and scored a goal a couple of games later. And that was it. Plus, he’s had more than 30 points in 28% of the seasons he’s played, including once since his rookie season seven years ago.

    That, of course is sarcasm. But I primarily come here to learn stuff (absolutely not sarcasm) so, why would we be so interested in ponying up young players and more $ for Sam Bennett? He was 3c on a team that didn’t go as far in the post-season as its regular season implied it would. And he doesn’t seem to have done a whole heckuva lot during those playoffs. Is he a shut-down defender?

  13. BW Avatar
    BW

    I found it interesting to read comments on the Tkachuk-Huberdeau et al trade from denizens of the Flames and Panthers, each complaining about how the guys traded totally disappeared in the playoffs this year.

  14. 4everanger Avatar

    Playoff is a beast that walks by itself, by its own rules, occasionally producing heroes and semi-heroes in carrier grey mice and humiliating superstars in their sometimes pathetic performance.

  15. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    Rangers would need a third team involved to trade with FL since neither has any cap space. The Rangers could provide say Chytil and draft picks and/or prospects to the third team who would take Say Bennett, retains part of his salary and passes him on to the Rangers. I think that is likely an overpay on the Rangers part, but, the numbers can be made to work.

  16. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    In case anyone is wondering the signing of Trochek is the end of the kid line.

  17. cregg7 Avatar
    cregg7

    But according to those in the know

    Hedgehog was already planning on obtaining Bennett in trade. He was just waiting for the right year when we would finally be able to win.

  18. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    According to those in the nose, Marchand just raised rents.

  19. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Marchand’s nose is considering going Condo.

  20. Upstate Ranger Avatar
    Upstate Ranger

    Larry sez:
    “I wonder. Is it a cap-space issue, contract ask, or evaluation of talent and roster requirements (or a combination of all of the above) that is stopping the Rangers from re-upping Tyler Motte at the expense of keeping Dryden Hunt ($762,500) on the squad?
    “Again, though, if it’s another $500,000, that amounts to a difference of $2.325 million of space at the deadline that Drury must do everything in his power to preserve.”
    (NYP)

  21. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    They haven’t closed the deal with Kakko yet. Until they do Drury doesn’t knw what he ahs left to sign anyone else. Brooksie will have to wait just like everyone else.

  22. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Carp most likely contractually restrained from appearing here or in Vegas.

  23. James G Avatar

    Ironically I had said to myself on Friday ‘Florida could probably just offer to swap Huberdeau with another roster player and pull off the acquisition’…and so they do. Much needed element down there for the Panzers.

  24. James G Avatar

    Uncle Larry trying to stir the pot with Kakko. Needless article. I’ve said numerous times over the years I think that the offer-sheet is a tool that can and should be used more often. Fact remains that it just isn’t.
    To say that other GMs wouldn’t like to have Kakko because they don’t want to offer sheet him is off base.

    ps Larry’s just going to harp on this Patrick Kane thing from now through March unfortunately..

  25. James G Avatar

    Motte made 1.45 this past season on a 2 year deal that was worth 2.45. I would think he’s looking for 2 million per which Drury just can’t allocate to a 4th liner right now. The fact that Goodrow may potentially slot in on the 4th line is a bad enough look. Add Reaves’ salary and another 2 million to that you’re talking about nearly an 8+ million dollar fourth line on a team that can’t afford a top six wing or a 3C. I’d be fine with having Motte back but can’t justify that price.

  26. James G Avatar

    The only thing Hedgehog was worried about when Bennett was being shopped was getting his hands on a veal parmigiana hero from Carbone’s down on Thompson street. The traffic was terrible on trade deadline day. By the time he got there, ordered and ate it was after 3pm..

  27. James G Avatar

    Made some calls took some calls had no balls

  28. James G Avatar

    JamesGeau

  29. 4everanger Avatar

    Source:
    The Islanders are seriously interested in signing free agent Nazem Kadri.
    It was previously reported that the Avalanche are trying to keep the striker who helped the team win the Stanley Cup. Kadri’s contract with the club ended this summer and he is expected to be eligible for a long-term deal with a salary ranging from $7.5 million to $8.5 million.
    According to CapFriendly, now the Islanders have a little more than $ 11 million free under the ceiling, but no contracts have been signed with Noah Dobson and Alexander Romanov, the rights to which the Islanders traded from the Montreal Canadiens. At the same time, six New Yorkers forwards have active agreements with the club with a salary of $5 million or more.
    Last season was for Kadri the most productive in his career. He scored 87 (28+59) points in 71 games of the regular season, and then scored another 15 (7+8) points in the Stanley Cup.

  30. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    If Goodrow is on the 4th line consistently…

    A) Drury has made several trades and this forward group is massively different than it is as of right now and much much deeper.

    B) Drury has gone back on his word to Goodrow, who did not sign to be a 4th liner.

    C) Goodrow has fallen off a cliff with his on ice play.

  31. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Anyone been banned for life lately? Contact us via KGB.com.

  32. 4everanger Avatar

    Achtung! Mancrush:
    Rangers forward Vitaly Kravtsov posted a photo with Washington D.C. forward Yevgeny Kuznetsov in front of a Traktor sweater. (Both are the alumni of the Chelyabinsk KHL club).
    “I can’t express the feeling in words the way I afore him on and off the ice. He is the one I looked up to since childhood, the person who made me fall in love with hockey. The first thing I remember about Chelyabinsk hockey since childhood is number 92, on a black and white tank city jersey”, Kravtsov wrote.
    (Particularly like the part “off ice” adoration. Hope, will not follow his idol in that).

  33. Gravy Avatar
    Gravy

    It seems they already have terms in place with Kakko, so my guess is Drury has another one or two things cooking (Motte?) before finalizing. I suspect any offer sheet, which I said the whole time is unlikely, would have happened already.

  34. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    Coos
    Are you volunteering?

  35. Gravy Avatar
    Gravy

    I contacted KFC instead because I chickened out.

  36. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    Gravy
    Lmmfao…I see what you did there 😉

  37. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Gulag 17

  38. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    Is that a yes? Are you just wanting to cause problems when there are none?

    Just wanting some clarification here from you since you like to rock the boat for no reason whatsoever it seems.

  39. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Get off my cloud.

  40. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    Here comes the victim portrayal

  41. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    Rocking the boat then acting like it’s someone else’s fault 🙄

  42. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    October can’t get here soon enough!

  43. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    I’ll ask once more out of respect for you. What issue suddenly prompted your 11:39 post today on a free blog that you do not have to participate in, that has the same guidelines for everyone and a handful of people put forth some extra effort to make sure it is operational and enjoyable a place for as many as possible?

  44. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    NHL Network just had the 1994 Cup video on. Anyone have an Al Trautwig update? Any truth to the rumor he was spotted in a foursome with Carp at Winged Foot?

  45. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    ORF
    He was. He was there with carp, muckier, and musky.

  46. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    EddieJ
    Let me know when you’ve watched it.

    👍

  47. 4everanger Avatar

    coos,
    “Gulag 17” – ?

  48. Eddie J Avatar
    Eddie J

    Hi Wick! Not yet. I’ll probably watch it sometime later tonight. Sorry for the delay. I know you want to talk about it. I’ll let you know.

  49. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    EddieJ
    Uggghhhh….priorities bro 😉

  50. Admiral Akbar Avatar
    Admiral Akbar

    Gulag 17 — new movie out?

  51. 4everanger Avatar

    Archipelago GULAG by A. Solzhenitsyn. Chapter 17: ” Underaged in the Zone”

  52. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    Lol, you guys are the best.

  53. Eddie J Avatar
    Eddie J

    Okay, Wick, I finally got through it. Was a little boring at times, but it ended up being pretty interesting. Poor Charles, though, huh? Sounds like a bit of mystery there, too. At first, he was screaming about the throttle. Then he took the blame and said that he “did” the mistake. Then, later on, Nico Rosberg said it might have been the wind that took him out. Sounds like they messed up Sainz, too, with that pit stop. He drove a great race.

  54. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    EddieJ
    Yeah, that guy has had quite the season. I think Ferrari needs to get rid of their strategy team and get a whole new group because the call to put sainz towards the end was just dumb.

  55. Eddie J Avatar
    Eddie J

    I agree completely! In the words of our fellow boneheads, “Traid everybody!” LOL

  56. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    EddieJ
    Lmao…brilliant

  57. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    Kakko update?

  58. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    This is a bit long but wheeler at the athletic put out his 50 top prospects under the age of 23….

    Top 50 drafted NHL prospects
    RANK PLAYER POS. AGE DRAFT TEAM
    1
    Owen Power
    LHD
    19
    2021
    Sabres
    2
    Luke Hughes
    LHD
    18
    2021
    Devils
    3
    Shane Wright
    C
    18
    2022
    Kraken
    4
    Simon Nemec
    RHD
    18
    2022
    Devils
    5
    Logan Cooley
    C
    18
    2022
    Coyotes
    6
    Matty Beniers
    C
    19
    2021
    Kraken
    7
    Kent Johnson
    C/LW
    19
    2021
    Blue Jackets
    8
    Cole Perfetti
    C/LW
    20
    2020
    Jets
    9
    Matthew Savoie
    C/RW
    18
    2022
    Sabres
    10
    Juraj Slafkovsky
    LW
    18
    2022
    Canadiens
    11
    Jake Sanderson
    LHD
    20
    2020
    Senators
    12
    Brandt Clarke
    RHD
    19
    2021
    Kings
    13
    Mason McTavish
    C
    19
    2021
    Ducks
    14
    Simon Edvinsson
    LHD
    19
    2021
    Red Wings
    15
    Quinton Byfield
    C
    19
    2020
    Kings
    16
    Marco Rossi
    C
    20
    2020
    Wild
    17
    Alexander Holtz
    RW/LW
    20
    2020
    Devils
    18
    David Jiricek
    RHD
    18
    2022
    Blue Jackets
    19
    Joakim Kemell
    RW
    18
    2022
    Predators
    20
    Jonathan Lekkerimaki
    RW
    17
    2022
    Canucks
    21
    Dylan Guenther
    LW/RW
    19
    2021
    Coyotes
    22
    Brad Lambert
    C/RW
    18
    2022
    Jets
    23
    Danila Yurov
    LW/RW
    18
    2022
    Wild
    24
    William Eklund
    C/LW
    19
    2021
    Sharks
    25
    Isaac Howard
    LW
    18
    2022
    Lightning
    26
    Frank Nazar
    C
    18
    2022
    Blackhawks
    27
    Olen Zellweger
    LHD
    18
    2021
    Ducks
    28
    Denton Mateychuk
    LHD
    18
    2022
    Blue Jackets
    29
    Liam Ohgren
    LW
    18
    2022
    Wild
    30
    Kevin Korchinski
    LHD
    18
    2022
    Blackhawks
    31
    Chaz Lucius
    C
    19
    2021
    Jets
    32
    Wyatt Johnston
    C
    19
    2021
    Stars
    33
    Brennan Othmann
    LW
    19
    2021
    Rangers
    34
    Rutger McGroarty
    LW
    18
    2022
    Jets
    35
    Cutter Gauthier
    C/LW
    18
    2022
    Flyers
    36
    Jack Quinn
    LW/RW
    20
    2020
    Sabres
    37
    Kaiden Guhle
    LHD
    20
    2020
    Canadiens
    38
    Logan Stankoven
    C/RW/LW
    19
    2021
    Stars
    39
    Mavrik Bourque
    C
    20
    2020
    Stars
    40
    Peyton Krebs
    C/LW
    21
    2019
    Sabres
    41
    Lukas Reichel
    LW/RW
    20
    2020
    Blackhawks
    42
    Matt Coronato
    RW
    19
    2021
    Flames
    43
    Conor Geekie
    C
    18
    2022
    Coyotes
    44
    Lukas Cormier
    LHD
    20
    2020
    Golden Knights
    45
    Bobby Brink
    RW
    21
    2019
    Flyers
    46
    Lane Hutson
    LHD
    18
    2022
    Canadiens
    47
    Nick Robertson
    LW
    20
    2019
    Maple Leafs
    48
    Dylan Holloway
    C/LW
    20
    2020
    Oilers
    49
    Xavier Bourgault
    C/RW
    19
    2021
    Oilers
    50
    Thomas Harley
    LHD
    20
    2019
    Stars
    Honourable mentions (sorted alphabetically): Calen Addison (MIN), Jonathan Berggren (DET), Zachary Bolduc (STL), Brendan Brisson (VGK), Philip Broberg (EDM), William Dufour (NYI), Luke Evangelista (NSH), Brock Faber (MIN), Sean Farrell (MTL), David Goyette (SEA), Jordan Harris (MTL), Ville Heinola (WPG), Zac Jones (NYR), Marco Kasper (DET), Matt Knies (TOR), Jiri Kulich (BUF), Carson Lambos (MIN), Nils Lundkvist (NYR), Fabian Lysell (BOS), Filip Mesar (MTL), Pavel Mintyukov (ANA), Noah Ostlund (BUF), Jakob Pelletier (CGY), JJ Peterka (BUF), Shane Pinto (OTT), Joshua Roy (MTL), Victor Soderstrom (ARZ), Jordan Spence (LAK), Alex Turcotte (LAK), Cam York (PHI).

  59. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    Jamesgeau

  60. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky
  61. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    That should be the kakko contract

  62. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    Why did you post that list Wicky? Those list make me as angry as Angry James gets.
    They so lazy, and biased.

  63. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    Bdl
    I was just trying to get you revved up for the week;)

  64. cregg7 Avatar
    cregg7

    So glad I got rid of my athletic membership

    Buncha blowhards

  65. cregg7 Avatar
    cregg7

    Didn’t dubi and stepan play hardball with their RFA negotiations? Went into preseason

    Torts said dubi needs to get to practice

    Hope Kaako is signed by camp

    If not. Trade the kids whiny camp to ariZona

    Then he can play in all their playoff games

  66. 4everanger Avatar

    You, guys, talk about Kakko sarcastically, like his is a disgruntled whiner. In fact, he never said a single word of dissatisfaction or being upset by the fact, not even any sign of it. On the contrary, he kindly and honestly answered the same, countless, stupidly annoying question: “Does he know why he was not put up for the game” – “No, I don’t know.” So, why? If anything, sarcasm and bewilderment belongs to GG in this case…

  67. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    Unless his contract comes in lower than expected, I don’t see how he or Chytil (and likely one of Lindgren or miller) are here next season barring an unexpected player trade.

  68. bobbyo2019 Avatar
    bobbyo2019

    Isles should have signed Kessel by now

  69. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    Not enough hot dogs

  70. 4everanger Avatar

    😂😁

  71. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    Question: What’s a Kessel dog?
    Answer: One shaped like a donut.

  72. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    They just need to sign Kessel by next July 4th so he can win the Mustard Belt and they can have a parade in the parking lot for him.

  73. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    In reference to hot dog we should rename Ketchup Kesselsauce?

  74. cregg7 Avatar
    cregg7

    4ever

    I was referring to the story a few weeks ago. Not sure where. But it said that “Kaakos camp” expressed displeasure about his scratch.

    And I’m sure his ice time.

    I remember an interview with him during the season when he was taken off of breads line. Where I thought he played well. And he was not too pleased with the explanation or lack there of.

  75. Upstate Ranger Avatar
    Upstate Ranger

    15 fattest NHL players all-time, according to The Sportster:
    15 – Mark Recchi
    14 – Guillaume Latendresse
    13 – Keith Tkachuk (great family)
    12 – Tim Thomas
    11 – Phil Kessel
    10- Alexei Emelin
    9 – Kyle Wellwood
    8 – Vladimir Krutov
    7 – Randy Carlyle
    6 – Bruce Boudreau
    5 – Turk Broda
    4 – Gump Worsley
    3 – Dustin Penner
    2 – Andrei Medvedev
    1 – Dustin Byfuglien

  76. cregg7 Avatar
    cregg7

    No bobby holik?!

    At first I thought the heading was “fastest” but then saw big buffs name. Lol.

  77. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    where was brodeur on that list

    s/ sean avery

  78. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    Brodeur should have been #s 3,2,&1

  79. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    Where’s rich hasn’t posted in awhile?

  80. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    Alex
    Brodeur set the standard he transcends the list!

  81. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    I think rich is holding Lou hostage in his basement to keep him from improving the fishies.

  82. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    Was that Kakko’s camp he was partying with? He’s become a Pit Bull fan. Don’t stop the party.

  83. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    Was that Kakko’s camp he was partying with? He’s become a Pit Bull fan. Don’t stop the party.
    Simeone else add the link. I assume mine went to spam AGAIN! Just add the YouTube part.
    /watch?v=i0vFid2tKbI

  84. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    ORF
    Just released it for you

  85. JBytes Avatar
    JBytes

    Uh ooh, The Sportster is about to be cancelled for fat shaming people who identify as NHL athletes.

  86. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    Is Kakko friends with Smith the wedding crasher?

  87. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    Thanks. I was just busting chops.

  88. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Escape from Gulag 17 (Live)

    The Space Cossacks
    From the Album Live Supernova

  89. CCCP Avatar
    CCCP

    Post Sports+ – Inside The Rangers

    Where things stand with Kaapo Kakko and Tyler Motte
    We’re less than two months away — yes, it’s true! — from training camp for the Rangers, who are looking to build on last season’s run to the Eastern Conference Final. There’s a new second-line center on Broadway by the name of Vincent Trocheck. The kids — Alexis Lafreniere, Filip Chytil, Kaapo Kakko (restricted free agent), K’Andre Miller and Braden Schneider — are each a year older and three playoff rounds wiser. Vitali Kravtsov will get another shot at cracking the roster. Oh, and Brennan Othmann and Will Cuylle are hungry to make the jump to the NHL.
    The No. 1 remaining order of business is to sign Kakko. Let me start off by encouraging everyone to remain calm, which, judging by the amount of questions I’ve received on this topic, is easier said than done. From what I’ve gathered, neither side is in a rush to strike a deal. With the Rangers’ current cap situation, president and general manager Chris Drury may be looking at other options to create space or set the club up for future moves before he puts a final dollar figure on the table for Kakko. But conversations continue to be had. It all seems very amicable, and there is no indication that an offer sheet will derail Kakko’s tenure in New York, though it is known that the Rangers would be in trouble if the Finnish winger were to receive one.
    The target deal appears to be a two-year contract at around $2 million to $2.5 million per. There’s an understanding that the team’s cap issues mean a three-year deal is not an option. For now, the Rangers have extended Kakko a qualifying offer worth $832,500. As noted above, though, neither the Rangers nor Kakko are planning to part ways. Kakko’s agent, Mike Liut, explained this to me in a recent conversation in which he also touched on Kakko getting scratched in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Lightning.
    The outlook isn’t so rosy when it comes to the prospect of re-signing center Tyler Motte. To echo Drury, it looks like too tight of a squeeze. Unless Motte is willing to take $1 million or less, the Rangers don’t have the cap space to accommodate the fiery fourth-liner. Ryan Reaves is on the books for one more year at $1.75 million. The Rangers also have Barclay Goodrow and his $3,641,667 cap hit over the next five seasons, as well as Sammy Blais’ new $1.525 million deal — Goodrow and Blais also are third-line options depending on how the roster shakes out. But the rest of the primary fourth-line options (Ryan Carpenter at $750,000, Dryden Hunt at $762,500, Gustav Rydahl at $750,000) — and other prospects — each come in under $1 million. That’s what works for the Rangers right now. Motte is certainly worth more than they can afford.
    As many readers have pointed out, however, Motte still hasn’t signed anywhere. Never say never.
    Let’s check in on the state of the Rangers by answering some questions (edited for clarity and aggregated based on the general topic) submitted by subscribers to Texts from the Blue Seats.
    What kind of team/identity are the Rangers building?
    — Dinny FitzPatrick
    I like this question a lot. In my short career, one of the best parts of covering a winning team is getting to watch its dynamic develop. Every team is drastically different and has something about it that is special.
    These Rangers are a unique blend of veterans and bright-eyed youngsters who are just beginning their NHL careers. With that has come an endearing dynamic between the two sides of the locker room. The veterans — Jacob Trouba, Artemi Panarin, Chris Kreider, Mika Zibanejad, Barclay Goodrow and Reaves — seem to genuinely enjoy helping usher in the next generation of players and watching them experience everything for the first time. It was fun to watch how much of a kick Trouba got out of Schneider, who, as a 20-year-old rookie, tried to take in all that he could from the experienced guys on the team.
    There’s a strong bond in the room that fosters a “we’re never out of it” mentality. The group of alternate captains worked well this past season.
    Do you think former Rangers head coach David Quinn will succeed in San Jose?
    — Michael Silvers
    Quinn deserves another shot behind an NHL bench. The Rangers were his first NHL experience, and I imagine he learned a lot from it. He’s going to love Mario Ferraro, a workhorse-type defenseman out of UMass who is only 23.
    Do you think Rangers will name a captain next year?
    — Michael Rode
    To be frank, when this question came up during the Rangers breakup day, I was a little perplexed. Are we really still talking about this captain stuff? I was even more perplexed when the door was left open to the possibility of stitching a ‘C’ on a jersey. I thought the team really bought into the approach of having six alternate captains and felt it had a positive impact on team morale. Why fix what isn’t broken?
    If the Rangers were to name a captain, I’d expect Trouba or Kreider to take on the responsibility. Those are the only two who could not only handle the pressure that comes with the captaincy, but also rise to the expectations of it. Why charge Adam Fox with that kind of weight on top of everything else he does for the team on the ice? I get the argument that every team needs a captain to make it all the way, but the Rangers did just fine without one all the way to the conference final.
    Which Eastern Conference team is most improved so far this offseason?
    — Michael Rode
    How about I list the teams I think improved most in each division, just for fun?
    Atlantic: Ottawa Senators
    Metropolitan: Columbus Blue Jackets
    Central: Colorado Avalanche (Is this answer allowed? They brought back many of their UFAs, and if they somehow retain Nazem Kadri…)
    Pacific: Los Angeles Kings
    Which Rangers prospect has the best chance of cracking the opening-night roster?
    — Michael Rode, Gary Heintz
    If the Rangers don’t sign another defenseman before the start of the season, I’m thinking they’ll have to turn to Zac Jones or Matthew Robertson. If they do sign a defenseman, I expect Will Cuylle to be the first forward prospect in line for a roster spot.
    Is Vitali Kravtsov legit to play, or is he going to be traded?
    — Jonathan Moore, James Colpas, Joseph Novello
    The Rangers are hoping to answer this question once and for all during this upcoming training camp. It would certainly be a big help, cap-wise, if Kravtsov made the opening-night roster. The Rangers could use another scoring right winger, so it’s likely he’ll get a look no matter what. Training camp will be big for Kravtsov.
    What are the projected lines and defensive pairs?
    — Scott Mason, Paul Palmer
    Oh boy, let’s take a crack at this:
    Kreider-Zibanejad-Lafreniere
    Panarin-Trocheck-Kravtsov
    Blais-Chytil-Kakko
    Cuylle/Hunt/Rydahl-Goodrow-Reaves (or some variation)
    Lindgren-Fox
    Miller-Trouba
    Jones/Robertson-Schneider
    Shesterkin
    Halak
    I think if the Rangers have Goodrow as their fourth-line center, the ability to roll all four lines increases tenfold. But having Goodrow in the middle of the fourth line seems like a luxury, and would be dependent on the kids’ ability to succeed in top-six roles. Head coach Gerard Gallant may prefer to have the utility forward in the top nine.
    What was the thought behind signing two goaltenders? Are they planning to use Jaroslav Halak as Igor Shesterkin’s backup and groom Louis Domingue for down the road?
    — Andrew Heymann
    When you look at what the Rangers lost this offseason — backup goalie Alexandar Georgiev (in a trade to Colorado) and third stringer/Hartford goalie Keith Kinkaid (in free agency to Boston) — the club needed to bring in two NHL-caliber netminders to make up for it. With Georgiev and Kinkaid out, Shesterkin was the lone remaining goalie with NHL experience in the organization. I expect Halak to back up Shesterkin, and the performance bonuses in his one-year contract indicate that will be the case, while the 30-year-old Domingue has to pass through waivers before he reports to Hartford.
    What’s your take on Matthew Robertson? Is he physical enough to eventually be a stalwart back-end player for the big squad, or is he going to wind up in Hartford again for more seasoning?
    — Paul Palmer
    Robertson, 21, should get a look sooner rather than later. I think he has the size (6-foot-4, 201 pounds) and strength to handle the NHL level. He’ll just need to prove he can be responsible defensively and capable of keeping up with the pace. The Rangers won’t know until they give him a chance, and with the current cap constraints, that could be the route they take.

  90. bobbyo2019 Avatar
    bobbyo2019

    Kakko and Motte still unsigned may mean Drury is trying to move Reaves contract

  91. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    Coos
    You ever able to figure out that answer yet?
    Thanks

  92. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    Hadn’t thought of that. It’s a possibility.

  93. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    Cccp
    Good stuff there, thanks for sharing.

  94. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    C3
    Thanks.

  95. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    I hesitate to respond to loaded, cleverly disguised Ad-hominem rhetorical questions.

  96. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    posted tweet re quinns presser not well attended

  97. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    I thought I’d ask if there was a legimate issue or you were just trying to cause issues. It was clearly not rhetorical.

    Your most recent post says it all…just causing issues, so duly noted.

    Pkeaee try to refrain from uniformed and innuendo laden posts in the future. They’re unfounded and incorrect.

    We’d appreciate it.

    Thanks

  98. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    Alex
    Yes, it went to spam. My guess is due to it was a link only.

    It’s been released, and is posted for all to enjoy!

    😉

  99. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    thank you wicky

  100. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    Yes sir 👍

  101. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    Sorry WordPress is finicky with things.

    I’m sure the boss is somewhere circling the globe on his private yacht diligent looking for a better platform than the WordPress pac-man 😉

  102. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    Sharks practicing social distancing at DQ presser. I wish him well. Hopefully his approach has evolved some. He wasn’t ready for prime time when he got here.

  103. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    ORF
    Not many too many are.

  104. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    Kakko update? Motte update?

  105. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    Update update?

  106. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    Kakko pulled a Dan Boyle and took a job as a roadie for a rock group. He won’t sign until they Finnish their tour. I just hope he doesn’t bring Monkey Pox to training camp.

  107. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    Lots of skin to skin contact on tour.

  108. cregg7 Avatar
    cregg7

    At Jones Beach tonight for Phish

    My sons phirst show at 11 yo

    He is pumped!

  109. Calhob Avatar
    Calhob

    Can we resign Jason Strudwick?

  110. TYM Avatar

    Saw Elton at MetLife Sunday night. Amazing show.

  111. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    ORF
    “Finnish their tour”….lmao, I see what you did there

  112. Admiral Akbar Avatar
    Admiral Akbar

    Played upright bass in a jazz trio by the water not too phar phrom Phish last night…

  113. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    The old jazz basist “I haven’t played upright since prostate surgery.”

  114. Upstate Ranger Avatar
    Upstate Ranger

    Phish update, cregg?

  115. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    They had a string cheese incident.

  116. tomk19 Avatar
    tomk19

    Happy 22nd Birthday Nils Lundkvist.
    When does he get traded?

  117. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    He’s camping with kakko, may never see him again.

  118. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Phish with a shaky history of aberrations. Parents be advised.

  119. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Cannot dismiss Kakko’s Type 1 and the fact that it’s never mentioned.

  120. cregg7 Avatar
    cregg7

    Was a great show. Amazingly he got his top two “requests” bathtub Gin first set and Harry hood encore

    Great show. They are really doing some deep dives into jams

    New song “ leaves “ I feel was put on the map this show with a 16 minute version

    Great mix of old and new stuff. They keep reinventing and rejuvenating themselves after all these years. Phresh!!!

  121. cregg7 Avatar
    cregg7

    6 hour drive each way and the boy says it was worth it. So that’s a win!

    I’m toast from the quick turnaround

    Shoulda stayed for both nights. They are playing there again tonight.

  122. tomk19 Avatar
    tomk19

    Penguins just extended Heinen for 1 year @ $1 million. No reason the Rangers can’t bring back Motte in this market. He’s not a must sign, but there’s not much cap space among competitive teams and they should be able to sign him for cheap. Trade or waive Gauthier, Hunt and/or Hajek if you need to.

  123. tomk19 Avatar
    tomk19

    Motte can also play center, which Hunt can’t do.

  124. tomk19 Avatar
    tomk19

    Heinen had a $2.8 aav the past 2 years and scored a lot more than Motte did last year. Rangers can afford Motte.

  125. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    I think Drury is going to trade Krakko just feeling.

  126. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    St Pete
    He should, I don’t want him to but he should.

  127. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    Wick
    The return is important and needs to be will thought out by Drury.

  128. 4everanger Avatar

    Somehow I don’t particular like it, despite of seemingly noble cause. Probably, b/c of place and NHL players concentration:
    On July 30, exactly on my B.D., in Moscow, at the Arena Sever stadium, a charity match will be held with the participation of Russian NHL stars and showmen. The money earned from the game will go to the treatment of little Elisey Artamonov, who needs surgery after a medical error.
    ARTEMY PANARIN, Alexander Ovechkin, Pavel Buchnevich, Vladislav Gavrikov, Dmitry Orlov, Ilya Lyubushkin, Alexander Radulov, Vadim Shipachev, Vasily Podkolzin, Ivan Prosvetov, Vyacheslav Voynov, Valery Nichushkin, Andrey Nikolishin, Klim Kostin, Oleg Znarok and other NHL and KHL players.

  129. 4everanger Avatar

    Something else to to kill space and time:
    Former USA national team and a number of NHL clubs forward Bobby Ryan was detained at the Nashville airport for theft, Scoop Nashville reports.
    The store employee stated that Ryan did not pay for the purchases and moved on. After that, the former hockey player left the stolen goods on the counter of another store and went to a bar. When the police detained Bobby, he was so drunk that could not even tell the time and place of his arrest. Later, the store dropped legal claims against the hockey player, but he was still charged with being in a public place while totally intoxicated.
    Bobby Ryan is the recipient of the 2020 Bill Masterton Trophy for dedication to hockey. The player was awarded it for having managed to overcome his craving for alcohol and return to professional hockey. In the NHL, the 2010 Olympic silver medalist played 866 games for Anaheim, Ottawa and Detroit. Nice…

  130. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    But where’s musky?!

  131. bobbyo2019 Avatar
    bobbyo2019

    They signed him for minimum right after he got back from his last night out

  132. tomk19 Avatar
    tomk19

    per Brooks-$2.1 AAV

  133. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky

    Great work Tomk!!!!

    New post chucklefaces!!!!

  134. Wicky Avatar
    Wicky
  135. CCCP Avatar
    CCCP

    opaaK okkaK

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