So here's the million dollar question:

If the market was skewed from the get go, is it even worth it to chase one of these guys this year?
- Bean_Dip

Yeah. I'm going to say no. Really the only guy I go after if he hits the market JT.

Lou Lamiorello is a wrinkled old bastard
- jimbro83

...and smells of elderberries

Good blog Jan.

Sign Kovi bump Buch down to the 2nd line. Less pressure. Bingo bango done.
- mdw7413

Fixed.

Ive been watching to much Forged in Fire.
- mdw7413

I don't think that's possible.

I can't wait 'til I drink Bock!!
- Tonybere

So here's the million dollar question:

If the market was skewed from the get go, is it even worth it to chase one of these guys this year?
- Bean_Dip

If the Rangers are rebuilding, I'm not sure they would pursue those guys anyway. Nash's hit is off the books though, that frees up a few fishnagels.
Also have to see what Quinn is going to do with the lineup.

Yeah. I'm going to say no. Really the only guy I go after if he hits the market JT.
- mdw7413

I'd go after John Carlson

If the Rangers are rebuilding, I'm not sure they would pursue those guys anyway. Nash's hit is off the books though, that frees up a few fishnagels.
Also have to see what Quinn is going to do with the lineup.
- Fenrir

I’ve been saying ride out this year without going UFA crazy also. Take a hit for yr and pounce next season and start towards being a contender. With a yr more for the kids, you’ll be able to see what you have and or need. I’m into kovi as a leadership type guy, or Tavares, I can understand why they would, but with him I just don’t see that happening. Anyone else I think would be dumb idea/signing. Also inspect what the RFA trade front would be, ie-Spooner, Hayes, Namestnikov, etc. Maybe they could get a RHDman for a Stinky.

I also remember reading (blog guy here on HB) buffalo would be into a Ristolainen trade, he’s the kind of player they should look to acquire. A young RHD. Hayes for Ristolainen? they need a center according to today’s blog lol

I'd go after John Carlson
- jimbro83

Save that money for Seguin

I'd go after John Carlson
- jimbro83

He is going big money. I would pass. Agree on Seguin for next year as well

Save that money for Seguin
- eichiefs9

I’ve been saying ride out this year without going UFA crazy also. Take a hit for yr and pounce next season and start towards being a contender. With a yr more for the kids, you’ll be able to see what you have and or need. I’m into kovi as a leadership type guy, or Tavares, I can understand why they would, but with him I just don’t see that happening. Anyone else I think would be dumb idea/signing. Also inspect what the RFA trade front would be, ie-Spooner, Hayes, Namestnikov, etc. Maybe they could get a RHDman for a Stinky.

I also remember reading (blog guy here on HB) buffalo would be into a Ristolainen trade, he’s the kind of player they should look to acquire. A young RHD. Hayes for Ristolainen? they need a center according to today’s blog lol
- Slimtj100

I like the pro-activeness but no thanks on Ristolainen, guy is an overrated defensive catastrophe

I like the pro-activeness but no thanks on Ristolainen, guy is an overrated defensive catastrophe
- KreiderBomb

Are u talking about Shattenkirk?

Are u talking about Shattenkirk?
- nyrangers9479

I don't believe he was, no

Save that money for Seguin
- eichiefs9

You think he actually hits the open market

You think he actually hits the open market
- TPC

I would say no, Dallas has such an advantage with that no state income tax

someday they'll come up with an idea how to level the playing field of team's that play in an area with a lower cost of living having the same salary cap as team's in cities with high costs of living

the poop ain't equitable

I'd go after John Carlson
- jimbro83

mrn talked me out of him.

mrn talked me out of him.
- mdw7413

If you want an offensive defenseman that can't play defense just remind yourself that you already signed Kevin Shattenkirk

You think he actually hits the open market
- TPC

I dunno, it's possible. I don't think particularly highly of Dallas and their cap situation and their prospects. Maybe he loves it there and doesn't care and wants to ride out his career there, but I see them as just kind of a middling team like the Wild. Probably not ever gonna win a Cup anytime soon, but they don't suck enough to land a franchise player in the draft.

If you want an offensive defenseman that can't play defense just remind yourself that you already signed Kevin Shattenkirk
- eichiefs9

When Shatty wins the Norris this year, you are going to feel bad.

mrn talked me out of him.
- mdw7413

Jersey guy.

Jersey guy.
- tomburton99

You want to sign a Ruskie over a NJ guy. Get lost.

You want to sign a Ruskie over a NJ guy. Get lost.
- mdw7413

No. I want the Russian guy that has a passion for the game that doesn't wilt under pressure. Ala JVR and Rick Nash.

No. I want the Russian guy that has a passion for the game that doesn't wilt under pressure. Ala JVR and Rick Nash.
- tomburton99

No, it doesn't wilt...his passion is rekindled as he packs his bags and boards a plane back to Mother Russia.

No. I want the Russian guy that has a passion for the game that doesn't wilt under pressure. Ala JVR and Rick Nash.
- tomburton99

Bang on. Kovi gets excited when he scores in preseason.