I believe that Sather, Gorton and whoever would have not kept Richards if they really thought they were going to lose one of these 2. I am 100% positive both will be in a Rangers uniform long term. Everyone needs to chill out Yo.
- adwolf130

there is no doubt this leaves the Rangers vulnerable to an offer sheet though

Every team will see the Rangers are in a tight spot cap wise and with the Rangers history of targeting other team's players, I am sure they would actually take great delight on making things very tough for them

Hes gonna have a 90 point season centering kreider and nash. Book it.
- rangerdanger94

i hope not, if he does that they may even be doubting to buy him out next year

Hes gonna have a 90 point season centering kreider and nash. Book it.
- rangerdanger94

I think he has a better chance at rekindling his love with Olivia Munn.

How about that fact that we were one of the hottest teams down the stretch this past season and ran into a very hot Boston team that blew a all star Penguins team out of the water. I like this team with the addition of Brassard, Dorsett, and maybe we can still fit Clowe in. I think Richards will be much better than last season and a healthy Marc Staal. I am telling you we aren't that far off as many of you are making us out to be. Just saying.
- adwolf130

Hot team that barely got by the Capitals.

You dont understand...

We want him gone because of the contract, not because hes gonna suck next year. I think he will be fine next year, matter of fact, I wouldnt put it passed him to put up 70+ points. However, he still needs to be bought out regardless of that fact.
- aecliptic

No I do understand, which is why they will need to buy him out next season no matter what. It's a risk I am willing to take. I can't believe that management would be that (frank)ing retarded to keep Richards if they thought they were going to lose one of Mcdonagh or Stepan.

Hot team that barely got by the Capitals.
- aecliptic

Are you (frank)ing kidding me right now? The Capitals were prob the hottest team going into the playoffs this past season. We held OV to one (frank)ing goal and came back from an 0-2 deficit in the series to win a game 7 in that building in which we usually suck in. Not only did we win that game 7 we (frank)ing destroyed them. Just stop it.

Hot team that barely got by the Capitals.
- aecliptic

The caps were the hottest team in the nhl. Dont forget that. They were on like a 13 game win streak or something entering the playoffs.

Are you (frank)ing kidding me right now? The Capitals were prob the hottest team going into the playoffs this past season. We held OV to one (frank)ing goal and came back from an 0-2 deficit in the series to win a game 7 in that building in which we usually suck in. Not only did we win that game 7 we (frank)ing destroyed them. Just stop it.
- adwolf130

Hahahaha... so worth it to get a reaction from you guys.

i better hope they bring back clowe cuz we need him more than ever

Hot team that barely got by the Capitals.
- aecliptic

The Rangers out played the Caps. The Caps had the lead in games for a fraction of the time. The Rangers were better. Don't poo poo that.

You guys are crazy if you think McD and Step are getting more than 5 million a year. Stepan proved he's a #1-2 center in this shortened lockout season. I'm sure Sather is going to shed some salary so if somehow someone submits an offer sheet to Step he can match it.

To the people who think this roster is going to suck this year obviously you didn't watch them this year especially with a new offensive minded coach who can actually run a PowerPlay. Everyone breathe it will work out fine.

You guys are crazy if you think McD and Step are getting more than 5 million a year. Stepan proved he's a #1-2 center in this shortened lockout season. I'm sure Sather is going to shed some salary so if somehow someone submits an offer sheet to Step he can match it.

To the people who think this roster is going to suck this year obviously you didn't watch them this year especially with a new offensive minded coach who can actually run a PowerPlay. Everyone breathe it will work out fine.
- beardo17

This

You guys are crazy if you think McD and Step are getting more than 5 million a year. Stepan proved he's a #1-2 center in this shortened lockout season. I'm sure Sather is going to shed some salary so if somehow someone submits an offer sheet to Step he can match it.

To the people who think this roster is going to suck this year obviously you didn't watch them this year especially with a new offensive minded coach who can actually run a PowerPlay. Everyone breathe it will work out fine.
- beardo17

Roman Josi got a 7 year contract with a 4 million AAV. Voynov got 6 year deal with an AAV of 4. 167 million. Mcdonagh will make more than them. He's better.

You guys are crazy if you think McD and Step are getting more than 5 million a year. Stepan proved he's a #1-2 center in this shortened lockout season. I'm sure Sather is going to shed some salary so if somehow someone submits an offer sheet to Step he can match it.

To the people who think this roster is going to suck this year obviously you didn't watch them this year especially with a new offensive minded coach who can actually run a PowerPlay. Everyone breathe it will work out fine.
- beardo17

I just witnessed Ryan O'Reilly get 5.5 million a year. And Shea Weber get a contract where he had 6 years of 14 million a year front loaded.

This
- adwolf130

would there be any chance we trade richards?

would there be any chance we trade richards?
- webleedblue

well, he has a no movement clause

Hes gonna have a 90 point season centering kreider and nash. Book it.
- rangerdanger94

I think the Rangers are a better team with him next year. But the risk is absolutely huge.

well, he has a no movement clause
- jimbro83

just forget that now would a team trade for him?

You guys are crazy if you think McD and Step are getting more than 5 million a year. Stepan proved he's a #1-2 center in this shortened lockout season. I'm sure Sather is going to shed some salary so if somehow someone submits an offer sheet to Step he can match it.

To the people who think this roster is going to suck this year obviously you didn't watch them this year especially with a new offensive minded coach who can actually run a PowerPlay. Everyone breathe it will work out fine.
- beardo17

Like I said, McDonagh is getting @ 4.25-4.75 million... Stepan is getting @ 4.25 million.

I just witnessed Ryan O'Reilly get 5.5 million a year. And Shea Weber get a contract where he had 6 years of 14 million a year front loaded.
- jimbro83

Yea Jimmy I agree with ya on this but I think we will get it worked out. I know we are in a vulnerable position right now but I am pretty confident we aren't going to lose 2 cornerstone players like this when we could easily have bought out Richards. Is it possible maybe Steps gets like 3.5 million a year and Mcdonagh gets like 5 million a year. Give us somewhat of a discount.

just forget that now would a team trade for him?
- webleedblue

probably insist the Rangers take some of the cap hit back

You guys are crazy if you think McD and Step are getting more than 5 million a year. Stepan proved he's a #1-2 center in this shortened lockout season. I'm sure Sather is going to shed some salary so if somehow someone submits an offer sheet to Step he can match it.

To the people who think this roster is going to suck this year obviously you didn't watch them this year especially with a new offensive minded coach who can actually run a PowerPlay. Everyone breathe it will work out fine.
- beardo17

If Stepan and McDonagh want 5 million a year there will be plenty of team lined up to give it to them via offer sheet. Maybe they both cut the rangers a break however.

Yea Jimmy I agree with ya on this but I think we will get it worked out. I know we are in a vulnerable position right now but I am pretty confident we aren't going to lose 2 cornerstone players like this when we could easily have bought out Richards. Is it possible maybe Steps gets like 3.5 million a year and Mcdonagh gets like 5 million a year. Give us somewhat of a discount.
- adwolf130

that would be so wrong and i would feel bad for stepan, he's the #1 center and richards will get paid like one when we could've just bought him out and be done with it

Yea Jimmy I agree with ya on this but I think we will get it worked out. I know we are in a vulnerable position right now but I am pretty confident we aren't going to lose 2 cornerstone players like this when we could easily have bought out Richards. Is it possible maybe Steps gets like 3.5 million a year and Mcdonagh gets like 5 million a year. Give us somewhat of a discount.
- adwolf130

I hope those numbers are what happens ultimately.

probably insist the Rangers take some of the cap hit back
- jimbro83

wouldn't help us if we did