EK's states in his latest blog that "the final pieces are being put in place that will send Mark Stone to Winnipeg".
So he will likely be heading elsewhere then soon.
On a serious note, however, I believe EK feels this in part as being possible due to Stone being raised in Winnipeg, although being drafted by Ottawa.

EK's states in his latest blog that "the final pieces are being put in place that will send Mark Stone to Winnipeg".
So he will likely be heading elsewhere then soon.
On a serious note, however, I believe EK feels this in part as being possible due to Stone being raised in Winnipeg, although being drafted by Ottawa.
- RangerSaver

Ek's always right. So I'll call it now. e5.

Yeah the Rangers have 3 guys that are overpaid in Smith, Staal and Shattenkirk. He's a time 20 goal scorer. Is he fan favorite, yeah. Fan favorites get traded all the time. Zucc's intangibles didn't help this team last year and haven't helped this year. It's over move on.
- tomburton99

I mentioned on the prior blog two days ago in wondering whether Gorton is trying to trade Smith to a team via his agreeable submitted teams list in his Modified NMC, even if it would be necessary to retain 50% of Smith's remaining annual $4.35M for the next two seasons. That way it would save the Rangers over the next 4 years slightly over $2M in combined cap space, instead of absorbing the 4 years total cap hit charges it would cost them if buying his contract out this summer ($970,833, $3,145,833, $1,145,833, and $1,145,833 in succession). It would also create a roster spot for one of their back line youth like Lindgren possibly.
Either scenario is benefited by the fact that effective next season, Girardi's cap hit charge lowers from $3.61M this season, to only $1.1M for each of its remaining 3 upcoming years.

Ek's always right. So I'll call it now. e5.
- tomburton99

So I guess that EK has always been right for your benefit.

Ek's always right. So I'll call it now. e5.
- tomburton99

Chytil scratched tonight

If Gorton doesn't get anything for either Zucc or Hayes then he's failed miserably. This is another golden opportunity to add to the farm system.

Chytil scratched tonight
- nyrangers2

Yeah back to 7 defenseman. Idk why Quinn loves that so much. It's so odd.

In addition to Bob McKenzie's words first spoken on NBCSN two nights ago, and later tweeted like Jan included in this blog, as to the trade value of Zucc, Hayes, and McQuaid as rentals, he also answered a fan's question submitted that night on their "NHL Overtime" post game show.
It was in reference to those who think that the Rangers if trading any, can easily re-sign any of them in the summer as free agents. McKenzie stated that a scenario like that "has rarely ever occurred in the past in the NHL".
If there was ever a player where that may occur, it would be with Zucc with his great devotion and desire to remain a Ranger, provided he isn't offered a contract out of the Rangers plans, should he continue his recent great play with his new team if dealt. Hayes and McQuaid have also expressed enjoying their time as Rangers.
I can't recall a then NHL eligible UFA at a minimum annual salary of $2.5M, who after being dealt prior to the deadline as a rental, had a few months later re-signed during the upcoming off season with the team that traded him. If so, it was most likely for less money and term on their new deal, as it would be in the case here for a Zucc or McQuaid, with Hayes in contrast, seeing his increase.

If Gorton doesn't get anything for either Zucc or Hayes then he's failed miserably. This is another golden opportunity to add to the farm system.
- Ranger71

We’ll get something, it’s just a question of what

https://www.eliteprospect...player/7237/anton-grundel

Now THATS a hockey name

In addition to Bob McKenzie's words first spoken on NBCSN two nights ago, and later tweeted like Jan included in this blog, as to the trade value of Zucc, Hayes, and McQuaid as rentals, he also answered a fan's question submitted that night on their "NHL Overtime" post game show.
It was in reference to those who think that the Rangers if trading any, can easily re-sign any of them in the summer as free agents. McKenzie stated that a scenario like that "has rarely ever occurred in the past in the NHL".
If there was ever a player where that may occur, it would be with Zucc with his great devotion and desire to remain a Ranger, provided he isn't offered a contract out of the Rangers plans, should he continue his recent great play with his new team if dealt. Hayes and McQuaid have also expressed enjoying their time as Rangers.
I can't recall a then NHL eligible UFA at a minimum annual salary of $2.5M, who after being dealt prior to the deadline as a rental, had a few months later re-signed during the upcoming off season with the team that traded him. If so, it was most likely for less money and term on their new deal, as it would be in the case here for a Zucc or McQuaid, with Hayes in contrast, seeing his increase.
- RangerSaver

Doug Weight. Quick Google search.

Not all heroes wear capes..

Not all heroes wear capes..


- mdw7413

- tomburton99

I'm still not sure how he didn't get an assist?

I'm still not sure how he didn't get an assist?
- mdw7413

Idk, let's hope that is the only goal they score on the night.

Idk, let's hope that is the only goal they score on the night.
- tomburton99

Lets go Rangers!

Lets go Rangers!
- mdw7413

Not part of #TheVision. Let's go Buffalo!

Oh for (frank)'s sake.

Idk, let's hope that is the only goal they score on the night.
- tomburton99

- Slimtj100

I really put the hex on Buffalo. Said they were good and they've not good since then.

Oh for (frank)'s sake.
- tomburton99

That was the best period of the season no less lol

That was the best period of the season no less lol
- Slimtj100

Yeah they played well which is not good for me.

Points! Points! Points! Points! Points!

Points! Points! Points! Points! Points!
- smellmyfinger

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Since the trade:

Nino Niederreiter (#TakeWarning): 7 goals, 11 pts in 12 games.
Viktor Rask (#mnwild): 2 pts (1g-1a) in 10 games