Rangers blew it on Hayes when they could have locked him up long term this past summer. At that time, the price might have been in the $6 mil range. Now, based upon how he has played, six years at $6.5 or more is fairly likely. On Zucc, agreed, five years might be feasible, depending on the dollars. But team waited to negotiate on each and now, will see each be elsewhere in the future.
- airjan23

I'm just being a devil's advocate here, was it a mistake to sign Hayes long term last summer? He had just posted a 25 goal season, but had consistently been a 14-18 guy. We can argue about how he was used initially (a fair point), but there was a legitimate reason that he'd be somewhat of a one hit wonder. It's still not guaranteed he gets to 20 this year.

He'll be replaced by Jack Hughes.
- tomburton99

He'll be replaced by Jack Hughes.
- tomburton99

'with the first pick of the 2019 NHL draft, the NY Rangers select: Ryan Johnson" A stay at home left handed defensemen, Its noted that the Ranger love his foot work.

Charlie Coyle's been pretty terrible for Minnesota this year, but Nino was pretty terrible for them too until he got traded

I was never a big fan of Coyle, think Bruins may have gotten robbed on that one

It's a shame. He's not going to be as easily replaced as some think.
- JRR1285

Nope

Nope
- mdw7413

What happens here when the Rangers trade all these players, still pick like 9th and take someone Tom hates

I'm out here rooting for the Rangers to turn into a dynasty via the draft. Yet you people are ok with team being not good to a playoff team but not bad enough to land an organization changing talent. I don't want allies like that.
- tomburton99

That shyts racial

What happens here when the Rangers trade all these players, still pick like 9th and take someone Tom hates
- TPC

Thats the thing though, where the Rangers are most likely going to pick its not going to be a center or at least a really good one. So now we will be back to square one, awful center depth

What happens here when the Rangers trade all these players, still pick like 9th and take someone Tom hates
- TPC

Tom will totally be on Zegras, who's 170 lbs soaking wet

I hope it sells and he gets traded to the Isles.
https://nypost.com/2019/0...r-massive-jersey-mansion/
- Fenrir

Gimme Bode Wilde and 1st and I'll pay for his cab fare to Barclays.

Tom will totally be on Zegras, who's 170 lbs soaking wet
- 2sticks1puck

Yeah he's really good. Clearly you have watched him a ton.

Gimme Bode Wilde and 1st and I'll pay for his UBER fare to Barclays.
- tomburton99

I'm pretty cheap, besides that's probably a nicer ride anyway.

That shyts racial
- Slimtj100

Yeah he's really good. Clearly you have watched him a ton.
- tomburton99

In that range, I'm more partial to Newhook. Zegras has the skill, but he's going to have to bulk up ALOT the next few years. Guys can be undersized, but Allen Iverson's rarely work out in the NHL at center.

"Organizers of Paris 2024 have proposed that breakdancing should be included as a new sport in the Olympic program."

In that range, I'm more partial to Newhook. Zegras has the skill, but he's going to have to bulk up ALOT the next few years. Guys can be undersized, but Allen Iverson's rarely work out in the NHL at center.
- 2sticks1puck

http://www.mynhldraft.com/NHL-Mock-Draft/

Podkolzin fell really far in this mock

http://www.mynhldraft.com/NHL-Mock-Draft/

Podkolzin fell really far in this mock
- picklerick

If he falls that far, I might run up to the podium myself and make that pick before being dragged off by security

If he falls that far, I might run up to the podium myself and make that pick before being dragged off by security
- 2sticks1puck

A few thoughts on that.

A) It's the only mock I've seen with him outside the top 3
B) It's a mock draft and means almost nothing
C) I'd run up there too

What the (frank) does he mean by the severed horse heads between the sheets?
- Slimtj100

TJ

Next snow day sit down and watch THE GODFATHER. This reference will make perfect sense after you see this classic.
"Make him an offer he can't refuse"...

Charlie Coyle's been pretty terrible for Minnesota this year, but Nino was pretty terrible for them too until he got traded

I was never a big fan of Coyle, think Bruins may have gotten robbed on that one
- jimbro83

Donato's nothing special either. Solid, but I don't think he'll ever be what the Bruins hoped he would be.

He'll be replaced by Jack Hughes.
- tomburton99

Let’s see and that center depth, which everyone whined about that we lacked years ago, was finally in New York. Now, gone. Everyone better hope Chytil becomes a 2c or they land Hughes to fill that role.

I'm just being a devil's advocate here, was it a mistake to sign Hayes long term last summer? He had just posted a 25 goal season, but had consistently been a 14-18 guy. We can argue about how he was used initially (a fair point), but there was a legitimate reason that he'd be somewhat of a one hit wonder. It's still not guaranteed he gets to 20 this year.
- 2sticks1puck

Three zone center. Improved offensively when not chained to zone starts on the defensive zone. In my opinion, worth it.

Three zone center. Improved offensively when not chained to zone starts on the defensive zone. In my opinion, worth it.
- airjan23

I think Hayes is going to be hard to replace as well

that being said I am very curious to see what he looks like these next few years when he isnt in a "contract year"

Hes had back to back great seasons no doubt but he had/has something to prove

Three zone center. Improved offensively when not chained to zone starts on the defensive zone. In my opinion, worth it.
- airjan23

I agree on the fact that Hayes came into form when we was unleashed. If it was a straight up choice between keeping him or Zucc I would say Zucc. Hayes can fetch more on the market and Zucc is such a presence on a young team. If Zucc fetches a 2nd and a mid-tier prospect like some are saying i dont think it's worth it. If we get blown away by an offer than so be it.

Three zone center. Improved offensively when not chained to zone starts on the defensive zone. In my opinion, worth it.
- airjan23

It is a scary risk when you are depending on prospects to lead your team to future glory. It could be awesome but could also blow up in your face.