I think they end up with both.
- JRR1285

God i hope not. No way any of our young guys make it into the line up with all these overpriced vets playing.

Here is my opinion, if the Rangers don't do something else at the center ice position, it directly effects whether they should sign Shattenkirk. Because let's be honest, they have no chance with just Zib and Hayes at center, so if you don't address that position, why sign Shattenkirk if you think he only has 3-4 good years left on a 7 year type contract. You would be effectively wasting one of those years next year.

Here is my opinion, if the Rangers don't do something else at the center ice position, it directly effects whether they should sign Shattenkirk. Because let's be honest, they have no chance with just Zib and Hayes at center, so if you don't address that position, why sign Shattenkirk if you think he only has 3-4 good years left on a 7 year type contract. You would be effectively wasting one of those years next year.
- Pete V

Would having Zib & Hayes at 1-2, be as similar to say Stepan, and Dubinsky?

Here is my opinion, if the Rangers don't do something else at the center ice position, it directly effects whether they should sign Shattenkirk. Because let's be honest, they have no chance with just Zib and Hayes at center, so if you don't address that position, why sign Shattenkirk if you think he only has 3-4 good years left on a 7 year type contract. You would be effectively wasting one of those years next year.
- Pete V

You can add Smith to this. If you can't figure out the center position, might as well let the kids gain some experience and make some splashes next year if needed.

I think they end up with both.
- JRR1285

Would be interesting

Would be interesting
- mdw7413

Gotta say, I am liking Hanzal more and more if he is affordable.

https://www.nhl.com/news/...c-290152982?tid=281072352

I'd be thrilled with 7 years $38 mil for Shatty and 5 years $25 for Zib
- KreiderBomb

Yandle got 6.35 for 7 years last year. cap is going up and people seem to all consider shattenkirk is better. doubt he signs for anything less than 6.5 and even then im skeptical

Gotta say, I am liking Hanzal more and more if he is affordable.

https://www.nhl.com/news/...c-290152982?tid=281072352
- JRR1285

Yup, thats the guy I would shoot for, if they could do a 3 year deal.

Yandle got 6.35 for 7 years last year. cap is going up and people seem to all consider shattenkirk is better. doubt he signs for anything less than 6.5 and even then im skeptical
- mrn22

good points, the more one thinks about it.
There may be a difference, (hoping), in playing here, than for that idiot Florida team.
They seem to make a few bad moves a year.

God i hope not. No way any of our young guys make it into the line up with all these overpriced vets playing.
- richardson30

Agreed, with all the young talent coming I want some open spots

im not so sure I even want Smith tbh..

Loved the snarl he brought but I think we all get caught up in that a little

if hes anymore expensive than 4-4.5 and more than 3-4 years im out

Would suck
- mdw7413

fixed

Yup, thats the guy I would shoot for, if they could do a 3 year deal.
- mdw7413

3x4.3-4.7 seem like the range to expect?

Yup, thats the guy I would shoot for, if they could do a 3 year deal.
- mdw7413

He's 30, if he takes 3 year deal he needs a new agent

good points, the more one thinks about it.
There may be a difference, (hoping), in playing here, than for that idiot Florida team.
They seem to make a few bad moves a year.
- puckhead17

you're coming around

you're coming around
- mrn22

nice!

Agreed, with all the young talent coming I want some open spots

im not so sure I even want Smith tbh..

Loved the snarl he brought but I think we all get caught up in that a little

if hes anymore expensive than 4-4.5 and more than 3-4 years im out
- mrn22

I think it is very hard to say what the Rangers should do, because I am not quite sure of the direction. Are they trying to compete this year or not? If they aren't, I don't want Shattenkirk. If they are, I am not in love with him, but I would understand signing him.

nice!
- puckhead17

I feel like any given year the top name on the market is bound to disappoint cause honestly they wouldnt be available on the open market if that wasnt the case

I feel like any given year the top name on the market is bound to disappoint cause honestly they wouldnt be available on the open market if that wasnt the case
- mrn22

Sometimes yeah.
Depends on the where most of the other teams are structure wise too.
Washington essentially gave Oshie Shatts $.
I can't see that signing working out very well, still shocked at that.
The #1 UFA forward gets that? and he's already 30?
Shatt would have to really want to be here.

3x4.3-4.7 seem like the range to expect?
- JRR1285

Not exactly a bargain. Has only reached 40 points 2 times...

it's amazing going to capfriendly and seeing all the Rangers draft picks that they still have

https://capfriendly.com/teams/rangers

Not exactly a bargain. Has only reached 40 points 2 times...
- 21peter

I stay away from him

Not exactly a bargain. Has only reached 40 points 2 times...
- 21peter

It's just a guess based on current availability and trends in salaries. He's going to cash in.

it's amazing going to capfriendly and seeing all the Rangers draft picks that they still have

https://capfriendly.com/teams/rangers
- jimbo83

And 2 1st round picks in this years draft...and plenty of cap space...and getting younger...wtf is going on

it's amazing going to capfriendly and seeing all the Rangers draft picks that they still have

https://capfriendly.com/teams/rangers
- jimbo83

Give it a few more days.

Give it a few more days.
- JRR1285

now now