Explaining every move

Most I'd give is a 6th. He's not good. I understand the use here for him but it's not worth a 4th.

I love this. This is what the offseason needs to look like. Give Gallant time to assess and allow us to see who will be here long term.

I would only add Deslauriers to be a situational reserve instead of a regular 4th liner. The Rangers need more forechecking and better faceoffs before a fighter. That’s why you saw Jordan Martinook in my recent ACGM.

But as for the big picture, you’ve nailed it. New York needed to improve the status quo, but swapping David Quinn for Gerard Gallant will be the basis for deciding to what extent the Rangers need to do that.

This might be a mind blowing thought… but the “ADA has played his last game in NYR” was from the old management and coaching staff. Think there’s any possibility he returns and produces again. It just crossed my mind.. we don’t know all the specifics but his behaviour could have also been a byproduct of the coaches and their egos. Obviously not putting a ton of weight in that but maybe… maybe… hmm 🤔

I would love him back and I think Gallant would like his style in the lineup. 24 hour buyout window could start after tonight if Tampa wins. Most NY writers think he’s getting bought out then