I dont mind the deal at all, Gaborik sucks, not happening here, just saved cap space. Maybe another move about to go down.
- B2B76

Gaborik scored 41 last season... You're right, terrible player...lol... The whole friggen team sucks this year (other than Cally)...

Honestly, neither do I. Brassard has been a disappointment in his short career, and Dorset doesn't help now. Moore is the wildcard, but its hard for me to understand this deal. And, we traded Gaborik in division. Unless something else happens in the next 5 minutes.
- Pete V

Gabby would only be within the division for next yr, unless he resigns in Columbus which I just dont see happening.

Changing the team to play a more tortorella style of play. I think the moves made recently will pan out, the rangers need a more heart and sole dynamic... not european flash, at least under tortorella.

Jan Levine: Gaborik to the Blue Jackets
Salary freed up, younger players brought back
- airjan23

I don't understand why everyone is up in arms over this move. I look at Brassard as someone who can bring a lot to this team. I don't know much about Moore or Dorsett but I personally don't have a problem with this move. We get Gabby's contract off the books and I think we add much needed depth to this team. I really like Brassard but that's just me. I know he has been up and down in Columbus but we added more depth at center ice which I love.

I really thought Gaborik would fetch more. Even though Gaborik didn't score he was always a threat to break out. Now this offense looks much worse of possible. I don't get it, at least get a first rounder for him then if you're not gonna get some offense in return. I hope I'm wrong but I'm not in love with this trade.

Me too, i love the people were running this guy out of town and now hate this trade..
- TrueBlue9182

I wanted to keep him unless we got value for him...we got as they say in my household "ooo gots"

eh jury is still out on this one. if you had gotten a 1st from CBJ (they have 3), it would have been a good deal for you guys. Moore seems like a good prospect, and Brassard is a talented player.

Gaborik scored 41 last season... You're right, terrible player...lol... The whole friggen team sucks this year (other than Cally)...
- czechmate

ummm, Stepan? hello? dude? come on

Changing the team to play a more tortorella style of play. I think the moves made recently will pan out, the rangers need a more heart and sole dynamic... not european flash, at least under tortorella.
- gardinerfan

Team needs a new (frank)in coach!

Me too, i love the people were running this guy out of town and now hate this trade..
- TrueBlue9182

I wasn't running him out, just Torts.

Gaborik scored 41 last season... You're right, terrible player...lol... The whole friggen team sucks this year (other than Cally)...
- czechmate

Danny boy, maybe u been in a drunken stupor or a coma, maybe both knowing you but Gaborik has been AWFUL and is only getting older & makes too much $, I don't see a problem here.

eh jury is still out on this one. if you had gotten a 1st from CBJ (they have 3), it would have been a good deal for you guys. Moore seems like a good prospect, and Brassard is a talented player.
- SuperHenderson13

if you comment on this trade and don't talk about clearing cap space, then don't even bother talking about it

I don't understand why everyone is up in arms over this move. I look at Brassard as someone who can bring a lot to this team. I don't know much about Moore or Dorsett but I personally don't have a problem with this move. We get Gabby's contract off the books and I think we add much needed depth to this team. I really like Brassard but that's just me. I know he has been up and down in Columbus but we added more depth at center ice which I love.
- adwolf130

this is what some dude said about the players:
"brassard = loads of potential when drafted, zero delivery on that potential. has been a pretty big disappointment. at best, he's your 3rd line center.

dorsett = good 3rd line, role player. tough, can put the puck in some times. think, chris neil, but younger.

john moore = solid defensive prospect. not sure he cracks the rangers top six when all your guys are healthy though."

Gaborik scored 41 last season... You're right, terrible player...lol... The whole friggen team sucks this year (other than Cally)...
- czechmate

Relax brotha I don't think it's not that much of a loss. Gaborik clearly isn't the player he was last season. I think we added more value to this team long term with what we got from Columbus then what Gaborik was going to give us from here on out. Gabby is on the downside of his career if you ask me. I will miss Gabby and I appreciate everything he did while he was here but it was a smart move IMO. BTW Gabby was a success here if you ask me.

I don't understand why everyone is up in arms over this move. I look at Brassard as someone who can bring a lot to this team. I don't know much about Moore or Dorsett but I personally don't have a problem with this move. We get Gabby's contract off the books and I think we add much needed depth to this team. I really like Brassard but that's just me. I know he has been up and down in Columbus but we added more depth at center ice which I love.
- adwolf130

We neither got a proven commodity back in that trade, neither did we get back in this year's first round. This trade will only make sense to me if the Rangers make another deal. Otherwise, this year's team got worse, IMO.

ummm, Stepan? hello? dude? come on
- jimbro83

Yeah, but someone has to score. It happens on all crappy teams. Someone always gets to shine. But do you want to put all your eggs in Steps' basket? Really?

ummm, Stepan? hello? dude? come on
- jimbro83

I sense a Full on donnybrook bout to go down in these here parts!

Danny boy, maybe u been in a drunken stupor or a coma, maybe both knowing you but Gaborik has been AWFUL and is only getting older & makes too much $, I don't see a problem here.
- B2B76

Dan has been drinking to much lately.

Yeah, but someone has to score. It happens on all crappy teams. Someone always gets to shine. But do you want to put all your eggs in Steps' basket? Really?
- czechmate

you just said Cally was the only one having a good year, so I responded, hello? Stepan?

We neither got a proven commodity back in that trade, neither did we get back in this year's first round. This trade will only make sense to me if the Rangers make another deal. Otherwise, this year's team got worse, IMO.
- Pete V

I am in total agreement. Feels like we just conceded the season, I know they weren't winning a cup anyways but I would have like to have tried!

Dorsett replaces what the Rangers lost in Prust. When he can play.

you just said Cally was the only one having a good year, so I responded, hello? Stepan?
- jimbro83

u might wanna change ur avatar to a brassard jersey

Relax brotha I don't think it's not that much of a loss. Gaborik clearly isn't the player he was last season. I think we added more value to this team long term with what we got from Columbus then what Gaborik was going to give us from here on out. Gabby is on the downside of his career if you ask me. I will miss Gabby and I appreciate everything he did while he was here but it was a smart move IMO. BTW Gabby was a success here if you ask me.
- adwolf130

I agree he has had a bad season to date. But, Washington started slow too, and now are pressing. Talented players need training camp. It is that simple. That's why I think this is stupid. Brassard has been a dud since his highly touted debut. The other two players are still unproven. And as far as depth goes, I'd take Gabby over all 3 any day. If we were getting back a 1st, I'd re-consider.

Wonder what the line up looks like tonight. Think these guys will make it?

Great deal for the Rangers.
- TrueBlue9182

A win-win for both teams and that's all I have to say about that.