What happened on the ice Monday night can never happen again. In a division with arguably the most tough guys (Martin, Ross Johnston, Wilson, Chara if he remains, the Bruins are close by in the Conference, etc), we have nobody. Something needs to change.
Why it helps NYR: At the expense of some throwaway RFAs that will very likely never see meaningful minutes in a Rangers sweater, we get protection. The cap hit is the cap hit, but I don't think it will be too big of a problem. Looch's two year deal gives us a little time to groom someone else to come up with a more reasonable cap hit. Or, if it works out, can always sign him for less. Looch has shown in the last two years he can still be a very serviceable 3rd or 4th line player. He can spark the team up at unexpected, yet necessary times, especially in the playoffs.
Why it helps CGY: While the RFAs might not be huge game changers to them, it will still help. They will certainly be losing one of their top four defensemen in the expansion draft (unless they protect all 4, in which case, they'll be losing a top 6 forward), and Rykov seems to be a pretty blue chip prospect to help out there. Gauthier also seems like he'll be an awesome middle six winger, but again, there's just no room for him in NYR anywhere, as much as I'd love to keep him around. Perhaps most importantly, it frees up a lot of cap space they can then use to improve their team elsewhere (and let's be honest, that team will go through a lot of changes this offseason). They still have protection in Chucky, with also a huge young guy in Buddy Robinson lumbering around
Why it could hurt NYR: Zibanejad, Strome, Fox, and Kakko are all up for contracts next year. Hopefully the world is better and there will be a cap raise at the end of that season. I think it can still work. I don't see Kakko getting a huge contract regardless, unless some insane break out happens. But, Fox and Zibanejad should get maximum contracts each. If Chytil develops more, it could be time to move on from Strome. Georgiev is also out of his contract and I don't see him returning after it's done, so that will free up some space, in addition to another million dollars from buyouts.
As with most the trades I do, throw in some picks/prospects on either side to even it out if necessary. Just a broad picture here. I don't think any retention is necessary or will be offered given the circumstances.
if not for his cap hit I actually would rather have lucic than lemieux cause at least he actually has the effect some nyr fans seem to think lemieux has. I'd rather have reaves than both of them
That was my point, Lucic's cap hit is unbearable. Reaves would be nice obviously but Vegas doesn't want to move him either.
I only said Lemieux because he is a guy who can fight and intimidate a little bit. At worse he can go run a couple players. If you just looking for someone to go after Wilson, good luck. not many ppl can.
Realistically, Lemmy would have tried to fight Wilson, but would've been left bloody and beaten. He has all the heart in the world, but no size. I don't necessarily agree with trading him, but if you're gonna spend a roster spot on an enforcer (Lemmy isn't one, but for some reason Rangers fan want to consider him one), they better be an actual enforcer that can dish out punishment. Lemmy is a modern day tough guy, but since Wilson type players are still around, you need to fight fire with fire
Of course I didn't mean Lemieux was the next Probert or anything. Just it would have been nice to have a guy like that still in a game like against the caps. Obviously if we're straight up picking who we want from any team, Reaves would be the best guy to have but those guys aren't available often. Lemieux would have been at the very least a counter to the Caps.
The point is not to go after Wilson. Only a few guys in the league can and even then may still lose, so what's the point? Its to go after their other players. Lemieux could have easily done that for them.
That was my point, Lucic's cap hit is unbearable. Reaves would be nice obviously but Vegas doesn't want to move him either.
I only said Lemieux because he is a guy who can fight and intimidate a little bit. At worse he can go run a couple players. If you just looking for someone to go after Wilson, good luck. not many ppl can.
ideal solution is for kreider to dedicate his summer into adding a pest/enforcing aspect to his game. Hard to do in an offseason but kreids is ridiculously strong and 6'3" he could be a force if he toughens up in that regard
ideal solution is for kreider to dedicate his summer into adding a pest/enforcing aspect to his game. Hard to do in an offseason but kreids is ridiculously strong and 6'3" he could be a force if he toughens up in that regard
Yeah ask the 31 year old to reinvent himself to become something not in his nature..... I don't think that's the solution here haha.
Ideal solution would be to add some team toughness. Not to take on Wilson himself but to be able to push back as an entire group better.
F50marco a aimé ceci.
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