Jan Levine: Rangers and Zuccarello Agree on One-Year, $1.15 Million Deal Arbitration avoided...

Bargain city. Same with McDonagh. Sather must have some goons threatening to break agents' legs or something.

one of the most ridiculously cheap contracts Sather has ever pulled off

Bargain city. Same with McDonagh. Sather must have some goons threatening to break agents' legs or something.
- TheJerseyDevil1

I think it may be more of a "you guys saw what happened to Chicago right? Had to blow up the whole team" type situation and the players are smart enough to understand that keeping the core with the potential to win multiple cups is more important than say an extra 500k a year that you can make up with endorsements etc.

I think Pyatt is gone, only because Boyle is a fan favorite and slats is still chasing for his 2003 draft fix due to he who shall not be named...

That's Sauer's picture in regards to Zucc again.

That's Sauer's picture in regards to Zucc again.
- cranford93

just let Jan use your avatar lol

I think it may be more of a "you guys saw what happened to Chicago right? Had to blow up the whole team" type situation and the players are smart enough to understand that keeping the core with the potential to win multiple cups is more important than say an extra 500k a year that you can make up with endorsements etc.

I think Pyatt is gone, only because Boyle is a fan favorite and slats is still chasing for his 2003 draft fix due to he who shall not be named...
- MeltingPlastic

He ain't one of my favorites, I'd love to see him and Pyatt moved.

He ain't one of my favorites, I'd love to see him and Pyatt moved.
- cranford93

Boyle is just a real frustrating player. He has his flashes here and there where he makes you think he can be so much better than he is, but more often than not, he's just kind of disappointing. I think he is a way more useful player than Pyatt, however, if it comes down to a choice between the two (although Boyle would actually bring a return).

I think it may be more of a "you guys saw what happened to Chicago right? Had to blow up the whole team" type situation and the players are smart enough to understand that keeping the core with the potential to win multiple cups is more important than say an extra 500k a year that you can make up with endorsements etc.

I think Pyatt is gone, only because Boyle is a fan favorite and slats is still chasing for his 2003 draft fix due to he who shall not be named...
- MeltingPlastic

I'd keep Pyatt for the year, he's not making much. If I were Sather, I'd be putting everything I can into extensions because you don't want your players to start the season with everyone saying "pending UFA, Lundquist" or "pending UFA, Callahan". Its just a distraction.

Also I'd look into trading Staal to Carolina since he's gunna bolt there in two years anyway. Might as well try to get a good return while he's still under contract.

I'd keep Pyatt for the year, he's not making much. If I were Sather, I'd be putting everything I can into extensions because you don't want your players to start the season with everyone saying "pending UFA, Lundquist" or "pending UFA, Callahan". Its just a distraction.
- TheJerseyDevil1

Players playing for huge contracts can also be highly motivated. Generally, I agree with you, but players in sports often times have their best years when they are playing for a contract.

Also I'd look into trading Staal to Carolina since he's gunna bolt there in two years anyway. Might as well try to get a good return while he's still under contract.
- TheJerseyDevil1

- rangerdanger94

Also he sees three pucks on the ice at all times now.

That's Sauer's picture in regards to Zucc again.
- cranford93

Have requested a new one to be added. This the one up for me to use, will change to blanket Rangers one

Also he sees three pucks on the ice at all times now.
- TheJerseyDevil1

Welcome to 3 months ago.

Hes healthy.

Also he sees three pucks on the ice at all times now.
- TheJerseyDevil1

Just play with the one in the middle. Simple as that.

New picture of the Hobbit added

Just play with the one in the middle. Simple as that.
- Pete V

3 million left to sign Stepan if you send Asham down to the minors.


I feel your pain, the Leafs have 4.825 left to sign Kadri and Franson

3 million left to sign Stepan if you send Asham down to the minors.


I feel your pain, the Leafs have 4.825 left to sign Kadri and Franson
- thehockeygod

I think the Rangers have a few guys who they can easily get rid of in a pinch in addition to Asham (like Powe, Boyle, Pyatt) to make more cap space.

I don't know who the Leafs can get rid of though

I think the Rangers have a few guys who they can easily get rid of in a pinch in addition to Asham (like Powe, Boyle, Pyatt) to make more cap space.

I don't know who the Leafs can get rid of though
- jimbro83

Not many. Liles or Phaneuf. We may be forced to trade Franson while his value is high, which would probably open a spot for Morgan Rielly. We have enough D depth to send him to the World Juniors either way I would think.

Signing Stepan and ditching Asham puts you at 14 forwards. So, yeah that'll work. I think you already waived Powe too.

Removing powe and Asham puts you a shade under 4.2. He won't take any lower than that on a long term deal, it's going to have to be a bridge

I think the Rangers have a few guys who they can easily get rid of in a pinch in addition to Asham (like Powe, Boyle, Pyatt) to make more cap space.

I don't know who the Leafs can get rid of though
- jimbro83

http://blogs.northjersey.com/blogs/rangerrants/

Here is Gross on the Stepan situation. I don't love the idea of a bridge deal in this situation, but I understand the need for it. I just wish they could wrap up Stepan long term, and not have to worry about another negotiation in two years, when I think his value will be much higher.

That's Sauer's picture in regards to Zucc again.
- cranford93

AGAIN

Not many. Liles or Phaneuf. We may be forced to trade Franson while his value is high, which would probably open a spot for Morgan Rielly. We have enough D depth to send him to the Juniors either way I would think.

Signing Stepan and ditching Asham puts you at 14 forwards. So, yeah that'll work. I think you already waiving Powe too
- thehockeygod

Rumors still running rampant about Phaneuf, or have they cooled a little? He's obviously a big ticket guy that will be hard to move in a year when the cap is going down, but still an attractive player if the price is right.

Rumors still running rampant about Phaneuf, or have the cooled a little. He's obviously a big ticket guy that will be hard to move in a year when the cap is going down, but still an attractive player if the price is right.
- Pete V

I haven't seen that in awhile