it's just weird that last year there was so much talk of McDonagh only has one year left on his deal and the Rangers should move him now and so much less with Kreider
- jimbro83

two years different is age gap. Kreids also built like brick poop house with no past injuries like Mac

Only possible way I see Kreider moved is if it was a ridiculous over payment. I'm 99.9 percent sure he isn't going anywhere
- mdw7413

Why do you bring these things up

I dont think that's correct

you can only have two trades on the books where you retain money at one time, but I dont think there's a limit on buyouts
- jimbro83

There is an initial buyout period, then a second if a player or club elects arbitration, even if they agree on deal prior to the arbitration hearing.

it's just weird that last year there was so much talk of McDonagh only has one year left on his deal and the Rangers should move him now and so much less with Kreider
- jimbro83

I think cause Kreids looks like he is finally getting it and rightly or wrongly last year a lot of us thought Mac might be on the downside of his career.

Why do you bring these things up
- TPC

You didn't read the blog I guess....

I'm probably in the minority here but I'd like to see Zuc back next year. A team friendly contract could work and maybe even as Captian! If we can send hi for a top prospect would be good. Hayes to Winnipeg for Vesalainen will work! A fast scoring winger! I think that would be a good trade for both sides and if Hayes wats to come back at another team friendly deal so be it. Namestnikov, McQuade, get what you can get in picks. I read that Tampa was in the market for a right shot d man. Send them Shatty for a pick/ prospect and retain half salary. Brenden Smith....oye vey! What ever we can do to out from that contract will be well worth it. Back to Zuc. He is the key that run this engine and would be/ is the heart n soul that makes this team go.

I'm probably in the minority here but I'd like to see Zuc back next year. A team friendly contract could work and maybe even as Captian! If we can send hi for a top prospect would be good. Hayes to Winnipeg for Vesalainen will work! A fast scoring winger! I think that would be a good trade for both sides and if Hayes wats to come back at another team friendly deal so be it. Namestnikov, McQuade, get what you can get in picks. I read that Tampa was in the market for a right shot d man. Send them Shatty for a pick/ prospect and retain half salary. Brenden Smith....oye vey! What ever we can do to out from that contract will be well worth it. Back to Zuc. He is the key that run this engine and would be/ is the heart n soul that makes this team go.
- rangerbluelou

beyond this season, Tampa can't afford that contract even at half salary

I'm probably in the minority here but I'd like to see Zuc back next year. A team friendly contract could work and maybe even as Captian! If we can send hi for a top prospect would be good. Hayes to Winnipeg for Vesalainen will work! A fast scoring winger! I think that would be a good trade for both sides and if Hayes wats to come back at another team friendly deal so be it. Namestnikov, McQuade, get what you can get in picks. I read that Tampa was in the market for a right shot d man. Send them Shatty for a pick/ prospect and retain half salary. Brenden Smith....oye vey! What ever we can do to out from that contract will be well worth it. Back to Zuc. He is the key that run this engine and would be/ is the heart n soul that makes this team go.
- rangerbluelou

Its really not about seeing Zuke back, he's pretty much a fan favorite. Would you come back to a team thats rebuilding and will be worse next year, at his age?

beyond this season, Tampa can't afford that contract even at half salary
- jimbro83

If we take back Cally they can

If we take back Cally they can
- picklerick

Unless there is a serious sweetner, I want no part of Cally

Its really not about seeing Zuke back, he's pretty much a fan favorite. Would you come back to a team thats rebuilding and will be worse next year, at his age?
- mdw7413

There are a few not so far-fetched scenarios in which we would be better next year

If we take back Cally they can
- picklerick

no they cant, they need to get rid of Cally completely to handle the extension they gave Gourde

Why do you bring these things up
- TPC

Kreider is gonna bring back a haul.

no they cant, they need to get rid of Cally completely to handle the extension they gave Gourde
- jimbro83

And they need money for Point.

no they cant, they need to get rid of Cally completely to handle the extension they gave Gourde
- jimbro83

In that highly unlikely scenario Cally wouldve been the only possible solution

There are a few not so far-fetched scenarios in which we would be better next year
- picklerick

Gonna have to sign a couple top 6 guys. I just don't see it in the cards next year. 2020-2021 I see them being able to compete again

Gonna have to sign a couple top 6 guys. I just don't see it in the cards next year. 2020-2021 I see them being able to compete again
- mdw7413

agreed, but there are guys worth going after this summer (if they make it to UFA)

agreed, but there are guys worth going after this summer (if they make it to UFA)
- picklerick

Absolutely. I can see them being in on an any good ufa's

Gonna have to sign a couple top 6 guys. I just don't see it in the cards next year. 2020-2021 I see them being able to compete again
- mdw7413

Have I swung you?! Are you on board?! OMG!

Its really not about seeing Zuke back, he's pretty much a fan favorite. Would you come back to a team thats rebuilding and will be worse next year, at his age?
- mdw7413

In Zuke's case, I think it's very likely he re signs even if he's traded. Some guys, just are comfortable w/ staying in city that they've played their whole career, and chasing a cup isn't top on their priority list. Just ask OEL w/ the Coyotes. He didn't even test out market as a UFA

Have I swung you?! Are you on board?! OMG!


- tomburton99

No I said I will give them 3 years from the start to be competitive again. I still root for them every game.

In Zuke's case, I think it's very likely he re signs even if he's traded. Some guys, just are comfortable w/ staying in city that they've played their whole career, and chasing a cup isn't top on their priority list. Just ask OEL w/ the Coyotes. He didn't even test out market as a UFA
- rrentz

I guess anything is possible, and I guess it wouldn't surprise me, but I if I had to put odds on it, Zuke might stay with a team thats competitive. He seems like a guy who would be a fan favorite where ever he goes.

Have I swung you?! Are you on board?! OMG!


- tomburton99

I thought he was already gay!?!?!?

I thought he was already gay!?!?!?
- Tonybere

Haha. Well timed joke. Set myself and MDW up for that.

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