Mcd, Girardi, mdz, moore in top 4. Then we have stralman as the #5 and maybe mcilrath or a ufa as the 6th guy. Maybe we can get jamie mcbain in the deal too.
- rangerdanger94

Ok. I'm not sure MDZ days aren't numbered as a Ranger, but we'll see. Who would take at #5, if they could get there?

Ok, if they do something like that, what does the D look like this year?
- OLDSCHOOL#6

It looks no different that what it was, you say that as if we have never played without Staal.

Girardi, MDZ
Moore, McDonagh
Stralman, Eminger

Its also been 3 years since we drafted McIlrath, I think its about that time we get to see what hes made of.

Ok. I'm not sure MDZ days aren't numbered as a Ranger, but we'll see. Who would take at #5, if they could get there?
- OLDSCHOOL#6

In the way I would rank them:

Barkov
Drouin
Nichushkin

Ok. I'm not sure MDZ days aren't numbered as a Ranger, but we'll see. Who would take at #5, if they could get there?
- OLDSCHOOL#6

One of drouin, barkov, or nichuskin will be there. I think it will be nichuskin and id be ecstatic with any of them.

if staal is traded, I cant see mdz being traded shortly after. That would decimate one of the best and deepest defenses in the league.

Ok, if they do something like that, what does the D look like this year?
- OLDSCHOOL#6

Pretty much what it looked like for half of last year, hopefully with an upgrade of Eminger on the back end of the unit

Pretty much what it looked like for half of last year, hopefully with an upgrade of Eminger on the back end of the unit
- Scoot22

Only thing I can think of for an upgrade and someone to clear the crease is Doug Murray.

Only thing I can think of for an upgrade and someone to clear the crease is Doug Murray.
- aecliptic

Think there's any chance Chicago would buy out Keith? has a 5.5 cap hit for the next 10 years

Zack Wheeler? because other wise DZ for him straight up isn't even worth it
- cranford93

blake wheeler

Think there's any chance Chicago would buy out Keith? has a 5.5 cap hit for the next 10 years
- Scoot22

Dreaaaam on... Dreaam onnnnnn

Think there's any chance Chicago would buy out Keith? has a 5.5 cap hit for the next 10 years
- Scoot22

not a chance

Better chance of Chicago buying out Hossa, although, I could see them swallowing it if it means more Stanley Cups.

Think there's any chance Chicago would buy out Keith? has a 5.5 cap hit for the next 10 years
- Scoot22

No way. He is one of the best defensemen in the league, and the cap hit will like a bargain for the majority of his contract.

One of drouin, barkov, or nichuskin will be there. I think it will be nichuskin and id be ecstatic with any of them.

if staal is traded, I cant see mdz being traded shortly after. That would decimate one of the best and deepest defenses in the league.
- rangerdanger94

Boston has told Ference he will not be resigned, 34 but still a very reliable defensman, if we do decide to trade one of those 2 I think we can still have the chance to replace them adequately

Worth noting

@TSNBobMcKenzie: Compliance buyout period technically begins at 11 p.m. ET tonight - 48 hrs after Cup final - but buyouts cannot proceed w/o waivers first.

@TSNBobMcKenzie: Buyout period ends 5 p.m. ET on July 4, so if my understanding is correct, noon on July 3 is last time player can go on waivers for buyout.

Dreaaaam on... Dreaam onnnnnn
- aecliptic

Exactly what I'm doing, It will be nice when the buyout list is complete and we can see who is available out there

buyout richards, trade boyle/asham for picks and AHL players, trade MDZ for the 5th pick from carolina.

nash-steps-cally
hagelin-brass-kreider
clowe-miller-zucc
pyatt-lindberg/(possibly powe)-dorsett

MCD-G
staal-stralsy
moore-mcilrath

hank
biron.

throw in who you want from UFA and what not

No way. He is one of the best defensemen in the league, and the cap hit will like a bargain for the majority of his contract.
- Pete V

No, Keith is not going anywhere.

I think the Rangers are working feverishly to make a deal before the draft. I'm not sure if it's for a puck shooting Dman, or to move up significantly in the draft. I'm also convinced it's MDZ at the center of the deal. Will it happen? 50/50.

No, Keith is not going anywhere.

I think the Rangers are working feverishly to make a deal before the draft. I'm not sure if it's for a puck shooting Dman, or to move up significantly in the draft. I'm also convinced it's MDZ at the center of the deal. Will it happen? 50/50.
- OLDSCHOOL#6

Things that you are hearing? Or a gut feel?

No, Keith is not going anywhere.

I think the Rangers are working feverishly to make a deal before the draft. I'm not sure if it's for a puck shooting Dman, or to move up significantly in the draft. I'm also convinced it's MDZ at the center of the deal. Will it happen? 50/50.
- OLDSCHOOL#6

Is that just thinking or is that what ur hearing?

Things that you are hearing? Or a gut feel?
- Pete V

Both.

Things that you are hearing? Or a gut feel?
- Pete V

Boston has told Ference he will not be resigned, 34 but still a very reliable defensman, if we do decide to trade one of those 2 I think we can still have the chance to replace them adequately
- cranford93

Decent replacement but still a downgrade imo.

No, Keith is not going anywhere.

I think the Rangers are working feverishly to make a deal before the draft. I'm not sure if it's for a puck shooting Dman, or to move up significantly in the draft. I'm also convinced it's MDZ at the center of the deal. Will it happen? 50/50.
- OLDSCHOOL#6

I hope theyre talking with Rutherford about #5. With this draft, and a pick that high, for a team like this, it could be HUGE! Could alter the state of the franchise.

I hope theyre talking with Rutherford about #5. With this draft, and a pick that high, for a team like this, it could be HUGE! Could alter the state of the franchise.
- aecliptic

MDZ and bourque for #5 pick

buyout richards, trade boyle/asham for picks and AHL players, trade MDZ for the 5th pick from carolina.

nash-steps-cally
hagelin-brass-kreider
clowe-miller-zucc
pyatt-lindberg/(possibly powe)-dorsett

MCD-G
staal-stralsy
moore-mcilrath

hank
biron.

throw in who you want from UFA and what not
- TheRussian

Whoever they draft with the 5th pick, if they got it, will most likely be starting the season on the roster...

Barkov at 3C, Drouin probably at 2LW, Nichushkin probably on the 2nd or 3rd line wing, he plays both sides.