well I mean, this blog brings up Kupari, that doesn't mean he's the guy the Kings would dangle
- jimbo83

Back problems be damned I'm with Tom about Villardi.

well I mean, this blog brings up Kupari, that doesn't mean he's the guy the Kings would dangle
- jimbo83

People do love throwing out random names in trades that realistically will never be traded on here lol

People do love throwing out random names in trades that realistically will never be traded on here lol
- TPC

Pretty much.

Is Kupari enough to get that done?
- JRR1285

The problem is, neither has played at an NHL level. What we do know is that Kupari has been very good in the AHL.

People do love throwing out random names in trades that realistically will never be traded on here lol
- TPC

we had so many line combinations that included Charlie Coyle we should send him a jersey

The problem is, neither has played at an NHL level. What we do know is that Kupari has been very good in the AHL.
- aecliptic

Fair enough. It just would be nice for the organization to turn some of their abundance into something that can bolster a weakness.

we had so many line combinations that included Charlie Coyle we should send him a jersey
- jimbo83

Dumba too*

Fair enough. It just would be nice for the organization to turn some of their abundance into something that can bolster a weakness.
- JRR1285

The problem is most people arent willing to part with the significant pieces required to make it happen.

What people need to do is make the list of people on the do not trade list, within reason (which is a hard ask of Rangers fans), and then work with the outliers to consolidate pieces for a #1 center, or at the very least a very good 2C.

The problem is most people arent willing to part with the significant pieces required to make it happen.

What people need to do is make the list of people on the do not trade list, within reason (which is a hard ask of Rangers fans), and then work with the outliers to consolidate pieces for a #1 center, or at the very least a very good 2C.
- aecliptic

I've been wondering what it would take to get a veteran 1C that can come in and help with the experience and maybe grit part. Seguin comes to mind. Terrible idea?

I've been wondering what it would take to get a veteran 1C that can come in and help with the experience and maybe grit part. Seguin comes to mind. Terrible idea?
- JRR1285

NMC

9.85 million a year until 2027

I didnt realize this contract was this insane until you brought his name up, holy moly

NMC

9.85 million a year until 2027

I didnt realize this contract was this insane until you brought his name up, holy moly
- jimbo83

Yeah, I looked him up after and I almost deleted my post.

Tony says hi
- TPC

Wonder if Tony can be shipped to Florida to help replace injured Ekblad?

Make the trade return conditional based on how much time Tony plays. Range it from a bag of pucks up to a 2nd round pick.

Wonder if Tony can be shipped to Florida to help replace injured Ekblad?

Make the trade return conditional based on how much time Tony plays. Range it from a bag of pucks up to a 2nd round pick.
- TommyGTrain

You gotta wonder. ADA could be a solid addition if the acquiring team gets him into game action now.

Wonder if Tony can be shipped to Florida to help replace injured Ekblad?

Make the trade return conditional based on how much time Tony plays. Range it from a bag of pucks up to a 2nd round pick.
- TommyGTrain

yeah maybe

I still think it's all about no team wanting to pay him 5.3 million next year more than anything else why Tony hasn't been traded

Instead of trading one of our D prospects for a Center you think there is any possibility they try and go with a 1 year stop gap by signing a center like Getzlaf, Krejci, or a Stastny? An older player with experience to maybe help along some of the younger players? I'd hate to trade Lindqvist for another player who will need to grow and develop. Our window should be in the next few years, can't spend all of bread and Zib's prime developing players.

yeah maybe

I still think it's all about no team wanting to pay him 5.3 million next year more than anything else why Tony hasn't been traded
- jimbo83

I think you hit the nail on the head right there. Plus the distraction he can bring because you know the media is gonna hype the poop out of it. It's why no team will touch him until the buyout happens.

Instead of trading one of our D prospects for a Center you think there is any possibility they try and go with a 1 year stop gap by signing a center like Getzlaf, Krejci, or a Stastny? An older player with experience to maybe help along some of the younger players? I'd hate to trade Lindqvist for another player who will need to grow and develop. Our window should be in the next few years, can't spend all of bread and Zib's prime developing players.
- newenglandpuck

Yeah but they have too many players on the wing and on D. Someone HAS to go. Unfortunately the piece(s) leaving will likely be serviceable NHL players. Hopefully they get back the same.

I didn't realize Barkov was injured as well. Panthers are having a rough stretch.

I didn't realize Barkov was injured as well. Panthers are having a rough stretch.
- JRR1285

Don't watch the video of the injury, that's hard to watch

I think you hit the nail on the head right there. Plus the distraction he can bring because you know the media is gonna hype the poop out of it. It's why no team will touch him until the buyout happens.
- JRR1285

I can't wait till we trade Nils and he becomes Eric Karlsson in his prime

Don't watch the video of the injury, that's hard to watch
- TPC

I did and I was able to feel it.

I did and I was able to feel it.
- JRR1285

Worst part is in the quiet arenas you can hear him screaming

I can't wait till we trade Nils and he becomes Eric Karlsson in his prime
- TPC

Kindly provide your address so I can send you something if that happens.

Kindly provide your address so I can send you something if that happens.
- JRR1285

or hell the next Nik Lindstrom...can't wait

I can't wait till we trade Nils and he becomes Eric Karlsson in his prime
- TPC

If its Barkov coming the other way in the package then I can live with it.