Could say the same about Zibanejad.
- tomburton99

Yup, pretty much all our centers.

I was just saying what I thought Carlson would get on the open market, if he hits the open market.
- Pete V

I knew you were only suggesting that in general, Pete, in response to "aussie penguins" referral. I was only bringing up the issue of Girardi's dead cap space, plus Beleskey's cap if he's not on the Pro roster next season, due to all the anxiety by some as to simply sign Tavares if he's available, or even Erik Karlsson, or the like that others had been mentioning here, and on blogs since the season ended.

They have a Share of Matt Beleskey's. 3.85 million dollar. They have the 1.9 million spilt on the books now cause they called him for 1 game They could send him back down and free up 1 million dollars. Also the cap is gonig up next season. C'mon man! Think, research and write. Saver Baby!
- tomburton99

That's still $1M wasted down on their Hartford roster while undergoing a total organization re-tooling, in the same way that Tanner Glass's annual $1.5M was down there for an extended length of his contract term at times.
In addition, add to Girardi's amount for the ones here who want Smith &/or Staal bought out. That would nearly wipe out the NHL cap increase for them should both be bought out.

That's still $1M wasted down on their Hartford roster while undergoing a total organization re-tooling, in the same way that Tanner Glass's annual $1.5M was down there for an extended length of his contract term at times.
- RangerSaver

Wasted is a relative term with Beleskey because accepting that contract likely resulted in a larger return in that trade

Wasted is a relative term with Beleskey because accepting that contract likely resulted in a larger return in that trade
- airjan23

I only used the word,"wasted" in Beleskey's case, Jan, since the money could be used down there better for some younger player to be developed.

@DarrenDreger
20m20 minutes ago

Some good college candidates are in the NYR head coaching mix. Montgomery (U of Denver), Quinn (BU) and Sandelin (Minn Duluth). Interesting.

@DarrenDreger
20m20 minutes ago

Some good college candidates are in the NYR head coaching mix. Montgomery (U of Denver), Quinn (BU) and Sandelin (Minn Duluth). Interesting.
- jimbo83

Wasn't the Flyers coach from a college team?

Wasn't the Flyers coach from a college team?
- mdw7413

North Dakota.

Wasn't the Flyers coach from a college team?
- mdw7413

yeah Hakstol came from North dakota

North Dakota.
- tomburton99

Not many coaches go from college to the NHL

Not many coaches go from college to the NHL
- mdw7413

Yeah. If it doesn't go right, it has the potential to be epic levels of bad.

Not many coaches go from college to the NHL
- mdw7413

Before Hakstol it hadnt happened since the 80's

Before Hakstol it hadnt happened since the 80's
- mrn22

Jesus. Didn't realize it was that long.

Jesus. Didn't realize it was that long.
- mdw7413

NHL just loves recycling these same (frank)ers

Jesus. Didn't realize it was that long.
- mdw7413

you know that''s what she said

NHL just loves recycling these same (frank)ers
- mrn22

sure sounds like Dolan wants to go with someone out of the box from that interview

NHL just loves recycling these same (frank)ers
- mrn22

I think as long as a coach can show they win they will have a long career in the NHL. Most coaches have shelf lives with teams(Like PeteV says) very few who are able to stay with a team for more than 5-6 years now. Makes it easier for another team to pick up that coach thinking if they had success with another team, they might have success for a bit too.

I'm at mixed feelings for the King wanting to see everything through. He's better than he was this season so he's probably going to keep the team out of the basement all on his own.

I'd like to see him traded (Cause what fan doesn't like trades for entertainment?) but I doubt it happens. I think Philly calls after these playoffs

you know that''s what she said
- jimbo83

I'm at mixed feelings for the King wanting to see everything through. He's better than he was this season so he's probably going to keep the team out of the basement all on his own.

I'd like to see him traded (Cause what fan doesn't like trades for entertainment?) but I doubt it happens. I think Philly calls after these playoffs
- Aaron_85

Philly might call, but I can't imagine any scenario a tri-state area team doing a deal for Hank and Hank accepting. I think if Hank wanted to bail, might be a west coast team

Win he lotto and sign Tavares we can dream right?

Philly might call, but I can't imagine any scenario a tri-state area team doing a deal for Hank and Hank accepting. I think if Hank wanted to bail, might be a west coast team
- mdw7413

St. Louis?

sure sounds like Dolan wants to go with someone out of the box from that interview
- jimbo83

Pretty crazy to go right from college to a major market original six team like the Rangers. Maybe start in Florida

Win he lotto and sign Tavares we can dream right?
- nyrangers9479

3 picks in the first round looks good....just don't pull a Boston and only have 1/3 turn out to be decent.

Looking back right after their 3 picks in a row the next 3 were Barzal, Chabot and Connors

Win he lotto and sign Tavares we can dream right?
- nyrangers9479

it could only help the cause to lure Tavares to sign here