Comments on: Rangers Small Moves are NOT Enough!

By: nyrhockey094

nyrhockey094 — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 14:24:05 +0000

Philly doesnt have the balls to ask for Staal. How can you think they are going to want to rape us for a Player whos Old, Hurt, High salary, and really un ceartain of his future. Now if he was playing to full capacity, they they would easily want to rape us, they have no bargaining power. Cullen is a second line Centre, not a third liner. Cullen, Jessiman and a 1st is not enough? Jessiman is a decent prospect and a first rounder. If not Cullen, then just do Jessiman and a first. That a first round pick and a good prospect. Thats rape enough for a old hurting player whos got a 5+ mil salary attached with him.

By: JoeyNYR

JoeyNYR — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 12:47:43 +0000

Hossa is so underrated...I know that when most players play with Jagr they look good, but he as the ability to move and protect the puck along the boards like Jagr does. These two will be a lethal combo. I like the lines being split up, and don't agree with cullen playing wing on the scoring line because he just cannot make a good tape to tape pass.

Hossa-Nylander-Jagr
Avery-Straka-Shanahan
Dupuis-Cullen-Prucha
Holweg-Betts-Ortmeyer

I love Ortmeyer on the third line, but I guess Dupuis is a better scorer (not going to look up actual stats now). This depends though, bc Ortie has been great since his return.

By: JoeyNYR

JoeyNYR — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 12:47:41 +0000

By: JoeyNYR

JoeyNYR — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 12:33:51 +0000

They are different, but Hall didn't add all that much on the physical side this season.

By: JoeyNYR

JoeyNYR — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 12:31:10 +0000

First of all, as of last week we weren't sure if he would even play. He has gone several games and played well...but what makes you think Philly would take a 3 milion dollar 3rd line center? There are many teams with eyes on Forsberg who have better chances at the cup than NYR and would be willing to get an edge on the other very competitive teams. Philly is going to try to rape us for Forsberg, and if not, there are plenty of teams who want him like I said, and honestly, is that worth him maybe not resigning? Now if we starting throwing in words like conditional...then it's less of a risk for us. Either way, I don't see Cullen as a player they would want. Although, if we stack them with young picks n prospects, It might make sense to balance out the cap. But the point is...if you were Philly, what would you ask for??? I would ask for Staal, the Rangers are all over him, and as a divisional rival, you want to hit em where it hurts.

The only other scenario I see is Foppa wanting to come here...but I doubt he'd come here when he can go win a cup with the Ducks, Red Wings, or Predators.

By: trueblue

trueblue — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 09:20:39 +0000

I think Sather is doing an excellent job right now. He is playing his cards the best way he can right now. He got Avery! The was a big trade believe it or not. The team really was missing an energy player like Essa Tikkanen. Yes he takes a lot of penalties, but he also draws just as many. People hate to play against him. Ward was underproductive this year. After last years performance it really looked like he would blossom and he didn't. Trading prospect Cliche hurt but was necessary to land the young Avery.

I see the Dupuis deal as conservative. Both Dupuis and Hall are having subpar years, especially Dupuis. Obviously both GM's are hoping the stir will create a resurgence in both players. Fortunately for us Ranger's fans Dupuis has much more upside offensively than Hall.

I don't see Sather making any more moves till the deadline. Things are starting to come together. Certain players are coming on like Hossa. And he got rid of dead weight in Hall and Ward and added contributors. Daniel Girardi the young defenseman from Hartford looks like a veteran out there.

Slats has two weeks to see how things go. I don't believe they are going to be sellers folks. Don't expect a major trade for a big name foward either.
This guy is gonna stick to his guns and not deal away any of the youth expected to lead tomorrow's team.

I see Slats possibly picking up another d-man on the left side. You might see young Tomas Pock get shipped out with an expendable, like Krog, or better yet maybe Weekes. They need a player like Kasparitus used to be.

Can't wait to see what happens! Wish the big name they would get was Jovanovski (no trade clause) from Phoenix! Only if they could get him!

Waht do you think?
Pock, Rachunek, Immonen, and Jessiman (give up on him) for Jovanovski (who waives his no-trade clause)!

There's your big trade, but expect something smaller. Maybe Garnett Exelby!

By: Visco

Visco — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 23:25:00 +0000

Ya they didn't pick up anyone huge or make a big trade. But to be honest I'm a leafs fan and I would have loved to see Avery on the Leafs. A lot of fans have some bone to pick with Avery because of his past but this guy draws penalties, plays agressive and can put the puck in the net if given the right ice time and players to play with. Him and Shanny will click together and Shanny will be a great mentor for him. I think this move will benefit the Rangers.

By: puckhead94

puckhead94 — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 21:58:28 +0000

To be quite honest, I'm not really on the bandwagon to being Sykora back here. I mean, yeah, he was alright, and I'd make that trade 10 times out of 10 to bring him in last year, but that complete disappearance against New Jersey really sours me on seriously wanting him back in blue.

By: nyrhockey094

nyrhockey094 — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 19:08:48 +0000

Sykora isnt worth a Pick and a Prospect unless you want a 4th round pick along with fore coming bust of a player in Hugh Jessiman. Still, Sykora was great with us however I dont want him back if it means us giving up what little we have.

By: nyrhockey094

nyrhockey094 — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 19:06:10 +0000

I dont know why people think it will take the entire bank acct. to land a Injured Veteran with a huge salary whos not sure of whether he even wants to be traded or not. Ward was a decent player. Cliche maybe showed promise, but Avery will work out better in the long run. Avery now brings a dual element to this team along with Hollweg of the Rangers no longer being run over by ANY team. Colton Orr Sean Avery and Ryan Hollweg on the same team in one game simply destroy the opposition physically, and as we saw tonight maybe on the score sheet with Orrs goal (kidding about the scoring element).

Heres what I dont get, im hearing from every Ranger fan, continue with a youth movement, but tell me any Foward prospects of the Rangers that have the potential to be first liners? MAYBE Korpikoski at best. Dawes, Callahan, Immonen, all destined to be future second/third liners. The Rangers real strength lies in their defensive prospects. Sauer, Baranka, Sanguenetti, Staal. With Tyutin Pock and Giarardi IMO makes for hands down the best core of youth on defensein the game. However Defense doesnt score goals, offense does. So Maybe it would benefit the Rangers to stop Drafting Over rated goaltenders in Alvaro Montoya and Not stack our defense as high as mount everest and pick up a few offensive prospects in the draft.