Jan Levine: Day 2 of free agency - depth center signed, goodbye to those now elsewhere Most moves likely completed

I expect Carpenter to be more of a plug and play guy. I can see him and Hunt splitting time.

I expect Carpenter to be more of a plug and play guy. I can see him and Hunt splitting time.
- aecliptic

Assuming Kakko comes in at $2.25 mil, Kravtsov stays, and either Jones or Robertson wins the remaining LD job, once the Rangers activate Blais from IR they can carry one extra F and one extra D (Hajek?). If Reaves is on the roster they will only have about $700,000 in cap room, which isn't enough to operate comfortably throughout the entire season.

Assuming Kakko comes in at $2.25 mil, Kravtsov stays, and either Jones or Robertson wins the remaining LD job, once the Rangers activate Blais from IR they can carry one extra F and one extra D (Hajek?). If Reaves is on the roster they will only have about $700,000 in cap room, which isn't enough to operate comfortably throughout the entire season.
- dashripdot

Which means Kakko wont come in at 2.25m and will probably be under 2m.

I wonder what was going on behind the scenes with strome and a new contract. Offered the same amount of money but chose the ducks. Can’t be for tax purpose CA has some of the highest taxes. Maybe he thought he could squeeze the Rangers for more dollars. Good luck Ryan.

I wonder what was going on behind the scenes with strome and a new contract. Offered the same amount of money but chose the ducks. Can’t be for tax purpose CA has some of the highest taxes. Maybe he thought he could squeeze the Rangers for more dollars. Good luck Ryan.
- Michael NC

I dont think the Rangers talked contract with him once the season was over. I think that was mid-season chatter.

Which means Kakko wont come in at 2.25m and will probably be under 2m.
- aecliptic

But it also looks like Gautier (warranted and expected) and Hunt (warranted, but unexpected) won't be on the roster if Cullye makes it out of camp.

But it also looks like Gautier (warranted and expected) and Hunt (warranted, but unexpected) won't be on the roster if Cullye makes it out of camp.
- dashripdot

Cuylle would really have to impress because GG really likes Hunt as we saw last year.

Cuylle would really have to impress because GG really likes Hunt as we saw last year.
- aecliptic

Hunt was scratched in the playoffs tho. He played more out of necessity last year, with Blais hurt and Kravtsov being a puss.

He shouldn’t even sniff the top 9 next year

Cuylle would really have to impress because GG really likes Hunt as we saw last year.
- aecliptic

He did impress last camp. If he makes the team, his toughness gives them a good reason to move Reaves to another team, assuming there's a taker.

Hunt was scratched in the playoffs tho. He played more out of necessity last year, with Blais hurt and Kravtsov being a puss.

He shouldn’t even sniff the top 9 next year
- Slimtj100

Except we dont have the depth of Copp, Vatrano, Motte, etc… to be able to scratch Hunt.

Except we dont have the depth of Copp, Vatrano, Motte, etc… to be able to scratch Hunt.
- aecliptic

Hunt being used strictly as a 4th line player is fine. It’s all about the correct roles and ice time. Goodrow sniffing the top 6 along with hunt or blais is a disaster

Hunt being used strictly as a 4th line player is fine. It’s all about the correct roles and ice time. Goodrow sniffing the top 6 along with hunt or blais is a disaster
- nyrangers2

Hunt, Goodrow, Blais would be a very nice and serviceable 4th line

Hunt, Goodrow, Blais would be a very nice and serviceable 4th line
- aecliptic

For sure. I’m even fine with Blais on the 3rd and having carpenter slot in here.

Hunt, Goodrow, Blais would be a very nice and serviceable 4th line

Gauthier is worthless and should be moved. Does not fit anywhere.
Hunt is borderline serviceable.

The Rangers are going to need more bottom six depth this season if some of the young guys don't earn spots.

Gauthier is worthless and should be moved. Does not fit anywhere.
Hunt is borderline serviceable.

The Rangers are going to need more bottom six depth this season if some of the young guys don't earn spots.
- NYRCeph

Hunts metrics as a 4th liner aren’t bad. As you mentioned young players will have to take those roles bc they don’t have any cap space to work with for additional depth

Hunts metrics as a 4th liner aren’t bad. As you mentioned young players will have to take those roles bc they don’t have any cap space to work with for additional depth
- nyrangers2

Metrics are worthwhile to a point.
From watching him play, there were better options that made an impact in games. Reaves being one of them IMO.
I guess my point is that the 4th line needs to be better than allowing Hunt to break the lineup.

Metrics are worthwhile to a point.
From watching him play, there were better options that made an impact in games. Reaves being one of them IMO.
I guess my point is that the 4th line needs to be better than allowing Hunt to break the lineup.
- NYRCeph

Hunt and McKegg played much better with Reaves, he seemed to light a fire under them. They forechecked well during their limited ice-time but had no finish for the chances they created. All the hard work in the world won't overcome a lack of talent.

just dress reaves for any game on TNT - seems like the only time he'll score

Metrics are worthwhile to a point.
From watching him play, there were better options that made an impact in games. Reaves being one of them IMO.
I guess my point is that the 4th line needs to be better than allowing Hunt to break the lineup.
- NYRCeph

To be fair, love Reaves but he was worthless in many games on the ice. Off the ice he was great. He should only get 25-30 games next season

To be fair, love Reaves but he was worthless in many games on the ice. Off the ice he was great. He should only get 25-30 games next season
- nyrangers2

he played too much, but he hit everything that moved, 279 hits in 69 games and thats what they wanted from him

he played too much, but he hit everything that moved, 279 hits in 69 games and thats what they wanted from him
- jimbro83

He did his job and did it well.
He did wear out in the end and couldn't really keep up in the playoffs for sure.

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he played too much, but he hit everything that moved, 279 hits in 69 games and thats what they wanted from him

Thats not worth 1.75 in a Cap world.