- TPC

When I say isn't all that good, I meant in relation to what he is going to get paid.

When I say isn't all that good, I meant in relation to what he is going to get paid.
- mdw7413

I might go big today...order in a Steak Stromboli Let's be real I will be drinking to much to drive

It depends what identity this team wants to develop

Signing Boedker, Helm, and Grabner would give a clear indication what identity Gorton and AV want this team to have. Going after a Lucic, Backes, or Ladd gives a clear indication they want to go the opposite route.
- rangerdanger94

I like the thought process of getting faster. Helm and Grabner can flat out fly, although they are bottom six guys. I like Boedker, but I think that he will cost way too much, and if we are being honest, he hasn't been a huge point producer throughout his career. Not a fan of paying top-line money for guys whose production doesn't warrant it.

I might go big today...order in a Steak Stromboli Let's be real I will be drinking to much to drive
- TPC

I ordered a large stromboli once, not realizing it came in a pizza box it was so big, I couldn't crap for 4 days it was so much cheese.

I kind of hope that happens...then sixers will get Harrison Barnes...love my Tar Heels
- TPC

Barnes never was as good as he should have been there or in NBA, this coming from a UNC fan since '81

Where do you guys see all these Backes rumors. I thought the Rangers wanted to get younger? Why sign a 33 year old
- TPC

I think they just want to retool the cupboard, not make the team younger for the immediate future. Although, I think every GM would agree that if getting younger is a product of making the team better, it's a win-win

I like the thought process of getting faster. Helm and Grabner can flat out fly, although they are bottom six guys. I like Boedker, but I think that he will cost way too much, and if we are being honest, he hasn't been a huge point producer throughout his career. Not a fan of paying top-line money for guys whose production doesn't warrant it.
- Pete V

Boedker would be ideal if he signed a deal similar to Zuccarello's. I would really, really support that move.

But he will likely get closer to 6M, and that's a no go for me unfortunately.

I like the thought process of getting faster. Helm and Grabner can flat out fly, although they are bottom six guys. I like Boedker, but I think that he will cost way too much, and if we are being honest, he hasn't been a huge point producer throughout his career. Not a fan of paying top-line money for guys whose production doesn't warrant it.
- Pete V

If we could round out our bottom 6, that wouldn't be a bad thing. We have guys who can put the puck in the net. They just need to do it.

I like the thought process of getting faster. Helm and Grabner can flat out fly, although they are bottom six guys. I like Boedker, but I think that he will cost way too much, and if we are being honest, he hasn't been a huge point producer throughout his career. Not a fan of paying top-line money for guys whose production doesn't warrant it.
- Pete V

I wouldn't mind a mix. Its why I would like McGinn, but he is also probably going to price himself out of the Rangers market, same as Boedker

I think they just want to retool the cupboard, not make the team younger for the immediate future. Although, I think every GM would agree that if getting younger is a product of making the team better, it's a win-win
- Bean_Dip

I like Backes, but I am not sure how he fits, unless they are trading either Stepan or Brassard. I think they already tried fitting a square peg into a round hole when they acquired Staal, so I only see Backes happening if they trade either one of those guys.

If the Rangers aren't going to spend a ton of money, I wouldn't mind them getting a faster again, and that's why I like the bargain basement options of Helm and Grabner. Doesn't really help on the top 6, but makes the bottom 6 tougher to play against, IMO, and helps with the PK.

I ordered a large stromboli once, not realizing it came in a pizza box it was so big, I couldn't crap for 4 days it was so much cheese.
- mdw7413

Well you don't have to eat it all in one sitting

I wouldn't mind a mix. Its why I would like McGinn, but he is also probably going to price himself out of the Rangers market, same as Boedker
- mdw7413

This UFA class is pretty deep. A lot of supply which may lower everyone's market value, hopefully.

Honest question, I realize the guy didn't work out after he was acquired, but do we think that Backes is that much better than Staal? Not really sure about that. I think acquiring Backes and letting Staal go would be like rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic.

I like Backes, but I am not sure how he fits, unless they are trading either Stepan or Brassard. I think they already tried fitting a square peg into a round hole when they acquired Staal, so I only see Backes happening if they trade either one of those guys.

If the Rangers aren't going to spend a ton of money, I wouldn't mind them getting a faster again, and that's why I like the bargain basement options of Helm and Grabner. Doesn't really help on the top 6, but makes the bottom 6 tougher to play against, IMO, and helps with the PK.
- Pete V

What do you think of Joe Colborne? I wouldn't mind taking a flyer

I like Backes, but I am not sure how he fits, unless they are trading either Stepan or Brassard. I think they already tried fitting a square peg into a round hole when they acquired Staal, so I only see Backes happening if they trade either one of those guys.

If the Rangers aren't going to spend a ton of money, I wouldn't mind them getting a faster again, and that's why I like the bargain basement options of Helm and Grabner. Doesn't really help on the top 6, but makes the bottom 6 tougher to play against, IMO, and helps with the PK.
- Pete V

Speed definetly was the recipe when we made it to the SCF, and was certainly lacking last year.

I just want something to happen

Well you don't have to eat it all in one sitting
- TPC

I was in HS and high as hell, of course I had to eat it in 1 sitting. Havent had stromboli since.

https://twitter.com/NYIsl...oto/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Isles owners throwing their full support around Snow and Capuano...should keep Isles fans happy

What do you think of Joe Colborne? I wouldn't mind taking a flyer
- TPC

I 100% agree. big body, young, put up 44 pts last year. I don't know how much he is expecting but would be a decent depth signing.

on another note. I am fully convinced the rangers will try and get rid of either staal or G. I think it fully depends on who they get back. If they can acquire Shatty, then G should go(righty-righty). either way both will be missed if moved.

This UFA class is pretty deep. A lot of supply which may lower everyone's market value, hopefully.
- rangerdanger94

Yeah, but the names we keep hearing, McGinn, Boedker, Erickson, Ladd etc.. those guys might go for premium dollar. Probably get some other guys for cheap though

I am not even a Belgium fan but hope they keep winning to piss off Tom

https://twitter.com/NYIslanders/status/748867643805933568/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Isles owners throwing their full support around Snow and Capuano...should keep Isles fans happy
- TPC

I have to go visit..

Yeah, but the names we keep hearing, McGinn, Boedker, Erickson, Ladd etc.. those guys might go for premium dollar. Probably get some other guys for cheap though
- mdw7413

It sounds like most of the big fish like those players already have agreements in place with teams. Rangers gonna have to look at the secondary market

I am not even a Belgium fan but hope they keep winning to piss off Tom
- TPC

ronaldo snaking his way to a semi final makes me want to puke.

Honest question, I realize the guy didn't work out after he was acquired, but do we think that Backes is that much better than Staal? Not really sure about that. I think acquiring Backes and letting Staal go would be like rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic.
- Pete V

I agree. I want nothing to do with Backes and his SLOW legs. plus his large money demand is a no go for us. I want SPEED. nothing but SPEED!

So everyone wants speed but also wants to trade Kreider...da frank