I doubt it but I don't know how Torts is viewed over there. Torts has a quicker shelf life than most coaches.
- mdw7413

and look at all the playoff series Torts has won since he left the NYR

and look at all the playoff series Torts has won since he left the NYR
- jimbo83

He hasn't won one has he?

Think Vegas got too much rest and falls flat on their face next round?

He hasn't won one has he?

Think Vegas got too much rest and falls flat on their face next round?
- mdw7413

Man I hope so.

Man I hope so.
- JRR1285

Really? I'm rooting for them

He hasn't won one has he?

Think Vegas got too much rest and falls flat on their face next round?
- mdw7413

I keep thinking they will finally turn into a pumpkin and it never happens

Really? I'm rooting for them
- mdw7413

I want Washington to win. (frank) Vegas and their ridiculously good first year expansion team.

I would like Washington vs. San Jose in the finals.

I miss him.
- JRR1285

Oh (frank) that. I don't need him benching Chytil or Andersson after they make a mistake.

I want Washington to win. (frank) Vegas and their ridiculously good first year expansion team.

I would like Washington vs. San Jose in the finals.
- JRR1285

I like watching Winnipeg, I am on their bandwagon

I want Washington to win. (frank) Vegas and their ridiculously good first year expansion team.

I would like Washington vs. San Jose in the finals.
- JRR1285

I wouldn't mind seeing Ovie win. First choice is Vegas though. Love seeing a complete underdog win. Granted they had a draft that was set up to make them a bit better than other expansion teams, but I think that was a good thing.

Oh (frank) that. I don't need him benching Chytil or Andersson after they make a mistake.
- tomburton99

Oh, don't misunderstand. I do NOT want him back but I miss having a coach that showed some emotion and didn't chew gum the whole time.

I like watching Winnipeg, I am on their bandwagon
- jimbo83

I have no issue with Winnipeg winning but that might not be good for ratings.

I wouldn't mind seeing Ovie win. First choice is Vegas though. Love seeing a complete underdog win. Granted they had a draft that was set up to make them a bit better than other expansion teams, but I think that was a good thing.
- mdw7413

I wouldn't hate it but how good they are is very frustrating when you have a poop team that you root for.

I have no issue with Winnipeg winning but that might not be good for ratings.
- JRR1285

I don't think Crosby is losing 4 games in a series

so Pitt will be there to make NBC happy

I wouldn't hate it but how good they are is very frustrating when you have a poop team that you root for.
- JRR1285

We are going to be Vegas in 2 years.

I don't think Crosby is losing 4 games in a series

so Pitt will be there to make NBC happy
- jimbo83

Bruins don't look like a steamroller anymore..

Bruins don't look like a steamroller anymore..
- mdw7413

that's because they keep scratching Holden

Jan, it's hard to understand why some are against bringing back Grabner. I based that earlier comment on both, his now likely reduced overall cost, as you had also reiterated here, in addition to how at least we both can see the Rangers need for him in specialty roles. He would be ideal as a 3rd line winger and penalty killer, and as one you would want out there to close a 1 goal lead out in the game's final minute.
If he were not re-signed if available and interested in returning here, where his contributions were well worth his dollar value, those who would agree with that decision, will only complain once the new season begins. That's when they will notice in key, a gaping hole in key on the penalty kill, and equally so with his missing speed, as was the case for about the last 1/4 of the 2017/18 season.
- RangerSaver

The questions I will pose to you is what I have asked others about resigning Grabner:
What direction is the team and organization going?
Is Grabner NEEDED to push the team in that direction?
Is he part of the long term solution or just a guy people want because he can be had cheap again with the hopes he gets his swagger back?
If you sign Grabner does he take the spot (and a year or two of experience) away from a younger player who IS part of the long term plans of the organization?

Lastly if you tell me the hope is that he does get the swagger back and then you flip him again for another prospect and pick, then I'm ok with you thinking, but I don't think you get that lucky twice in a row, plus teams will look at the Devils trade for him and won't want to repeat history.

that's because they keep scratching Holden
- jimbo83

I don't think Crosby is losing 4 games in a series

so Pitt will be there to make NBC happy
- jimbo83

I think Washington slays that beast this year. 5 games.

I think Washington slays that beast this year. 5 games.
- JRR1285

I think I am rooting for Washington

I can't stand either one of them but I'd like Ovechkin to beat Crosby for once

so how many open spots are there next year?

Gone are:

DD
Mcleod
Holden
Carey
Nash (maybe)
Grabner (maybe)


Im not including the young guys who are question marks, wonder how many new guys are signed this summer

so how many open spots are there next year?

Gone are:

DD
Mcleod
Holden
Carey
Nash (maybe)
Grabner (maybe)


Im not including the young guys who are question marks, wonder how many new guys are signed this summer
- mrn22

They should re-sign McLeod

They should re-sign McLeod
- eichiefs9

You should die in a fire.

They should re-sign McLeod
- eichiefs9

to protect Tavares

to protect Tavares
- jimbo83

I don't hate it.