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Forum: Armchair-GM8 oct. 2022 à 15 h 22
Sujet: What I would like to see tried
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>tea</b></div><div>Rydahl is probably the guy I'd like to see in the lineup the most out of the current 13th/14th forward contenders, but he got sent down, which was expected given he's waiver exempt. I agree that claiming another depth forward would be nice, given the amount of young/unproven players we're relying on.

The kids should definitely get more time, but I agree that I like the CK combo. They've already shown some good chemistry, especially in last years playoffs when on multiple occasions Kakko dished very nice passes to Chytil (some linked below), which is great to see. That combo complimented with someone like Blais or even Vesey could form a veery competent 3rd line, which in this case should get at least 15 mins of TOI per game.

In my opinion tho, the largest problem that needs addressing is the fact that our 7th defenseman is currently Libor Hajek, and after that I guess the next option is either Jarred Tinordi or Matthew Robertson, one of whom sucks and one of whom is far from NHL ready.</div></div>


It would be great if Vesey works out, reproduce numbers from 2016-2019, and continue his PK skills would be nice.

Juuso Välimäki is on the waiver wire. Prefer him as 7th D for $1,550,000?

Kaut for $863,333 is also on waivers.
Forum: Armchair-GM7 oct. 2022 à 22 h 7
Forum: Armchair-GM7 oct. 2022 à 15 h 16
Sujet: What I would like to see tried
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>tea</b></div><div>Kravvy's main skill is scoring goals, that's what he's been working on with Panarin, so you're solution is to put him with Kreider, a goal scorer, and Zibanejad.. another goal scorer? I mean I know Zibanejad is an underrated passer and last year he was great as a playmaker, but he's still one of our top goal scorers, why would you put them all on the same line instead of keeping Kravtsov with Panarin? Yes, that line has struggled a bit, but you can't just completely throw a good concept out because it didn't work in a few pre-season games, especially not when Trocheck is still getting used to the Rangers system and Kravtsov just came from the KHL.

Blais is not a top 6 forward, I don't understand why we should keep trying to have him there. Sure he has a bit of offense, but he isn't top 6 caliber. We don't wanna be stuck in another Dryden Hunt situation

The 4th line is good, but I'd rather see Vesey as the 13th or 14th forward over Gauth or Hunt.

Ideally, the team would look like this:

Kreider/Laffy - Zibanejad - Kreider/Laffy
This line did work for parts of last season. I know in a few games their underlying numbers weren't great, but I feel like it just needs some time. I would probably try Kreider on the RW with Laffy on the left, as Kreider has played well on the right before. Laffy, especially on the left, would probably suit that line well. He is more of a playmaker than Kravtsov and has a ton of talent to help drive the line. Especially after seeing how he played in the playoffs last season, I could absolutely see that line doing very well

Panarin - Trocheck - Kravtsov
My mentality with this line is to just give it time. Trocheck and Kravtsov are both shoot-first players, Panarin is a pure playmaker. Panarin and Kravtsov seem to have a good friendship and could easily form a pretty good duo, Trocheck is more defensive and might stay back a little and let Panarin and Kravtsov do the work up front. Kakko might also be a good option for this line, and if we're breaking up the kid line anyway, seeing Kakko in the top 6 would be nice.

Vesey/Blais - Chytil - Kakko
Preferably, I do want to keep Chytil and Kakko together. They played great together in the playoffs, Kakko often played the net front and behind the net, he showed good playmaking too, while Chytil played like a true goal scorer. Vesey has been very good in the preseason, he's definitely earned a contract and probably a roster spot. I think he could complete that 3rd line. Blais is another option, Goodrow could also fill in, but towards the end of the season, I'd have Othmann take that LW spot.

Goodrow - Carpenter/Rydahl - Reaves/Blais
There are probably 6 or 7 forward that would fit on the 3rd line, but ideally this line would be Goodrow - Rydahl - Blais with either Hunt or Carpenter as the 13th forward</div></div>

Good summation and in agreement. Laffy has earned the chance to get 1L minutes and has the quick playmaking skills to fit with KZ. Kakko is underrated as a playmaker and he does well with a finisher like Chytil when he is not overshadowed. CK could become like KZ. Definitely 2nd line concept is strong, stick with it. Give Blais a role on 3rd line and develop his offensive upside with CK and let Goodrow lead 4th line and be the floater. Reaves will be part-time and I am not sold on Vesey, he can be streaky, so I would like a better 13th forward option but there may not be a better alternative, maybe Rydahl and Carpenter eventually. Kostin hit the waiver wire, any thoughts?
Forum: Armchair-GM30 sept. 2022 à 14 h 40
Sujet: Swap of former 1st Rounders
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>coga16</b></div><div>They use their speed. But forecheck relentlessly, the play quick transition hockey and that’s not bc of speed, it’s high hockey IQ. Quick sticks. Quick passes.

If a player is just fast yet can’t process the game at the same speed. They won’t work. Example is yakupov, that was his issue, he could not think the game fast enough

Gaut won’t last in an avs system if he can’t process what the avs do At a high level. Avs have players who aren’t burners than fit into the identity bc they think the game fast.</div></div>

It has hard to figure out what Gaut's issue is. He seems to have it all, except it doesn't work out. I wouldn't necessarily attribute it to HIQ, he is not a clueless player and has great stick skills. It's more like he sees the game should be played a certain way and has issues getting out of it. He creates a lot of breakaways/openings and they look very impressive but he doesn't convert. There were stats floating around last year of a very high rate of pressures. He attracts a lot of attention but doesn't seem to be able to finish with a player hanging on his back. Maybe a quick transition team would solve his riddle.
Forum: Armchair-GM30 sept. 2022 à 12 h 27
Forum: Armchair-GM30 sept. 2022 à 11 h 25
Sujet: Swap of former 1st Rounders
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jimbo1119</b></div><div>I'm not familiar enough with the Avs situation w/ Kaut to comment realistically on what he could be moved for...but unless he's about to hit the waiver wire (don't think so), I doubt they'd move him for Gaut- a guy who might just be waived.

FWIW, if (when) Gaut gets waived by NYR, whoever picks him up will be taking a flier on a low risk/high reward situation. Can't put a finger on what's wrong with Gaut- hockey IQ?? The guy just doesn't finish. He has size...insane speed... he hits...he back checks....he draws penalties. But for whatever reason he can't stay in the lineup...yet Ryan Reaves can?? As far as the Avs, I'm not sure who they would sit to insert Gaut in the lineup, but one thing he would do is put McK, Makar, and Company on the PP- this alone would be worth the Avs taking a stab at Gaut...just not with Kaut going east.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>coga16</b></div><div>If hockey IQ is an issue, then he wouldnt last under Bednar and the Avs.</div></div>

FWIW, there were many rumors that Kaut would be a roster crunch causality since he is no longer waive-exempt, but it appears due to an injury a roster spot has opened up for him. Camp isn't over and a similar circumstance could happen for Gauthier as well. They also are similar in that both had AHL success but have yet to break out in the NHL even though both are super-talented. Kaut is two years younger, so more hope surrounds him. When I look at both players, they seem to be more locked into their style, so would benefit greatly from playing on a team that has their style of play. The NYR suit Kaut, and the AVS suit Gauthier. It would have been a waiver-wire causality for a waiver-wire causality deal.
Forum: Armchair-GM29 sept. 2022 à 21 h 46
Sujet: Rangers 2023
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Masonh618</b></div><div>Well, I would think Laffy and Miller are much more valuable than those guys. Heck, Kakko got more than Anderson/Durzi. I’d have thought it’s a safe assumption Kakko won’t make more than Laf/Miller.</div></div>

The point is the KIngs had limited cap space and the players took contracts to fit within it. Kakko is making 2.1, and Laffy and Miller are making 2.5, so not sure what you mean about Kakko making more, maybe you meant Chytil. Chytil is arbitration eligible and also on his second contract, so made sense to lock him up and at the end of the contract to still have one year left of RFA status. Laffy and Miller are getting a large raise and also would be able to build value to increase their contracts for the next year rather than being locked up. It is an example of a way forward without breaking up the team and possible.
Forum: Armchair-GM29 sept. 2022 à 10 h 2
Sujet: Rangers 2023
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Masonh618</b></div><div>I’ve been under the impression for awhile that both players are getting handy raises even when not being arbitration eligible. In addition I’ve all but accepted Filip Chytil and Ryan Lindgren leaving the team next season as much as I truly don’t want to believe it.

In a perfect world Laf and Miller sign team friendly bridges but it’s easier said than done. Take Jason Robertson for example. He’s still holding out for his second contract.</div></div>

On holding out, there are plenty of examples going both ways, look at the KIngs with Anderson and Durzi. A lot will depend on performance this year, Chytil will be difficult to replace given the prospect pool and if Laffy performs like Robertson then a very good problem.