maybe Hayes isn't totally ready to start with the big club yet, but I don't think it's going to be long at all. He could have had two huge assists last night if guys could finish and this team needs his size big time. This is no 18 year old, this is a 22 year old.
- jimbro83

Honestly, With Hayes' size, I think Malone ends up being a temporary stop gap while the kid learns the pro game. Malone becomes a scratch once Hayes is ready and then ultimately waived... could be wrong though

maybe Hayes isn't totally ready to start with the big club yet, but I don't think it's going to be long at all. He could have had two huge assists last night if guys could finish and this team needs his size big time. This is no 18 year old, this is a 22 year old.
- jimbro83

I see it similar to Hagelin and McDonagh, first 2 to 3 months in Hartford depending on how the team is playing

Honestly, With Hayes' size, I think Malone ends up being a temporary stop gap while the kid learns the pro game. Malone becomes a scratch once Hayes is ready and then ultimately waived... could be wrong though
- MeltingPlastic

2 way deal, no need to, just send to Hartford

2 way deal, no need to, just send to Hartford
- HankdaTank

2 way deal has nothing to do with waivers. A 2 way day only gives a different salary if you play in the AHL rather than the NHL.

Whether or not waivers is required to be sent down is based on NHL games played. Once a player plays in 69 NHL games he needs waivers to be sent down.

ugh jordan staal w/ a bad leg break

https://vine.co/v/O7tVt367ZLO

is preseason over with yet? just get through it healthy

Hockey Buzz Eklund ‏@Eklund 10m
On the podcast yesterday, I got a phone call at the end from a source...sounds like a good chance that we get some pretty big news today.

Can't say much beyond this....this transaction will solve a couple problems in a way no one saw these problems getting resolved.

Hockey Buzz Eklund ‏@Eklund 10m
On the podcast yesterday, I got a phone call at the end from a source...sounds like a good chance that we get some pretty big news today.

Can't say much beyond this....this transaction will solve a couple problems in a way no one saw these problems getting resolved.





- jimbro83

This could be anything from a Zamboni driver getting fired to a player being traded lol

Hockey Buzz Eklund ‏@Eklund 10m
On the podcast yesterday, I got a phone call at the end from a source...sounds like a good chance that we get some pretty big news today.

Can't say much beyond this....this transaction will solve a couple problems in a way no one saw these problems getting resolved.





- jimbro83

Sounds like a fortune cookie

Hockey Buzz Eklund ‏@Eklund 10m
On the podcast yesterday, I got a phone call at the end from a source...sounds like a good chance that we get some pretty big news today.

Can't say much beyond this....this transaction will solve a couple problems in a way no one saw these problems getting resolved.





- jimbro83

solve problems for who? he's such a Baiter. You could almost say he's a master baiter

Hockey Buzz Eklund ‏@Eklund 10m
On the podcast yesterday, I got a phone call at the end from a source...sounds like a good chance that we get some pretty big news today.

Can't say much beyond this....this transaction will solve a couple problems in a way no one saw these problems getting resolved.





- jimbro83

wtf.. no "more to come"... can't be real then

No Ranger love in the metro predictions blog just posted

No Ranger love in the metro predictions blog just posted
- TPC

Was just going to post that. Surprised a lot of the bloggers picked Columbus as 2nd. Hard working team on the rise, but 2nd in the division? I don't know about that.

Was just going to post that. Surprised a lot of the bloggers picked Columbus as 2nd. Hard working team on the rise, but 2nd in the division? I don't know about that.
- mdw7413

especially when Johansen doesn't resign etc

especially when Johansen doesn't resign etc
- MeltingPlastic

Yeah too many unknowns at this point.

My prediction would be.

Pitt
Rangers
Philly
Devils
Columbus
Islanders
Capitals
Hurricanes

No Ranger love in the metro predictions blog just posted
- TPC

All Penguin Love....doesn't matter their goalie will still choke in the playoffs.

All Penguin Love....doesn't matter their goalie will still choke in the playoffs.
- tbreinold

along with their Captain

especially when Johansen doesn't resign etc
- MeltingPlastic

I was just thinking that. If RJ was signed then I could understand them being picked 2nd. Until then it's premature.

I was just thinking that. If RJ was signed then I could understand them being picked 2nd. Until then it's premature.
- tomburton99

Even if he did re-sign, I still think that's high for a team that really hasn't proven anything yet.

Even if he did re-sign, I still think that's high for a team that really hasn't proven anything yet.
- mdw7413

They do have depth. So I could see them pulling off an Avalanche type of season, granted this was all with me thinking if the team and Johansen had to come to an agreement. Now? I don't think so. I think they'll be a playoff team though.

2 way deal has nothing to do with waivers. A 2 way day only gives a different salary if you play in the AHL rather than the NHL.

Whether or not waivers is required to be sent down is based on NHL games played. Once a player plays in 69 NHL games he needs waivers to be sent down.
- rangerdanger94

If he's not playing well enough do think he won't pass through waivers?

Was just going to post that. Surprised a lot of the bloggers picked Columbus as 2nd. Hard working team on the rise, but 2nd in the division? I don't know about that.
- mdw7413

As jimbo has said, the bjs get more credit for losing to the penguins than the rangers do for beating them.

As jimbo has said, the bjs get more credit for losing to the penguins than the rangers do for beating them.
- rangerdanger94

a lot of people predicted great things for the Islanders last year because of their amazing 6 game loss to the Penguins the year before too and look how that worked out

If he's not playing well enough do think he won't pass through waivers?
- HankdaTank

Tough to say...with such a cheap contract and being a big nhl veteran I think a team would take a flyer on him assuming he hasn't declined to a shell of himself.

No Ranger love in the metro predictions blog just posted
- TPC

When is there ever Rangers love? They've been one of the 4 best playoff teams over the past 3 season but because we lost 4 non core players we're screwed, I'd rather make shitburgers every year and serve them come playoff time

a lot of people predicted great things for the Islanders last year because of their amazing 6 game loss to the Penguins the year before too and look how that worked out
- jimbro83

Yea and cbj are missing RJ and horton looks like he will be out long-term again.

I think the rangers are actually deeper than last year with jt miller, malone, and stempniak likely making the team and a guy like hayes or fast also in the mix. The fact that pouliots 36 points (a career high) is seen as a big depth loss is laughable.