Yup teams will ask for a guy like allen or fast or lindberg...someone we don't want to give up.
- RAGSareDANGERus

Not saying Allen sucks but boy is he looking really shabby this preseason.

I think I have lost all hope for the Ranger fanbase, this place is my only salvation.

People on blogs and especially on facebook just do not get this 51 contract thing, news of having to get rid of a contract to accomodate Duclair has people now trading Nash, Staal, Girardi. I am sorry to say, but we have some really dumb people rooting for our team.
- jimbro83

But Jim, if we are going to trade a contract it should be Nash. He is an albatross remember?

Not saying Allen sucks but boy is he looking really shabby this preseason.
- MidnightMarauder

I thought he looked good his 1st game, last night, he would show glimpses of skill, then look lost. Maybe another DZ?

My thing with Duclair, is if they find a way to keep him, I think he needs top line minutes. Kid has some sick skills.
- mdw7413

I can't see him taking Nash or Kreider's spot on either line though.

Only feasible thing I can see is them moving Hagelin to the fourth line and Duclair the third line slot.

If that is the case, Malone is going to be in Hartford at the start and Glass the healthy scratch.

I thought he looked good his 1st game, last night, he would show glimpses of skill, then look lost. Maybe another DZ?
- mdw7413

Allen hasn't shown me much this preseason. Out of the fringe defensemen I think Hunwick has looked the most steady.

Kostka, Kampfer, Allen and McIlrath haven't done anything to separate themselves and grab that seventh spot.

I can't see him taking Nash or Kreider's spot on either line though.

Only feasible thing I can see is them moving Hagelin to the fourth line and Duclair the third line slot.

If that is the case, Malone is going to be in Hartford at the start and Glass the healthy scratch.
- MidnightMarauder

Yeah, I'm thinking the same exact thing.

And Hagelin on the 4th, just seems a waste. Thats why I would love Duclair to be here, but how does he fit.

I can't see him taking Nash or Kreider's spot on either line though.

Only feasible thing I can see is them moving Hagelin to the fourth line and Duclair the third line slot.

If that is the case, Malone is going to be in Hartford at the start and Glass the healthy scratch.
- MidnightMarauder

I could see a similar setup to last year where zucc and brassard were the "3rd line".

Nash - Stepan - Duclair
Kreider - Miller - MSL
Hagelin - Brassard - Zuccarello
Malone - Moore - Glass/Stempniak

Allen hasn't shown me much this preseason. Out of the fringe defensemen I think Hunwick has looked the most steady.

Kostka, Kampfer, Allen and McIlrath haven't done anything to separate themselves and grab that seventh spot.
- MidnightMarauder

Yup, Hunwick out of all of them has probably looked the best overall.

Although McIlrath has looked much better, and lets be honest McIlrath isn't going to be noticeable unless he is hitting or fighting someone. I would say if I dont notice McIlrath its a good thing.

I can't see him taking Nash or Kreider's spot on either line though.

Only feasible thing I can see is them moving Hagelin to the fourth line and Duclair the third line slot.

If that is the case, Malone is going to be in Hartford at the start and Glass the healthy scratch.
- MidnightMarauder

I think Hagelin-Moore-Duclair is gonna be the 3rd line to start the season, just my guess. They looked pretty solid together last night against the Flyers.

Kreider-Brass-Zucc
Nash-Miller-MSL
Hagelin-Moore-Duke
Glass-?-Stempniak

Nice way to stir up sh!t yesterday, in the Flyers room, dude.

Bravo.
- MidnightMarauder

It was a direct retaliation for one of you boys calling one of our posters a "Typical Flyers fan," for a comment he made. Not meant as a personal shot at you. Sorry if it offended you.

Trade Troy Donnay for a 7th round pick, we don't need some of these low end projects, he's a towering pile-on
- HankdaTank

I saw Donnay a couple of times in juniors and wasn't incredibly impressed. He's huge, but almost reminds me of a real, real poor man's Hal Gill. Can't really see him ever cracking the NHL roster.

How is Hayes looking, I saw his name on the scoresheet a few times the other game

How is Hayes looking, I saw his name on the scoresheet a few times the other game
- DDM-Coga

Up and down. Maybe some AHL seasoning, but has the skills to be an impact player imo.

Probably be back with the big club, sooner rather than later.

Up and down. Maybe some AHL seasoning, but has the skills to be an impact player imo.
- mdw7413

He should of had at least 1 goal last night. Grossman robbed his slam dunk attempt.

I have noticed with Hayes, he always looks pass first. Wish he would take his shot more.

Up and down. Maybe some AHL seasoning, but has the skills to be an impact player imo.
- mdw7413

Nice, I would have been shocked if he made the team this year but good to have that promisng guy down in Hartford getting ready for an injury call up.

It was a direct retaliation for one of you boys calling one of our posters a "Typical Flyers fan," for a comment he made. Not meant as a personal shot at you. Sorry if it offended you.
- jmatchett383

No offense taken but I definitely noticed you unnecessarily cherry picked a joke comment of mine.

He should of had at least 1 goal last night. Grossman robbed his slam dunk attempt.

I have noticed with Hayes, he always looks pass first. Wish he would take his shot more.
- TPC

Yeah that was a sick move. As for the passing must be a BC thing.

I think I have lost all hope for the Ranger fanbase, this place is my only salvation.

People on blogs and especially on facebook just do not get this 51 contract thing, news of having to get rid of a contract to accomodate Duclair has people now trading Nash, Staal, Girardi. I am sorry to say, but we have some really dumb people rooting for our team.
- jimbro83

I love the ones that say send him to the AHL to start or ask where did this kid come from?

No offense taken but I definitely noticed you unnecessarily cherry picked a joke comment of mine.
- MidnightMarauder

I know it was a joke, and mine was meant to be very tongue-in-cheek. I know you're a good dude, and the comment that was a "Typical Flyers fan" was meant the same way, but a poster from here (not naming names) trolled in to start some poop. Definitely don't think any less of you.

I mean, any less of you than I do every Rags fan

Nice, I would have been shocked if he made the team this year but good to have that promisng guy down in Hartford getting ready for an injury call up.
- DDM-Coga

Definitely a great pick up. I'm excited about it. Haven't had a big skilled center on this team for awhile now.

That is if they keep him at center of course.

I think I have lost all hope for the Ranger fanbase, this place is my only salvation.

People on blogs and especially on facebook just do not get this 51 contract thing, news of having to get rid of a contract to accomodate Duclair has people now trading Nash, Staal, Girardi. I am sorry to say, but we have some really dumb people rooting for our team.
- jimbro83

You think that's bad, try going to a Flyers' game.

"SHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!'

"HIDDUM!!!"

"DO SUMTHIN WIDDIT!!!"

He should of had at least 1 goal last night. Grossman robbed his slam dunk attempt.

I have noticed with Hayes, he always looks pass first. Wish he would take his shot more.
- TPC

I usually credit that to younger players playing more "timid and respectful" when they finally get their call up to play with Vets.

Default to Pass instead of shoot so they dont look like a selfish player, looking to make the smart nifty play instead of driving that puck towards the net. The more confidence a young guy like Hayes gets he might start thinking shoot first.

But Jim, if we are going to trade a contract it should be Nash. He is an albatross remember?
- mrhattrick27

Or trade Brassard for Thornton because cap space isn't just the 1st obstacle other than the fact it's just really stupid proposal

I love the ones that say send him to the AHL to start or ask where did this kid come from?
- HankdaTank

I will say that a lot of fans from other teams are asking the latter part of your post. The NHL is definitely taking notice of this kid.

The way I see it is a talent like Reinhart or Ekblad is expected to play in the NHL right away. These guys played on the top lines for Canada at the WJC development camps. Duclair also played top line next to Reinhart and is a year older. So Duclair should have just as much of a chance to play in the NHL this year as they do considering he's talented enough to play top line for Canada and is a year older.

You think that's bad, try going to a Flyers' game.

"SHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!'

"HIDDUM!!!"

"DO SUMTHIN WIDDIT!!!"
- jmatchett383

I think that's most fans at most games.