I used to bring him up in the past as someone I wanted and he’s still someone I want, Sam Bennett. FLA has Reinhart Barkov and Verhaeghe down the middle, makes Bennett somewhat expendable. He plays hard and can throw em. Put him on the top line with Panarin, he was buried in the bottom 6 in CGY but was given a chance in FLA in the top 6 and had 15 pts in 10 games to go along with 5 pts in 5 games in the playoffs. They need defenseman, maybe Jones or Nils plus a 2nd or guy like Gauthier/Barron.
- nyrangers9479

Is this whole post a joke? Jones or nils plus a pick for Sam Bennett? THE Sam Bennett who has 155 points and is a -55 with a 48% FO % in 412 games? And then you want him to center panarin?

Part of my thinks the Rangers are just going to give the Buch money to Coleman and try to rekindle that magic he had the last two years with Goodrow.
- TPC

Thing is it goes against everything Drury said he was trying to do as far as to make sure that the guys had line security. That there was only so much ice-time to give out to guys and made a full commitment to Kakko and Krav. Bringing in Coleman would reignite that ice-time competition.

Thing is it goes against everything Drury said he was trying to do as far as to make sure that the guys had line security. That there was only so much ice-time to give out to guys and made a full commitment to Kakko and Krav. Bringing in Coleman would reignite that ice-time competition.
- aecliptic

I don't think it would. They would still be playing Kakko with Zib and Kravstov with Strome. Still plenty of ice time to go around for them. It would screw over Chytill though.

Not saying I want it but I just have this bad feeling that is what he is going to do.

I don't think it would. They would still be playing Kakko with Zib and Kravstov with Strome. Still plenty of ice time to go around for them. It would screw over Chytill though.

Not saying I want it but I just have this bad feeling that is what he is going to do.
- TPC

Chytil needs to be traded regardless.

Chytil needs to be traded regardless.
- aecliptic

I am with you on that

I think the way the team is being built is more family/gang mentality, so its not going to fall on one mans shoulders to handle Martin, Wilson, etc... but we got is 6 guys who will lineup to batter him. Piss him off, annoy him, make him take a bad penalty.

Is this whole post a joke? Jones or nils plus a pick for Sam Bennett? THE Sam Bennett who has 155 points and is a -55 with a 48% FO % in 412 games? And then you want him to center panarin?
- picklerick

No, some combo of what I posted. If it’s Nils maybe 1 for 1 or FLA has to add something small. Jones would require something added. They just paid a 2nd and prospect they drafted in the 2nd the year before to get him. So they basically gave up 2 2nds for him, I’m sure they’ll want that back and then some for him. He’s a good player, was buried on the 4th line in CGY.

I think the way the team is being built is more family/gang mentality, so its not going to fall on one mans shoulders to handle Martin, Wilson, etc... but we got is 6 guys who will lineup to batter him. Piss him off, annoy him, make him take a bad penalty.
- aecliptic

I agree with this. There are many layers to being hard to play against and it doesn't always come down to fighting. Barzal doesn't want to be run and Martin doesn't want to provoke it from a tougher team. Martin is a pretty clean hitter but tough as poop.

This looks to be a much stronger team over last season!
- TommyGTrain

But, but.....it's make believe. Lol

But, but.....it's make believe. Lol
- rrentz

True, but the overall picture there is its one player away.

LAF, Zib, Kakko
Panarin, [2C], Krav
Kreider, Goodrow, Gauthier
[4LW], Rooney, Blais

True, but the overall picture there is its one player away.

LAF, Zib, Kakko
Panarin,
- aecliptic[2C], Krav
Kreider, Goodrow, Gauthier
[4LW], Rooney, Blais

Not that it matters but blais is a LW I think

Not that it matters but blais is a LW I think
- picklerick

If thats the case it makes it that much easier to swing a trade for Reaves on the RW.

If thats the case it makes it that much easier to swing a trade for Reaves on the RW.
- aecliptic

I’d love a guy like Reaves but he’s done.

Not that it matters but blais is a LW I think
- picklerick

Provided the Blues sign Buch as an RFA to complete their heist of the Rangers' 1st line winger coming off his best season, whereby many here (not JAN) had wanted the Rangers TO SELL HIGH on him immediately; what only matters now is some additional worry that could possibly make the Blues' heist of Buch end up being even worse here than the trade currently appears; unless Blais had some personal dislike playing for their head coach.

That's because other than receiving a 2nd Round pick in 2022, the Blues additionally only had to "DISPOSE OF" (as per some in St. Louis), a single roster player being a 4th line toughness role winger in Blais whose playing time was limited there, due to being in their head coach Craig Berube's doghouse not only for his subpar play, but also his conditioning issues which likely contributed in part to his inadequate performance.

I’d love a guy like Reaves but he’s done.
- nyrangers9479

I agree that Reaves is done. One reason alone is due to Vegas's low usage of him during their postseason, which there must be some reason for as to why.

Provided the Blues sign Buch as an RFA to complete their steal of the Rangers' 1st line winger coming off his best season, whereby many here (not JAN) had wanted the Rangers TO SELL HIGH on him immediately; what only matters now is worry that could possibly make the Blues' heist of Buch end up being even worse here than the trade currently appears.

That's because other than receiving a 2nd Round pick in 2022, the Blues additionally only had to "DISPOSE OF" (as per some in St. Louis), a single roster player being a 4th line toughness role winger in Blais whose playing time was limited there, due to him being in their head coach Craig Berube's doghouse not only for his subpar play, but also his conditioning issues contributing in part to his inadequate performance.
- RangerSaver

Im guessing that although there were teams interested, it was limited by him being due a raise and only a handful of teams who have the space and capability to pay him.

I agree that Reaves is done. One reason alone is due to Vegas's low usage of him during their postseason, which there must be some reason for as to why.
- RangerSaver

Im trying to figure out where these bogus stats are coming from.

He played in 12 playoff games and averaged his usual 9-10 minutes a game. He missed a game or 2 because of suspension I think. Otherwise he played every game.

Im guessing that although there were teams interested, it was limited by him being due a raise and only a handful of teams who have the space and capability to pay him.
- aecliptic

I posted that word of Blais yesterday, whereby also seeing one direct Rangers source's words in "Forever Blueshirts" I referenced with a link, also having mentioned by then of Blais being in his head coach's doghouse, in part due to his conditioning issues. While you made your reply to me, I added to my comment that Blais could have had some dislike issue with his former head coach Berube, which could dictate reason for his inadequate performance and conditioning issues there.

Im trying to figure out where these bogus stats are coming from.

He played in 12 playoff games and averaged his usual 9-10 minutes a game. He missed a game or 2 because of suspension I think. Otherwise he played every game.
- aecliptic

Suspended for 2, scratched for 5.

Is this whole post a joke? Jones or nils plus a pick for Sam Bennett? THE Sam Bennett who has 155 points and is a -55 with a 48% FO % in 412 games? And then you want him to center panarin?
- picklerick

I’ll look at his 15 pts in 10 games with a +12 when he got traded to FLA and his 5 pts in 5 games in the playoffs and say him being buried on the 4th line in CGY had something to do with his numbers being poor.

Suspended for 2, scratched for 5.
- nyrangers9479

Wouldnt you do the same thing if you had him on your team? He serves a purpose, but he doesnt need to be out there for every game.

Game 3 of Blues Avalanche playoff series Blais was credited with 10 hits 😳

Provided the Blues sign Buch as an RFA to complete their heist of the Rangers' 1st line winger coming off his best season, whereby many here (not JAN) had wanted the Rangers TO SELL HIGH on him immediately; what only matters now is some additional worry that could possibly make the Blues' heist of Buch end up being even worse here than the trade currently appears; unless Blais had some personal dislike playing for their head coach.

That's because other than receiving a 2nd Round pick in 2022, the Blues additionally only had to "DISPOSE OF" (as per some in St. Louis), a single roster player being a 4th line toughness role winger in Blais whose playing time was limited there, due to being in their head coach Craig Berube's doghouse not only for his subpar play, but also his conditioning issues which likely contributed in part to his inadequate performance.
- RangerSaver

A player in the coach's doghouse before being traded? Shocking! You never hear of things like that that work out for the team acquiring that player. Guess he's a dud before he even laces up his skates.

Im trying to figure out where these bogus stats are coming from.

He played in 12 playoff games and averaged his usual 9-10 minutes a game. He missed a game or 2 because of suspension I think. Otherwise he played every game.
- aecliptic

Reaves played in 12 of the Knights 18 playoff games in 2021. However, after playing in all 6 games vs. Minn. in Round 1, he only played in 3 of the 6 games in each of the next two rounds Vegas played, (3 in Round 2 vs. Avs, & 3 in Round 3 vs. Mtl.).

A key reason why he first only played in 3 games vs. the Avs, was due to him taking 14:00 in penalties simultaneously on just one shift during the Knights 7-1 loss in the 1st game. They included two roughing minors, and a 10:00 misconduct penalty when he was involved in some incident with an Avs defenseman. He then was out for two games, and returned to play in Games 4 & 6 in that round's victory clincher.
In the following series vs. Montreal, Reaves only played in each of the first 3 games , and then sat out for the final 3 games of that Knights series loss to fall just short of reaching the Cup Finals.

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Friedman: Ryan Strome: Seattle, Vegas or Ottawa
If that is the case, either Jack Eichel is coming or another center is being imported