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Slimtj100
New York Rangers
Location: JT Millers backyard, NY
Joined: 03.04.2013

May 30 @ 3:14 PM ET
That and any of the centers that have been suggested on this thread are better than the centers sans Zib on this team.
- 2sticks1puck

You can’t rush a player at center. Chytil is not a “POOF he’s a center” player, it’s gonna take time and he may end being better on the wing. And Lias or Howden seem destined to be #3s, which is fine, but you need a solid number two. You only hear that year after year for the last 100 years of hockey. I guess you could give all 3 another year to see if one can develop there, but if it doesn’t you’re in the same predicament a year later

2sticks1puck
New York Rangers
Location: The not quite neutral zone
Joined: 01.31.2019

May 30 @ 3:19 PM ET
You can’t rush a player at center. Chytil is not a “POOF he’s a center” player, it’s gonna take time and he may end being better on the wing. And Lias or Howden seem destined to be #3s, which is fine, but you need a solid number two. You only hear that year after year for the last 100 years of hockey. I guess you could give all 3 another year to see if one can develop there, but if it doesn’t you’re in the same predicament a year later
- Slimtj100


Agreed and the blueprint of this decade of winning the cup is three scoring lines is a must. When we went to the final, we had Zucc and Brass on the third line. You need depth in this league, especially at that position.
Slimtj100
New York Rangers
Location: JT Millers backyard, NY
Joined: 03.04.2013

May 30 @ 3:22 PM ET
Agreed and the blueprint of this decade of winning the cup is three scoring lines is a must. When we went to the final, we had Zucc and Brass on the third line. You need depth in this league, especially at that position.
- 2sticks1puck

You could make the argument that 4 lines are needed now more then ever too. Both these teams in the finals have terrific 4th lines, and not make shift over paid junk
Fenrir
New York Rangers
Location: Jesus saves! Satan picks up the rebound...AND SCORES!!, NJ
Joined: 04.02.2015

May 30 @ 3:22 PM ET
Nah i wouldn’t count him and I love Zucc. I mean superstar guy.
- Slimtj100

Fenrir
New York Rangers
Location: Jesus saves! Satan picks up the rebound...AND SCORES!!, NJ
Joined: 04.02.2015

May 30 @ 3:25 PM ET
I won't be disappointed with an eventual Hall-Hischier-Kakko line, but I just don't see the Devils passing on Hughes.

That's going to leave you guys with one hell of a 1-2 punch down the right side with Kakko/Kravstov.

Also, I agree Byram should be #3 and a team would probably pay Chicago quite a haul to draft him, although with Keith and Seabrook getting up there, I don't know why they would trade the pick.

- smellmyfinger

What makes me consider the Devils taking Kakko over Hughes is size. Nico is a smurf, but you guys like the speedy little players.
Slimtj100
New York Rangers
Location: JT Millers backyard, NY
Joined: 03.04.2013

May 30 @ 3:25 PM ET

- Fenrir

Do you ever wish you could adopt him? Like a pet?
Slimtj100
New York Rangers
Location: JT Millers backyard, NY
Joined: 03.04.2013

May 30 @ 3:27 PM ET
What makes me consider the Devils taking Kakko over Hughes is size. Nico is a smurf, but you guys like the speedy little players.
- Fenrir

I thought of that too, makes sense. It’s a legit thing. Very similar body types, players. But that’s still a skilled top two centers for years
TPC
New York Rangers
Location: Bucks County, PA
Joined: 01.18.2008

May 30 @ 3:28 PM ET
Do you ever wish you could adopt him? Like a pet?
- Slimtj100

Is this possible?
Fenrir
New York Rangers
Location: Jesus saves! Satan picks up the rebound...AND SCORES!!, NJ
Joined: 04.02.2015

May 30 @ 3:28 PM ET
Do you ever wish you could adopt him? Like a pet?
- Slimtj100


If he signs in Dallas, I'll be glad we're not playing against him 4 times a season.
Fenrir
New York Rangers
Location: Jesus saves! Satan picks up the rebound...AND SCORES!!, NJ
Joined: 04.02.2015

May 30 @ 3:29 PM ET
Is this possible?
- TPC

Slimtj100
New York Rangers
Location: JT Millers backyard, NY
Joined: 03.04.2013

May 30 @ 3:29 PM ET
Is this possible?
- TPC

Kreider is like a Great Dane
Zucc is like a poodle

Your dog food bill would be much higher
tomburton99
New York Rangers
Location: NYR distrust, NJ
Joined: 07.13.2009

May 30 @ 3:30 PM ET
It would probably get vetoed by the league, by I'd call him out on that and trade him for like a 7th. For the Kings, the cap space is probably more value than any assets they'd get for him anyway. Pretty much any team in the league would give up to a 5th for a roll of the dice on Carter if they could fit him on the cap, even if they'd knew there was a 90% chance he'd never suit up for them.
- 2sticks1puck

Smith and 5th to LA for Carter. Make it happen Gorton/Drury/JD.
Jan Levine
New York Rangers
Joined: 09.16.2005

May 30 @ 3:30 PM ET
Smith and 5th to LA for Carter. Make it happen Gorton/Drury/JD.
- tomburton99

Stop trolling please
TPC
New York Rangers
Location: Bucks County, PA
Joined: 01.18.2008

May 30 @ 3:30 PM ET
Kreider is like a Great Dane
Zucc is like a poodle

Your dog food bill would be much higher

- Slimtj100

Slimtj100
New York Rangers
Location: JT Millers backyard, NY
Joined: 03.04.2013

May 30 @ 3:34 PM ET

- TPC

I’m gonna adopt Leimeux by mid season I think
Slimtj100
New York Rangers
Location: JT Millers backyard, NY
Joined: 03.04.2013

May 30 @ 3:37 PM ET
Stop trolling please
- airjan23

Of all of his dumb posts, that one isn’t the worst one I’ll say that
2sticks1puck
New York Rangers
Location: The not quite neutral zone
Joined: 01.31.2019

May 30 @ 3:39 PM ET
Of all of his dumb posts, that one isn’t the worst one I’ll say that
- Slimtj100


If he just doesn't report, doesn't that mean we could terminate his contract? So it's basically a free buyout for Smith. Good thinking Tom!
jimbro83
New York Rangers
Location: Lets Go Rangers!, NY
Joined: 12.25.2009

May 30 @ 3:40 PM ET
Smith and 5th to LA for Carter. Make it happen Gorton/Drury/JD.
- tomburton99


I'd do that
Slimtj100
New York Rangers
Location: JT Millers backyard, NY
Joined: 03.04.2013

May 30 @ 3:44 PM ET
If he just doesn't report, doesn't that mean we could terminate his contract? So it's basically a free buyout for Smith. Good thinking Tom!
- 2sticks1puck

Is something going on with him? Other then slowing down and sucking? Lol. I haven’t heard anything. Because only 3 years of him wouldn’t be a complete disaster. He’s a leader at least
2sticks1puck
New York Rangers
Location: The not quite neutral zone
Joined: 01.31.2019

May 30 @ 3:46 PM ET
Is something going on with him? Other then slowing down and sucking? Lol. I haven’t heard anything. Because only 3 years of him wouldn’t be a complete disaster. He’s a leader at least
- Slimtj100


He did say he wouldn't report to any team if traded. He currently has no clauses in his contract, so he's fair game. I guess if we wanted him to play, we might be one of the few teams that could persuade him
Slimtj100
New York Rangers
Location: JT Millers backyard, NY
Joined: 03.04.2013

May 30 @ 3:48 PM ET
He did say he wouldn't report to any team if traded. He currently has no clauses in his contract, so he's fair game. I guess if we wanted him to play, we might be one of the few teams that could persuade him
- 2sticks1puck

Ahh. I doubt he’d get paychecks then, and money talks
jimbro83
New York Rangers
Location: Lets Go Rangers!, NY
Joined: 12.25.2009

May 30 @ 3:53 PM ET


Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC
·

After a difficult season, TOR and Nikita Zaitsev are working together to find him a fresh start. He is available and we will see where it goes.
eichiefs9
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 11.03.2008

May 30 @ 3:55 PM ET
Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC
·

After a difficult season, TOR and Nikita Zaitsev are working together to find him a fresh start. He is available and we will see where it goes.

- jimbro83

Did you see his quotes from the Russian paper interview? They're not particularly glowing, in regards to the Leafs
Slimtj100
New York Rangers
Location: JT Millers backyard, NY
Joined: 03.04.2013

May 30 @ 3:55 PM ET
Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC
·

After a difficult season, TOR and Nikita Zaitsev are working together to find him a fresh start. He is available and we will see where it goes.

- jimbro83

AHL haha
Tonybere
New York Rangers
Location: ON
Joined: 02.04.2016

May 30 @ 3:55 PM ET
Stop trolling please
- airjan23


Where has that been for the last 10 months???
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