Jan Levine: Top off-season questions updated and #17 covered Interesting topic discussed

- jimbro83

Gosh I wish that was somewhat true.

Gosh I wish that was somewhat true.
- tomburton99

I almost believed it till the Goodrow part lol

Very interesting read Jan. Nice job

I almost believed it till the Goodrow part lol
- TPC

Maybe he did stuff Goodrow in the overhead bin because now he's an Islander and he hates him

I almost believed it till the Goodrow part lol
- TPC

Jan Levine: Top off-season questions updated and #17 covered
Interesting topic discussed
- airjan23

Jan, nice work.

My grip with the Rangers is when they hire coaches, no matter who the GM is, the coaches more often than not have input on who the players they want to see on the Roster.

For example, Rangers hire Lavy. Rangers then sign sign Erik Gustafsson. And that's a good deal. He's the best player they signed thus far. The problem is not with Gustafsson. they problem lies with the team. Because I think, Gustafsson is gonna have the inside track on that 6 D-man job. Both Gustafsson and Jones are similar players. Not Physical, but skilled. I bring this up because Ben Harpur is still in the mix.

Jan, nice work.

My grip with the Rangers is when they hire coaches, no matter who the GM is, the coaches more often than not have input on who the players they want to see on the Roster.

For example, Rangers hire Lavy. Rangers then sign sign Erik Gustafsson. And that's a good deal. He's the best player they signed thus far. The problem is not with Gustafsson. they problem lies with the team. Because I think, Gustafsson is gonna have the inside track on that 6 D-man job. Both Gustafsson and Jones are similar players. Not Physical, but skilled. I bring this up because Ben Harpur is still in the mix.
- tomburton99

Where’s the issue

Where’s the issue
- picklerick

That I think Jones isn't gonna get a chance to earn that job. I have no knowledge of that. But in terms of players getting gifted jobs by the Rangers due to familiarity with the coach, Gustafsson is far from the worst player.

That I think Jones isn't gonna get a chance to earn that job. I have no knowledge of that. But in terms of players getting gifted jobs by the Rangers due to familiarity with the coach, Gustafsson is far from the worst player.
- tomburton99

But the coach driving who they like is probably somewhat of the norm, not an exception. The question itself was: Do you think too much emphasis is put on what other orgs are doing? (by mgmt? coaches? players? fans?) What you are describing is who makes the determination on roster construction and playing time, the coach or the GM

But the coach driving who they like is probably somewhat of the norm, not an exception. The question itself was: Do you think too much emphasis is put on what other orgs are doing? (by mgmt? coaches? players? fans?) What you are describing is who makes the determination on roster construction and playing time, the coach or the GM
- airjan23

Sorry, misunderstood the question.

That I think Jones isn't gonna get a chance to earn that job. I have no knowledge of that. But in terms of players getting gifted jobs by the Rangers due to familiarity with the coach, Gustafsson is far from the worst player.
- tomburton99

It's probably not a bad thing to give a young player some real competition for the job though. Gustafsson has been an easy throwaway player throughout his career, so if Jones forces their hand it shouldn't be too hard to cut him loose. And if the latter doesn't happen then more development is never bad for a young defenseman.

It's probably not a bad thing to give a young player some real competition for the job though. Gustafsson has been an easy throwaway player throughout his career, so if Jones forces their hand it shouldn't be too hard to cut him loose. And if the latter doesn't happen then more development is never bad for a young defenseman.
- eichiefs9

We should’ve signed Scott mayfield for 7 years

We should’ve signed Scott mayfield for 7 years
- picklerick

Agreed

Agreed
- eichiefs9

I kid

Agreed
- eichiefs9

Lou running that team like he doesn't care about the organization when he'll be 90 years old

Lou running that team like he doesn't care about the organization when he'll be 90 years old
- jimbro83

He’s not gonna be around for the 2nd half of those contracts that’s fer sure

He’s not gonna be around for the 2nd half of those contracts that’s fer sure
- picklerick

I can't get over giving Engvall 7 years. Just insanity.

It's probably not a bad thing to give a young player some real competition for the job though. Gustafsson has been an easy throwaway player throughout his career, so if Jones forces their hand it shouldn't be too hard to cut him loose. And if the latter doesn't happen then more development is never bad for a young defenseman.
- eichiefs9

This. Jones still has to earn his roster spot. Solid competition is healthy and in the best interest of everyone

This. Jones still has to earn his roster spot. Solid competition is healthy and in the best interest of everyone
- NYR11

both Gustafsson and Wheeler are examples of why trade picks for depth at the deadline when you can sign them for free in the off season

Lou running that team like he doesn't care about the organization when he'll be 90 years old
- jimbro83

I'm sure he'll still care about the team next season

I can't get over giving Engvall 7 years. Just insanity.
- tomburton99

Yeah that was a bad contract. I don't mind the AAV but the term is...woof.

Yeah that was a bad contract. I don't mind the AAV but the term is...woof.
- eichiefs9

Shades of goodrow

Yeah that was a bad contract. I don't mind the AAV but the term is...woof.
- eichiefs9

Yeah. He's fine on the AAV. Makes less the Goodrow and is better but 7 years. woof.