It really is a catch-22 for this blog. If the right return isn't there, the Rangers won't trade him, and people will b*tch. If they trade him for a less than optimal return, people will b*tch.

My opinion, they do not need to trade McDonagh. They only should if they get a great deal. And that goes for several other players as well.
- Pete V

Yup, my thoughts as well. No need to move him unless the return is solid.

You have this backwards. You were supposed to enjoy it for me otherwise I am gonna get it.
- JRR1285

OK, we'll split it.

It really is a catch-22 for this blog. If the right return isn't there, the Rangers won't trade him, and people will b*tch. If they trade him for a less than optimal return, people will b*tch.

My opinion, they do not need to trade McDonagh. They only should if they get a great deal. And that goes for several other players as well.
- Pete V

Sure, but if you believe Hartman and Stastny set a market here we should strike now. Those were massive overpayments.

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By the way... #Jets top 4 defenseman, Tobias Enstrom just left the morning skate with, what looks like, a bad injury. So the Jets add Stastny and lose Enstrom in the matter of minutes.
- jimbo83

No 1st round pick hurts them now

A first?? Wtf
- rangerdanger94

I'm gonna say Grabs could have gotten a 1st today

It really is a catch-22 for this blog. If the right return isn't there, the Rangers won't trade him, and people will b*tch. If they trade him for a less than optimal return, people will b*tch.

My opinion, they do not need to trade McDonagh. They only should if they get a great deal. And that goes for several other players as well.
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You are correct in both views.
On your first, we know here who will start the criticizing in either case of McDonagh going or staying.
On your second, I have maintained that view since his name was first rumored, since Gorton holds all the cards this time, as opposed to Grabner, and Nash, who in Nash's case, he hit a grand slam with. He also holds the cards over Yzerman this time around, as opposed to the Cally+/MSL+ trade a few seasons back. If Sergachev is the key the Rangers want included in a deal from Tampa for McDonagh, then Gorton should stand firm, and not deal McDonagh at all if he doesn't give in, or if Toronto or Florida do not make any offer.

Go back to bed, TJ

https://twitter.com/Carlo...status/966951284250001410

I'm gonna say Grabs could have gotten a 1st today
- KreiderBomb

If you compare him to Hartman, Grabs is definitely the better player right now. But Hartman is a younger player under contract control. He is a long-term piece, not just a rental.

But, the Grabner deal was the only one I wasn't thrilled with, because I did expect a it more to be honest.

I'm gonna say Grabs could have gotten a 1st today
- KreiderBomb

No doubt

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Told there is a lot of activity on Ryan McDonagh. Obviously no guarantee, and Rangers could wait til the wire or stretch til Draft, but my understanding is McDonagh is basically in waiting mode.
- jimbo83

Oh man

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Sens still talking to teams about Karlsson. Unless something changes, unlikely Hoffman or Smith go. Offers aren't good enough.

12:37 PM - 26 Feb 2018

If you compare him to Hartman, Grabs is definitely the better player right now. But Hartman is a younger player under contract control. He is a long-term piece, not just a rental.

But, the Grabner deal was the only one I wasn't thrilled with, because I did expect a it more to be honest.
- Pete V

This is the point a LOT of people seem to consistently miss.
You have to compare apples to apples

I'm gonna say Grabs could have gotten a 1st today
- KreiderBomb

I think I'd have to agree with that.

Day-har-nay might even be able to fetch us a 7th rounder today!

This is the point a LOT of people seem to consistently miss.
You have to compare apples to apples
- MiloslavHorava

Yea but having a turd under contract control doesn’t change the fact that it’s still a turd

I think I'd have to agree with that.

Day-har-nay might even be able to fetch us a 7th rounder today!
- TheMessiah94

I still think they like Rykov and a mid second round pick better than a late first rounder

they like Rykov a lot, that's the reason they did it

Joey Palazzola
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@Palazzola_RTN
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By the way... #Jets top 4 defenseman, Tobias Enstrom just left the morning skate with, what looks like, a bad injury. So the Jets add Stastny and lose Enstrom in the matter of minutes.
- jimbo83

to bad they just traded the first rder, for a McDonagh

Yea but having a turd under contract control doesn’t change the fact that it’s still a turd
- rangerdanger94

You always bring such amazing insight to the conversation.

I still think they like Rykov and a mid second round pick better than a late first rounder

they like Rykov a lot, that's the reason they did it
- jimbo83

I think so too.

I think JT Miller could definitely be in play today. I'm torn on it, because I really think that under a different coach he could be a really good player.

to bad they just traded the first rder, for a McDonagh
- Slimtj100

I really doubt Winnipeg is on McDonagh's approved list

I think so too.

I think JT Miller could definitely be in play today. I'm torn on it, because I really think that under a different coach he could be a really good player.
- TheMessiah94

played great last night

played great last night
- jimbo83

Look at the market though.... If Ryan Hartman can net that imagine what JT could get. They should be heavily shopping everyone today.

Look at the market though.... If Ryan Hartman can net that imagine what JT could get. They should be heavily shopping everyone today.
- mrhattrick27

Hellz yah they should

Look at the market though.... If Ryan Hartman can net that imagine what JT could get. They should be heavily shopping everyone today.
- mrhattrick27

STOP IT!

STOP IT!
- MiloslavHorava

Hellz yah they should
- jimbo83

I don't know man, i don't see anything getting done