First things first - nice blog, Jan. I agree with the C- and I bet that Rick Nash would, too.
I repeat my opinion that dumping Nash now leaves a lot of money on the table. With only two years remaining on his contract, I say let his pride help him to rebound to whatever extent he can this season and look to move him at the trade deadline. Either someone who feels they need to make a move will offer REAL assets, or we keep a premier winger who is (hopefully) playing pretty well. Either way, better than selling low at the draft table.

As for the trade talk here, what is the need for drastic measures? Don't we have multiple solid goaltending prospects in the system? Let Hank be Hank for as long as he can and make some small(ish) upgrades. Yandle and his desire to be flashy at the expense of defense can walk. Or, trade his rights to get SOMETHING back. E. Staal, thanks but that was a failed experiment. Right there, lots of cap space.

If we have to trade forwards, Brass should go over Step. I love them both, but we need Step more simply because WE CAN'T KEEP GIVING UP 20 QUALITY SCORING CHANCES A GAME!!!! Sorry, got a little excited there.
Yes we need scoring, too. But this is not the 1980's. You can't just score your way to a Cup anymore.
- Tonybere

I'm not saying we should trade either i'm just saying who i would rather trade - Yea i agree with what your saying and it isn't the 80's anymore but this team isn't built on scoring - it was built on goaltending and defense.

Yandle isn't as good as Staal defensively. I'd be willing to start the season:

McD/Klein
Skjei/McI
Staal/Girardi
- mames11

That could be a very troublesome 3rd pairing, if things don't go as planned (long offseason w/out lingering injuries, and both of them showing some semblance of their old selves).

If they don't improve off of last season, than it's gonna be a long season

Your'e turning into an RD level troll...

- mdw7413

Where the (frank) has Mike Honcho been?

Where the (frank) has Mike Honcho been?
- smellmyfinger

That could be a very troublesome 3rd pairing, if things don't go as planned (long offseason w/out lingering injuries, and both of them showing some semblance of their old selves).

If they don't improve off of last season, than it's gonna be a long season
- rrentz

Adam Rotter on SNY metioned how young NYR "could" be next year:

https://www.sny.tv/ranger...ger-next-season/178610298

Adam Rotter on SNY metioned how young NYR "could" be next year:

https://www.sny.tv/ranger...ger-next-season/178610298
- rrentz

There is another guy that no one talks about is Nik Jensen possibly making the team next year

- jimbro83

Oh. Still doing the full spread

in all seriousness whats your plan?
- mrn22

I honestly don't care either way. As long as is it isn't half assed. Either go the rebuild or just add a couple pieces to stay competitive. I'm easy like that.

Where the (frank) has Mike Honcho been?
- smellmyfinger

I haven't seen him in awhile.

- jimbro83

How's your new invention selling?

How's your new invention selling?


- eichiefs9

this is fantastic

How's your new invention selling?


- eichiefs9

That poor (frank)ing cat.

How's your new invention selling?


- eichiefs9

Can you attach it to your dong?

(Asking for Jimbo)

Can you attach it to your dong?

(Asking for Jimbo)
- mdw7413

if I get this thing and my Hillary Clinton fleshlight I am pretty much all set

if I get this thing and my Hillary Clinton fleshlight I am pretty much all set
- jimbro83

if I get this thing and my Hillary Clinton fleshlight I am pretty much all set
- jimbro83

I honestly don't care either way. As long as is it isn't half assed. Either go the rebuild or just add a couple pieces to stay competitive. I'm easy like that.
- mdw7413

dude... give me some actual moves

dude... give me some actual moves


- mrn22

I wouldn't mind getting a shoot 1st talented winger. Been saying that all year. Other than that, just fill out the bottom 2 lines a bit. Whether its with the Rangers farm team or a cheap UFA doesn't really matter much.

I would take a chance on Yak if the price was extremely cheap. Also would love to find a way to pry Nichushkin away from Dallas.

I wouldn't mind getting a shoot 1st talented winger. Been saying that all year. Other than that, just fill out the bottom 2 lines a bit. Whether its with the Rangers farm team or a cheap UFA doesn't really matter much.

I would take a chance on Yak if the price was extremely cheap. Also would love to find a way to pry Nichushkin away from Dallas.
- mdw7413

For Mcdonagh or Lundqvist. Doubt those moves happen.

For Mcdonagh or Lundqvist. Doubt those moves happen.
- tomburton99

I think Skjei and a pick could land Nichushkin

For Mcdonagh or Lundqvist. Doubt those moves happen.
- tomburton99

No way. He aint worth that yet

No way. He aint worth that yet
- mdw7413

For McDonagh or Lundqvist, I would expect Benn or Seguin.

Nichushkin would likely require Skjei at a minimum though.

I think Skjei and a pick could land Nichushkin
- rangerdanger94

Skjei and whatever decade your next first round pick is in for Nichushkin

Skjei and whatever decade your next first round pick is in for Nichushkin
- eichiefs9

We don't need 1st round picks when we draft elite talent like Gropp who carry scrubs like Barzal

Didn't need to read the blog nor the comments before mine.

Trade Rick Nash.