Sorry. when asked why he didn't buy Richards out Sather said "we're good enough to win". Now, when you ask a GM are you good enough to win, I assume they're talking about winning the cup, why else would they be there?
- OLDSCHOOL#6

Nothing wrong with having confidence in the group you currently have. I am sorry but I would rather see the Rangers tweak the roster, instead of making an enormous mistake by splurging in this weak UFA market.

Buying out Richards would have allowed Sather to spend with aplomb today. As we all know, that is not a good thing.

Supposedly Kane or Ryan, I can't imagine how they think they can fit that under the cap
- cranford93

People forget Pronger coutns toward their cap but wont in September..... bored at work sooo....

Scott Hartnell ($4.750m) / Claude Giroux ($3.750m) / Jakub Voracek ($4.250m)
Bobby Ryan ($5.100m) / Vincent Lecavalier ($4.500m) / Wayne Simmonds ($3.975m)
Adam Hall ($0.600m) / Brayden Schenn ($3.110m) / Matt Read ($0.900m)
Zac Rinaldo ($0.750m) / Maxime Talbot ($1.750m) / Tye McGinn ($0.775m)
Jay Rosehill ($0.675m) / Scott Laughton ($1.107m) /
DEFENSEMEN
Kimmo Timonen ($6.000m) / Mark Streit ($5.250m)
Luke Schenn ($3.600m) / Braydon Coburn ($4.500m)
Nicklas Grossmann ($3.500m) / Bruno Gervais ($0.825m)
Marc-Andre Bourdon ($0.613m) /
GOALTENDERS
Ray Emery ($2.250m)
Steve Mason ($1.500m)
OTHER
Buyout: Oskars Bartulis ($0.100m)
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(these totals are compiled with the bonus cushion)
SALARY CAP: $64,300,000; CAP PAYROLL: $64,312,094; BONUSES: $2,350,000
CAP SPACE (23-man roster): $2,337,906

Understood. Probably can't. They're telling you they're good enough to win with him. Fact is, if they bought him out, he would sign today with another club maybe even the Devils or Islanders for another attractive contract. You want to make that the reason they are keeping him, I'm all for it. But, don't tell me you're good enough, cause they are not.
- OLDSCHOOL#6

This team has holes, needs to get bigger, tougher, they need more scoring up top, and a right handed d-man. Do I think they're better than they showed under Tortorella at times last year? Yes. Are they good enough to win it all, I don't know if the team stays like this. If this is how this offseason is going to go, Sather better pray AV makes that much of a difference.

@TSNBobMcKenlze It's official the Detroit Red Wings have signed Daniel Alfredsson.
- tomburton99

That's a fake one dude.....(see bolded letter)

@TSNBobMcKenlze It's official the Detroit Red Wings have signed Daniel Alfredsson.
- tomburton99

Interesting, I guess Ottawa gave him an offer he refused.

This team has holes, needs to get bigger, tougher, they need more scoring up top, and a right handed d-man. Do I think they're better than they showed under Tortorella at times last year? Yes. Are they good enough to win it all, I don't know if the team stays like this. If this is how this offseason is going to go, Sather better pray AV makes that much of a difference.
- pcjr307

Agreed.

@TSNBobMcKenlze It's official the Detroit Red Wings have signed Daniel Alfredsson.
- tomburton99

It can't be official til noon, I am calling BS on this

It can't be official til noon, I am calling BS on this
- TPC

It's a fake account..... (see above). Be wary of this today!

It's a fake account..... (see above). Be wary of this today!
- mrhattrick27

yea can't be to quick to post those twitter links today

This team has holes, needs to get bigger, tougher, they need more scoring up top, and a right handed d-man. Do I think they're better than they showed under Tortorella at times last year? Yes. Are they good enough to win it all, I don't know if the team stays like this. If this is how this offseason is going to go, Sather better pray AV makes that much of a difference.
- pcjr307

That notion that a team needs to be big and tough to win is nonsense. Hawks were one of the smaller teams in the league and they won. Obviously they are an extremely talented group and while I do agree that the Rangers are by no means a favorite to win a division, let alone win the cup, I do think that this team is not in need of a serious overhaul. They need to tinker with the roster not give it another makeover, a la last summer.

It can't be official til noon, I am calling BS on this
- TPC

This twitter business is dangerous, an anyone just say whatever they want?

This twitter business is dangerous, an anyone just say whatever they want?
- OLDSCHOOL#6

you sure can, and you can't get banned for it either

This twitter business is dangerous, an anyone just say whatever they want?
- OLDSCHOOL#6

I am not actually on it, but I assume so

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie 57s
Another interesting angle: will there be offer sheets on RFAs. With cap going down, inability to hide $ in minors, teams may be vulnerable.



GULP

That's a fake one dude.....(see bolded letter)
- mrhattrick27

I Know, didn't get it from mckenzie. Got from the 30 plus people including Gross, Rosen etc the retweeted it.

you sure can, and you can't get banned for it either
- jimbro83

Oh boy, that is very scary.

It can't be official til noon, I am calling BS on this
- TPC

I didn't even get it from him. Andrew Gross, Dan Rosen, Nick Constinka and various other were RTing it.

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie 57s
Another interesting angle: will there be offer sheets on RFAs. With cap going down, inability to hide $ in minors, teams may be vulnerable.



GULP
- jimbro83

I got some Jack Daniels if anyone wants some

That notion that a team needs to be big and tough to win is nonsense. Hawks were one of the smaller teams in the league and they won. Obviously they are an extremely talented group and while I do agree that the Rangers are by no means a favorite to win a division, let alone win the cup, I do think that this team is not in need of a serious overhaul. They need to tinker with the roster not give it another makeover, a la last summer.
- MidnightMarauder

They have also won two cups with Antti Niemi and Cory Crawford in goal. What does that mean for Lundqvist contract?

I didn't even get it from him. Andrew Gross, Dan Rosen, Nick Constinka and various other were RTing it.
- tomburton99

Let's just hope none of those fake ones say McDonagh or Stepan signed an offer sheet. I can't handle that today

I got some Jack Daniels if anyone wants some
- TPC

The party could get rough.

That notion that a team needs to be big and tough to win is nonsense. Hawks were one of the smaller teams in the league and they won. Obviously they are an extremely talented group and while I do agree that the Rangers are by no means a favorite to win a division, let alone win the cup, I do think that this team is not in need of a serious overhaul. They need to tinker with the roster not give it another makeover, a la last summer.
- MidnightMarauder

I'm not saying a complete overhaul, there are some great pieces in place, I agree with you. I do feel you need at least one guy that's going to grind and is big, stay in front of the net. Like a Franzen, Lucic etc. Playoffs are a totally different game IMO, lots of board play, grinding. Those are the guys that excel a lot of the time, Rangers don't have anyone like that.

Something that always bothers me, I watch these games with some other teams and if you go near their goalie and you're getting punched, head locked etc... Go by Hank, a Ranger holds you or pushes you. Maybe its just the mentality I'm looking for a change in but something little like that drives me nuts.

They have also won two cups with Antti Niemi and Cory Crawford in goal. What does that mean for Lundqvist contract?
- OLDSCHOOL#6

And if you look at the Philly roster I posted, by not spending money in goal you can look as though you spending like a drunken sailor on the rest of the team. I am hoping Hank realizes this and doesn't cripple us with a contract.

They have also won two cups with Antti Niemi and Cory Crawford in goal. What does that mean for Lundqvist contract?
- OLDSCHOOL#6

I would love to see Lundqvist walk and I would to see try to defend the man who replaced him. Whether the replacement be on the cheap or not. The Rangers would be worse off, that I can guarantee you.

They have also won two cups with Antti Niemi and Cory Crawford in goal. What does that mean for Lundqvist contract?
- OLDSCHOOL#6

Lundqvist will get his money and he looks like he wants no part of leaving. Besides, once Richards' salary is off the books, amongst several other current players and the cap increasing in 2-15-15, the Rangers will have the space to address any needs they might be lacking.