That's true if you take out the playing defense part of it
- Vukota

Hes there to put up points. Plus the whole Isles team didnt really play defense his whole time there.

That's true if you take out the playing defense part of it
- Vukota

Sounds like Zidlicky.

I'm saying that in order for Hank to truly have a shot at winning a cup, he needs to be the 2nd better yet 3rd best player on the team. I'm not a fan of the goalie being the best player on the team.
- OLDSCHOOL#6

I hear you, but how many superstar free agents are there for the Rangers to pick up to justify losing Hank? Most superstars get locked up by their respective teams

Sounds like Zidlicky.
- WayneZ

Whom got 4mil and a NTC. But only for a year. Yay you guys.

I'm saying that in order for Hank to truly have a shot at winning a cup, he needs to be the 2nd better yet 3rd best player on the team. I'm not a fan of the goalie being the best player on the team.
- OLDSCHOOL#6

I like to equate goalies to a pitching staff in baseball. They have to be the best part of your team if you want to win IMO

Sounds like Zidlicky.
- WayneZ

Not the biggest Streit supporter especially after his last season for the Isles but I would still take him over Zidlicky

I like to equate goalies to a pitching staff in baseball. They have to be the best part of your team if you want to win IMO
- Vukota

Chicago and Niemi beg to differ. When they won he wasnt that good a goalie. You could kick a beach ball and score up high on him. Hes been better in SJ. Corey Crawford isnt even that good. He's solid. But not good. They got prolly 6 guys on that team that are light years better than him.

I like to equate goalies to a pitching staff in baseball. They have to be the best part of your team if you want to win IMO
- Vukota

See Niemi and Crawford.

Whom got 4mil and a NTC. But only for a year. Yay you guys.
- poisondhearts37

I don't like your tone. We had the cap space, and it was a one year deal, so it's a patch at best, as our youthful defenders mature in the minors. WHen the kings sustain excellence for nearly 30 years then your org will have room to comment on other's moves. As it stands now, you're the West coast penguins that benefited from years of suckage, and FINALLY did something worthy of a cup.

Hes there to put up points. Plus the whole Isles team didnt really play defense his whole time there.
- poisondhearts37

I gotcha but he is also there to play some D as well. He is good on the O side of the game and he is a train wreck on the D side of things. Whether its Montreal, Isles and now Flyers. Not killing the guy he is what he is

See Niemi and Crawford.
- OLDSCHOOL#6

I would trade Lundqvist for Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, hell yeah

Not the biggest Streit supporter especially after his last season for the Isles but I would still take him over Zidlicky
- mighty13duck

I would have taken any of the 4 players Lou sent down to the minors over Zid. His defensive capability is non-existent, and it takes a lot to look out of place as a devil's defender considering their system.

I gotcha but he is also there to play some D as well. He is good on the O side of the game and he is a train wreck on the D side of things. Whether its Montreal, Isles and now Flyers. Not killing the guy he is what he is
- Vukota

What's up Chester?

I don't like your tone. We had the cap space, and it was a one year deal, so it's a patch at best, as our youthful defenders mature in the minors. WHen the kings sustain excellence for nearly 30 years then your org will have room to comment on other's moves. As it stands now, you're the West coast penguins that benefited from years of suckage, and FINALLY did something worthy of a cup.
- WayneZ

I still think that 98% of your fan base didnt want him back. I like him for what he brings. But he isnt what he used to be. Now hes a huge liability. But atleast it means you dont have to rush some young guns. Maybe lose Urbom to waivers.

I hear you, but how many superstar free agents are there for the Rangers to pick up to justify losing Hank? Most superstars get locked up by their respective teams
- mighty13duck

Well, I keep hoping that of the current Rangers, a couple of have superstar type year, I'm afraid it's the only way it's going to happen.

Chicago and Niemi beg to differ. When they won he wasnt that good a goalie. You could kick a beach ball and score up high on him. Hes been better in SJ. Corey Crawford isnt even that good. He's solid. But not good. They got prolly 6 guys on that team that are light years better than him.
- poisondhearts37

Fair enough but not every team is stacked like the Blackhawks. Most teams count on solid goal tending to keep them in it. Are there exceptions? Of course but if the Penguins had Hank how many titles would they have won by now?

I still think that 98% of your fan base didnt want him back. I like him for what he brings. But he isnt what he used to be. Now hes a huge liability. But atleast it means you dont have to rush some young guns. Maybe lose Urbom to waivers.
- poisondhearts37

That will blow. Big kid with plenty of upside.

I dont understand this....the Rangers should be saying, tell us what you want, and then they should sign the cheque. I would just say, we can pay anything up to the highest paid player in the league...end of story. I dont think he's gonna balk at 9mil!

I would trade Lundqvist for Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, hell yeah
- jimbro83

Those fellas have two rings.

I dont understand this....the Rangers should be saying, tell us what you want, and then they should sign the cheque. I would just say, we can pay anything up to the highest paid player in the league...end of story. I dont think he's gonna balk at 9mil!
- BodyCheckRadio

Fair enough but not every team is stacked like the Blackhawks. Most teams count on solid goal tending to keep them in it. Are there exceptions? Of course but if the Penguins had Hank how many titles would they have won by now?
- Vukota

Man, how I have never liked MAF. Pitt's needs a Hank. But they could never afford a Hank with Crosby and Malkin. Unless they didnt have quality players through out the rest of the roster.

Those fellas have two rings.
- OLDSCHOOL#6

they sure do, unfortunately we can't follow the Blackhawks model because we'll never be worst in the league and get the top pick in the draft.

Fair enough but not every team is stacked like the Blackhawks. Most teams count on solid goal tending to keep them in it. Are there exceptions? Of course but if the Penguins had Hank how many titles would they have won by now?
- Vukota

Probably three or four, and that's my point. On the Pens Hank is at least the 3rd maybe 4th best player on the team.

What's up Chester?
- WayneZ

Just counting down the time until friday night. I see Schneider is now starting in Pitt and Marty against the Isles friday night

Probably three or four, and that's my point. On the Pens Hank is at least the 3rd maybe 4th best player on the team.
- OLDSCHOOL#6

Penguins, another team built with a few years of having first or second overall picks