Comments on: Trade in the Works for Chicago/NYR?

By: ranger_fan

ranger_fan — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 17:34:45 +0000

Most of Prucha's goals last year where garbage bang ins on the PP. Well may be not most, but a good quanity. He had a few good rushes too. Petr Prucha does need to fill out or we will not have a long career. He plays with a lot of heart, but gets thrown around. And if he does fill out his frame he will lose some speed and quickness which is one of his greatest assets. I don't like the idea of letting a talent like him go to waste because NY is skipping the rest of the rebuilding process. Prucha nor Nigel Dawes are getting the time they deserve. A trade would benefit the Rags right now because of the role he is assigned, and it will strengthen their defensive corps, and yes I am sure Malik would go the other way too. Rutuu does have problems and thats why I recommend Sindel being the other piece to NY.

By: wingerxxx

wingerxxx — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 13:26:19 +0000

Prucha has a LOT of room to improve. If he could play with decent linemates on a consistent basis, his scoring could skyrocket. I do not like the idea of trading guys like Prucha, who plays much bigger than their size. He is a very hard worker, gold on the power play, and I do not like the idea of giving him up. For Seabrook or anyone else. This is a guy the team needs to keep.

By: wingerxxx

wingerxxx — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 13:24:13 +0000

Prucha could always get extremely hot, like last season. It's because of the way he plays. The Rangers need to keep their scoring up front, mainly because it's all that is keeping them afloat right now.

I have seen Seabrook play, and he is not a poor Pronger. He has a ways to go before he comes close to that comparison. The only way the Rangers can justify trading for Seabrook is if they send a defenseman back to Chicago, because the defense simply has too many bodies right now. If they were willing to send Tuomo Ruutu in a package for Prucha, then we could talk. And even then, I would hesitate to do that because of Ruutu's shoulder issues.

Priority one needs to be getting rid of Marek Malik, not blowing up the squad. Maybe even Roszival, if he can't pick it up.

By: ranger_fan

ranger_fan — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 13:05:37 +0000

trade our best youth for two other youths, a standout defenseman, and a Nylander in the making in Sindel

By: ranger_fan

ranger_fan — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 13:04:42 +0000

Prucha is a talented player, don't get me wrong. But I don't see him improving much more beyond 30 goals in his career. Solid player, would love to have him, but I would rather have a young hard hitting two way defenseman who is younger.

And please tell me the York you are referring to is Mike and not Harry LOL! Mike could be had for next to nothing with his salary. THere is just no room for him. I agree that Dawes needs to be around an offensive talent and really Renney is wasting him. I wouldn't trade Sandis or Rachunek before Rozival and Malik, despite Rozival showing a little sign of improvement last game. Weekes can't be traded, and Hossa is a legit 4th liner with no value.

By: ranger_fan

ranger_fan — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 13:00:13 +0000

I was talking in terms of production and value.

By: Doctor

Doctor — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 11:59:18 +0000

Dude Seabrook is not a poor Pronger and Prucha is def not a poor Shanny. Shanny is a power forward, 6 foot 3 220, Prucha is a sniper 5 foot 10 170- one crashes the net the other stays away from it. Don't get witty.

By: Doctor

Doctor — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 11:57:21 +0000

Sorry, but this trade will never, ever happen. We'll trade Kasparitis before he gets free, but why include our best young player in the deal. Not happening.

By: ranger_fan

ranger_fan — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 09:15:02 +0000

Prucha won't hit 30 this season unless they lose one of their big 4 to injury (Jags, Straka Nylander, Shanny) because Renney isn't effectively using him with ice time or on the PP.

This kinda reminds me of the Pronger Shanny swap tho. Seabrook is a poor Pronger; Prucha is a poor Shanny. Its a matter of preference and I would want the Pronger.

By: HockeySteve

HockeySteve — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 08:41:20 +0000

Sather should not trade Prucha. That would be a stupid move. The problem in NY is that the fans get on the players so quickly that GM are almost forced to make moves. We have lost homegrown talent like Savard and York in stupid trades that have come back to haunt us. PRUUUUUUCHA (I love yelling that in the Garden!) is going to be a great player, he has yet to fully develop. Trade any of the following players on the Rangers roster and it will be alright with me: Ozolinsh, Rachunek, Orr, Hossa, Weekes. Players like Pock, Dawes, Immonen should be given more ice time. They are making rookie mistakes now, but thats because Renney benches them after they make a mistake and does not play them. How are they supposed to learn with 2 minutes of ice time? Pair Dawes with Jagr or Shanahan. Colorado has always used this approach of pairing stars with rookies and look how many of their homegrown players have become stars in this league. The Rangers need to continue to redefine their approach to development. It is getting better, but it is definitely not great yet! Just my opinion!