If Torts can transform Brassard into what Derek Stepan (I know hes much older) and John Moore into our group of Dmen like he has. Then maybe we make out ok. I just think thats too many ifs.
- mrhattrick27

Brassard is only 3 years older. Still a pretty young dude.

lmao omg i just died.....im sorry i just made an acct a few games ago and usually only post during the games while im drunk

case in point my post during last game saying al trawig was a tool as he was drooling over callahan during his interview with him after the SH goal

but my last post was serious hope u guys read it im interested to hear the reactions
- ryangers97

Your giving Trautwig too much rope bud. Try Rangers pregame.
- RAG$4LIFE

I forgot about the pregame. I guess micheletti will be getting sloppy seconds during the game

i just saw the game is on nbc sports so no msg coverage

we'll have to wait for next game

Don't love the trade, don't hate it. See how it goes. Adding Clowe and Dorsett (if he comes back for the playoffs) makes us much gritter. Very intrigued by Moore. Could be a steal for us.

Let's be real, Gaborik wasn't producing. It's not like we are missing a lot THIS season with him gone. He could bounce back next year, but no matter what he wasn't resigning with the team. I can live with the trade.

The Rangers finally have some size and depth. Although they might need one of Kreider or Miller now.

I am pissed all of Asham, Boyle, and Pyatt are still here. I don't think all three are needed. Looks like they will all have permanent spots in the lineup going forward.
- TPC

I initally thought that we would move Asham/Boyle/Pyatt for the picks we gave up to San Jose. Obviously I was wrong. I still think Pyatt can be somewhat serviceable but he hasn't been the same player since the start of the season.

Any scouting report on John Moore. All I know is that he's a lefty shot and he was taken 2 picks after Kreider and 2 picks before Erixon in the first round of the 09 draft.

I forgot about the pregame. I guess micheletti will be getting sloppy seconds during the game
- Vukota

If he's not still salivating over Hagelin's speed.

I'm not sure what Joe is gonna talk about now that Gabby and that "quick release" are gone.

Brassard is only 3 years older. Still a pretty young dude.
- RAG$4LIFE

I never thought Id say this... but I really hope Brassard can fill the role Dubi left.

If he's not still salivating over Hagelin's speed.

I'm not sure what Joe is gonna talk about now that Gabby and that "quick release" are gone.
- RAG$4LIFE

More talk about how awesome the Captain is

I initally thought that we would move Asham/Boyle/Pyatt for the picks we gave up to San Jose. Obviously I was wrong. I still think Pyatt can be somewhat serviceable but he hasn't been the same player since the start of the season.

Any scouting report on John Moore. All I know is that he's a lefty shot and he was taken 2 picks after Kreider and 2 picks before Erixon in the first round of the 09 draft.
- RAG$4LIFE

he's 22 and skates almost as good as mcdonagh and can develop into a top 4 defenseman.

he's good at transitioning the puck up the ice but he's a little inconsistent and doesn't read the play too great. not badly, just not great.

he could be the hidden gem in this deal similar to mcdonagh in the gomez trade.

If he's not still salivating over Hagelin's speed.

I'm not sure what Joe is gonna talk about now that Gabby and that "quick release" are gone.
- RAG$4LIFE

We can go all night with this I'd be lying if I said good luck tonight

So it appears both Brassard and Moore will play tonight, nice

he's 22 and skates almost as good as mcdonagh and can develop into a top 4 defenseman.

he's good at transitioning the puck up the ice but he's a little inconsistent and doesn't read the play too great. not badly, just not great.

he could be the hidden gem in this deal similar to mcdonagh in the gomez trade.
- rangerdanger94

I think thats EXACTLY what they are thinking with this trade.

More talk about how awesome the Captain is
- aecliptic

Or how good a first period Ryan Mcdonagh is having.

Another thing about Gaborik, and I loved the guy and have a blue Gabby jersey at home; he hasn't performed well in the postseason. When the checking gets tighter, as it does in the playoffs, Gabby has a hard time finding open space and his goal totals crater. The deals may actually make this team better for the playoffs, assuming they make it. Clowe certainly is a more physical player and has a solid track record of producing in the postseason and we'll see about the other guys.

Omg. So happy gaborik is gonzo. Good riddance to that bum

Love the jam this team added since yesterday. Sather friggin rules

I never thought Id say this... but I really hope Brassard can fill the role Dubi left.
- aecliptic

I just hope he's serviceable. I see him as more of a replacement for Anisimov, steady 3rd line center. I do like the fact that Brassard only has 3 less points than Gabby does.

We can go all night with this I'd be lying if I said good luck tonight
- Vukota

Someone really needs to make a Micheletti sound board

I never thought Id say this... but I really hope Brassard can fill the role Dubi left.
- aecliptic

I don't see that. He's not as physical as Dubi but he does have more skill. He has a terrific shot that he doesn't use enough. He can certainly contribute and while he isn't a tough guy I wouldn't call him soft either. We'll see, hopefully it works out.

Omg. So happy gaborik is gonzo. Good riddance to that bum

Love the jam this team added since yesterday. Sather friggin rules
- Slimtj100

One thing about these trades, we can all stop the Torts has to go campaign. He ain't going nowhere

So it appears both Brassard and Moore will play tonight, nice
- TPC

Wow, I'm really pumped for this game. We got a lot on our plate vs Pitt but I can't wait to see how the new guys fit in.

Btw I'm calling it now, Clowe fights Engelland tonight.

Someone really needs to make a Micheletti sound board
- RAG$4LIFE

Just make sure everything is in question form. Right Sam?

Wow, I'm really pumped for this game. We got a lot on our plate vs Pitt but I can't wait to see how the new guys fit in.

Btw I'm calling it now, Clowe fights Engelland tonight.
- RAG$4LIFE

Clowe and Dorsett...going to be fun watching these guys as Rangers

Clowe just got finished talking to Pierre, said Torts told him that he'd be playing with Richards tonight.

Just make sure everything is in question form. Right Sam?
- Vukota

it's almost too easy

Clowe and Dorsett...going to be fun watching these guys as Rangers
- TPC

Is Dorsett still out on the IR or is he good to go?