No one wants Jones. He’s not talented enough to play at his size. Doesn’t fit the defenseman model for today’s game.
- OLDSCHOOL#6

He’s definitely got offensive skill tho. He needs the right team.

10-15 minutes, run a PP..all for under 2 million bucks. That’s kind of valuable. Like a good 7th D, where a team like TB dresses 7 D

I think he gets low ball offers for Jones, and why he doesn’t trade him

He’s definitely got offensive skill tho. He needs the right team.

10-15 minutes, run a PP..all for under 2 million bucks. That’s kind of valuable. Like a good 7th D, where a team like TB dresses 7 D

I think he gets low ball offers for Jones, and why he doesn’t trade him
- Slimtj100

Agree somewhat. Hed be good for rebuilding team to play PP minutes.

All I heard towards the end of the season was, Rangers need to get younger, faster etc. when exactly and how does that happen cause I don’t see it.?
- OLDSCHOOL#6

Yea not sure. It’s why its crucial they find a way to move players like Krider, zib and Panarin over the next year

Yea not sure. It’s why its crucial they find a way to move players like Krider, zib and Panarin over the next year
- TPC

Absolutely. They gotta go sooner, rather than later. Problem is, Drury has to find a place for them to go, that can afford them, wants them, and they would waive to. It’s like trying pull a 6 for an inside straight.

I hope this blog was written with bad AI since there are so many errors.

I hope this blog was written with bad AI since there are so many errors.
- jmatchett383

Kindly see yourself out..

I hope this blog was written with bad AI since there are so many errors.
- jmatchett383

Do you think anybody cares?

It’s called a joke, get outside a little. Get some fresh air, your slip is showing.
- OLDSCHOOL#6

The premise of the joke is flawed. I’m currently outside. What should I do now

The premise of the joke is flawed. I’m currently outside. What should I do now
- picklerick

Get a life.

Kreider stays for the reasons mentioned by others. His cap hit is not terrible, though the Rangers could use that elsewhere. However, the cap savings could come from elsewhere, if creative.

To me, Chris Kreider needs to stay. And it's a two fold argument.

First: the emotional side.
I can't remember the last time the rangers had a true home grown full career player. Even Hank was jettisoned even though he never played for the caps. With all the turmoil and roster turnover, there needs to be someone who can showcase that it's more than "just business" as this organization has become. CK20 is one goal away from the record of PP goals and his number will likely be in the rafters when he retires. His cap hit is reasonable at 6.5mil for two years. He's been a not so quiet leader and I think his familiarity with Sullivan will be very important for the transition.

Part 2: the eye test
Let's be honest, CK20 had a down year this year, but like a broken record, so did the entire team except for a young stud winger who shall remain nameless. While his 42goal season may never be repeated as he's a few years older, I still see him potting 25 next year at a minimum. What 25 goal scorer is going to come in for less than CK20s current salary. The market is thin and the only way is to trade, which we'll not get back any decent return.

part 3: no where does he slot
So to me, CK is great third liner with special teams. He's never been a great 5on5 producer. It's been all about PP time for him. If you have him as net front on PP1, PK1, and 3rd line minutes, I feel his current salary is well justified and he should have a stat line of 25-40-65. That seems pretty reasonable in today's NHL. Also with JT Miller likely getting the C, having an American core that Sullivan trusts will go a long way.
- MeltingPlastic

I agree on many points here, except for the...well...points. How is Kreider racking up 40 assists playing on the 3rd line? And don't say on the PP. He is net front there...you don't get apples screening the goalie.

Get a life.
- OLDSCHOOL#6

Do you think anybody cares?
- nyrangers2

Yes

Kandre on the market.

“It’s not a guarantee, but that they are testing the market on Miller,” NHL insider Elliotte Friedman said on the latest 32 Thoughts podcast Wednesday. “They want to know what it is. We’ll see where it goes. But his name is definitely out there.”

Kandre on the market.

“It’s not a guarantee, but that they are testing the market on Miller,” NHL insider Elliotte Friedman said on the latest 32 Thoughts podcast Wednesday. “They want to know what it is. We’ll see where it goes. But his name is definitely out there.”
- Slimtj100

More like K'Gandre, amirite

Kandre on the market.

“It’s not a guarantee, but that they are testing the market on Miller,” NHL insider Elliotte Friedman said on the latest 32 Thoughts podcast Wednesday. “They want to know what it is. We’ll see where it goes. But his name is definitely out there.”
- Slimtj100

I totally agree with this. Do whatever you can to not spend $5M+ here.

More like K'Gandre, amirite
- Gabe Athaus

I’m kind of willing to give him two more years. It’s in there maybe Sully can bring it out. I feel like he will explode at some point, offensively I mean. Like 20 goal season kind of stuff. IE- chychrun

I’m kind of willing to give him two more years. It’s in there maybe Sully can bring it out. I feel like he will explode at some point, offensively I mean. Like 20 goal season kind of stuff. IE- chychrun
- Slimtj100

Perhaps...if you put him back at forward where he played prior to being drafted.

Perhaps...if you put him back at forward where he played prior to being drafted.
- mames11

The talent/ability to do it is in there is the point. A coach needs to find a way to bring it out of him. 5 million for him could be a steal eventually

The talent/ability to do it is in there is the point. A coach needs to find a way to bring it out of him. 5 million for him could be a steal eventually
- Slimtj100

I dunno. We've been waiting patiently for 5 years now. How much longer are we going to say this?

I dunno. We've been waiting patiently for 5 years now. How much longer are we going to say this?
- mames11

Sounds like Kakko. People were flipping we gave up on him

Sounds like Kakko. People were flipping we gave up on him
- Slimtj100

Kakko was improving (at $2.4M)...Key is declining (at $3.8M and will get around a $4.25 tender offer). I get what you are saying though. I just don't want to spend that $$$ on a maybe.

Kakko was improving (at $2.4M)...Key is declining (at $3.8M and will get around a $4.25 tender offer). I get what you are saying though. I just don't want to spend that $$$ on a maybe.
- mames11

And that’s how I felt about Kakko lol

I could totally see this board calling out Drury all day and night for a bad Kandre trade

And that’s how I felt about Kakko lol

I could totally see this board calling out Drury all day and night for a bad Kandre trade
- Slimtj100

Miller given plenty more leash than kakko. I think Kakko winds up the better pro over Miller

Perhaps...if you put him back at forward where he played prior to being drafted.
- mames11

Someone will do it that's were he belongs.