Jan Levine: My Take on Larry Brooks' Post Column Today I will post a view on each bullet

Last night was christmas Eve for Larry Brooks. Writes an article like this, gets post at 10pm then goes to sleep dreaming of waking up and reading all the comments

Jan Levine: My Take on Larry Brooks' Post Column Today
I will post a view on each bullet
- airjan23

If Stepan goes and Nash stays, I may go full on postal up in this motha effa

I did find it interesting that he says Brady Skjei is untouchable but McDonagh is on the table for the right trade

If Stepan goes and Nash stays, I may go full on postal up in this motha effa
- Slimtj100

If Stepan goes they are really screwed at Center

If Stepan goes and Nash stays, I may go full on postal up in this motha effa
- Slimtj100

If Stepan goes and Nash stays, I may go full on postal up in this motha effa
- Slimtj100

100%

Here's my 1st attempt to be Pat Leonard's boss

CapFriendly.com Armchair-GM User-Generated Roster

FORWARDS (14)
Rightwing: M. Zuccarello ($4,500,000) - J. Miller ($3,000,000) - P. Buchnevich ($925,000) - J. Fast ($950,000)
Centre: D. Brassard ($5,000,000) - C. Coyle ($3,200,000) - K. Hayes ($2,500,000) - R. Nash ($2,000,000) - O. Lindberg ($650,000)
Leftwing: A. Steen ($5,800,000) - C. Kreider ($4,000,000) - V. Stalberg ($1,500,000) - M. Hrivik ($1,100,000) - N. Jensen ($1,100,000)

DEFENSE (7)
Right: D. Girardi ($5,500,000) - K. Klein ($2,900,000) - D. McIlrath ($1,500,000)
Left: R. McDonagh ($4,700,000) - M. Staal ($5,700,000) - B. Skjei ($925,000) - K. Shattenkirk ($4,250,000)

GOALTENDER (2)
H. Lundqvist ($8,500,000) - A. Raanta ($1,000,000)

AHL BURIED
T. Glass ($500,000)

BUYOUTS
B. Richards ($0)

DETAILS
Roster Size: 23
NHL Salary Cap: $74,000,000
Cap Hit: $71,700,000
Cap Space: $2,300,000

Not sure the Blues would want to take on an extra $3.5M of Nash's contract in a straight up Nash for Shatty deal. Who else do we get in that deal?

Here's my 1st attempt to be Pat Leonard's boss

CapFriendly.com Armchair-GM User-Generated Roster

FORWARDS (14)
Rightwing: M. Zuccarello ($4,500,000) - J. Miller ($3,000,000) - P. Buchnevich ($925,000) - J. Fast ($950,000)
Centre: D. Brassard ($5,000,000) - C. Coyle ($3,200,000) - K. Hayes ($2,500,000) - R. Nash ($2,000,000) - O. Lindberg ($650,000)
Leftwing: A. Steen ($5,800,000) - C. Kreider ($4,000,000) - V. Stalberg ($1,500,000) - M. Hrivik ($1,100,000) - N. Jensen ($1,100,000)

DEFENSE (7)
Right: D. Girardi ($5,500,000) - K. Klein ($2,900,000) - D. McIlrath ($1,500,000)
Left: R. McDonagh ($4,700,000) - M. Staal ($5,700,000) - B. Skjei ($925,000) - K. Shattenkirk ($4,250,000)

GOALTENDER (2)
H. Lundqvist ($8,500,000) - A. Raanta ($1,000,000)

AHL BURIED
T. Glass ($500,000)

BUYOUTS
B. Richards ($0)

DETAILS
Roster Size: 23
NHL Salary Cap: $74,000,000
Cap Hit: $71,700,000
Cap Space: $2,300,000
- KreiderBomb

Is this job really open?

Not sure the Blues would want to take on an extra $3.5M of Nash's contract in a straight up Nash for Shatty deal. Who else do we get in that deal?
- Fenrir

According to Cranny, Steen

Here's my 1st attempt to be Pat Leonard's boss

CapFriendly.com Armchair-GM User-Generated Roster

FORWARDS (14)
Rightwing: M. Zuccarello ($4,500,000) - J. Miller ($3,000,000) - P. Buchnevich ($925,000) - J. Fast ($950,000)
Centre: D. Brassard ($5,000,000) - C. Coyle ($3,200,000) - K. Hayes ($2,500,000) - R. Nash ($2,000,000) - O. Lindberg ($650,000)
Leftwing: A. Steen ($5,800,000) - C. Kreider ($4,000,000) - V. Stalberg ($1,500,000) - M. Hrivik ($1,100,000) - N. Jensen ($1,100,000)

DEFENSE (7)
Right: D. Girardi ($5,500,000) - K. Klein ($2,900,000) - D. McIlrath ($1,500,000)
Left: R. McDonagh ($4,700,000) - M. Staal ($5,700,000) - B. Skjei ($925,000) - K. Shattenkirk ($4,250,000)

GOALTENDER (2)
H. Lundqvist ($8,500,000) - A. Raanta ($1,000,000)

AHL BURIED
T. Glass ($500,000)

BUYOUTS
B. Richards ($0)

DETAILS
Roster Size: 23
NHL Salary Cap: $74,000,000
Cap Hit: $71,700,000
Cap Space: $2,300,000
- KreiderBomb

Shatty and Steen for Nash? Don't think the Blues do that deal

According to Cranny, Steen
- TPC

Doh!

Shatty and Steen for Nash? Don't think the Blues do that deal
- Fenrir

I didn't go into full detail just the main names, I think taking back salary would ultimately be a chip for us, they have kids like Fabbri and Barbashev that are the future, Steen is 32

Even though McD's contract is very fair considering his role, its still a large chunk of cash that can be repurposed. The return will be substantial, and as we've seen in the NHL lately, having a "C" doesn't make you safe.

My biggest issue w/ this team is I don't really sense a "leader." Over the past few years it was Cally and MSL.

As far as keeping Skjei, I don't think NYR wants to ship out any young players any more.

Like Brooks, I don't have a problem w/ anyone getting traded, if the return is good.

I didn't go into full detail just the main names, I think taking back salary would ultimately be a chip for us, they have kids like Fabbri and Barbashev that are the future, Steen is 32
- KreiderBomb

Didn't realize Steen was that old. So we are "renting" 2 players for next year. Try to extend Shatty, and maybe another year for Steen depending on his play.

Didn't realize Steen was that old. So we are "renting" 2 players for next year. Try to extend Shatty, and maybe another year for Steen depending on his play.
- Fenrir

As Shania Twain once said, "shatty don't impress me much", he looked pretty bad at times vs San Jose. I saw most of that series, and he has whipping boy written all over him if he came here

With that said, I would've and still would bang Shania Twain

The Blues are cheap, and Nash's cap hit is $7.8M with his actual pay being slightly higher. I don't think they move on that unless the asking price is very low or the Rangers take back salary, which defeats the purpose.

I could actually see a trade around Nash for Kane out of Buffalo (other moving pieces involved obviously). New York would get some cap relief and upside, Buffalo would get guy who isnt a Richard and can play a good 2 way game with one of their young centers.

Toronto or Detroit if they can get Arizona to absorb Datsyuk's contract could be fits. Most Western Conference teams are tight on cap or on a budget so not that many good fits.

Even though McD's contract is very fair considering his role, its still a large chunk of cash that can be repurposed. The return will be substantial, and as we've seen in the NHL lately, having a "C" doesn't make you safe.

My biggest issue w/ this team is I don't really sense a "leader." Over the past few years it was Cally and MSL.

As far as keeping Skjei, I don't think NYR wants to ship out any young players any more.

Like Brooks, I don't have a problem w/ anyone getting traded, if the return is good.
- rrentz

McD is on one of the best contracts in the league. If they did want to trade him, every single team would line up. I just dont know how the Rangers get better in any way shape or form by trading him, unless they are going to rebuild.

McD is on one of the best contracts in the league. If they did want to trade him, every single team would line up. I just dont know how the Rangers get better in any way shape or form by trading him, unless they are going to rebuild.
- MacPatty

Only possible way I would even consider a McDonagh trade was if it was for a 1st line star.

Only possible way I would even consider a McDonagh trade was if it was for a 1st line star.
- Mr.Honcho

True dat homie

McD is on one of the best contracts in the league. If they did want to trade him, every single team would line up. I just dont know how the Rangers get better in any way shape or form by trading him, unless they are going to rebuild.
- MacPatty

I agree, but if an offer blows NYR away, than he will be dealt. Dont want him to go, but NYR has to entertain and consider all offers for all players

Only possible way I would even consider a McDonagh trade was if it was for a 1st line star.
- Mr.Honcho

Yea you don't trade a great player on a great contract just to trade him

Only possible way I would even consider a McDonagh trade was if it was for a 1st line star.
- Mr.Honcho

Jagr.

Yea you don't trade a great player on a great contract just to trade him
- TPC

Damn right. That Honcho guy is one smart hombre.