I refer to RD all issues regarding tossing salads.
- tomburton99

Only when the white sauce is added does RD have any answers

offense

I think there is a chance something happens on D, but I think the organization views Skjei as their big defense addition

just by the way AV was playing Skjei in the last playoff games I can tell how highly they view him
- jimbro83

Ya hes going to be the real deal. Seemed like people liked his game at the WC too..

I really hope they give Mcilrath an honest chance this year tho..

Yup and end of the year comments AV made sounds like he is a regular next year, which I assume means Yandle walks.
- mdw7413

Should of frankin traded Yandle for a haul last deadline

Would the Rangers ever consider trading Lundquist? He would bring back a hefty return and is probably going to start slowing down towards the end of his career anyways. Hard to imagine the Rangers without him but if Stepan and McD are on the table I dont know why he wouldnt be too.

Should of frankin traded Yandle for a haul last deadline
- TPC

They should have done a lot of things. I wouldn't mind a rebuild. Especially if your first move is trading Stepan. But don't just hover in mediocrity.

Should of frankin traded Yandle for a haul last deadline
- TPC

We were on that train. I blame Jan.

Would the Rangers ever consider trading Lundquist? He would bring back a hefty return and is probably going to start slowing down towards the end of his career anyways. Hard to imagine the Rangers without him but if Stepan and McD are on the table I dont know why he wouldnt be too.
- MacPatty

Hank holds all the cards and has no interest in leaving so its a mute point to consider

Would the Rangers ever consider trading Lundquist? He would bring back a hefty return and is probably going to start slowing down towards the end of his career anyways. Hard to imagine the Rangers without him but if Stepan and McD are on the table I dont know why he wouldnt be too.
- MacPatty

Lundqvist has a NMC and has stated he's never going anywhere

Would the Rangers ever consider trading Lundquist? He would bring back a hefty return and is probably going to start slowing down towards the end of his career anyways. Hard to imagine the Rangers without him but if Stepan and McD are on the table I dont know why he wouldnt be too.
- MacPatty

A few of us have discussed this. But it'd be like the Penguins trading Crosby. It's not going to happen. Lundqvist is the face of the franchise and has a NMC.

We were on that train. I blame Jan.
- mdw7413

After I saw what Kris Russell brought back I can't believe Gorton didn't try...so dumb

They should have done a lot of things. I wouldn't mind a rebuild. Especially if your first move is trading Stepan. But don't just hover in mediocrity.
- tomburton99

say they trade Stepan for 3 significant assets and replace Stepan with Backes.

That's not rebuilding.

That's staying relevant and adding pieces at same time

They should have done a lot of things. I wouldn't mind a rebuild. Especially if your first move is trading Stepan. But don't just hover in mediocrity.
- tomburton99

Kreider should captain the rebuild

Would the Rangers ever consider trading Lundquist? He would bring back a hefty return and is probably going to start slowing down towards the end of his career anyways. Hard to imagine the Rangers without him but if Stepan and McD are on the table I dont know why he wouldnt be too.
- MacPatty

This year, no. Depends what happens next year, I think then it might be a valid question. Also depends if Raanta gets more starts this year and see how he does, and if any of the goalie prospects we have have progressed.

say they trade Stepan for 3 significant assets and replace Stepan with Backes.

That's not rebuilding.

That's staying relevant and adding pieces at same time
- jimbro83

With the lack of centers on this team now that Moore and Staal are gone and Hayes hasn't proved he can last yet, I just dont' believe they would consider moving Stepan unless Stamkos was a real possibilty

Lundqvist has a NMC and has stated he's never going anywhere
- jimbro83

Hank and NYR make wayyy too much $$$ off each other for it to ever happen.

- rangerdanger94

This was too good to be buried in the chat.. Shameless Bump

With the lack of centers on this team now that Moore and Staal are gone and Hayes hasn't proved he can last yet, I just dont' believe they would consider moving Stepan unless Stamkos was a real possibilty
- TPC

Surprised Jimbo is getting into the trade Stepan discussion. I'm still afraid to criticize Stepan unless its a game time blog and I know Jimbo isn't posting.

Surprised Jimbo is getting into the trade Stepan discussion. I'm still afraid to criticize Stepan unless its a game time blog and I know Jimbo isn't posting.
- mdw7413

say they trade Stepan for 3 significant assets and replace Stepan with Backes.

That's not rebuilding.

That's staying relevant and adding pieces at same time
- jimbro83

David Backes is 32, with the style he plays we won't be getting the best of David Backes. The pieces I'm with you on. But one of them would have to be Dumba or Brodin and the other would be Joel Ek-Eriksson.

Also what are your guys thoughts of the Rangers trying to go all in on Vessey that Brooks brings up.....I think it is like a 1% chance of him coming here but interesting they are gonna try real hard

Hank and NYR make wayyy too much $$$ off each other for it to ever happen.
- mrn22

Depends, he could go the Barry Sanders route, but I could also see him going to a legit playoff team "if" the Rangers fell apart over the next few years. Kind of like the Ray Bourque thing.

Surprised Jimbo is getting into the trade Stepan discussion. I'm still afraid to criticize Stepan unless its a game time blog and I know Jimbo isn't posting.
- mdw7413

it's different now

Stepan has a NMC starting July 1, 2017

with the expansion draft coming and with the ways NMC's have hampered us recently, as well as Stepan's fat 6.5 million cap hit, I can see a lot of merits into trading him right now

it's different now

Stepan has a NMC starting July 1, 2017

with the expansion draft coming and with the ways NMC's have hampered us recently, as well as Stepan's fat 6.5 million cap hit, I can see a lot of merits into trading him right now
- jimbro83

I know, was just busting your balls.

He is one guy I would like to keep though. If Nash & Stepan go, could you imagine the PK then.

it's different now

Stepan has a NMC starting July 1, 2017

with the expansion draft coming and with the ways NMC's have hampered us recently, as well as Stepan's fat 6.5 million cap hit, I can see a lot of merits into trading him right now
- jimbro83

I can't believe you've don't a 180 on Stepan. Completely shocked.

I don't know how you guys do it.. All this wondering and what ifs.. I just can't wait until that first domino falls!