Jan Levine: Game 41: NYR-OTT, Midway Pt, Revenge on Wolski?, All-Stars in Town The All-Stars are coming, the All-Stars are coming...

Jan Levine: Game 41: NYR-OTT, Midway Pt, Revenge on Wolski?, All-Stars in Town
The All-Stars are coming, the All-Stars are coming...
- airjan23

No retribution, there never is these days. Ottawa 3-2

Can't see Ottawa going out of their way for revenge on Wolski. A lot of time has passed since then and this is a very important game for both teams. I do think Wolski will get chirped a heck of a lot however.

Sucks Hagelin didn't make the rookie team. I think he could have won fastest skater

Can't see Ottawa going out of their way for revenge on Wolski. A lot of time has passed since then and this is a very important game for both teams. I do think Wolski will get chirped a heck of a lot however.
- Gord_Wilson_2.0

Exactly...Ottawa is playing solid hockey right now and is 5th in the standings I believe. They have 2 points to worry about rather than some healthy scratch player

Can't see Ottawa going out of their way for revenge on Wolski. A lot of time has passed since then and this is a very important game for both teams. I do think Wolski will get chirped a heck of a lot however.
- Gord_Wilson_2.0

we don't care if you guys put him out for the season, his salary on permanent IR would be fine.

And, give us plenty of powerplays tonight please.

Exactly...Ottawa is playing solid hockey right now and is 5th in the standings I believe. They have 2 points to worry about rather than some healthy scratch player
- TPC

why I mentioned if game is out of hand or decided and he is on the ice

The comment about Ottawa's all-stars is confusing. You're good with Karlsson and Michalek, but seem to imply that Spezza and Alfredsson you're not good with. Spezza is currently 11th in the scoring race, while Alfredsson has more points than Michalek (in less games played). If anything, Michalek is the guy that's least deserving.

Jan Levine: Game 41: NYR-OTT, Midway Pt, Revenge on Wolski?, All-Stars in Town
The All-Stars are coming, the All-Stars are coming...
- airjan23

Sather is making the right choice by not placing avery on re-entry waivers. keep that space open for the deadline and possibly bringing in someone that can help us make a deep run Can't avery just walk away from the remaining few months and become a UFA?

The comment about Ottawa's all-stars is confusing. You're good with Karlsson and Michalek, but seem to imply that Spezza and Alfredsson you're not good with. Spezza is currently 11th in the scoring race, while Alfredsson has more points than Michalek (in less games played). If anything, Michalek is the guy that's least deserving.
- TreeSens

Michalek has 22 goals and thought he would be elected as a starter. Is Spezza more deserving than Malkin or Stamkos as a starter? Is Alfredsson more deserving than Kessel or Lupul? That's what I meant. Thought they would get in, just others more deserving as starters, not that the distinction really matters that much.

Can't see Ottawa going out of their way for revenge on Wolski. A lot of time has passed since then and this is a very important game for both teams. I do think Wolski will get chirped a heck of a lot however.
- Gord_Wilson_2.0

Their might be a big hit or something but I don't think their will be any brawls or something

Sather is making the right choice by not placing avery on re-entry waivers. keep that space open for the deadline and possibly bringing in someone that can help us make a deep run Can't avery just walk away from the remaining few months and become a UFA?
- bonzo11

Remember his actually salary is $3.9 million. Would you walk away from the remaining $2 million on that contract, if there is no guarantee that anyone else would even sign you, much less for anywhere near the approximately $2 million owed?

Their might be a big hit or something but I don't think their will be any brawls or something
- hockeypunk36

Curious what you think "something" is

Remember his actually salary is $3.9 million. Would you walk away from the remaining $2 million on that contract, if there is no guarantee that anyone else would even sign you, much less for anywhere near the approximately $2 million owed?
- Pete V

Yea he says he wants a chance to prove himself, but Avery got his big contract. He ain't gonna just walk away from a gauranteed 2 mil. I don't see any more big paydays on the horizon for him. I agree.

Remember his actually salary is $3.9 million. Would you walk away from the remaining $2 million on that contract, if there is no guarantee that anyone else would even sign you, much less for anywhere near the approximately $2 million owed?
- Pete V

Yeah, i forgot about that.

Curious what you think "something" is
- TPC

Sucker punch?

Anything to get rid of Wolski, as long as no one else gets hurt.

The comment about Ottawa's all-stars is confusing. You're good with Karlsson and Michalek, but seem to imply that Spezza and Alfredsson you're not good with. Spezza is currently 11th in the scoring race, while Alfredsson has more points than Michalek (in less games played). If anything, Michalek is the guy that's least deserving.
- TreeSens

While each of the four have arguments for being named to the team, the fact they were elected starters had everything to do with Ottawa fans stuffing the ballots because the game is in Ottawa. Hey, whatever, not a big deal. Did all four deserve to be starters? No. Does it matter that much? Again, no. Every year there are many players that had a case for all-star selection but get snubbed. This year is no different. In fact, I'd almost rather have none of our guys play just so they can avoid even the remotest chance of injuring themselves.

Curious what you think "something" is
- TPC

a fight, or scrap lol

While each of the four have arguments for being named to the team, the fact they were elected starters had everything to do with Ottawa fans stuffing the ballots because the game is in Ottawa. Hey, whatever, not a big deal. Did all four deserve to be starters? No. Does it matter that much? Again, no. Every year there are many players that had a case for all-star selection but get snubbed. This year is no different. In fact, I'd almost rather have none of our guys play just so they can avoid even the remotest chance of injuring themselves.
- gkmkiller

Although this year is nice cause around the All-Star game the Rangers have a full week off between games. So even the players going will still have plenty of time to rest

While each of the four have arguments for being named to the team, the fact they were elected starters had everything to do with Ottawa fans stuffing the ballots because the game is in Ottawa. Hey, whatever, not a big deal. Did all four deserve to be starters? No. Does it matter that much? Again, no. Every year there are many players that had a case for all-star selection but get snubbed. This year is no different. In fact, I'd almost rather have none of our guys play just so they can avoid even the remotest chance of injuring themselves.
- gkmkiller

Good point, honestly if the game was in new York I'm sure you would have four ranger starters. It's not a big deal IMO.

No retribution, there never is these days. Ottawa 3-2
- Sensir

Rangers don't lose too many games if you've been keeping up.

Rangers don't lose too many games if you've been keeping up.
- B2B76

Neither have the Sens lately.

Sens are 7-1-2 in the last 10

Rangers are 9-1-0 in the last 10

Should be a good game.

Sather is making the right choice by not placing avery on re-entry waivers. keep that space open for the deadline and possibly bringing in someone that can help us make a deep run Can't avery just walk away from the remaining few months and become a UFA?
- bonzo11

If that team wanted him badly enough, they should have picked up the full contract on the way down. No reason NYR should be stuck with half the hit. Let him rot.

Remember his actually salary is $3.9 million. Would you walk away from the remaining $2 million on that contract, if there is no guarantee that anyone else would even sign you, much less for anywhere near the approximately $2 million owed?
- Pete V

And I don't think he can just walk away. He'd have to officially retire (releasing NYR from hit), but then he can't play elsewhere in the NHL or NYR would have to buy him out (and doesn't he end up exposed to waivers again for that? not sure what the cap connotations are there).

If that team wanted him badly enough, they should have picked up the full contract on the way down. No reason NYR should be stuck with half the hit. Let him rot.
- bodiva88

Or re-entry waivers earlier in the year. They can trade for him if they want him that badly.