I think we are going to miss Hayes, no doubt. However, lets see what return he brings before we get upset.

As far as Zuke is concerned though, in NO WAY do I want him here for the next 5 years. I love the guy, but a rebuilding team like this doesn't need a 31+ player on a long term deal. Even if we trade him and he wants to come back, I wouldn't give him more than 2 years. A 5 year contract for an older player becomes a cap anchor in its latter seasons.

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.
- TPC

Low risk, high reward. Rangers aren't close to a playoff spot or championship. Get me that elite, cost controlled talen.

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

It's a fair argument. As I've said before, I'd be happy keeping Hayes on a reasonable contract. I also think it's fair for the naysayers to bring up that last year could have been an outlier. Especially considering he scored way more goals than norm, but didn't set a career high in points.

It's also fair since he got traded yesterday, that Charlie Coyle is basically a poor man's Kevin Hayes. He produces less than him, but his stats aren't as far off as you'd think they would be. Charlie Coyle's cap hit is barely over 3 million and people think he's overpaid. I'm with you that 6 million isn't far fetched for someone like Hayes, but I think you at least have to listen to arguments that it's too much.

Low risk, high reward. Rangers aren't close to a playoff spot or championship. Get me that elite, cost controlled talen.
- tomburton99

If this total tear down and rebuild you want happens and it doesn't work...me and MDW will be here to let you know

If this total tear down and rebuild you want happens and it doesn't work...me and MDW will be here to let you know
- TPC

Which is fine. I'll be here to take. You have Kravtsov, Chytil, Georgiev, Shesterkin, Lundkvist, Miller and maybes in Hajek & Andersson. Get me more MOAR!!!!!!!!!!

@PierreVLeBrun
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Some teams concerned about how the Mark Stone situation is playing out timing-wise now turning their attention to teams like the Rangers (Hayes, Zuccarello) as well, stepping up with their calls... Don't think the buyers want to wait until Monday and risk getting nothing

WE COOKIN'!!!!

@PierreVLeBrun
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Some teams concerned about how the Mark Stone situation is playing out timing-wise now turning their attention to teams like the Rangers (Hayes, Zuccarello) as well, stepping up with their calls... Don't think the buyers want to wait until Monday and risk getting nothing

WE COOKIN'!!!!
- tomburton99

(frank) yes tommy

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"...
- TommyGTrain

Ahhhh I see. I don’t remember that particular line from the movie. Granted I’ve not seen that movie a million times like most people

Vitali Kravtsov may be playing the final game of his KHL career tomorrow night. Hopefully he comes over and signs a contract. We can then play him up to 10 games without activating his first year. Zibby, Kreider and Kravtsov would be fun to watch...

Vitali Kravtsov may be playing the final game of his KHL career tomorrow night. Hopefully he comes over and signs a contract. We can then play him up to 10 games without activating his first year. Zibby, Kreider and Kravtsov would be fun to watch...
- TommyGTrain

he cant play in the nhl at all this year without burning a year of elc

dont remember the reason why but its true

he can play in the ahl tho

Which is fine. I'll be here to take. You have Kravtsov, Chytil, Georgiev, Shesterkin, Lundkvist, Miller and maybes in Hajek & Andersson. Get me more MOAR!!!!!!!!!!


- tomburton99

Everyone rags on Buffalo and Edmonton for good reason. It's good to point out now that Colorado low key has been a failure too. This is a team that did a total teardown and actually drafted reasonably well. Yet despite having Duchene, Statsny, Landeskog, Mackinnon, Shatty, etc haven't been able to put any kind of sustainable success. It's why I'll never advocate for a total tear down. Even Pittsburgh, which is the model of tanking, surrounded Crosby from the get go with guys like Mark Recchi and John Leclair.

Meant to bring this up a few days ago..

but has anyone noticed the team playing better since Howden went down

probably just a coincidence but still

Meant to bring this up a few days ago..

but has anyone noticed the team playing better since Howden went down

probably just a coincidence but still
- mrn22

I honestly forgot Howden was on the team

@PierreVLeBrun
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Some teams concerned about how the Mark Stone situation is playing out timing-wise now turning their attention to teams like the Rangers (Hayes, Zuccarello) as well, stepping up with their calls... Don't think the buyers want to wait until Monday and risk getting nothing

WE COOKIN'!!!!
- tomburton99

It's almost like I've beated this drum the past week, that Hayes and Zucc may become hotter targets to teams because the price of Panarin and Stone will be too high.

@PierreVLeBrun
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Some teams concerned about how the Mark Stone situation is playing out timing-wise now turning their attention to teams like the Rangers (Hayes, Zuccarello) as well, stepping up with their calls... Don't think the buyers want to wait until Monday and risk getting nothing

WE COOKIN'!!!!
- tomburton99

does anybody else have like a raging (frank)ing hard on right now?

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For whatever it is worth: Zuccarello and Hayes on with first power play unit prior to formal morning skate at MSG. Howden in non contact jersey.

10:27 AM - 21 Feb 2019

It'd such a Rangers move for one or both them to get hurt tonight.

does anybody else have like a raging (frank)ing hard on right now?
- jimbro83

Bruce Garrioch of "The Ottawa Sun" is reporting that the Senators have presented Mark Stone with multi year offers of both 5 and 6 years term for more money than what was originally offered to him last summer on multi year deal options, prior to when the two sides later agreed to the current 1 year deal through this season at $7.35M.

With Winnipeg, Nashville, and Columbus being considered the most likely landing targets for Duchene, along with a few others mentioned as possible destinations, should Stone re-sign with Ottawa in also removing him as a target of the Winnipeg, Boston, and St. Louis of late, it would increase the trade return value of Hayes. That's why Gorton stated yesterday that, "we will weigh the pros and cons of re-signing them, (in referring to Hayes and Zucc), versus trading them right to the end".

So do not draw conclusions yet, without seeing where both Stone and Duchene end up, with Duchene for now being the only one that will not be playing for the Sens against the Devils tonight in NJ.

Jim Boeheim killed a guy walking on the road last night

"Brick killed a guy"

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For whatever it is worth: Zuccarello and Hayes on with first power play unit prior to formal morning skate at MSG. Howden in non contact jersey.

10:27 AM - 21 Feb 2019

It'd such a Rangers move for one or both them to get hurt tonight.
- tomburton99

They are always on the 1st PP unit... am I missing something on how this is news?

They are always on the 1st PP unit... am I missing something on how this is news?
- mdw7413

people were hoping theyd be scratched

Jim Boeheim killed a guy walking on the road last night

"Brick killed a guy"
- jimbro83

I saw that. Guys car was in the middle of the freeway. Sounds like just bad luck situation for everybody.

It's almost like I've beated this drum the past week, that Hayes and Zucc may become hotter targets to teams because the price of Panarin and Stone will be too high.
- 2sticks1puck

For how up and down Zucc has been this year...he still is almost on a point per game level. 37 in 44

Why i never understood the narrative he is worth nothing more than a 2nd and a average prospect

people were hoping theyd be scratched
- jimbro83

Oh.

They are always on the 1st PP unit... am I missing something on how this is news?
- mdw7413

Idk, maybe you've heard of this thing called the trade deadline that is rapidly approaching?