That would be a no brainer for me if I was Seattle. He's a damn good player that would generate some offense. Worst case, if the political poopstorm doesn't go away, don't resign him...

Tony walking through Capitol Hill
- Bean_Dip

Tony having a 5.3 million contract next year in actual cash is scaring teams away, nobody wants to pay him that kinda money

Tony having a 5.3 million contract next year in actual cash is scaring teams away, nobody wants to pay him that kinda money
- jimbro83

It's been mutual. Trying to paint me like some kind of psycho.
- JRR1285

I am sure the private zoom meetings are exhilarating.
Which has the anal spinning bike?

Tony having a 5.3 million contract next year in actual cash is scaring teams away, nobody wants to pay him that kinda money
- jimbro83

I guess context is warranted for the situation, but 5.3 million for a 35-50 point right side defenseman doesn't seem that steep, even with his defensive inefficiencies. That's why I think it would be a good move by Seattle. Take the high risk high reward type of player from teams, when possible. It's not like he'd sign there after being bought out, so might be their only chance of getting a player like him.

I just looked up what they look like. The proper name for the species is Patagonian toothfish
- Bean_Dip

I didn't realize the conditions that they fish in. I read a book about one of the boats going down and some of the crew survived. Its crazy!

I guess context is warranted for the situation, but 5.3 million for a 35-50 point right side defenseman doesn't seem that steep, even with his defensive inefficiencies. That's why I think it would be a good move by Seattle. Take the high risk high reward type of player from teams, when possible. It's not like he'd sign there after being bought out, so might be there only chance of getting a player like him.
- Bean_Dip

I just hope Seattle doesn’t take Gauthier. I’d rather trade him for a pick or something then lose him for nothing. He’s the one guy I’d hate to lose for nothing

Hopefully they love Howden or Hajek

Buch, Blackwell, Rooney, Gaut, Johnson, Strome, ADA

Can they expose ADA in the expansion draft?
- Bean_Dip

I wish they would kiss and make up with ADA

I just hope Seattle doesn’t take Gauthier. I’d rather trade him for a pick or something then lose him for nothing. He’s the one guy I’d hate to lose for nothing

Hopefully they love Howden or Hajek
- Slimtj100

I could see Hajek, no one wants Howden

I just hope Seattle doesn’t take Gauthier. I’d rather trade him for a pick or something then lose him for nothing. He’s the one guy I’d hate to lose for nothing

Hopefully they love Howden or Hajek
- Slimtj100

I would prefer they don't take Gauthier as well but I won't lose sleep over it.

I would prefer they don't take Gauthier as well but I won't lose sleep over it.
- JRR1285

Although I just checked cap friendly and they could expose Strome and protect Gauthier. Howden exposed also. Protected Lemieux, Chytil, Gauthier and Buch just now. And the 3 NMCs

Blackwell could def go to Seattle also

I guess context is warranted for the situation, but 5.3 million for a 35-50 point right side defenseman doesn't seem that steep, even with his defensive inefficiencies. That's why I think it would be a good move by Seattle. Take the high risk high reward type of player from teams, when possible. It's not like he'd sign there after being bought out, so might be their only chance of getting a player like him.
- Bean_Dip

it solves the Rangers a headache, but I dont think they'll do it

Tony is getting bought out and if he's lucky he'll get a 1 year offer next year

I really dont believe his big point season has any cache any more, he needs to rebuild his career

it solves the Rangers a headache, but I dont think they'll do it

Tony is getting bought out and if he's lucky he'll get a 1 year offer next year

I really dont believe his big point season has any cache any more, he needs to rebuild his career
- jimbro83

I think it still does, to a degree. It will be the ONLY reason he gets signed again. If he was a no upside, 5-7 D-Man he'd be gone already. Tony has undeniable talent/skill. Some team will take the risk on him given the upside.

I think it still does, to a degree. It will be the ONLY reason he gets signed again. If he was a no upside, 5-7 D-Man he'd be gone already. Tony has undeniable talent/skill. Some team will take the risk on him given the upside.
- JRR1285

Watch the devils sign him lol being from new jersey

Watch the devils sign him lol being from new jersey
- Slimtj100

South Jersey, basically philly

it solves the Rangers a headache, but I dont think they'll do it

Tony is getting bought out and if he's lucky he'll get a 1 year offer next year

I really dont believe his big point season has any cache any more, he needs to rebuild his career
- jimbro83

It probably does when needy teams weight the pros-cons of taking a flyer on him. I will say sometimes optics is more of an issue than reality. Not advocating what is a real issue or not. But if the optics in the media are really negative for taking a flyer on a guy, then the cons become larger. Doesn't always mean the cons are real.

Although I just checked cap friendly and they could expose Strome and protect Gauthier. Howden exposed also. Protected Lemieux, Chytil, Gauthier and Buch just now. And the 3 NMCs

Blackwell could def go to Seattle also
- Slimtj100

Full disclosure, I'd rather keep Blackwell than Gauthier.

South Jersey, basically philly
- picklerick

Philly would embrace him.

It probably does when needy teams weight the pros-cons of taking a flyer on him. I will say sometimes optics is more of an issue than reality. Not advocating what is a real issue or not. But if the optics in the media are really negative for taking a flyer on a guy, then the cons become larger. Doesn't always mean the cons are real.
- NYRCeph

I don't think the Rangers had much trade interest in him after he season last year and before he got his two year contract, I think they definitely tested waters on him and didnt get much bite

Full disclosure, I'd rather keep Blackwell than Gauthier.
- NYRCeph

Careful, you might get attacked by the Gauthier army with fighting words like this

I don't think the Rangers had much trade interest in him after he season last year and before he got his two year contract, I think they definitely tested waters on him and didnt get much bite
- jimbro83

It is true that one productive season does not make you a consistent NHL stud. You need to put multiple years like he did last year on paper before you develop high end value.

Careful, you might get attacked by the Gauthier army with fighting words like this
- Bean_Dip

I know right!!! I was hesitant to hit submit. Then I thought....Come at me Bro!!

Full disclosure, I'd rather keep Blackwell than Gauthier.
- NYRCeph

Gauthier hasn’t gotten a fair chance to blossom yet imo. He reminds me alot of Alex tuch and he’s turned out to be pretty good

Problem with him being on the Rangers is the top 9 is loaded on the wings

They probably should trade him to LA with one of these d prospects we have for one of the center prospects they have

I don't think the Rangers had much trade interest in him after he season last year and before he got his two year contract, I think they definitely tested waters on him and didnt get much bite
- jimbro83

Oh I agree. I bet they tried. It may end up being a case of hopefully jumping on timing of the market for ANY interest in offensive d-man playoff bound teams. But that may be the smallest of windows and easily cut in interest if there are other players available.

I know right!!! I was hesitant to hit submit. Then I thought....Come at me Bro!!
- NYRCeph

I think JG has a lot of potential. That move he made on Friday was legit. But he's not going to sniff the top-6 on this team with Buch, Kakko and Kravs ahead of him. Even if Buch is traded, Kravs and Kakko are the future. JG needs to develop more into a bottom-6 player. He's got the tools to make it happen, so it's completely up to him.

I know right!!! I was hesitant to hit submit. Then I thought....Come at me Bro!!
- NYRCeph

I just see potential in him if he got more minutes. He doesn’t get nearly enough under Quinn