I feel like most Rangers fans are trying to decide between signing Copp and Strome... but, to my eyes, they've both been somewhat disappointing this playoffs while the Chytil line just continues to impress and carry the weight the 2nd line is leaving behind on most nights. So, let's try to reward that.
Both Strome and Copp are left to walk in favor of promoting Chytil, and signing Vatrano, Blais, Motte, Rooney, and Braun. Obviously if you sign one of Strome or Copp (which will cost somewhere between 5-6million), you will be fairly limited in how many of those 5 you can sign. But most importantly, this is leaving room on the table for the year after this one, which will be considerably tougher to get under the cap, where top pieces in Chytil, Lafreniere, and Miller are up for new contracts, with nothing really substantial comes off the books.
The biggest issue I have with this roster is that you only have 4 "official" centers on the depth chart each night (Motte technically has experience and does take draws at times, but you know), vs the 6 NYR has right now. But, it does move up Chytil and Goodrow, and potentially Laffy and Kakko, while having depth pieces like Vatrano and Blais who can move up in case those two struggle. I think this is still a super competitive lineup as long as the young ones keep progressing, while also leaving money around for the tough decisions to come after this year. However, it is admittedly unlikely that this would happen. I just wanted to put the idea on paper.
It will "suck" to lose Nils, but let's be real... NYR's right side will be Fox, Trouba, and Schneider for the next 5+ years. Unfortunately, this is necessary due to Drury's rookie mistake with Nemeth.
Appreciate that you made a 23 man roster with cap to spare, thought it might not that much too spare depending on the bonuses payment.
Certainly good reality thoughts.
Appreciate that you made a 23 man roster with cap to spare, thought it might not that much too spare depending on the bonuses payment.
Certainly good reality thoughts.
Thank you! Yeah, there are a lot of crazy NYR teams being made out there. To be fair to them, it is going to be incredibly tight the next 2-3 years and difficult to predict with the new GM. It's even tougher because most of the decisions are to just let people walk. Overall I think this is the best depth roster they can make of the current situation, at the expense of losing some "star power" in Strome and Copp
1)Vatrano has been buzzing lately, I know C depth is an issue for us but between Vatrano Copp and Strome I think Frankie has made the best case to be re-signed
2)my only problem with this roster is if we’re promoting the kid line I kinda want them to stay together. They all seem to play better when on the same line. Can Panarin move up to the Zibanejad line and maybe force Kreider to RW.
3)I’ve thought since we have a lot of guys who really don’t have a spot here(Nils,Kravtsov,etc.) could we possibly look to trade for someone like Gourde or Dvorak with money retained who are more suited to be 3C but are good enough to move up to 2C if Chytil struggles.
1)Vatrano has been buzzing lately, I know C depth is an issue for us but between Vatrano Copp and Strome I think Frankie has made the best case to be re-signed
2)my only problem with this roster is if we’re promoting the kid line I kinda want them to stay together. They all seem to play better when on the same line. Can Panarin move up to the Zibanejad line and maybe force Kreider to RW.
3)I’ve thought since we have a lot of guys who really don’t have a spot here(Nils,Kravtsov,etc.) could we possibly look to trade for someone like Gourde or Dvorak with money retained who are more suited to be 3C but are good enough to move up to 2C if Chytil struggles.
Overall like the idea of this AGM tho good job
You can definitely move Panarin and Laffy around, and in general a lot of parts on this roster. I kept it this way because I think playing with Panarin can help continue Chytil's momentum, and I think it's in NYR's best interest to keep the two headed monster of Zibanejad and Panarin separate. Regardless, having a lot of different combos that can make sense I think is a big benefit of this roster over signing one of Copp and Strome, where the roster likely won't be as deep. I think anyone in the top 9 on this roster can play on any one of the lines fairly comfortably, maybe with the exception of Goodrow
I don't know, I have to believe that Drury signed Goodrow to that contract with the intention of him being the 3C. That's a lot of money for a 4C player. Maybe they can get another rental or something at the deadline if they really feel they have to. I'd absolutely love Yanni Gourde, but SEA would have to retain 50% for it to work for NYR, and it'd likely mean losing someone in the top 9 anyway (at least after this year). Ultimately this is definitely a big gamble as you are putting all your eggs in Chytil being a 2C, as there's nobody else on the roster to fill that void if he struggles. It's probably why it won't happen, but still fun to look at it
You can definitely move Panarin and Laffy around, and in general a lot of parts on this roster. I kept it this way because I think playing with Panarin can help continue Chytil's momentum, and I think it's in NYR's best interest to keep the two headed monster of Zibanejad and Panarin separate. Regardless, having a lot of different combos that can make sense I think is a big benefit of this roster over signing one of Copp and Strome, where the roster likely won't be as deep. I think anyone in the top 9 on this roster can play on any one of the lines fairly comfortably, maybe with the exception of Goodrow
I don't know, I have to believe that Drury signed Goodrow to that contract with the intention of him being the 3C. That's a lot of money for a 4C player. Maybe they can get another rental or something at the deadline if they really feel they have to. I'd absolutely love Yanni Gourde, but SEA would have to retain 50% for it to work for NYR, and it'd likely mean losing someone in the top 9 anyway (at least after this year). Ultimately this is definitely a big gamble as you are putting all your eggs in Chytil being a 2C, as there's nobody else on the roster to fill that void if he struggles. It's probably why it won't happen, but still fun to look at it
Ultimately I do think they just re-sign Copp, but of the 3 of Copp Strome and Vatrano I really do think Vatrano has been the most noticeable lately. However our lack of depth at C makes it that much more important to lock in Copp/Strome or trade for a 2C. As for Goodrow I think he was signed to play really anywhere in the middle 6 because of his versatility but he might have to be 3C next year out of necessity, I don’t really think they view him as a 4C next year just think he’s playing there in these playoffs because we’re pretty much fully healthy.
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