I agree. I also think that Carolina makes more sense than Mont and NYR. Rangers simply are not a good team. Mont really just has Price going for them. Carolina has a more promising future. Doesn't mean it'll pan out. But that's where I'd take a risk.
- poisondhearts37

He's not going to Carolina

I agree. I also think that Carolina makes more sense than Mont and NYR. Rangers simply are not a good team. Mont really just has Price going for them. Carolina has a more promising future. Doesn't mean it'll pan out. But that's where I'd take a risk.
- poisondhearts37

I bet San Jose could afford him, does he like to surf?

I agree. I also think that Carolina makes more sense than Mont and NYR. Rangers simply are not a good team. Mont really just has Price going for them. Carolina has a more promising future. Doesn't mean it'll pan out. But that's where I'd take a risk.
- poisondhearts37

oh ok

I agree. I also think that Carolina makes more sense than Mont and NYR. Rangers simply are not a good team. Mont really just has Price going for them. Carolina has a more promising future. Doesn't mean it'll pan out. But that's where I'd take a risk.
- poisondhearts37

Are you sure your not a closet pens fan? Worry about your own pile of garbage in LAsaying the kings are not very good would be a HUGE compliment.

He's not going to Carolina
- Cptmjl

Agreed. He'll likely go to an Original Six team or some other well-established big market team, like the Flyers, Kings, or Blues.

Are you sure your not a closet pens fan? Worry about your own pile of garbage in LAsaying the kings are not very good would be a HUGE compliment.
- Bobd62

Sure bud.

Sure bud.
- poisondhearts37

Ok obi wan tell me all the good things about the kings and all the bad things about the rangers PLEASE enlighten me obi wan

Ok obi wan tell me all the good things about the kings and all the bad things about the rangers PLEASE enlighten me obi wan
- Bobd62

I didnt suggest LA was good or that JT would sign with them.

Agreed. He'll likely go to an Original Six team or some other well-established big market team, like the Flyers, Kings, or Blues.
- JohnScammo

Biggest issue is the money he wants. Not many teams are going to be able to absorb a cap hit of that size.

The Blues, for example, if they signed JT for $12 million per, would have $5-8 million left to sign 9 guys.

Toronto? ~$20 million to sign 9 or 10 guys including William Nylander, with Matthews' and Marner's signings coming the year after that.

Montreal could do it, but again would only have $5-8 Million to fill out 7 roster spots.

Rangers would have $10-15 Million in space to sign 9 players, including RFA's Brady Skjei, J.T. Miller, Kevin Hayes and Jimmy Vesey.

I didnt suggest LA was good or that JT would sign with them.
- poisondhearts37

not gunna get in your face like bobd

just curious why you think NYR simply isnt good? I think JT to the rangers is absurd talk atm but if they ever were to add a player like him they would a pretty big contender no? again dont think it will ever happen

not gunna get in your face like bobd

just curious why you think NYR simply isnt good? I think JT to the rangers is absurd talk atm but if they ever were to add a player like him they would a pretty big contender no? again dont think it will ever happen
- mrn22

For a very short period of time.

For a very short period of time.
- BINGO!

youre better than that...

you must know who Shestyorkin is by now... even if he wasnt you dont need a generational goalie to win a cup

Biggest issue is the money he wants. Not many teams are going to be able to absorb a cap hit of that size.

The Blues, for example, if they signed JT for $12 million per, would have $5-8 million left to sign 9 guys.

Toronto? ~$20 million to sign 9 or 10 guys including William Nylander, with Matthews' and Marner's signings coming the year after that.

Montreal could do it, but again would only have $5-8 Million to fill out 7 roster spots.

Rangers would have $10-15 Million in space to sign 9 players, including RFA's Brady Skjei, J.T. Miller, Kevin Hayes and Jimmy Vesey.
- BINGO!

Well, we really don't know what money he wants, or the importance of money vs. a chance at the Cup. He's playing it very close to the vest.

youre better than that...

you must know who Shestyorkin is by now... even if he wasnt you dont need a generational goalie to win a cup
- mrn22

I also know what your prospect depth in other areas looks like going forward.

I also know what your prospect depth in other areas looks like going forward.
- BINGO!

its not where CAR or Philly is at but you can admit its heading in the right direction. NY for better or worse doesnt have a hard time courting the FA's and NCAA players like CAR or other teams with deeper pools does so I think that also counts for something

its not where CAR or Philly is at but you can admit its heading in the right direction. NY for better or worse doesnt have a hard time courting the FA's and NCAA players like CAR or other teams with deeper pools does so I think that also counts for something
- mrn22

It's not great either, though.

Goalies ARE the ultimate equalizer, luckily, but trading guys like Saarela and Duclair hasn't helped.

He'd look great in a Flyers sweater

I hope he's signed or traded soon just so all the fans of other teams can leave us alone, no offense we appreciate your insights but it would be better off if you weren't here also the canes suck sorry to say it but they aren't that good now Toronto on the other hand has huge potential if they can land a couple of upgrades on the blue line. Also maybe the isles play better this year don't have a terrible start they were a top 3 team recordwise after the all star break last year. Maybe he wants to see how they play and if snow does anything else to improve this team( small chance snow does anything)

It's not great either, though.

Goalies ARE the ultimate equalizer, luckily, but trading guys like Saarela and Duclair hasn't helped.
- BINGO!

meh Saarela scares me much more than Duclair in the future

meh Saarela scares me much more than Duclair in the future
- mrn22

Disagree 10000% with that.

He'd look great in a Flyers sweater
- DraftandDestroy

Chiefs wife looks good in a Flyers sweater while lap diving.

Disagree 10000% with that.
- bgainesDM

Outside chance he makes the big club this year. Guy looked like he was on a different level in Charlotte for the few games he played.

Outside chance he makes the big club this year. Guy looked like he was on a different level in Charlotte for the few games he played.
- BINGO!

was very disappointed when I found out he was the last piece of that trade

Disagree 10000% with that.
- bgainesDM

Yeah, those 5 gs in almost 60 games with a team that didn't play defense screams awesome.

Yeah, those 5 gs in almost 60 games with a team that didn't play defense screams awesome.
- mdw7413

Players go through sophomore slumps all the time. He had some great flashes the year before. Also, the team didn't really play much of anything last year.