I've seen Vilrardi play. Reminds of Jordan Staal a little bit.
- tomburton99

So an overpayed 2nd/3rd line center?

what is the expected price for Duchene? I would go insane if we can somehow get Duchene and Barrie for COL. myabe something like: 7th, 21st, Deangelo, plus B level prospect or low level roster player(Fast, Nieves, etc). not sure if that gets it done though.

- eichiefs9

So an overpayed 2nd/3rd line center?
- mdw7413

He(Vilardi) won't be overpaid till his 3rd contract. So.....

what is the expected price for Duchene? I would go insane if we can somehow get Duchene and Barrie for COL. myabe something like: 7th, 21st, Deangelo, plus B level prospect or low level roster player(Fast, Nieves, etc). not sure if that gets it done though.
- richardson30

Not even close.

- tomburton99

- smellmyfinger

The Rangers now have picks in the first round to move up...

And at 1 & 2 are the Devils and Flyers.

The Rangers now have picks in the first round to move up...

And at 1 & 2 are the Devils and Flyers.
- tomburton99

I'm astonished the Rangers haven't moved that #7 yet. Clearing all that room and picking up bargaining chips and still being patient? You can clearly tell Sather is gone.

I'm astonished the Rangers haven't moved that #7 yet. Clearing all that room and picking up bargaining chips and still being patient? You can clearly tell Sather is gone.
- smellmyfinger

The Rangers need to keep that 7th pick. Personally I want Vilardi or Pettersson at 7, then just fill a need at 21.

I'm astonished the Rangers haven't moved that #7 yet. Clearing all that room and picking up bargaining chips and still being patient? You can clearly tell Sather is gone.
- smellmyfinger

Yandle is available

Let me first say, I want to thank Stepan & Raanta for their services to the Rangers. I wish them nothing but the best. In terms of the draaft, the Rangers will at shot at Mittlesdat, Maker, Petterson, Virlardi or Liljegren. So they personally I'd like than to draft BPA at 7 and then fill a need with 21. Rangers have a real chance to rebuild on the fly, hopefully they nail it here. Because they need it.

Now with the the doom and gloom, because I have to. If this opens up a shot for the Rangers to sign Joe Thornton, I will not root for the Rangers for the duration of Joe Thornton's potential contract. I hate him just as much I as hate Sidney Crosby.
- tomburton99

You don't root for them now so what's the difference?

Not even close.
- tomburton99

I would really like to hold onto Day if we can. Maybe we can sweeten the pot and throw in Staal....

The Rangers need to keep that 7th pick. Personally I want Vilardi or Pettersson at 7, then just fill a need at 21.
- tomburton99

Suzuki wouldn't be a bad pick either

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You don't root for them now so what's the difference?
- Slimtj100

Touche.

Suzuki wouldn't be a bad pick either
- eichiefs9

Suzuki at 7, Yamamoto at 21, just to see the DeAngelo tweets.

Suzuki wouldn't be a bad pick either
- eichiefs9

At 7 it might be a reach. His highest rank is 10th from Central Scouting(but that is strictly among NA skaters.) Mckenize has him at 12.

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- tomburton99

good to hear. sounds like they plan to have him play on the team next year. i doubt he is our top line pair fix, but maybe with Staal(if he is still on the team come game 1).

Suzuki wouldn't be a bad pick either
- eichiefs9

I agree. Anytime you can get a guy with like 5,000 hits, you need to take that guy.




But seriously, I actually like him.

Suzuki at 7, Yamamoto at 21, just to see the DeAngelo tweets.
- smellmyfinger

At 7 it might be a reach. His highest rank is 10th from Central skating(but that is strictly among NA skaters.) Mckenize has him at 12.
- tomburton99

Maybe a little, but not by much. Bet you see Robert Thomas go off the board way earlier than expected too. Not at 7, but still surprisingly early.

good to hear. sounds like they plan to have him play on the team next year. i doubt he is our top line pair fix, but maybe with Staal(if he is still on the team come game 1).
- richardson30

Me either, but the fact they addressed a need with a young player on a cheap contract is nice. I don't care if the kid is a Richard. Not saying he's even in the same vicinity, but look a like of Oj Simpson and Aaron Hernandez, during they playing career they were beloved. Only became vilified after they were found at to be murders.

Suzuki at 7, Yamamoto at 21, just to see the DeAngelo tweets.
- smellmyfinger

"Really excited to join these Japs playing for the Rangers one day. Just hope they're not fags!!!!"

Maybe a little, but not by much. Bet you see Robert Thomas go off the board way earlier than expected too. Not at 7, but still surprisingly early.
- eichiefs9

London produces NHL players like they are going out of style.

"Really excited to join these Japs playing for the Rangers one day. Just hope they're not fags!!!!"
- eichiefs9