Heres something to throw out there into the universe…

Kravtsov + for Caufield.

Both frustrated. MTL fans calling Caufield a bust, Kravtsov having his issue with the organization. Lets go for a swap?
- aecliptic

it would be interesting to see if Gorton would be interested or if Kravtsov holds him responsible for his career being derailed

Heres something to throw out there into the universe…

Kravtsov + for Caufield.

Both frustrated. MTL fans calling Caufield a bust, Kravtsov having his issue with the organization. Lets go for a swap?
- aecliptic

Seems like a fair swap. At least Caufield showed some spark in the playoffs

it would be interesting to see if Gorton would be interested or if Kravtsov holds him responsible for his career being derailed
- jimbro83

Dumb ass kid would be playing for NYR since like game 2! Kid is an idiot, or his "people" are blowing way too much smoke up his arse

Dumb ass kid would be playing for NYR since like game 2! Kid is an idiot, or his "people" are blowing way too much smoke up his arse
- rrentz

I remember when we drafted him, Pierre mcGuire was basically dry humping the screen he was so excited, I wouldnt count out Ottawa ultimately being his destination

I remember when we drafted him, Pierre mcGuire was basically dry humping the screen he was so excited, I wouldnt count out Ottawa ultimately being his destination
- jimbro83

No denying he has skills, but I just don't get it. Did he think that b/c Buch was traded that he was a lock?!

it would be interesting to see if Gorton would be interested or if Kravtsov holds him responsible for his career being derailed
- jimbro83

Good point. He might refuse to go to Mtl.

No denying he has skills, but I just don't get it. Did he think that b/c Buch was traded that he was a lock?!
- rrentz

I'm more concerned about what the Rangers saw in him

I still feel like he could very solid player, it's just mentally he's a mess

I'm more concerned about what the Rangers saw in him

I still feel like he could very solid player, it's just mentally he's a mess
- jimbro83

All the shades of Brendl, who also possessed otherwordly talent, but the team did zero insight into his work ethic

Heres something to throw out there into the universe…

Kravtsov + for Caufield.

Both frustrated. MTL fans calling Caufield a bust, Kravtsov having his issue with the organization. Lets go for a swap?
- aecliptic

I think Kravstov can be turned into a possible future asset ( like Lias Andersson turned into Cuylle ).

I don't think Caufield is going to be much of an NHL player. I think he is going to be like a Vinny Lettieri --- a guy that looks good in the AHL, but not really much of an NHL player. He is too small, plays no defense and his above average shot doesn't stand out enough against NHL goalies.

PASS

All the shades of Brendl, who also possessed otherwordly talent, but the team did zero insight into his work ethic
- 2sticks1puck

I really think its that kravstov thought he was as good as Kakko and was being a baby about not getting guaranteed top 6 minutes

I really think its that kravstov thought he was as good as Kakko and was being a baby about not getting guaranteed top 6 minutes
- jimbro83

No argument there. I just would have hoped his fellow countrymen would have stepped in and convinced him he's gotta work himself up. Though I think it speaks volumes that you don't hear too many rifts from the locker room over the whole thing. Seems like the players think the org is right on this one.

I'm more concerned about what the Rangers saw in him

I still feel like he could very solid player, it's just mentally he's a mess
- jimbro83

He has the skills...that is what they saw. Tough to read if a guy is a self entitled little douche from a couple interviews.

He has the skills...that is what they saw. Tough to read if a guy is a self entitled little douche from a couple interviews.
- rrentz

Remember when we thought Lias was super competitive because he was upset about winning silver?

it would be interesting to see if Gorton would be interested or if Kravtsov holds him responsible for his career being derailed
- jimbro83

I hope you trade Kravstov to MTL and then CAR offer sheets him this summer

I hope you trade Kravstov to MTL and then CAR offer sheets him this summer
- eichiefs9

I hope you trade Kravstov to MTL and then CAR offer sheets him this summer
- eichiefs9

MTL might send a caravan to Carolina and tear the city up.

Remember when we thought Lias was super competitive because he was upset about winning silver?
- Fenrir

No defense for Lias pick. Ya don't pick a top 10 1st rounder based on his competitivness alone. He had no skill set to warrant being picked there. Kravs has the body type, skating, and skills..he also is strong on the puck. Totally see why they picked him over Whalstrom....BUT obviously his character seems to be lacking at this point

MTL might send a caravan to Carolina and tear the city up.
- aecliptic

eh considering their heritage, they'd probably give up before they leave the city

eh considering their heritage, they'd probably give up before they leave the city
- 2sticks1puck

No defense for Lias pick. Ya don't pick a top 10 1st rounder based on his competitivness alone. He had no skill set to warrant being picked there. Kravs has the body type, skating, and skills..he also is strong on the puck. Totally see why they picked him over Whalstrom....BUT obviously his character seems to be lacking at this point
- rrentz

Lias looked pretty good one preseason until he tripped on that wire opening night. Will forever believe that was his undoing

Lias looked pretty good one preseason until he tripped on that wire opening night. Will forever believe that was his undoing
- TC88

That was funny!

Don't think anyone saw him as more than a 3rd line/PK guy.

That was funny!

Don't think anyone saw him as more than a 3rd line/PK guy.
- rrentz

Yea I think at the time I was saying something like “best 3C in the league”

Would have still been great in hindsight.

I say figure out a way to make it work with Kravtsov rather than trade him. Never going to get full value for him and unlike Lias the kid actually has skill. So far all 4 of the Rangers top 10 picks these last few years are looking like busts.

Lias 7th OA
Kravtsov 9th OA
Kakko 2nd OA
LAF 1st OA

I say figure out a way to make it work with Kravtsov rather than trade him. Never going to get full value for him and unlike Lias the kid actually has skill. So far all 4 of the Rangers top 10 picks these last few years are looking like busts.

Lias 7th OA
Kravtsov 9th OA
Kakko 2nd OA
LAF 1st OA
- nyrangers9479

The difference between lias+krav and kakko+laf is that kakko and laf were the consensus picks there and all 30 other teams would’ve made the same choices we did. Also I still say it’s too early to judge entirely, but it’s about time we see something from them

The difference between lias+krav and kakko+laf is that kakko and laf were the consensus picks there and all 30 other teams would’ve made the same choices we did. Also I still say it’s too early to judge entirely, but it’s about time we see something from them
- picklerick

with Kakko out for a few weeks, now would be a really really really really good time for Lafreniere to explode a bit