Kadri is a prime example of a 2c. Strome and Copp aren’t close to that

The winning percentage Igor had seems to be the best ever along with the best GAA ever.

His cap hit is perfect at 4.4, plays physical, can play 2C or 3C, just turned 26 and is signed for 3 more years.
- nyrangers9479

I was saying Bennett before FLA swooped in to grab him from Calgary.

I was saying Bennett before FLA swooped in to grab him from Calgary.
- bigrod79

I was saying Bennett since before Tom got banned haha, he used to argue with me all the time about him being a bust.

Well I don’t advocate dealing next years first rounder for Sam Bennett and considering Florida has traded their next 3 first rounders, you know they’ll be insisting on one

Well I don’t advocate dealing next years first rounder for Sam Bennett and considering Florida has traded their next 3 first rounders, you know they’ll be insisting on one
- jimbro83

I wouldn’t mind. I think the pick will be in the 20’s again. Not sure they get a 1st though with teams knowing they’re in a HUGE cap crunch.

I wouldn’t mind. I think the pick will be in the 20’s again. Not sure they get a 1st though with teams knowing they’re in a HUGE cap crunch.
- nyrangers9479

As you pointed out, he’s got a solid contract. If he’s who they make available to create cap space multiple teams will bid for him.

I’d still rather sign Strome or Copp for free rather than give up more assets.

We emptied the cupboard at this deadline

I dont understand why people seem to have soured on Copp

he was tremendous other than the Tampa series

he's got size, he's physical

I dont understand why people seem to have soured on Copp

he was tremendous other than the Tampa series

he's got size, he's physical
- jimbro83

Too many people don’t view him as a center even though he spent a large portion of his career there

Too many people don’t view him as a center even though he spent a large portion of his career there
- airjan23

the only problem for me when it comes to Copp is the contract he's looking for

but, if they make it long like they did for Goodrow, maybe they can get the number to begin with a 4

Idk what anybody else thinks but it sure looked like too many men on the ice on the overtime goal last night! cooper is a Richard but I think he’s right.

Idk what anybody else thinks but it sure looked like too many men on the ice on the overtime goal last night! cooper is a Richard but I think he’s right.
- Bobd62

good!

oh no, Tampa got a bad break for once, my heard bleeds

the only problem for me when it comes to Copp is the contract he's looking for

but, if they make it long like they did for Goodrow, maybe they can get the number to begin with a 4
- jimbro83

The contract is my primary concern and consistent top 6 role. He thrived playing on the jets 3rd line mostly. If the role with Copp as Panarins pivot I want a fast winger on that line that can shoot

The contract is my primary concern and consistent top 6 role. He thrived playing on the jets 3rd line mostly. If the role with Copp as Panarins pivot I want a fast winger on that line that can shoot
- nyrangers2

But Copp gives you flexibility to let Chytil take the next step. In a vacuum, Copp is a below average 2c/above average 3c, but with the scenario the Rangers are in he fits perfectly.

I say give Chytil the chance to blossom as the 2c. If it doesn’t work out, you move him and still have Copp as an insurance policy.

The contract is my primary concern and consistent top 6 role. He thrived playing on the jets 3rd line mostly. If the role with Copp as Panarins pivot I want a fast winger on that line that can shoot
- nyrangers2

So, what I'm hearing here is Kravstov with Zib and Kreider and Frankie Wheels with Bread and Copp. A little more ice time for the kids to balance out 3 attacking lines. Then Motte, Goody and Reavo on the 4th.
I could live with that until there's a bump in the road.

So, what I'm hearing here is Kravstov with Zib and Kreider and Frankie Wheels with Bread and Copp. A little more ice time for the kids to balance out 3 attacking lines. Then Motte, Goody and Reavo on the 4th.
I could live with that until there's a bump in the road.
- Tonybere

I don't know how it's possible to sign Copp, Vatrano and Motte

there is barely enough cap space just to sign Copp

So, what I'm hearing here is Kravstov with Zib and Kreider and Frankie Wheels with Bread and Copp. A little more ice time for the kids to balance out 3 attacking lines. Then Motte, Goody and Reavo on the 4th.
I could live with that until there's a bump in the road.
- Tonybere

Laf or Kakko should get the bump up before Kravs

Laf or Kakko should get the bump up before Kravs
- Bean_Dip

a lot of people say "Kravtsov needs to be given the chance to thrive"

how can that happen then?

personally I think Kravtsov should be now be given a chance, and they really have no choice, he cant be sent to Hartford

need to find out what they have in this guy once and for all

Laf or Kakko should get the bump up before Kravs
- Bean_Dip

I feel the same way, except I want to see the kid line stay together for the lion's share of the season. But, it could easily go the way you mentioned if needed. And, I was addressing the original posters idea of a fast skating shooter playing with Bread.

- jimbro83

- jimbro83

He is going to be Stepan in a few years, look at that hairline

the cap situation is worse than people think

I think people are in for a rude reality check this summer with this team

The same folks that want to trade away Kakko are the same that were trading both Chytil and K'andre this year.
- Greschnergy#4

Wow, I agree with you. Time to drink that Anti-Freeze.

He is going to be Stepan in a few years, look at that hairline
- TPC

it's the maybe if i grow my hair out long people won't notice i'm balding look.