Hey boys posting from Thailand. Just reading over the last couple of pages and I honestly like AV and don’t want him gone. I’m responding to Jimbo because i think he agrees with me that this team is just not built to win right now. AV has done much more good than bad and I still believe that he is the man for job regardless of the the bad season everyone is having on this team not named Henrik Lundqvist. In saying this team reminds me of the Yankees before this past season they just had. Not saying they are going to the finals next season but in regards to always trying to stay competitive but deep down you know they have reached there ceiling. Injuries played a big part this season but that’s no excuse. I see a quick turnaround though because i do see some really positive pieces. Trade Nash and Grabner and get back as much as possible. I personally would keep Mcdonagh. Only way i am giving him up is if i am getting Sergachev and a 1st from Tampa. Macs having a tough time of it this season but so are a lot of people. We aren’t nearly getting on Zuccs for his lack of production. I love Zuccs but he needs to be better. I have a feeling chytil is going to be better than Lias Anderson. Idk why i think that but just my gut feeling watching both of them play. Pionk has impressed me very much and hopefully he can keep it up. Rangers need to shore up the defense. Biggest issues on this team moving foward in my opinion.
- adwolf130

what's up you handsome dawg

Rick Carpiniello
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@RickCarpiniello
3m3 minutes ago

AV said Kreider’s still got some hurdles to clear, could be two weeks or a month or more. Buchnevich is skating with team, Staal on his own. No update on McDonagh

edit: Buchnevich may return saturday

Funny how that coincides with "I don't want to do any more work today" time.
- Tonybere

Is it 9am where you are???

Is it 9am where you are???
- MiloslavHorava

Nah. Same time zone as you, Milo. And the feeling of not wanting to work hits around 7am. I was referring to the feeling of not wanting to work ANYMORE, which usually settles in around 3:00 when the early-birds in the office start to leave.

OMG please tell me this is because he voted for Trump, this isn't towards you Jimmy but people like this are (frank)ing retarded
- KreiderBomb

There were a couple of things if you look at his history that were pretty bad if true, mostly on race issues (if I am remembering this correctly). When I read them, I wasn't particularly thrilled to acquire him, but that being said, I generally believe that people deserve second shots and can change.

Note: I don't remember exactly what the incidents were. I stopped caring pretty quickly.

Nah. Same time zone as you, Milo. And the feeling of not wanting to work hits around 7am. I was referring to the feeling of not wanting to work ANYMORE, which usually settles in around 3:00 when the early-birds in the office start to leave.
- Tonybere

I know that Tony, I was joking

I'd like to go after a newer coach rather than another retread, Pascal Vincent who coaches the Manitoba Moose, the head coach of Denver Jim Montgomery and Sheldon Keefe are tops on my list

I know that Tony, I was joking
- MiloslavHorava

I know you know! I was setting up MY joke!

There were a couple of things if you look at his history that were pretty bad if true, mostly on race issues (if I am remembering this correctly). When I read them, I wasn't particularly thrilled to acquire him, but that being said, I generally believe that people deserve second shots and can change.

Note: I don't remember exactly what the incidents were. I stopped caring pretty quickly.
- Pete V

I can care less what someone says on Social media. Everyone in the heat of the moment has said really stupid crap at some point in their life. The internet is forever, and you cant un-ring a bell. However if he DID something stupid, an Action, off the ice that's where I would draw the line. The stuff that is said on-ice is stupid and should carry no weight. I can go on, but I'll stop. anyone that has played the game knows the crap said on the ice would get anyone fired in the real world.

I know you know! I was setting up MY joke!
- Tonybere

OOOOOOOOOhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

There were a couple of things if you look at his history that were pretty bad if true, mostly on race issues (if I am remembering this correctly). When I read them, I wasn't particularly thrilled to acquire him, but that being said, I generally believe that people deserve second shots and can change.

Note: I don't remember exactly what the incidents were. I stopped caring pretty quickly.
- Pete V

Whatever it was in Juniors seems to be in his distant past

I'd like to go after a newer coach rather than another retread, Pascal Vincent who coaches the Manitoba Moose, the head coach of Denver Jim Montgomery and Sheldon Keefe are tops on my list
- KreiderBomb

what about Tony Granato

Rick Carpiniello
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@RickCarpiniello
3m3 minutes ago

AV said Kreider’s still got some hurdles to clear, could be two weeks or a month or more. Buchnevich is skating with team, Staal on his own. No update on McDonagh

edit: Buchnevich may return saturday
- jimbo83

wonder what this means for teams interested in Mcdonagh. I guess they just would have their docs check him out before any deal got done

I can care less what someone says on Social media. Everyone in the heat of the moment has said really stupid crap at some point in their life. The internet is forever, and you cant un-ring a bell. However if he DID something stupid, an Action, off the ice that's where I would draw the line. The stuff that is said on-ice is stupid and should carry no weight. I can go on, but I'll stop. anyone that has played the game knows the crap said on the ice would get anyone fired in the real world.
- MiloslavHorava

Well me and PeteV pretty much disagree politically on everything but........................bad example, I hate that (frank).

wonder what this means for teams interested in Mcdonagh. I guess they just would have their docs check him out before any deal got done
- mrn22

what in god's name is going on with McDonagh, it's so strange

what about Tony Granato
- jimbo83

What about Cammi? I hear she's free.

what in god's name is going on with McDonagh, it's so strange
- jimbo83

He might have a small injury they want to heal before he’s traded. No idea what it is though, might be one of those things he could play through or take a few weeks off to heal. If the plan is to trade him I’m sure other teams are going to want him healthy.

what in god's name is going on with McDonagh, it's so strange
- jimbo83

He heard rumors of Buffalo

He heard rumors of Buffalo
- mdw7413

that would give me the poops for sure

He heard rumors of Buffalo
- mdw7413

He is not hurt

He might have a small injury they want to heal before he’s traded. No idea what it is though, might be one of those things he could play through or take a few weeks off to heal. If the plan is to trade him I’m sure other teams are going to want him healthy.
- nyrangers9479

Sam said he participated in a full practice the day before they announced they were shutting him down and the guy hasn't been seen or heard form since

Sam said he participated in a full practice the day before they announced they were shutting him own and the guy hasn't been seen or heard form since
- jimbo83

I can’t see sitting him for weeks before a deadline. Imagine if they’re not offered something they like and have to put him back in the lineup after the deadline

He is not hurt
- nyrangers2

Interesting

Interesting
- mdw7413

It seems they were getting feelers out for his trade value was. They seem to be actively looking to move him now. Asked him for his 10 team list. He prefers Tampa.

It seems they were getting feelers out for his trade value was. They seem to be actively looking to move him now. Asked him for his 10 team list. He prefers Tampa.
- nyrangers2

what else you got bud?