Big reason why Ottawa moved him. They didn't want to pay him the pine pony he is gonna get
- TPC

he is an asset on the PP, not only his shot but he wins virtually every faceoff

he is an asset on the PP, not only his shot but he wins virtually every faceoff
- NYRangers1124

I would call him an asset overall. He can be that number 1 center we want.

Just imagine when Buch finally puts on some muscle. Dude will be a force

Who is Gorton going to trade to keep Grabs for expansion draft, or does he take his chances with the hopes that Vegas takes Raanta?

Who is Gorton going to trade to keep Grabs for expansion draft, or does he take his chances with the hopes that Vegas takes Raanta?
- rrentz

If he was feeling extra bold and really smart, he'd trade Grabner after the season ends and before the expansion draft. Someone will overpay based on this season and, based on the past, he's likely to not repeat this year's performance again next season.

Who is Gorton going to trade to keep Grabs for expansion draft, or does he take his chances with the hopes that Vegas takes Raanta?
- rrentz

to me, Grabs and Holden are bait to get them not to take Raanta

the Rangers need Raanta more than the other two, IMO

If he was feeling extra bold and really smart, he'd trade Grabner after the season ends and before the expansion draft. Someone will overpay based on this season and, based on the past, he's likely to not repeat this year's performance again next season.
- eichiefs9

Thats a big gamble, especially that NYR took a step back after losing Hags, so regardless if Grabs puts up same numbers next season, his SPEED is what NYR needs to keep.

to me, Grabs and Holden are bait to get them not to take Raanta

the Rangers need Raanta more than the other two, IMO
- jimbro83

Raanta is good, but remember, NYR had Talbot and Weeks too. Both were also good backups. Much easier to find backup than to replace Grabs speed, or to find another top 4 dman to replace Holdens' versatility and dependability.

I would call him an asset overall. He can be that number 1 center we want.
- TPC

Hayes is poopting in your bed right now because of this comment.

Raanta is good, but remember, NYR had Talbot and Weeks too. Both were also good backups. Much easier to find backup than to replace Grabs speed, or to find another top 4 dman to replace Holdens' versatility and dependability.
- rrentz

we can definitely disagree on this, but, I think Raanta is the priority, just my opinion

Hayes is poopting in your bed right now because of this comment.
- mdw7413

Hayes is thinking about how to merge Kit kats and Recess Pieces to worry what I think

Hayes is thinking about how to merge Kit kats and Recess Pieces to worry what I think
- TPC

Hayes turning into a PK nightmare for the opposing team.

we can definitely disagree on this, but, I think Raanta is the priority, just my opinion
- jimbro83

Its definately a crap shoot. Gorton, IMO will show what he's made of this year.

Maybe Vegas will take Klein

Hayes turning into a PK nightmare for the opposing team.
- mdw7413

The forwards on the PK are excellent.

Hayes, Miller, Stepan, NASH, Grabs. All Excellent

Raanta is good, but remember, NYR had Talbot and Weeks too. Both were also good backups. Much easier to find backup than to replace Grabs speed, or to find another top 4 dman to replace Holdens' versatility and dependability.
- rrentz

You forgot to mention Marty Biron who was a pretty good backup too & that other guy, the doofus who is now a studio analyst, him too.

Buchnevich couldn't be more Russian

8-game scoring streak? Check.
Highest P/60 among all rookies and anyone in the NHL not named Sidney Crosby? Check.#NYR pic.twitter.com/qb2dLvpHAw

— Alex Nunn (@aj_ranger) January 20, 2017

Grabner will not be taken by the Knights, will they really take a 30 year old with a year left on his contract? They honestly don't have expectation of playoffs in year 1 so why waste that pick? Annoys the (frank) out of me that people entertain trading him at this point, let's try and win with him rather than without him, our PK and overall chances will take a considerable hit just like when Hags was dealt, why do that all over again?

You forgot to mention Marty Biron who was a pretty good backup too & that other guy, the doofus who is now a studio analyst, him too.

- B2B76

Forgot to mention them

The forwards on the PK are excellent.

Hayes, Miller, Stepan, NASH, Grabs. All Excellent
- rrentz

It seems every single game on the PK they have at least one 2 on 1 or a breakaway. Amazing what a year does.

It seems every single game on the PK they have at least one 2 on 1 or a breakaway. Amazing what a year does.
- mdw7413

We have no use for the ever responsible Fast, who knew last season that Hayes and Miller would make a great PK pair?

We have no use for the ever responsible Fast, who knew last season that Hayes and Miller would make a great PK pair?
- KreiderBomb

I wish the ever responsible Fast could play defense.

We have no use for the ever responsible Fast, who knew last season that Hayes and Miller would make a great PK pair?
- KreiderBomb

Hayes showed signs in his rookie year of being extremely good defensively. Last year he just stunk. The kit-kats slowed him down. Never would have thought Miller, because it really hasn't been his game, but its a great pair. Even though AV switched it up last night with Grabs playing with Hayes and Miller with Nash.

Thats a big gamble, especially that NYR took a step back after losing Hags, so regardless if Grabs puts up same numbers next season, his SPEED is what NYR needs to keep.
- rrentz

No doubt he still carries value even if he's not scoring. That's why I said it would be a bold move for Gorton to make.

But if a playoff team offered you something like a late-mid to late 1st rounder for him in June...would you take it?

we can definitely disagree on this, but, I think Raanta is the priority, just my opinion
- jimbro83

Don't we have unbelievable depth at goal in our farm system? If Vegas takes Raanta, I don't see it being all that bad a thing. He's been great, for certain, but I'd rather see him get the shot he deserves and promote Hellberg than lose Grabby, Holden or someone that plays a role that's harder to replace.

No doubt he still carries value even if he's not scoring. That's why I said it would be a bold move for Gorton to make.

But if a playoff team offered you something like a late-mid to late 1st rounder for him in June...would you take it?
- eichiefs9

If the Rangers are cooking during the deadline, absolutely not. If they are average and showing no signs of competing in the playoffs, sure.