Cheaper, yes. Better or on-par? No.

Here's your list of goalies that signed on July 1st through today. Varlamov is better than nearly all of them, save for Sorokin and maybe one or two others that you could make a fair argument on.

https://www.capfriendly.c...5000000/07012023-07072023

I'd infinitely prefer Varly at $2.75M than Reimer at $1.5M, Blackwood at $2.375M, Nedeljokvic at $1.5M and a handful of others
- eichiefs9

I think the question is do you need to pay any goalie 2.75 mil when you have Sorokin

the next two seasons Minnesota has 14.7 million in dead cap space from the Parise/Suter buyouts

I think the question is do you need to pay any goalie 2.75 mil when you have Sorokin
- jimbro83

If he gets hurt, sure. But it's not like that extra $1M or so was going to allow them to go out and sign some big-name scorer. They can full bury Johnston's contract in Bridgeport if want an extra $1.1M.

But if Sorokin gets hurt and they had to throw some assbag like Reimer in there, they'd be hooped

If he gets hurt, sure. But it's not like that extra $1M or so was going to allow them to go out and sign some big-name scorer. They can full bury Johnston's contract in Bridgeport if want an extra $1.1M.

But if Sorokin gets hurt and they had to throw some assbag like Reimer in there, they'd be hooped
- eichiefs9

Why was he signed?

there really isnt any legit offer sheet threat out there for Lafreniere and K'Andre IMO, unless Seattle got frisky

they have no arbitration rights

Rangers could very well put the screws to one or both of them and they go into camp as holdouts, they have absolutely no leverage

there really isnt any legit offer sheet threat out there for Lafreniere and K'Andre IMO, unless Seattle got frisky

they have no arbitration rights

Rangers could very well put the screws to one or both of them and they go into camp as holdouts, they have absolutely no leverage
- jimbro83

I mean I don't agree with that. Just harbors resentment. Have them sign bridge deals, then hopefully Drury can explore how to make the team better.

Why was he signed?
- tomburton99

Because fists

I have absolutely zero (frank)ing idea. Like he was going to be such a hot commodity that they desperately needed to lock him up for four years

- eichiefs9

The memes have not missed with that. The killer whales had me hysterical.

The memes have not missed with that. The killer whales had me hysterical.
- tomburton99

There's so many good ones

There's so many good ones
- eichiefs9

- tomburton99

In regards to that one:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ctzf_PrP9J5/

and

https://twitter.com/rivar...&t=uyemCTfXPLjxebCnYBfx6Q

In regards to that one:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ctzf_PrP9J5/

and


- eichiefs9

https://twitter.com/rivardnhl/status/1677377675743092742?s=46&t=uyemCTfXPLjxebCnYBfx6Q
- picklerick

They are getting eaten alive in the comments for that.

They are getting eaten alive in the comments for that.
- tomburton99

How did no one notice before they decided it was good to go

https://twitter.com/rivardnhl/status/1677377675743092742?s=46&t=uyemCTfXPLjxebCnYBfx6Q
- picklerick

By God that's Hitler's music

By God that's Hitler's music
- MeltingPlastic

https://twitter.com/nyran...&t=uyemCTfXPLjxebCnYBfx6Q

Check out this definitely not racist guy dying on the hill that K’Andre is worth $2.5m

https://twitter.com/nyrangers_bsn/status/1677399084909338642?s=46&t=uyemCTfXPLjxebCnYBfx6Q

Check out this definitely not racist guy dying on the hill that K’Andre is worth $2.5m
- picklerick

Is that per month???

Is that per month???
- Tonybere

you know he’s not racist because he says it a lot

Although he does poop on that stupid Mickey guy and his fake source a lot which is funny

I know this will be met with some skepticism, but I can’t help but think Drury may not see Miller as a defenseman at all. It was strange he was drafted as a dman when I believe he only played one year at Wisconsin on defense. I’ve commented many times during the season that he’s a much better skater than nearly or better than everyone on the team. It won’t happen, but I’d seriously consider moving to the wing. Oh boy, what would that do to the forwards makeup. The possibilities are interesting.

I know this will be met with some skepticism, but I can’t help but think Drury may not see Miller as a defenseman at all. It was strange he was drafted as a dman when I believe he only played one year at Wisconsin on defense. I’ve commented many times during the season that he’s a much better skater than nearly or better than everyone on the team. It won’t happen, but I’d seriously consider moving to the wing. Oh boy, what would that do to the forwards makeup. The possibilities are interesting.
- OLDSCHOOL#6

He switched positions sophomore year of high school. Played 5 total years as defense, 2 at Wisconsin, before going pro. To me the possibilities are limitless for him as a defenseman, given the relatively short amount of time he’s played and how gifted he is. He’s got the instincts for it and can shut guys down with ease

He switched positions sophomore year of high school. Played 5 total years as defense, 2 at Wisconsin, before going pro. To me the possibilities are limitless for him as a defenseman, given the relatively short amount of time he’s played and how gifted he is. He’s got the instincts for it and can shut guys down with ease
- picklerick

Thanks for the correction. It just seems with the current breakout most teams use today, defensemen lugging the puck up through center ice is really seen. Would love to see him skate instead of the dreaded dump out or shoot in.

Thanks for the correction. It just seems with the current breakout most teams use today, defensemen lugging the puck up through center ice is really seen. Would love to see him skate instead of the dreaded dump out or shoot in.
- OLDSCHOOL#6

Hopefully the new coaching staffs got a plan for that