Keep everyone healthy until Klein gets back and let's roll!!
- Blueshirts4ever

Oh look, stuff that actually (frank)ing matters to this team. a handful of games till the playoffs and we are discussing a 2010 draft bust. . Let it go people.

Listen, again, people want to wave the McIlrath pom poms fine, but don't get upset when A LOT of people don't like the guy 5 years after being drafted at #10. If he makes it, we'll all gladly eat crow, but I won't hold my breath for that to happen.
- B2B76

Love testy Brian

Anyone know the details of Skjei's ELC? Read he signed it today which I thought would make him Pro Eligible right away. Some are saying the contract actually starts next season...if thats the case, why did he sign it today? Why not play out his ATO and if he performs well, negotiate a better ELC?

(frank) eating crow. You guys will eat my poop after he becomes a fan favorite.
- rangerdanger94

If there is a way for us to make a bet on this on this board I will. I say he doesn't play 40 games as a Ranger. Would you take me up on that bet?

EDIT: I would even entertain lowering the game count. 40 games is a lot. But your a big believer. So 40 games?

Anyone know the details of Skjei's ELC? Read he signed it today which I thought would make him Pro Eligible right away. Some are saying the contract actually starts next season...if thats the case, why did he sign it today? Why not play out his ATO and if he performs well, negotiate a better ELC?
- xcheckmajor

It starts next year. He signed the max ELC for a first round pick probably...not much to negotiate.

If there is a way for us to make a bet on this on this board I will. I say he doesn't play 40 games as a Ranger. Would you take me up on that bet?

EDIT: I would even entertain lowering the game count. 40 games is a lot. But your a big believer. So 40 games?
- mrhattrick27

As a ranger or in the NHL period?

It starts next year. He signed the max ELC for a first round pick probably...not much to negotiate.
- rangerdanger94

Gotcha, thanks

Gotcha, thanks
- xcheckmajor

Note how I said probably. I don't know for sure. This is where I miss capgeek.

We all saw Buff's viscious cross check to Miller's neck. But you need to take a look at what he did to Kreider on the game winner. Could have been worse than what he did to Miller. Glad he missed. Just sayin'....

He was the 10th overall pick in the 2010 draft. Do you really think he is developing according to the Rangers then schedule? So, the Rangers drafted a guy in the Top 10 in 2010, and still didn't expect him to be in the NHL? That was their schedule? Do you really honestly believe that?

So, it's just the inconvenient truth that I refuse to ackonwledge? That I have some how have unrealistic expectations for him, and this was all part of some grand plan. O.k. Maybe that's the case. Or, maybe it's the case that he'll being playing Top minutes in the Swiss league in two years. Maybe that's the inconvenient truth. Or maybe its the inconvenient truth that the polar ice caps are melting, and New York maybe under water by the time McIlrath's development schedule has completed.
- Pete V

That's my point , you're holding him on the 1st round pedestal. He was the wrong choice in that slot and won't live up to that draft position. I won't argue that, I fully agree. But that's the managements fault they went off the board with the pick. No one else had him that high. So yes he is developing at a normal rate for a big shutdown physical defensman. How many current solid NHL d-man spent 2-3-4-5 years in the minors but are now thriving in the NHL? There's more than a few. There's still very little in the way from him becoming a very serviceable dman somewhere in the NHL.

That's my point , you're holding him on the 1st round pedestal. He was the wrong choice in that slot and won't live up to that draft position. I won't argue that, I fully agree. But that's the managements fault they went off the board with the pick. No one else had him that high. So yes he is developing at a normal rate for a big shutdown physical defensman. How many current solid NHL d-man spent 2-3-4-5 years in the minors but are now thriving in the NHL? There's more than a few. There's still very little in the way from him becoming a very serviceable dman somewhere in the NHL.
- MatzCT

Brady Skjei is 1 year away from being a bust apparently. Considering McIlrath already is one. Yes McIlrath was drafted 2 years before Skjei, but he lost a year due to injury. So Skjei only has 1 year to crack the NHL.

Brady Skjei is 1 year away from being a bust apparently. Considering McIlrath already is one. Yes McIlrath was drafted 2 years before Skjei, but he lost a year due to injury. So Skjei only has 1 year to crack the NHL.
- rangerdanger94

Mcilrath had 3 years of Chl hockey and 4 years in the ahl. You comparing Skjei's 4 years of HS hockey to that?

Mcilrath had 3 years of Chl hockey and 4 years in the ahl. You comparing Skjei's 4 years of HS hockey to that?
- tomburton99

McIlrath has had 2.5 years in the AHL and Skjei has had 3 years in the NCAA.

Edit: also Skjei played USHL not high school.

I think we can all revisit the McIlrath discussions down the road again when he's traded at the upcoming draft, or the next training camp. No need to beat a dead horse here. Some of us haven't made up our mind yet on him while others have let that ship sail.

I think we can all revisit the McIlrath discussions down the road again when he's traded at the upcoming draft, or the next training camp. No need to beat a dead horse here. Some of us haven't made up our mind yet on him while others have let that ship sail.
- MatzCT

I'll buy a home McIlrath jersey and you can get an away one

That's my point , you're holding him on the 1st round pedestal. He was the wrong choice in that slot and won't live up to that draft position. I won't argue that, I fully agree. But that's the managements fault they went off the board with the pick. No one else had him that high. So yes he is developing at a normal rate for a big shutdown physical defensman. How many current solid NHL d-man spent 2-3-4-5 years in the minors but are now thriving in the NHL? There's more than a few. There's still very little in the way from him becoming a very serviceable dman somewhere in the NHL.
- MatzCT

I gotcha, Matz. And believe me, I don't dislike the kid in the least bit. I hope he makes it, so I want to make sure that my lack of optimism isn't seen as disliking him. In any event, I'll guess we'll find out soon.

I'll buy a home McIlrath jersey and you can get an away one
- rangerdanger94

I'm not ready to do that yet, but I'm not going to rule it out

I'll buy a home McIlrath jersey and you can get an away one
- rangerdanger94

I think you are making the right choice ... the red Cane jerseys are pretty sweet.

Brady Skjei is 1 year away from being a bust apparently. Considering McIlrath already is one. Yes McIlrath was drafted 2 years before Skjei, but he lost a year due to injury. So Skjei only has 1 year to crack the NHL.
- rangerdanger94

It's almost like you want Skjei to fail to make McIlrath look better

I know the discussion annoys some, but I love it. In term of our passion I think that it's great.

I know the discussion annoys some, but I love it. In term of our passion I think that it's great.
- tomburton99

(frank) you Tom.

I know the discussion annoys some, but I love it. In term of our passion I think that it's great.
- tomburton99

My stomach has a strong passion for some Ellios right now, frank your fancy shyt

(frank) you Tom.
- mdw7413

- tomburton99

You finally posted today and 2 people tell you to (frank) off.

My stomach has a strong passion for some Ellios right now, frank your fancy shyt
- TPC

Ellio's is on point