Maybe the trade with the Blues was simply to gain his rights and see if they could sign him.
- aecliptic

He’s a rfa

He’s a rfa
- picklerick

That doesnt guarantee he wants to or will sign with them. Which is why I say its a trade to get his rights and see what happens.

Maybe the trade with the Blues was simply to gain his rights and see if they could sign him.
- aecliptic

He is restricted, they could take him to arb and just settle on a one year deal if buch demands too much

That doesnt guarantee he wants to or will sign with them. Which is why I say its a trade to get his rights and see what happens.
- aecliptic

He either signs or sits and hardly anybody sits

Saw something on Instagram that Larry Brooks is saying Drury and Zibs agent are in preliminary talks about a contract in the 7-8 year range for 10 million a year. Who knows if it’s real, but that’s a lot of money for Zib. Makes me think is it worth it

As I see it, the moves Drury has made may have made the Rangers a bit grittier but not better. They are definitely not closer to making the playoffs. Losing a solid 25g, 50+ point player will be difficult. The whole lineup will be forced to make up for it.

As I see it, the moves Drury has made may have made the Rangers a bit grittier but not better. They are definitely not closer to making the playoffs. Losing a solid 25g, 50+ point player will be difficult. The whole lineup will be forced to make up for it.
- Brukie

If Drury brings in another center I think the team will be better moving forward.

If Drury brings in another center I think the team will be better moving forward.
- nyrangers2

Depends what we give up for it. That #15 pick was a great chip that is virtually worthless now that we’ve driven it off the lot

If Drury brings in another center I think the team will be better moving forward.
- nyrangers2

Trading for a center now will definitely cost something out of the cupboard. Buch and that first could have been some good pieces going back the other way. Who knows what happened.

I really don’t like how Drury said he likes our center depth...kind of scares me that he won’t improve it

Saw something on Instagram that Larry Brooks is saying Drury and Zibs agent are in preliminary talks about a contract in the 7-8 year range for 10 million a year. Who knows if it’s real, but that’s a lot of money for Zib. Makes me think is it worth it
- TPC

It was Brooks saying that not all 10 mil a yr contracts are the same. Eichel will only be 30 when his contract ends while Zib is is 28 And Ranger would prefer a 5 or 6 yr deal while he thinks Zib and his agents want a 7 or 8yr deal and giving him a long term deal at 10mil a yr might not age very well.

You know who’s had the best off-season so far? CBJ. Added Bean Voracek Boqvist Sillinger K. Johnson a 1st next year and have only lost Seth Jones and Cam Atkinson.

You know who’s had the best off-season so far? CBJ. Added Bean Voracek Boqvist Sillinger K. Johnson a 1st next year and have only lost Seth Jones and Cam Atkinson.
- nyrangers9479

JD killin it

they did have an opportunity to draft Wallstedt or Cossa and didn't, but Sillinger was terrific pick

their biggest question now is what do they give Laine for his next contract

Laine is the kind of guy who will clean up in arbitration because of his career numbers but he's really fallen off a cliff

I wouldn't want to give him 7 mil+ a year


they absolutely KILLED it on the Seth Jones trade though, incredible return

"a source told The Athletic that Artemi Panarin and Igor Shesterkin are “livid” about the Buchnevich trade. It’s tough to imagine there aren’t at least a few other players who feel the same way"



I am starting to believe that Chris Drury could give a rat's ass about having a team full of buddies

"a source told The Athletic that Artemi Panarin and Igor Shesterkin are “livid” about the Buchnevich trade. It’s tough to imagine there aren’t at least a few other players who feel the same way"



I am starting to believe that Chris Drury could give a rat's ass about having a team full of buddies
- jimbro83

Unfortunately it's part of the business. Look at poor Zucc back when "if you're friends with me you end up being traded". It sucks but it's the truth

Depends what we give up for it. That #15 pick was a great chip that is virtually worthless now that we’ve driven it off the lot
- picklerick

Drury said they talked to several teams about the pick but nothing was close, so they made the pick. They can trade next year's 1st if they're confident they'll make the playoffs in the coming year. Teams like Arizona or Buffalo are interested in hoarding picks and prospects for the next draft.

"a source told The Athletic that Artemi Panarin and Igor Shesterkin are “livid” about the Buchnevich trade. It’s tough to imagine there aren’t at least a few other players who feel the same way"



I am starting to believe that Chris Drury could give a rat's ass about having a team full of buddies
- jimbro83

Right or wrong it got Davidson and Gorton fired. These guys should have seen the writing in the wall as far as roster turnover and who might get dealt.

Drury said they talked to several teams about the pick but nothing was close, so they made the pick. They can trade next year's 1st if they're confident they'll make the playoffs in the coming year. Teams like Arizona or Buffalo are interested in hoarding picks and prospects for the next draft.
- dashripdot

Arizona already has 5 second round picks next year

that's crazy

if they want two more, I am sure we can help them out

Right or wrong it got Davidson and Gorton fired. These guys should have seen the writing in the wall as far as roster turnover and who might get dealt.
- dashripdot

I am sure when Quinn and the coaching staff got Covid and Drury went behind the bench to help out those games, he didn't like what he saw

it's pretty obvious he didnt

I am sure when Quinn and the coaching staff got Covid and Drury went behind the bench to help out those games, he didn't like what he saw

it's pretty obvious he didnt
- jimbro83

That's actually a really good point. For 4 games be was bench level and saw the atmosphere. Maybe this is a Carter/Richards situation where he felt the team is too buddy buddy and not enough business. At the same time, not having a damn captain is to blame for this! A coach can real in as team via his captain. If your "room leaders" are all buddies they out number the coach and basically nothing will change.

In short, get a damn captain!

That's actually a really good point. For 4 games be was bench level and saw the atmosphere. Maybe this is a Carter/Richards situation where he felt the team is too buddy buddy and not enough business. At the same time, not having a damn captain is to blame for this! A coach can real in as team via his captain. If your "room leaders" are all buddies they out number the coach and basically nothing will change.

In short, get a damn captain!
- MeltingPlastic

look at him here "these guys have way too much fun for a team with our record"

Trading for a center now will definitely cost something out of the cupboard. Buch and that first could have been some good pieces going back the other way. Who knows what happened.
- Brukie

Reinhart only getting a first plus Levi makes me think buch market might not have been there

Reinhart only getting a first plus Levi makes me think buch market might not have been there
- nyrangers2

it's very obvious that RFA forwards had little trade value and the trade value of defensemen is through the roof

Arizona already has 5 second round picks next year

that's crazy

if they want two more, I am sure we can help them out
- jimbro83

I imagine they're seeing what's the best deal they can make for Dvorak. Looks like Sens, Wild, and Rangers are among the interested teams, but others are out there looking for center depth too

Sens have a surplus of centers, but I don't think the ones they're willing to part with are what the Rangers are looking for, hence Ottawa's interest in Dvorak.