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mames11
Location: New York, NY
Joined: 03.29.2013

Jul 1 @ 11:41 PM ET
The Rangers drafted Keegan Iverson with the pick they got for Dorsett. As most Rangers fans seem to really like that pick (best of the draft?), I'll take Glass and Iverson for Dorsett.

Sather's biggest job this offseason is signing Kreider and Zuccarello long term; signing Brassard; and possibly, signing Staal and Stepan (and maybe Hagelin) to long term extensions. If the Rangers accomplish those moves and they can get one more NHL forward, I'd consider this free agency period a success.

If they accomplish those re-signings, the core of the team remains intact. As much as I like Brian Boyle and Anton Stralman, they are complementary pieces that can be replaced; maybe, even internally. For his sake, I hope that Pouliot has blossomed but let's see him now without the nurturing of Vigneault and as a main player as opposed to the complementary player he was here.

- allcar67


Glass lies to hit and block shots. Nothing wrong there. I liked Boyle's game when he used his size and ran people over; though, he rarely did that. I will miss his faceoff ability and hope D Moore can pick up where he left off last season so we don't miss Boyle's presence in the dot much at all.
nyrangers9479
New York Rangers
Joined: 11.08.2013

Jul 2 @ 12:22 AM ET
I don't get Glass for 1.45 mil. Goc signed for 1.2, Havlat 1.5, D Moore 1.5, Thornton 1.2, Malhotra 800k, etc. Wtf was Sather doing there.
CK Step Nash
Zucc Brass X
Hags Miller MS
Glass Moore X
our 4th line could have been Goc Moore Malhotra
jimbro83
New York Rangers
Location: Lets Go Rangers!, NY
Joined: 12.25.2009

Jul 2 @ 6:47 AM ET
Whether anyone likes it or not, the fact is the Rangers accomplished exactly what they set out to do yesterday. They targeted Dan Boyle and Tanner Glass in the 5 day talking period and got them and apparently they weren't interested at all in bringing Brian Boyle back.

The team is still a work in progress, the season isn't starting today and we still have Henrik Lundqvist and Ryan McDonagh, so everyone get off the god damn ledge.
TPC
New York Rangers
Location: Bucks County, PA
Joined: 01.18.2008

Jul 2 @ 7:37 AM ET
Whether anyone likes it or not, the fact is the Rangers accomplished exactly what they set out to do yesterday. They targeted Dan Boyle and Tanner Glass in the 5 day talking period and got them and apparently they weren't interested at all in bringing Brian Boyle back.

The team is still a work in progress, the season isn't starting today and we still have Henrik Lundqvist and Ryan McDonagh, so everyone get off the god damn ledge.

- jimbro83

Yep they said they weren't done yet. Plus now some of the prospects have a legit chance of making the team up front. Something all of us wanted. I admit, the only deal I don't agree with is Glass. But he is a Ranger now, so I will get on board with it and hope for the best. Just hope he bring some energy to the 4th line, help kill penalties and not take dumb ones in the process
jimbro83
New York Rangers
Location: Lets Go Rangers!, NY
Joined: 12.25.2009

Jul 2 @ 7:40 AM ET
Yep they said they weren't done yet. Plus now some of the prospects have a legit chance of making the team up front. Something all of us wanted. I admit, the only deal I don't agree with is Glass. But he is a Ranger now, so I will get on board with it and hope for the best. Just hope he bring some energy to the 4th line, help kill penalties and not take dumb ones in the process
- TPC


glass may be the first Ranger ever to be booed by the fans during the opening night introductions before he ever plays a game.
TPC
New York Rangers
Location: Bucks County, PA
Joined: 01.18.2008

Jul 2 @ 7:42 AM ET
glass may be the first Ranger ever to be booed by the fans during the opening night introductions before he ever plays a game.
- jimbro83

Yea it wouldn't surprise me.

Hoping they can start locking up their RFA's to solid deals before the words "offer sheet" have a chance to pop up
Slimtj100
New York Rangers
Location: Panarins NYC apt
Joined: 03.04.2013

Jul 2 @ 7:48 AM ET
http://blueshirtsunited.c.../?teamapp=yes#.U7PwWD29Kc

Found this on Facebook. It doesn't sound like Glass was added because AV likes him specificially. They determined hes a good player does good things lol

Corsi is the root of all evil for fans
abmjimmy
New York Rangers
Joined: 01.26.2008

Jul 2 @ 7:52 AM ET
glass may be the first Ranger ever to be booed by the fans during the opening night introductions before he ever plays a game.
- jimbro83



Did they Boo Brashear a few years ago? I would have thought there was a case for that. I think Glass might be a pleasant surprise. There were many times during the season that we need a momentum change. I think Glass can do that, but I agree that he cant take stupid penalties. I envision him getting shift against Crosby and nailing him with a clean solid check.
evitageN
New York Rangers
Location: AKA Nick, I wrote a song about Facebook Stalkin'
Joined: 01.29.2008

Jul 2 @ 8:06 AM ET
Whether anyone likes it or not, the fact is the Rangers accomplished exactly what they set out to do yesterday. They targeted Dan Boyle and Tanner Glass in the 5 day talking period and got them and apparently they weren't interested at all in bringing Brian Boyle back.

The team is still a work in progress, the season isn't starting today and we still have Henrik Lundqvist and Ryan McDonagh, so everyone get off the god damn ledge.

- jimbro83


Know what the crazy thing is? If people still have their Brian Boyle jerseys, they can still wear them, because Dan also wears #22...

Don't ask why that's the first thing I thought of when I woke up this morning.
jimbro83
New York Rangers
Location: Lets Go Rangers!, NY
Joined: 12.25.2009

Jul 2 @ 8:08 AM ET
Know what the crazy thing is? If people still have their Brian Boyle jerseys, they can still wear them, because Dan also wears #22...

Don't ask why that's the first thing I thought of when I woke up this morning.

- evitageN


I woke up to the cat licking my face
TPC
New York Rangers
Location: Bucks County, PA
Joined: 01.18.2008

Jul 2 @ 8:10 AM ET
I woke up to the cat licking my face
- jimbro83

If your brother posted this I would think it would have a different meaning
TPC
New York Rangers
Location: Bucks County, PA
Joined: 01.18.2008

Jul 2 @ 8:10 AM ET
Know what the crazy thing is? If people still have their Brian Boyle jerseys, they can still wear them, because Dan also wears #22...

Don't ask why that's the first thing I thought of when I woke up this morning.

- evitageN

I went to bed dreaming of Dan Boyle last night....just things us Rangers fans do
jimbro83
New York Rangers
Location: Lets Go Rangers!, NY
Joined: 12.25.2009

Jul 2 @ 8:10 AM ET
If your brother posted this I would think it would have a different meaning
- TPC


His cat licks his balls
TPC
New York Rangers
Location: Bucks County, PA
Joined: 01.18.2008

Jul 2 @ 8:11 AM ET
His cat licks his balls
- jimbro83

MeltingPlastic
New York Rangers
Location: outside philthadelphia, PA
Joined: 04.17.2007

Jul 2 @ 8:33 AM ET
i stayed away from this site yesterday because i know how crazy things get (and i was actually busy at work lol) all i have to say is it's sad that Jimmy is the voice of reason around here
MeltingPlastic
New York Rangers
Location: outside philthadelphia, PA
Joined: 04.17.2007

Jul 2 @ 8:34 AM ET
If your brother posted this I would think it would have a different meaning
- TPC


i think we all need to get together and go pick up cougars with TJ
TPC
New York Rangers
Location: Bucks County, PA
Joined: 01.18.2008

Jul 2 @ 8:48 AM ET
i think we all need to get together and go pick up cougars with TJ
- MeltingPlastic

rangerdanger94
New York Rangers
Location: NY
Joined: 05.23.2010

Jul 2 @ 9:07 AM ET
Ducky posted this as a joke but it actually might be possible...what if Buffalo gets the 1st AND 2nd overall picks in next year's draft? McDavid AND Eichel? Holy crap...
jimbro83
New York Rangers
Location: Lets Go Rangers!, NY
Joined: 12.25.2009

Jul 2 @ 9:14 AM ET
i stayed away from this site yesterday because i know how crazy things get (and i was actually busy at work lol) all i have to say is it's sad that Jimmy is the voice of reason around here
- MeltingPlastic


You mean you agree because we replaced Brian Boyle and Anton Stralman with Dan Boyle and Tanner Glass it doesn't mean we are gonna finish last next year?
Guile
Joined: 03.04.2014

Jul 2 @ 9:19 AM ET
You mean you agree because we replaced Brian Boyle and Anton Stralman with Dan Boyle and Tanner Glass it doesn't mean we are gonna finish last next year?
- jimbro83



2nd to last, maybe 3rd
TPC
New York Rangers
Location: Bucks County, PA
Joined: 01.18.2008

Jul 2 @ 9:20 AM ET
Ducky posted this as a joke but it actually might be possible...what if Buffalo gets the 1st AND 2nd overall picks in next year's draft? McDavid AND Eichel? Holy crap...
- rangerdanger94

Who's first round pick do they have where they could get the 2nd pick to?
rangerdanger94
New York Rangers
Location: NY
Joined: 05.23.2010

Jul 2 @ 9:22 AM ET
Who's first round pick do they have where they could get the 2nd pick to?
- TPC

The Islanders'.
rangerdanger94
New York Rangers
Location: NY
Joined: 05.23.2010

Jul 2 @ 9:22 AM ET
You mean you agree because we replaced Brian Boyle and Anton Stralman with Dan Boyle and Tanner Glass it doesn't mean we are gonna finish last next year?
- jimbro83

Vin was freaking out all day yesterday and when asked who he thought was the biggest loss he said BRIAN BOYLE.

If our biggest loss is Brian Boyle...I think we're in good shape
bonzo11
New York Rangers
Joined: 05.16.2010

Jul 2 @ 9:23 AM ET
Who's first round pick do they have where they could get the 2nd pick to?
- TPC

Islanders from Vanek trade
jimbro83
New York Rangers
Location: Lets Go Rangers!, NY
Joined: 12.25.2009

Jul 2 @ 9:24 AM ET
Vin was freaking out all day yesterday and when asked who he thought was the biggest loss he said BRIAN BOYLE.

If our biggest loss is Brian Boyle...I think we're in good shape

- rangerdanger94


somebody with some free time has to go through past blogs to find all the times Vin ripped Brian Boyle
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