Rangers Introduce Laviolette as 37th Head Coach of the Organization

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So here we are exactly two years and 5 days since Gerard Gallant was named head coach number 36 and we sat through it again yesterday and listened to number 37 talk about the need for compete and mental toughness leading to success. There was nothing upbeat or energetic about Drury or Lavi during the conference- just business as usual. Kind of ironic because that’s what this summer and next season need to be for both of these men. Drury will be tasked with finding some inexpensive help to fill out the roster and it will now be Laviolette’s job to get this team to a level of compete that many do not seem to have interest of getting to on many nights despite the regular season success during Gallant’s tenure.

Cap issues or not they need to search for value deals and signings. Drury will also need to hope some things work out better than they did with journey men like Nemeth and Tinordi in the past. Lavi will be the guy tasked with squeezing every last drop of effort out of whatever roster they end up with come opening night.

Like always there will be surprises and speculation to go with endless banter about what we all think can and should be done. In the end, we’ve got a team that may be headed for a holding pattern season and a GM whose clock is now ticking as Lavi ad his new staff settles in at MSG.

ICYMI here are some articles from Brooke and Mollie>

https://nypost.com/2023/06/20/peter-laviolette-will-give-rangers-the-culture-shock-they-asked-for/

https://nypost.com/2023/06/20/peter-laviolette-about-aggressive-approach-to-rangers-revamp/

221 responses to “Rangers Introduce Laviolette as 37th Head Coach of the Organization”

  1. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Comment Here, all the while bearing in mind that you might come off sounding like a silly goose. You’ll have to live with that.

  2. Jeff Avatar
    Jeff

    Off season ahead with promise of changes. Lets all hope a new coach can be part of what we need to get better. Whoever the players are on opening night,the front of their jersey will say NY Rangers. I for one will be rooting for everone of them.

  3. bobbyo2019 Avatar
    bobbyo2019

    Settle in boys… jury is out on Lavy until next Spring

  4. simonkimbrell Avatar
    simonkimbrell

    going to be a looooong summer with lots of things for Drury to do

  5. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    So LAV is coming in advertised as a hard a$$. He not saying anything much different than his predecessors. Let’s see if anything changes on the ice.

  6. bobbyo2019 Avatar
    bobbyo2019

    watched press conference …said all the right things …can he get this top 9 to compete consistently is the question

  7. simonkimbrell Avatar
    simonkimbrell

    interesting comment from Hank……after one phone call he was ready to walk through a wall for the guy

  8. James G Avatar
    James G

    Bobby the answer is no. Mainly because there isn’t a top 9 in place right now.

  9. James G Avatar
    James G

    If I’m the jury I’m not expecting 99 wins 217 points over the next two seasons yet I’m expecting more progress

  10. bobbyo2019 Avatar
    bobbyo2019

    then he still as to work on the top 6 James

  11. richinhagerstownbywayofbrooklyn Avatar
    richinhagerstownbywayofbrooklyn

    The main problem with the Rangers, especially in the playoffs, seemed to be lack of motivation. What I cannot understand is how they could not get up for the playoffs. It is bewildering to me.
    Some coaches have the ability to motivate players….but shouldn’t they be able to motivate themselves for big games? Game 7 was as peculiar as it gets.

  12. bobbyo2019 Avatar
    bobbyo2019

    Lack of motivation or lack of balls? Alot of this is riding on Laffy taking the next step ..other than Trocheck, he seems to be the only one of top forwards that may have that DNA to be consistently physical and drive to the paint

  13. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    bobby

    you don’t think kreider goes to paint – consistently i might add

  14. James G Avatar
    James G

    Whether it’s balls or motivation I think it’s a bit silly to put Laffy at the front of the line when Panarin and Fox (and 93) are all on this team making their salaries

  15. bobbyo2019 Avatar
    bobbyo2019

    Not enough Alex…he’s been solid offensively and on powerplay. The problem with Kreider is when push comes to shove….he doesn’t shove

  16. bobbyo2019 Avatar
    bobbyo2019

    Agree James but neither Ziba or Bread is going anywhere

  17. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    bobbyo
    Correct they’re not going anywhere including the net.

  18. Beezle Avatar
    Beezle

    bobbyo – if the NYR really want to, they can make them go somewhere.

  19. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    Thank you Alex. James didn’t bother to let me know about the new post.

  20. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    Maybe Chytil will drive the net. I’m not sure he’s ever set skate in the opposition’s blue paint.

  21. James G Avatar
    James G

    So they’re not going anywhere therefore put the blame on a 21 year old kid . Friggin brilliant. Let’s trade Laffy quick

  22. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    Lafreniere will put 30 goals this year.

  23. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    Pot 30 geez!

  24. Gravy Avatar
    Gravy

    So, 60 goals?

  25. bobbyo2019 Avatar
    bobbyo2019

    James, no one is blaming him its the situation based on the no move clauses in place …I’m saying to make noise in the playoffs they are gonna have to rely on him to get there.

  26. James G Avatar
    James G

    Two names to look at in free agency as well- Bonino and Craig Smith. Two guys that have played a lot for Lavi as bottom 6 centers

  27. bobbyo2019 Avatar
    bobbyo2019

    Lars Eller also

  28. James G Avatar
    James G

    Bobby i misspoke sorry for that. But I do agree that there are ways to get those guys to move

  29. Gravy Avatar
    Gravy

    Congrats to Hank for officially being selected for the HoF.

  30. CCCP Avatar
    CCCP

    Rangers legendary goaltender Henrik Lundqvist has been selected for enshrinement in the Hockey Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2023.

    A first ballot hall of famer, Lundqvist spent 15 seasons in the NHL, all with the Rangers. His 459 career wins place him 6th all time in NHL history, the most by a European goaltender. He was nominated for the Vezina Trophy 5 times, and won the award in 2012. His #30 was retired by the Rangers in 2022.

    Internationally, the Swede also won a Gold Medal in the 2006 Turin Games and a Silver Medal in the 2014 Sochi Games.

  31. James G Avatar
    James G

    Congrats Henke

  32. James G Avatar
    James G

    Jets taking calls on Wheeler now. If they’re willing to retain 50+% or they buy him out that’s a guy you target

  33. bobbyo2019 Avatar
    bobbyo2019

    The King!

  34. bobbyo2019 Avatar
    bobbyo2019

    Bowness basically called out most of Jet top players after playoffs…sounds like they had same problem Rangers had with compete level……not sure we need more of those players

  35. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    Brooks reporting that Dan Muse (USDP connection), has been hired as an assistant coach. Friedman says to keep and eye on Housley.

  36. James G Avatar
    James G

    Bobby that locker room is broken. Started with stripping Wheeler of captaincy

  37. James G Avatar
    James G

    Also- if you had ever seen Wheeler play a post season game you’d know any discussion about effort or compete were certainly not directed at him.

  38. bobbyo2019 Avatar
    bobbyo2019

    Guess it depends on price James—if he is bought out and they get a discount maybe… but Wheeler is 36

  39. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    All reports about Winnipeg are that Wheeler is not a good dude. Stay far, far away.

  40. Upstate Ranger Avatar
    Upstate Ranger

    Just watched a Canadian tanker steam downriver. Its name?
    “Wicky Spirit”
    🙂

  41. Admiral Ackbar Avatar
    Admiral Ackbar

    Maybe I’m drinking the Kool Aid, but Laviolette and his staff is getting me excited for the season.

    I think we will get tougher to play against.

  42. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    I am so looking forward to dropping the label “Cotton Candy Crew. ” Time to crush the enemy and take no prisoners!

  43. Corporal Clegg Avatar
    Corporal Clegg

    BdL re Chytil and paint

    This season I thought he showed a lot more confidence going to the harder areas. (Kaako was starting to stand up to the pushing and shoving too late season/playoffs)

    Also, remember a few seasons ago while Chytil still young and meek he busted down the right side and into the Bruins goalie who got hurt on the play. I think a goal was scored and bruins were not too happy with the contact on the goalie.

  44. Corporal Clegg Avatar
    Corporal Clegg

    How many skates are in the blue paint here?
    😉

  45. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    McAvoy crushed him as he tried to avoid Rask. I remember that play. He has a couple of rushes like that but not nearly enough of them.

  46. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    I listened a while ago to an Athletic podcast of guys who cover the Jets. They didn’t like Wheeler at all. He plays no D and seems to be disliked by everyone. Stay away from him.

  47. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    Staples says Housley joins the staff. It’s a USAHockey mafia.

  48. Admiral Ackbar Avatar
    Admiral Ackbar

    It would be USA Hockey mafia once Leetch and Richter gain roles on the coaching staff too.

  49. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    When you’re in your 30’s, not aspiring to the HOF, were an actual scholar of sorts at a top College, made and still make a boatload of money, and you very literally almost died with your skates on, you probably figure you’d like to live past 70 and enjoy life a bit and that the suits upstairs should at this point hire some competent and talented young muscle to do most of the necessary dangerous dirty work. Right, Kreids?

  50. James G Avatar
    James G

    Housley gets yanked from the scrap heap and dusted off by Lavi. Bold move.

  51. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    Looking forward to the Housley was hired to help Jones article from Mollie.

  52. bobbyo2019 Avatar
    bobbyo2019

    Who is gonna help Mollie?

  53. Scottsdale Painger Avatar
    Scottsdale Painger

    Can we all agree that Mollie is the worst Ranger beat they ever had?

  54. Beezle Avatar
    Beezle

    So ESPN is supposedly the NHL media outlet yet… not a peep about HOF on the landing page for espn.com

  55. Beezle Avatar
    Beezle

    While HL has received many fashion accolades, including a few “best dressed of 20XX,” inclusion into the International Best-Dressed Hall of Fame has eluded the HOF goaltender. Perhaps they’ll soon come to their senses!

    In the meantime HL has some tips for the less well dressed of the blog:

    https://www.gq.com/gallery/6-style-moves-to-steal-from-henrik-lundqvist

  56. Beezle Avatar
    Beezle

    Good Golly Miss Mollie should stick to facts and less conjecture. Fantasy land is not far removed from this one.

  57. Beezle Avatar
    Beezle

    Friedman: Hearing Colorado likely won’t re-sign Erik Johnson.

    Big old dude coming off $6M contract. Somewhat injury prone.

  58. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    Molly giggling on the podcasts is super annoying

  59. James G Avatar
    James G

    Erik Johnson is like the tin man. But when healthy he’s a beast.

  60. Scottsdale Painger Avatar
    Scottsdale Painger

    Alex, she giggles during the press conferences too. Totally unprofessional.

  61. Norm Merton Avatar
    Norm Merton

    Dan Muse! Bring back O’Gara and the two of them can go after another championship.

  62. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    Norm
    Any calls for assistant coach?

  63. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    I’ve been out running around all day, did we trade Miller yet?

  64. Norm Merton Avatar

    SPE — I called MSG and told them I do not choose to run for assistant.

  65. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    So it seems the $1M cap increase is kind of official. Let the salary dumps begin. I don’t understand it. Even Jeremy Jacobs could use cap relief. This is dumb on everyone’s part.

  66. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    ORF
    Bettman’s plan

  67. bobbyo2019 Avatar
    bobbyo2019

    Bettman is a hump. There will be more LTIR shenanigans

  68. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    The loophole will be closed if the Rangers sign Kane and put him on LTIR even it winds up not doing them any good. It’s not like KK and LAF immediately won the Rangers the Cup. The Kool Kids on the BOG hate Dolan.

  69. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Cher your Sonny musings.

  70. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Sonny declares he no longer needs Cher, turns to romancing sheep. ‘I got ewe, babe.’

  71. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    Sonny couldn’t see the forrest for the trees.

  72. James G Avatar
    James G

    Toffoli is an intriguing name. Reasonable salary. Said all the right things after team break up day but now wants out of Calgary after the coach/GM switches. Would fit well into our top six.

  73. bobbyo2019 Avatar
    bobbyo2019

    like Toffoli but do they use assets/cap space on wing or a depth center? also that is gonna knock one of either Kakko or Laf out of top 6 unless they are part of trade

  74. Pete Avatar
    Pete

    Toffoli as a rental would be great if cap can work, but not wise to give him more than a year or two more in a new deal given he will be 32 when his current deal is up unless he is taking a paycut (which he won’t)

    Should just wait until Buch is a free agent again 🙂

  75. bobbyo2019 Avatar
    bobbyo2019

    2 seasons left on Toffoli contract

  76. Pete Avatar
    Pete

    think only one Bobby

  77. Norm Merton Avatar
    Norm Merton

    Toffoli would be a buy-high acquisition coming off by far his best season at 31.

  78. CCCP Avatar
    CCCP

    I would love Toffoli on this team. He was a beast for me last year on my fantasy hockey league.

  79. CraigFormerWeatherNowPR Avatar
    CraigFormerWeatherNowPR

    You guys like the Peca hiring? Are we a bunch of Peca heads?

  80. Norm Merton Avatar
    Norm Merton

    Peca heads. Muse to my ears.

  81. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    ‘Take another little Peca my heart now, baby…’

  82. Pete Avatar
    Pete

    Just hard to see what we’d offer to make a Toffoli trade work

  83. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    I’m more interested in Boeser.
    Reality is, this roster is going to be the roster in October. Maybe Cuylle or Othmann make the team, and Jake is the 4th line center. But this is the team.

  84. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    Zibanejad, Trochek, Chytil, Jake.
    Panarin, Kreider, Lafrenière, Cuylle.
    Kakko, Goodrow Vesey.
    Figured a cheap UFA or two round out the forwards.

  85. James G Avatar
    James G

    I assume Hathaway and Craig Johnson

  86. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    Probably Hathaway and Motte.

  87. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    who are 6 and 7 d and backup G

  88. CCCP Avatar
    CCCP

    So Bdl you’re saying no Scheifele and no PLD for us? Rangers Twitter already moved Trochek to the wing and Scheifele at center.

  89. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    3CP,
    😂, yup, that’s what I’m saying.

  90. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    Alex,
    Harpur, and Jones (yuk).
    Dominque.

  91. Pete Avatar
    Pete

    Hathaway be a nice add. Like Motte but it’d have to be league minimum given his size and oft-injured. But can we add Hathaway let alone both while keeping Goodrow?

  92. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    Miller 4
    Lafrenière 2.
    Hathaway 2.
    Motte 1.3
    How’d I do.

  93. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    BDL

    i hope not Jones. if we can get a 2nd for him i’d do it in a heartbeat

  94. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    There is chatter that they are working on bringing Halak back.

  95. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    If Hathaway price’s himself out, you look in to Kassian.

  96. CCCP Avatar
    CCCP

    Tom Wilson, maybe? Heard some rumors that he might be leaving Washington.

  97. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    They were shot down right away.

  98. Pete Avatar
    Pete

    id strong arm miller to take less, but even still does it leave us enough for a backup goalie, 7th d and 13th forward?

  99. James G Avatar
    James G

    Can I just point out that you guys aren’t ever right?
    I mean I’m not either…but you guys always talk and talk about how the cap is the cap so that’s a wrap.. and yet they find loop holes and such every year.
    Literally read a calendar long year of post explaining why the Rangers couldn’t make any significant acquisitions last season until one day there’s the Tarasenko deal.didn’t phase anyone but then it started up again “oh well now there’s absolutely no way Kane happens it must have fallen through…and then…yeah (called that one btw)

    Point being, we don’t truly know the situation in terms of value, Drurys plan, their options, etc. so I’d hope we can discuss free agency without poo-pooing every name

  100. CraigFormerWeatherNowPR Avatar
    CraigFormerWeatherNowPR

    Good morning, you Peca heads.

  101. bobbyo2019 Avatar
    bobbyo2019

    Ellen as 3C move Chytil to top 6 wing …Kakko on ch cling line with Eller

  102. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    James,
    As you know, other than the NMC 5, Shesterkin and Schneider, there is not on guy on the roster I would not include in the right trade. But reality is they are in a tough spot cap wise. That’s why the twidiots want to attach the Rangers next 5 first rounders to get rid of Goodrow. Maybe the solution is to hang tight this year, and then make the moves the following year when the cap actually goes up.

  103. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Get something for Miller b4 you have to overpay him.

  104. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Too many fat-bellied barbecue pit GM impersonators around here.

  105. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Keep smarmy politics OUT of the NHL!

  106. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Asked of Ovi: “You still like Putin?’
    Answer: ‘I’m not sure yet.’

  107. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    To many?, or not enough?

  108. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    James

    a lot easier to fit in a guy late in season when pro rate lowers cap hit. especially when can trade with third team to make our cap hit much smaller. of course then we’re giving up a few top 3 picks for those deals.

  109. CCCP Avatar
    CCCP

    OR… hear me out, guys… WE CAN GET RID OF TROUBA! BOOM!

    I don’t think it will be that hard to ship him outta here. Even with his contract restrictions, he still has SEVENTEEN teams he’s willing to go to!

    Trade Trouba – Save everyone else!

  110. Pete Avatar
    Pete

    James, echoing Alex and BDL, this is the first offseason where they truly are up against against the cap with no salary coming off the books and multiple RFAs to sign and other spots to fill. so not going to be room to add any meaningful money in the offseason or at the deadline this unless they move out real $, which only
    creates more roster slots to fill given who they can realistically trade.

    Which why really think Goodrow at his cap really isn’t someone we cant afford to keep, especially if we could say sign Hathaway and Motte for less than what gets alone

  111. Pete Avatar
    Pete

    CCCP, next offseason they really should be moving on from trouba, which is a shame, but just $2m or more overpaid

  112. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    I could definitely see an effective 3rd line of…..
    Kreider Vermont Hathaway

  113. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    they’re not moving kreider away from 1st line and mika

    at least they should not

  114. bobbyo2019 Avatar
    bobbyo2019

    Would like to see Trouba Miller pairing split up to see if they are better without each other

  115. James G Avatar
    James G

    More magic from Sakic today. Gets Preds to give him Johansen for free (Galchenyuk)

  116. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    BDL. – Too, as in too too train

  117. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    No question, Bobby O.

  118. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    At 50% retained James.

  119. Pete Avatar
    Pete

    Johansen coming back from achilles injury and has been very underwhelming past few years. Sakic taking a $4m/yr gamble…woof

  120. Gravy Avatar
    Gravy

    Wonder if there will be more bridge deals and one year FA contracts this year in hopes of cashing in next year.

  121. James G Avatar
    James G

    Underwhelming the last few years? He just had 26 goals and 60+ points the previous season and had 28 in 55 when he got hurt this year. He also had won 59% at the dot. But hey if you say so..

  122. James G Avatar
    James G

    Gravy,
    You would have to think so. So many teams that think they’re close but hampered by the cap. Something has to give although it usually doesn’t when we wait for it

  123. Pete Avatar
    Pete

    James, don’t take my word for it, go look at any nashville fan board, trade grades, articles….he has been a massive disappointment in Nashville. Like I said Sakic made a $4m bet but far from a sure thing given the injury he is recovering from and his general level of play

  124. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Brooks repeatedly writes ‘I get it,’ then reverts to churlish name-calling (Cowards”), proving that he doesn’t ‘get it.’ and never will.

  125. Beezle Avatar
    Beezle

    Filth are up to something

  126. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    Beezle
    Whatever the filth are up to it has to be dirty.

  127. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    Tony D back to Carolina.

  128. Corporal Clegg Avatar
    Corporal Clegg

    Trouba is the backbone of this team. No way I’m trading him away in his prime, cap bedarned

  129. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    The Blues, Flyers trade is apparently a big one. Hayes and Sanheim going to the Blues. Current hold up is Krug. He has a NTC, and he has not waived it yet.

  130. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Hayes 6’5, 220. plays 5’10, 170. Makes a big splash only in the imagination and in the backyard pool. Uninspiring. -42 last 2 seasons.

  131. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    Trade Miller at the draft!

  132. Pete Avatar
    Pete

    Hard to see a trade match or Canes trading him to us, but rumor is Drury’s nephew asked for a trade to get more playing time and request remains open. Would slot in as good 4C and someone could play on 3rd line as well.

    Assuming it would get it done, would folks trade our 1st (which may not get it done) for this kind of guy or stop at 2nd and B prospect (which probably doesn’t get done given intradivison and all)

  133. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    Pete,
    I’ve seen the trade for Drury a lot from fans. I don’t see the fuss.

  134. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    Sounds like PLD going to LA.

  135. James G Avatar
    James G

    Kings dedicated to building down the middle as usual

  136. Pete Avatar
    Pete

    thanks BDL, haven’t paid him much attention so good to know.

    where you seeing the Kings trade and any speculation in return?

    smart move on their part James and a lot easier to do when don’t tie too much $ to the wrong pieces

  137. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    I think Seravalli. Haven’t heard the return. Said it wasn’t done, but heading that way. They gave away Durzi to clear a little cap space.

  138. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    Reading back what he said, he did not mention PLD by name. Just said a lot of speculation connecting the two teams.

  139. Pete Avatar
    Pete

    gotcha. Would be a nice add, tho they certainly need goaltending help too and would want to keep him below to meet his alleged $9m+/yr asking price

  140. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    Wonder if LA trading for PLD, would free up Danault. They would have Kopitar, PLD, Danault, Byfield, Kempe, and a host of others that play center. I know Kopitar is getting up there, and his contract is up after 24, but I can’t see LA moving on from him.

  141. Pete Avatar
    Pete

    I don’t see them moving on from Danault given how well he has performed thus far and him being a perennial selke candidate. Think you’ll see Kopitar back on a much smaller deal and other centers starting to be shipped out or moved to wing, whether they get PLD or not.

    And for all know Byfield could be part of PLD package as he hasn’t exactly lived up
    to the hype yet either

  142. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    Very true Pete ( Byfield).

  143. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    David Pagnotta
    @TheFourthPeriod

    All eyes on the #GoKingsGo as they try to get to the finish line with the #GoJetsGo to acquire Pierre-Luc Dubois. Multiple players/pieces would be going to Winnipeg if this gets done, including Gabe Vilardi and Alex Iafallo, and an extension for PLD would be expected.

  144. Mkh Avatar
    Mkh

    Given the Rangers cap situation, does anyone think that Drury’s priority this week should be to get Miller and Laf under contract so they are not offer sheeted? I could see some bottom dwellers with cap space deciding that it is worth the gamble. Whether you like Laf or Miller or hate them, it would be awful to lose them for picks unless it’s a top 5 in a deep draft.

  145. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    mkh

    but they clear cap room as well.

    example if miller signs elsewhere for 5 million. if we don’t match that’s million we have for someone else plus the pick we’d get

  146. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    Somebody broke it down, I forget who, but the number of teams that can offer sheet anyone is very low. If I remember correctly the number is 12 teams that have their own draft picks to make it work.

  147. Pete Avatar
    Pete

    not the greatest return if those are the two biggest pieces WPG gets back. Closest comparable for us would be Chytil and Goodrow

    MKH, really can’t see anyone offersheeting Laf and Miller a long shot too given how infrequently GMs do sk

  148. Beezle Avatar
    Beezle

    BDL just looked and Kopitar is still a horse. Past two seasons, most GP, 2nd most goals, most points, 20:32 ATOI. 34 of 47 goals were at even strength. Does not hit too much (neither does Danault), bit better at shot blocking but still nothing exciting there. 56.4% at the dot (1757/3117)

  149. Beezle Avatar
    Beezle

    Unless you go all in on an offer sheet I think you just end up pissing off the other GMs.

  150. James G Avatar
    James G

    Vilardi is the smart choice for Winnipeg there. He’s the guy I’d ask for. beginning to prove that he can play center on the NHL level.

  151. James G Avatar
    James G

    Also hope the Hayes deal gets done soon and he can focus on being a Blue.
    Guy needs a fresh start

  152. James G Avatar
    James G

    Actually curious to see if Hellybuck ends up in this LA deal.,Kings need goaltending now that the Quick era is done

  153. Pete Avatar
    Pete

    that’s a lot of $ for Kings to be adding if so ($14-15m/yr) and obviously higher acquisition cost

    Vilardi definitely intriguing young center

  154. James G Avatar
    James G

    Felt they were a likely candidate for a Hart deal, Pete. Definitely would put them at their cap ceiling but they’d be pretty stacked at that point

  155. Pete Avatar
    Pete

    agreed

  156. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Anyone else underwhelmed and dismayed by the quiet, strangely unheralded HOF ascent by Henrik -on- Hudson?

  157. CraigFormerWeatherNowPR Avatar
    CraigFormerWeatherNowPR

    What’s up, ya Peca heads? Who thinks pizza boy makes a “hockey trade”at/before the draft? Doesn’t seem too likely…..

  158. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    $13 mil for Trouba and Miller? Insanity. Pizza Boy must prove his vaunted talent by jettisoning #79 for some needed value and finding a competent, inexpensive partner for #8.

  159. richinhagerstownbywayofbrooklyn Avatar
    richinhagerstownbywayofbrooklyn

    Coos
    Indeed. Drury needs to perform a modern day miracle and find a way to dump salary.
    I hate the cap. It goes against the law of nature.

  160. CCCP Avatar
    CCCP

    I would not trade Vilardi for PLD…

  161. Norm Merton Avatar

    Looking at the standings, it seems almost like the Rangers are on vacation. That’s what you get for delaying the coach hires.

  162. simonkimbrell Avatar
    simonkimbrell

    i keep seeing us linked with drafting this big RW from the KHL – Daniil But – are we really going to take the risk of drafting a Russian player in the current situation?

  163. Beezle Avatar
    Beezle

    So I saw one writer mention this guy going to NYR. Apparently his stock has fallen a little this year on the offensive side.

    Personally, I like the size and given the crapshoot late 1st rounders are, why not take him?

    https://thehockeywriters.com/charlie-stramel-2023-nhl-draft-profile/

  164. bobbyo2019 Avatar
    bobbyo2019

    Because we should be taking shots at centers based on the lack of organizational depth

  165. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    just hope we don’t draft another lw

  166. simonkimbrell Avatar
    simonkimbrell

    comments like “needs improvement” and “work in progress” just show what a crapshoot it is outside of the top 5 or so

  167. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    Beezle,
    I’ve seen Stramel mocked to the Rangers in a couple of places. His ranking is all over the place. I’ve seen late first to early 3rd.

  168. CraigFormerWeatherNowPR Avatar
    CraigFormerWeatherNowPR

    Leave the political bulls—t of this blog please. Thank you.

  169. Beezle Avatar
    Beezle

    BDL – I saw some say 2nd round, hadn’t seen anything as low as 3rd. 6’3, 216 and not 19 until Oct. What will he be at 23?

  170. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    Beezle,
    McKeens has him 61. Chris peters, who I really like, has him at 26 I believe.

  171. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    McDavid marries a bleached blonde. Hockey players, PGA golfers, and Annapolis grads love bleached blondes.

  172. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    I married a bleach blonde…twice!

  173. Corporal Clegg Avatar
    Corporal Clegg

    I read the link. Intriguing for size and speed

    But how is he “late first round” when in 22 junior USHL games he had 1 goal and 7 assists

    Not sure where they get “top six” potential in nhl

    He hasn’t scored well since bantams

    …not to be a Debbie downer party 💩 er

  174. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    Am I off base to think any forward who is a first round pick should have a top six ceiling? If you can’t score in Juniors it ain’t going to happen in the NHL.

  175. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    St. Pete-did she bleach her hair twice or was it two different wives?

  176. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    Bruins dumping salary. Hall and the rights to Foligno for rights to RFAs Ian Mitchell and Alec Regula.

  177. wwpd Avatar
    wwpd

    Calum Ritchie, 6’2″ 190 lbs, seems to have fallen some in the rankings due to only scoring a point per game rate playing center for the OHL Generals this season. Assistant captain as a 17yo. Worth a look at rangers 1st round position.

  178. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    ORF
    Two different wives. The 1st from Pittsburgh, connect the dots!

  179. Beezle Avatar
    Beezle

    Nothing against my Eurovision friends but I’d prefer we take a big N. American center with our first pick.

    I was good with Ritchie until reading “That unselfishness with the puck does come at a cost, however. There are times where he refuses to put the game on his stick and instead forces the puck to a teammate to escape pressure.

    Well, that would certainly fit in with our current (and some former) top six, no?

    Chorus:

    To everything pass, pass, pass….

  180. Beezle Avatar
    Beezle

    Minx was she a beach bleach blonde? (say that a few times fast!)

  181. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    Beezle
    Which one?

  182. CraigFormerWeatherNowPR Avatar
    CraigFormerWeatherNowPR

    Wow. The NHL awards never disappoint with how horribly awkward they are year after year.

  183. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Which one’s Pink?

  184. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    Award shows are pretty lame. I assume this one was no different.

  185. Corporal Clegg Avatar
    Corporal Clegg

    “have a cigar” – sather

  186. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    ramsay the trainer to montreal. rangers should celebrate him when montreal comes in

  187. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    WHY would they jettison Rammer? Is there a sports reporter left in NY or in the Nation who actually works for a living and not just bloviates pablum?

  188. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    I’m not so sure they will, or should. Clearly something happened to cause Drury to fire him.

  189. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    Coos,
    Purely a guess. Ramsey was a leak, and leaked the Drury Gallant yelling match. Or possibly Drury blamed him for not being able to get Kane healthy enough.

  190. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Maybe, baby. That’s my point. Maybe.

  191. Corporal Clegg Avatar
    Corporal Clegg

    Did Drury have an axe to grind when he finished his ranger career with that hand injury that affects his pizza tossing to this day?

  192. Corporal Clegg Avatar
    Corporal Clegg

    Did they replace rammer yet?

  193. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    Bruce Garrioch
    @SunGarrioch

    Julien Gauthier, Dylan Gambell, Victor Lodin and goaltender Dylan Ferguson won’t be qualified #Sens

  194. Corporal Clegg Avatar
    Corporal Clegg

    I actually wouldn’t mind goat boy coming back for depth size and speed

  195. bobbyo2019 Avatar
    bobbyo2019

    Goatboy for some 4th line speed !

  196. Beezle Avatar
    Beezle

    Uncle Larry going off-rez with this call to draft an RD regardless of center need. Seems to me it is far easier to find a “good enough” RD by free agency or trade compared to center.

  197. bobbyo2019 Avatar
    bobbyo2019

    At least he’s not writing about warm up jerseys

  198. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    Tom Willander would probably make Drury pause, if he fell to 23.

  199. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    I doubt Goat Boy comes back unless it’s his only offer. Don’t they need a trainer for the prospects camp they have right after the draft?

  200. TYM Avatar
    TYM

    Alex Newhook to Montreal for a 1st and a 2nd. Anyone here sign up for that deal for Lafreniere if it was offered

  201. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    Absolutely not.

  202. Wwpd Avatar
    Wwpd

    Beezle, I agree on over passing, though to build down the middle through the draft will always have to pick some guys with areas to improve unless they pick top3, and that can be coached unlike size

  203. Beezle Avatar
    Beezle

    so.. Alex Newhook sets the floor for Chytil. #31 and #37 I think they said.

  204. TYM Avatar
    TYM

    I was unaware it was #31. Thought it was #5. I would not do that either.

  205. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    Trading LAF for picks is like sending out another letter. Those guys won’t help for a few years and CK, MZ and AP will be winding down by then. They also can’t trade him for established players because hey don’t have cap space. Their shot at a cup is LAF, KK and FC picking up their games, but hope is not plan. They aren’t changing the roster much until at least the season after next. WYSIWYG.

  206. Beezle Avatar
    Beezle

    Ouch:

    OFFICIAL: We have acquired a sixth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft from St. Louis in exchange for forward Kevin Hayes.

    Filth eat 50% of his salary too.

  207. Beezle Avatar
    Beezle

    Good Golly Miss Mollie with the schedule:

    https://twitter.com/MollieeWalkerr/status/1673770301287456774?s=20

    not verified but someone said 17/22 Saturdays on road

  208. James G Avatar
    James G

    Lol Flyers getting so screwed on that one.

    “We’ll give you hayes we want Krug!”

    “Krug won’t waive his nmc”

    “Ah fine just give us a sixth rounder Or whatever”

  209. bobbyo2019 Avatar
    bobbyo2019

    wow…Flyers should have waited until deadline…less cap to eat and a better return

  210. Beezle Avatar
    Beezle

    Hayes was still 18G 36A with 17:34 ATOI last season. 49.4% at the dot. As long as you can deal with the fact that he’s dumb as a brick and soft as a pillow, he’s fine. Nice guy in any event.

  211. Kakko's Camp Avatar

    At least PLD stayed in the West

  212. Kakko's Camp Avatar

    Holy crap! I don’t get to see the Rangers again until March 23rd?! Wtf?!

  213. Kakko's Camp Avatar

    Repost: Holy crap, I’m going to get this so wrong! I don’t get to see the Rangers again until March 23rd?! Wtf?!

    December 29th….

  214. Kakko's Camp Avatar

    Pre-draft jamesgeau

  215. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    kakko

    fla plays up in ny twice in march.

    so you can see rangers late december

  216. James G Avatar
    James G

    Why did Chicago give Folingo so much money?

  217. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    Here’s a thought. Maybe Ramsey just knew he would miss Gorton and OTBG and just asked to be let go?

  218. James G Avatar
    James G

    ATTENTION: there will be a new go time post at 630 😀

  219. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    James

    they have to reach cap floor. so for 1 year they don’t care too much

  220. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    That looks like a win for the Jets to me unless PLD has a lot more upside than he has shown.