ehh... I think we are trying to stay away from signing aging stars at the moment. Jagr would be great on the 3rd line but how many games will he actually play, 40-50?

At this point, unless he's a $$ loony, I'm guessing he would like to play his last game in the Garden - and not in the wilderness...
- 21peter

I was a huge Gretzky fan, but if hockeybuzz was around in 1998-99 you would have seen a lot of posts really angry from me how annoyed I was that that season pretty much turned into a Gretzky farewell tour.

I am not interested in a Jagr farewell tour and I am very skeptical he has anything left

I was a huge Gretzky fan, but if hockeybuzz was around in 1998-99 you would have seen a lot of posts really angry from me how annoyed I was that that season pretty much turned into a Gretzky farewell tour.

I am not interested in a Jagr farewell tour and I am very skeptical he has anything left
- jimbro83

I think you're 100% accurate on this. Jagr farewell tour would be a huge distraction for this young team.

Bad idea... even if Miller centered 3rd line, I still don't see Jagr in top 9 role. Do you really think he'd agree to be a 4th liner making 1-mil a year? For all your arguments, Vanek would be a better option and I wouldn't sign him either. Obviously Rangers see something in Puempel or they wouldn't have chose to keep him over others. 24 year old former 1st round pick. Give him a chance. Let's see how camp shakes out. Plenty of guys around the league on expiring contracts will be available at end of season

While I always liked Jagr, Im a no on this.

Think it would probably cost to much and he doesn't fit the system AV has implemented. I also doubt Jagr would be on the 4th line. If we want to pick someone up, I hope its for a role player 4th liner that can possibly move up to the 3rd and its cheap.

I was a huge Gretzky fan, but if hockeybuzz was around in 1998-99 you would have seen a lot of posts really angry from me how annoyed I was that that season pretty much turned into a Gretzky farewell tour.

I am not interested in a Jagr farewell tour and I am very skeptical he has anything left
- jimbro83

He may take the limelight away from Skjei......

He may take the limelight away from Skjei......
- Aussiepenguin

OMG, if Skjei was a Penguin there would be books written about him already

OMG, if Skjei was a Penguin there would be books written about him already
- jimbro83

Damn right! unfortunately for him, he plays for an organisation that has little support........

Top nine in no particular order.

Zuke,Hayes,Zib,Kreider,Nash,Miller,Vesey,Buchnevich,Dijonaise/Andersson

Leaves Grabs and Fast(when he returns) on the the 4th line and either one can easily move up if there is an injury.

Think the teams need is cheap role players right now. Start handing out those mother (frank)ing PTO's.

I was a huge Gretzky fan, but if hockeybuzz was around in 1998-99 you would have seen a lot of posts really angry from me how annoyed I was that that season pretty much turned into a Gretzky farewell tour.

I am not interested in a Jagr farewell tour and I am very skeptical he has anything left
- jimbro83

That was actually my exact thougth; that he, as #2 in points, would feel that the Garden was the proper place to 'end his career'... And would sign for cheap to do so.

Top nine in no particular order.

Zuke,Hayes,Zib,Kreider,Nash,Miller,Vesey,Buchnevich,Dijonaise/Andersson

Leaves Grabs and Fast(when he returns) on the the 4th line and either one can easily move up if there is an injury.

Think the teams need is cheap role players right now. Start handing out those mother (frank)ing PTO's.
- mdw7413

they are in limbo mode until August 15th when the rest of the college free agents come available

they are in limbo mode until August 15th when the rest of the college free agents come available
- jimbro83

You think the Rangers going to pick someone up?

You think the Rangers going to pick someone up?
- mdw7413

I think they will be right in the Kerfoot sweeps and he is exactly what they need

perfect guy to step in for 4th line center, IMO

I was a huge Gretzky fan, but if hockeybuzz was around in 1998-99 you would have seen a lot of posts really angry from me how annoyed I was that that season pretty much turned into a Gretzky farewell tour.

I am not interested in a Jagr farewell tour and I am very skeptical he has anything left
- jimbro83

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Bad comparison... Gretzky was already in 3rd year,following 2 90+ point seasons
I don't want Jagr, but if I thought he could match Gretzky " farewell season". 62 points in 70 games? Hell yeah

Question: Is Brad Chase posting here under the "mrn" pseudonym...?

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Bad comparison... Gretzky was already in 3rd year,following 2 90+ point seasons
I don't want Jagr, but if I thought he could match Gretzky " farewell season". 62 points in 70 games? Hell yeah
- junaka3

the point was, that season became all about Gretzky's farewell and not about the team

ultimately it was a painful second straight non playoff season

Both Hayes brothers on same team? MSG might turn on its axis
- airjan23

Matt would get his wish.
Sam calling the Hayes line:
Kevin to Jimmy back to Hayes over to Hayes back to Kevin, no Jimmy, no, AHHHH!

I was a huge Gretzky fan, but if hockeybuzz was around in 1998-99 you would have seen a lot of posts really angry from me how annoyed I was that that season pretty much turned into a Gretzky farewell tour.

I am not interested in a Jagr farewell tour and I am very skeptical he has anything left
- jimbro83

This could very well be a valid concern.
If we had to pick up an aging vet, I still think Iginla would fit the team better. But, having said that, we don't need to pick up an aging vet!
I think Gort's holds everything until the 15th, then we're in PTO mode.

I think they will be right in the Kerfoot sweeps and he is exactly what they need

perfect guy to step in for 4th line center, IMO
- jimbro83

We signed Lettieri out of Minnesota already. Had more goals in a better league than Kerfoot. Joined Wolfpack late season, will be in camp competing for spot.

I have no issue with Jagr on a cheap one-year deal. He still produces, bottom line. Wasn't his point total last season higher than most Rangers? And he was on the Puddy Tats.

Matt would get his wish.
Sam calling the Hayes line:
Kevin to Jimmy back to Hayes over to Hayes back to Kevin, no Jimmy, no, AHHHH!

- Fenrir

I would definitely not be against Jimmy on the 4th line. He is not a top 9 player though.

We signed Lettieri out of Minnesota already. Had more goals in a better league than Kerfoot. Joined Wolfpack late season, will be in camp competing for spot.
- junaka3

dude, I ain't turning down a free player if he wants to come here

I have no issue with Jagr on a cheap one-year deal. He still produces, bottom line. Wasn't his point total last season higher than most Rangers? And he was on the Puddy Tats.
- mames11

well, Jagr had more points than Vesey and Buchnevich did

but, I'd rather try and get those two in positions to become 50 point players this year

This could very well be a valid concern.
If we had to pick up an aging vet, I still think Iginla would fit the team better. But, having said that, we don't need to pick up an aging vet!
I think Gort's holds everything until the 15th, then we're in PTO mode.
- Tonybere

Agreed on Iggy. I think he would be a good fit, but Gorts is likely going younger. If one of the 3 UFA vets were a center, then sign him cheap, we don't need another winger of advanced age.

Kovacs, Tambellini, Gropp, Boo, Gettinger, etc.

There are a few young guys they can afford to give a shot for 1 month. Unless you agree to sign Jagr for a 1 month contract I want nothing to do with him. I want Buch to play as many games possible this year, we all know if AV has another option, Buch will not play.
- richardson30

I like Gettinger for the 4th line