Gary Bussey's other kid?
- Fenrir

Apparently Gary was getting busy in Sweden about 25 years ago.

yea, true - I just feel like he would waive it to possibly play in Carolina with his two brothers
- rangers425

Wonder if Carolina is even going to take back Eric. They were pretty close to getting into the playoffs this year. Probably take him back if its a very cheap contract.

yea, true - I just feel like he would waive it to possibly play in Carolina with his two brothers
- rangers425

May even get a 2nd rounder in return...

Wonder if Carolina is even going to take back Eric. They were pretty close to getting into the playoffs this year. Probably take him back if its a very cheap contract.
- mdw7413

Hey, if they resigned E Staal and said we plan to trade for Marc, he'd probably sign for fairly cheap to play with his two bros.

Buchnevich + 1st for Byufglien
- rangerdanger94

Let me tell you a few things about Buff brother:
1st: He's VERY expensive.
2nd: He's getting old.
3rd: Buff is half Norwegian - that's a fact and the first positive...

Wonder if Carolina is even going to take back Eric. They were pretty close to getting into the playoffs this year. Probably take him back if its a very cheap contract.
- mdw7413

Granted M.Staal had a bad year this year but he would be an upgrade on that D down there - gotta figure he rebounds next year - as far as Eric is concerned i think that dude is done

Hey, if they resigned E Staal and said we plan to trade for Marc, he'd probably sign for fairly cheap to play with his two bros.
- mames11

What would we get back in a trade though? Then we have the same problem on the left side, unless they re-sign Yandle.

I could deal with a McDonagh/Yandle /Skjei left side. Just think Staal is here to stay.

What would we get back in a trade though? Then we have the same problem on the left side, unless they re-sign Yandle.
- mdw7413

Well to me the only reason you would trade M.Staal is to re-sign Yandle

Well to me the only reason you would trade M.Staal is to re-sign Yandle
- rangers425

Yeah. I would take that trade off, even though I'm not very high on Yandle. If they could swing that I would be cool with it, still don't think it happens though. I just hate the thought of not trading Yandle for something at the deadline and him walking for nothing.

Yeah. I would take that trade off, even though I'm not very high on Yandle. If they could swing that I would be cool with it, still don't think it happens though. I just hate the thought of not trading Yandle for something at the deadline and him walking for nothing.
- mdw7413

Yea it was pretty stupid - I think they misread this years team because of the record - I much rather them re-sign yandle then them making another stupid move for a guy like Boyle down the road because they don't have a quarterback for the pp

What would we get back in a trade though? Then we have the same problem on the left side, unless they re-sign Yandle.

I could deal with a McDonagh/Yandle /Skjei left side. Just think Staal is here to stay.
- mdw7413

That would be my guess. If they could resign Yandle for a discount (doubt it) from what he'd get elsewhere, then I'd trade Staal for a 2nd rounder and a prospect.

I'm not a Yandle fan, but if the Rangers need to shed Staal's contract because of that NMC before expansion, then it would be the only way I'd want Yandle back. I do not want, in any case, three fairly fresh faces on D unless Ulfie is fired and they bring in someone else (Beukeboom) to teach a new system to the team.

I still think this team can win with a key pog to the puzzle. Where that is? I think it's on the bench wearing a suit. Crap D system. Crap power(less) play. Crap PK. That's my opinion on improving the team. I don't thin there's a need for such an overhaul after a 101 point season. Some guys are gone by default (Boyle, Moore, Stahlberg) and that will bring in some of the kids like Buch, Hrivic, ....

Buchnevich + 1st for Byufglien
- rangerdanger94

That would be my guess. If they could resign Yandle for a discount (doubt it) from what he'd get elsewhere, then I'd trade Staal for a 2nd rounder and a prospect.

I'm not a Yandle fan, but if the Rangers need to shed Staal's contract because of that NMC before expansion, then it would be the only way I'd want Yandle back. I do not want, in any case, three fairly fresh faces on D unless Ulfie is fired and they bring in someone else (Beukeboom) to teach a new system to the team.

I still think this team can win with a key pog to the puzzle. Where that is? I think it's on the bench wearing a suit. Crap D system. Crap power(less) play. Crap PK. That's my opinion on improving the team. I don't thin there's a need for such an overhaul after a 101 point season. Some guys are gone by default (Boyle, Moore, Stahlberg) and that will bring in some of the kids like Buch, Hrivic, ....
- mames11

Trade everyone

You beat me to this. I think he'd do that in a second.
- mames11

That's making the massive assumption that Carolina even wants M Staal. or even wants E Staal back... I wouldn't be surprised if they want to move in a new direction

That's making the massive assumption that Carolina even wants M Staal. or even wants E Staal back... I wouldn't be surprised if they want to move in a new direction
- mrn22

It is a huge assumption but its the better option of trading Staal or buying out G - Buying out a player makes totally no sense in my opinion - why pay for him to play for someone else - especially in the CAP era - I'm sure the chances of Staal being traded are slim - but its the better move than buying someone out and still paying for him and getting nothing for him

Trade everyone
- rangerdanger94

That's making the massive assumption that Carolina even wants M Staal. or even wants E Staal back... I wouldn't be surprised if they want to move in a new direction
- mrn22

It is...Aren't there still two Staals in Carolina? Jordan and ... (???). Think the other is in the minors...or something like that. Pretty sure there were four in the NHL; three in Carolina.

It is a huge assumption but its the better option of trading Staal or buying out G - Buying out a player makes totally no sense in my opinion - why pay for him to play for someone else - especially in the CAP era - I'm sure the chances of Staal being traded are slim - but its the better move than buying someone out and still paying for him and getting nothing for him
- rangers425

saving money is saving money..

even if you found a trade partner for staal you're still gunna have to retain salary so then you're still paying for him to play somewhere else

It is...Aren't there still two Staals in Carolina? Jordan and ... (???). Think the other is in the minors...or something like that. Pretty sure there were four in the NHL; three in Carolina.
- mames11

Ya I wanna say his name is jarred. don't think he ever cracked the NHL

saving money is saving money..

even if you found a trade partner for staal you're still gunna have to retain salary so then you're still paying for him to play somewhere else
- mrn22

True but at that point at least your getting some sort of assets back - buying someone out your getting nothing - its not just about saving money - I would keep staal and G for next year and let Yandle walk (his contract is going to be a disaster) but i don't see the rangers having two rookies and two struggling veterans making their top 6, maybe i'm wrong

Is Anisimov a UFA? He'd be a great signing and help Buch adjust here.

Ya I wanna say his name is jarred. don't think he ever cracked the NHL
- mrn22

Yes. That's it. Jarred. Think he got arrested at Subway or something

- MidnightMarauder

Is Anisimov a UFA? He'd be a great signing and help Buch adjust here.
- mames11

Nah, he got a new contract from the Hawks for like the next 4-5 years I think

Nah, he got a new contract from the Hawks for like the next 4-5 years I think
- mdw7413

Damn...He's be perfect, IMO