Tyler Johnson is not god dude.

Kucherov is very good but I beg to differ about the Rangers offense not being good enough.

If they essentially swap Stepan for Stamkos, without losing anyone else up front, the team will be extremely strong offensively.
- MidnightMarauder

Not sure if you meant to actually say god or good haha. He did have a bad season, but I think he has a good chance at being a 30 goal scorer in his prime.

Just to clarify what my point is, I don't think this team has talented shoot first scorers. I'm not saying the offense is bad, just that the players we have dont shoot the puck or when they do, it's not with accuracy. There's not enough finish.

I'll also say sign me up for a Stepan for Stamkos trade, but do you really have the confidence in this front the office to pull that off? Whether it be trading Stepan to another team and then going after Stamkos in FA or the trade for his rights. They have a tendency to over value offensive talent which has lead to only having Gaborik or only having Nash to be THE scorer. Look around the league, the elite teams either have multiple scorers or if they only have one are big and fast and essentially beat you down to create chances. The Rangers are in the middle right now. Competitive but don't have that element to take them over the top.

Not sure if you meant to actually say god or good haha. He did have a bad season, but I think he has a good chance at being a 30 goal scorer in his prime.

Just to clarify what my point is, I don't think this team has talented shoot first scorers. I'm not saying the offense is bad, just that the players we have dont shoot the puck or when they do, it's not with accuracy. There's not enough finish.

I'll also say sign me up for a Stepan for Stamkos trade, but do you really have the confidence in this front the office to pull that off? Whether it be trading Stepan to another team and then going after Stamkos in FA or the trade for his rights. They have a tendency to over value offensive talent which has lead to only having Gaborik or only having Nash to be THE scorer. Look around the league, the elite teams either have multiple scorers or if they only have one are big and fast and essentially beat you down to create chances. The Rangers are in the middle right now. Competitive but don't have that element to take them over the top.
- AmazingSav

We had Gaborik, Nash and Richards on the team at the same time at one point.

Tampa picked a very good Finn (C) at #206; Otto Somppi

So no draft day trades at all for the Rangers....Gorton is back at Applebees I guess

We had Gaborik, Nash and Richards on the team at the same time at one point.
- rangerdanger94

For half of a half season.

Richards was never worth the contract. I like the player, not the contract. Plus he was not going to be a 30 goal scorer. If you thought he was going to be that was more hope then honest evaluation. Which is my point about over valuing offensive players.

So no draft day trades at all for the Rangers....Gorton is back at Applebees I guess
- TPC

So no draft day trades at all for the Rangers....Gorton is back at Applebees I guess
- TPC

Sorry to say, no one wants Girardi or Staal. I'm sure a few have kicked the tires on Nash but probably want the Rags to eat some of his salary, or take a bad contract back. Not gonna happen. So, they're stuck with the mess Slats has created. Gorton might be good, but he's not Houdini.

- B2B76

Sorry to say, no one wants Girardi or Staal. I'm sure a few have kicked the tires on Nash but probably want the Rags to eat some of his salary, or take a bad contract back. Not gonna happen. So, they're stuck with the mess Slats has created. Gorton might be good, but he's not Houdini.
- OLDSCHOOL#6

Well Gorton sucked last year

- TPC

This might turn into our schtick whenever Gorton seems to be doing nothing w this team. You post Applebee's & Ill post Superman.

- B2B76

I feel more like this

Well Gorton sucked last year
- TPC

I think everything is going to be alright. Too early to judge the off-season, IMO.

I think everything is going to be alright. Too early to judge the off-season, IMO.
- Pete V

Holy poop, Pete. You only say that when everything is totally f'd up

Well Gorton sucked last year
- TPC

Sadly, Gorton still has the Spector of the cigar looking over his shoulder. I'm not sure he doesn't have to run "it" by him. Not a great situation for a guy trying to prove himself .

I feel more like this

- 21peter

Either or works. personally I always preferred Jack.

Sadly, Gorton still has the Spector of the cigar looking over his shoulder. I'm not sure he doesn't have to run "it" by him. Not a great situation for a guy trying to prove himself .
- OLDSCHOOL#6

I agree completely. Like Big Brother always watching.

This might turn into our schtick whenever Gorton seems to be doing nothing w this team. You post Applebee's & Ill post Superman.
- B2B76

Sadly, Gorton still has the Spector of the cigar looking over his shoulder. I'm not sure he doesn't have to run "it" by him. Not a great situation for a guy trying to prove himself .
- OLDSCHOOL#6

For the last few years wasn't Gorton in charge of all contract negotiations before he became GM? I can't sit here and say its all Sather. He did get us to the cup final. It is a combination of the front office

I think everything is going to be alright. Too early to judge the off-season, IMO.
- Pete V

That is true. It is getting old though watching all these propects go to different teams

Either or works. personally I always preferred Jack.
- B2B76

Could you imagine if someone actually drank Jack like that

For the last few years wasn't Gorton in charge of all contract negotiations before he became GM? I can't sit here and say its all Sather. He did get us to the cup final. It is a combination of the front office
- TPC

Nothing happens in the Rangers front office, unless Sather approves it. That extends all the way down to who works in the "room". You don't get to wash jock straps and towels, unless Slats says so.

Nick Holden to NY for their 2017 4th round draft pick. They still have Florida's from the Yandle trade this week.

Rangers made a trade

Rangers made a trade
- TPC

Nick Holden to NY for their 2017 4th round draft pick. They still have Florida's from the Yandle trade this week.
- MidnightMarauder

Actually is a solid trade. Dude plays over 20 mins a game for a 4th rounder. Not sure of the contract though