Actually I think its Kevin Smith
- mdw7413

Should I know who that is?

Kevin Smith is a famous movie director, originally from New Jersey. He directed Clerks, Chasing Amy amongst others. Guy in video looks a bit like him, but I assure you it is not.

Kevin Smith is a famous movie director, originally from New Jersey. He directed Clerks, Chasing Amy amongst others. Guy in video looks a bit like him, but I assure you it is not.
- TommyGTrain

Very Famous!
Evidently famous for being too fat as per Southwest airlines.... and thats about it

Kevin Smith is a famous movie director, originally from New Jersey. He directed Clerks, Chasing Amy amongst others. Guy in video looks a bit like him, but I assure you it is not.
- TommyGTrain

I would have said Mallrats and Dogma, but...

Except two of the three were blatant intent to injure and 1 was an accident.
- mdw7413

All THREE were a "blatant intent to injure". That begin's most recently in latest order with Morrisey's cheap shot on Tuesday. In regards to Byfuglien's one on Miller a few seasons ago, either Sam Rosen or Joe Micheletti in that game had described that cheap shot I believe in using the word, "VICIOUS". And most certainly, Dave Brown's on Tomas Sandstrom about 3 decades ago was also a "blatant intent to injure", even though Brown also committed an even greater dangerous one against him, in taking a baseball swing with his hockey stick at Sandstrom's head in another Flyers match up against the Rangers back then. Brown had Sandstrom as a marked man for some reason in those days in also many other games.

According to Brooksie, Hank had the opportunity to leave at the deadline for a “good landing spot” but declined. That’s unfortunate. Philadelphia?

No true rebuild can take place while #30 is making 8.5 mil a year at 37 years old. Notwithstanding the fact, that he has become far too powerful in the room, a situation the new coach will inherit.

True, he earned the right to stay, but he would have done himself and the team a great service had he decided to go.

According to Brooksie, Hank had the opportunity to leave at the deadline for a “good landing spot” but declined. That’s unfortunate. Philadelphia?

No true rebuild can take place while #30 is making 8.5 mil a year at 37 years old. Notwithstanding the fact, that he has become far too powerful in the room, a situation the new coach will inherit.

True, he earned the right to stay, but he would have done himself and the team a great service had he decided to go.
- OLDSCHOOL#6

I read that, Dolan said it

I immediately wondered who it could have been

I just cant imagine them trading him to Philly

the only thing that seems possible to me is St. Louis with Jake Allen coming back in the deal

I read that, Dolan said it

I immediately wondered who it could have been

I just cant imagine them trading him to Philly

the only thing that seems possible to me is St. Louis with Jake Allen coming back in the deal
- jimbo83

Yeah, I thought of Philly because both goalies were injured around deadline time.

Very well could have been St. Louis, but it’s a moot point he said no.

I read that, Dolan said it

I immediately wondered who it could have been

I just cant imagine them trading him to Philly

the only thing that seems possible to me is St. Louis with Jake Allen coming back in the deal
- jimbo83

I don't think they would even dare to suggest that Henrik the Superstar should move to St. Louis...

As interesting the news Brooks revealed on Hank is, as "Oldschool" and "Jimbo" just mentioned, were the words that he revealed on the type of head coach which Dolan wants here now.
In key, Brooks mentioned that Dolan was "looking for someone who can develop players and develop a team", and "be able to work with YOUNG players", in addition "to delegate authority in IDENTIFYING DEFICIENCIES & FIXING THEM". "Scolding a player doesn't fix the problem & the job is too big".
Dolan was also quoted by Brooks in speaking about A.V. in that he felt, "I think Alain was a great coach, but a great coach for a DEVELOPED team". But Dolan also stressed that "we need strong LEADERSHIP in the locker room", and that in like words, "the Captaincy burden on McDonagh affected him on and off the ice".
Dolan also said in key words rephrased (outside of those in quotes), that the Rangers "have a plan", & felt they could compete for a playoff spot next season, and that although "we're rebuilding, it doesn't have to take forever" in being "committed to win the Cup".

I read that, Dolan said it

I immediately wondered who it could have been

I just cant imagine them trading him to Philly

the only thing that seems possible to me is St. Louis with Jake Allen coming back in the deal
- jimbo83

I think that Allen let the Blues down in their drive to make the postseason, and during that last week in key. Hutton was the better goalie there all season long, and almost rescued them down the stretch into earning a playoff spot. Their head coach in Mike Yeo was heavily criticized in St. Louis and more, for his goalie deployment choice from March through the season's end.
The Blues' killer loss occurred during the final week's first home game of a home / away set against Chicago, in which they blew a 2 goal lead, with Allen giving up the game winner with under 10 seconds remaining, despite Hutton later in the week winning the road re-match.

I don't think they would even dare to suggest that Henrik the Superstar should move to St. Louis...
- 21peter

if it's true that Dolan had a destination for him I can't really figure out who beyond St Louis.

Money wise, St. Louis seems to work.

Jake Allen makes 4.35 mil a year, Lundqvist 8.5 mil a year

Rangers probably kick in 2 million a year to even if out, and then they work out the rest of what St. Louis gives to the Rangers.

I just don't see another team really that works like this.

According to Brooksie, Hank had the opportunity to leave at the deadline for a “good landing spot” but declined. That’s unfortunate. Philadelphia?

No true rebuild can take place while #30 is making 8.5 mil a year at 37 years old. Notwithstanding the fact, that he has become far too powerful in the room, a situation the new coach will inherit.

True, he earned the right to stay, but he would have done himself and the team a great service had he decided to go.
- OLDSCHOOL#6

This clinches the fact now that Hank both wants to and will play his entire career proudly with only the Rangers no matter what plan they will be under, including this re-tool with youth and more, as well as only wanting to remain in New York for his permanent residence.
As of now, expect him to start probably 50 to 55 games next season, with Georgiev as the lead for his backup unless proven otherwise during training camp and the pre season. Losing Hank will also add to more leadership lost in the locker room until we see how Gorton handles that issue.

if it's true that Dolan had a destination for him I can't really figure out who beyond St Louis.

Money wise, St. Louis seems to work.

Jake Allen makes 4.35 mil a year, Lundqvist 8.5 mil a year

Rangers probably kick in 2 million a year to even if out, and then they work out the rest of what St. Louis gives to the Rangers.

I just don't see another team really that works like this.
- jimbo83

You're probably right. Bet they hurt his larger than life ego big time

if it's true that Dolan had a destination for him I can't really figure out who beyond St Louis.

Money wise, St. Louis seems to work.

Jake Allen makes 4.35 mil a year, Lundqvist 8.5 mil a year

Rangers probably kick in 2 million a year to even if out, and then they work out the rest of what St. Louis gives to the Rangers.

I just don't see another team really that works like this.
- jimbo83

I think that plan with Allen would only work here as far as their chances to earn a playoff spot next season if Georgiev can be counted on to play 40 games, if not even be their #1 goalie to use during this re-tool for now. If the playoffs are not their goal until Hank's contract ends, then trading Hank for Allen would not be of any issue talent wise.
I would rather have Hutchinson as the one coming this way for Hank based on his more agile & reactionary style of play, as opposed to Allen's angular play in having pucks mostly just hit him predominantly as his style. Allen is also more prone to being beaten in the "five hole", & on shots that go under his pads when dropping down to the ice.

I think that plan with Allen would only work here as far as their chances to earn a playoff spot next season if Georgiev can be counted on to play 40 games, if not even be their #1 goalie to use during this re-tool for now. If the playoffs are not their goal until Hank's contract ends, then trading Hank for Allen would not be of any issue talent wise.
I would rather have Hutchinson as the one coming this way for Hank based on his more agile & reactionary style of play, as opposed to Allen's angular play in having pucks mostly just hit him predominantly as his style. Allen is also more prone to being beaten in the "five hole", & on shots that go under his pads when dropping down to the ice.
- RangerSaver

Allen/Georgiev would keep the seat warm until Shesterokin gets here

the $$$ is the most important thing with talking any Lundqvist deal, which team can make it work, which team would the Rangers actually deal him to, what team needs a goalie

Winnipeg definitely does not need a goalie, Hellebuyck looks like Lundqvist did 12 years ago.

New blog up on Dolan’s comments

Allen/Georgiev would keep the seat warm until Shesterokin gets here

the $$$ is the most important thing with talking any Lundqvist deal, which team can make it work, which team would the Rangers actually deal him to, what team needs a goalie

Winnipeg definitely does not need a goalie, Hellebuyck looks like Lundqvist did 12 years ago.
- jimbo83

Sorry that I confused briefly Hutchinson instead of Hutton, who is the one on the Blues, which I just edited.

I feel that the goalie you would want in return if the plan is to compete for a postseason spot next season would be Hutton instead of Allen, as per my words earlier.
In fact, Hutton had the better season by far, besides his other better strengths than Allen, as well as Allen's weaknesses. Their numbers also tell the story.

Allen: ...... 59 GM, (Overall Record 27-26), 2.75 G.A.A., (.906 SAVE %)
Hutton: ... 32 GM, (Overall Record 17-7), 2.09 G.A.A., (.931 SAVE %)