RJWantsTheCup Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Opening night line-up looks to me like Kreider - Zibanejad - Buchnevich Panarin - Strome - Kakko Lafreniere - Howden - Chytil Lemieux - Rooney - Gauthier DiGiuseppe 13th Forward Smith - Trouba Lindgren - Fox Johnson - DeAngelo Bitetto Shesterkin Georgiev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Johnson ADA is going to be fun to watch in our own zone lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWantsTheCup Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Johnson ADA is going to be fun to watch in our own zone lol It?s going to be a total shit show. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Opening night line-up looks to me like Kreider - Zibanejad - Buchnevich Panarin - Strome - Kakko Lafreniere - Howden - Chytil Lemieux - Rooney - Gauthier DiGiuseppe 13th Forward Smith - Trouba Lindgren - Fox Johnson - DeAngelo Bitetto Shesterkin Georgiev I think Miller will make the team and one of ADA or Fox will switch sides to play with Trouba. Smith will be the 7th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Johnson ADA is going to be fun to watch in our own zone lol I'm pumped about that Lafreniere - Howden connection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Dope ALF connection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 I'm pumped about that Lafreniere - Howden connection. lol. Definitely what I was picturing when they drafted him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Unfortunately that ship is sailed because CK is not getting traded anytime soon. Right wing is in the same position as right defense. You can't pay and keep everybody. This is exactly why last season my blood pressure almost rang the bell at the trade deadline when they signed Kreider long term. His contract isn't terrible, but if Buch is showing that he may be a bigger part of the future, why not deal Kreider instead. I know CK has a NMC, but I'm not certain if they can't trade him to some team, somehow. I get mixed up with NMC's and NTC's with lists and all that jazz. I need a map with that crap. LOL I'm pumped about that Lafreniere - Howden connection. THAT is going to be the combo of the future: I have such high hopes for Howden. I wanna see that kid really ring the bell! I think he's got everything it takes to be a star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 This is exactly why last season my blood pressure almost rang the bell at the trade deadline when they signed Kreider long term. His contract isn't terrible, but if Buch is showing that he may be a bigger part of the future, why not deal Kreider instead. I know CK has a NMC, but I'm not certain if they can't trade him to some team, somehow. I get mixed up with NMC's and NTC's with lists and all that jazz. I need a map with that crap. LOL THAT is going to be the combo of the future: I have such high hopes for Howden. I wanna see that kid really ring the bell! I think he's got everything it takes to be a star.Krieder is a LW who can't play the right. Buch is a RW who can't play the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Krieder is a LW who can't play the right. Buch is a RW who can't play the left. ahh shit...I gotcha...I'm busy looking at contracts instead of wings....My bad... It's Saturday, I get one reprieve!! ...:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Your point with Buch is right though...Hopefully we can get something that fills a BIG need for us when his time is up here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 lol. Definitely what I was picturing when they drafted him. This is exactly why last season my blood pressure almost rang the bell at the trade deadline when they signed Kreider long term. His contract isn't terrible, but if Buch is showing that he may be a bigger part of the future, why not deal Kreider instead. I know CK has a NMC, but I'm not certain if they can't trade him to some team, somehow. I get mixed up with NMC's and NTC's with lists and all that jazz. I need a map with that crap. LOL THAT is going to be the combo of the future: I have such high hopes for Howden. I wanna see that kid really ring the bell! I think he's got everything it takes to be a star. funny thing is, I was going to post my projected line up with Howden with Panarin and Strome, playing the Jesper Fast role. I mean, he hustles, he tries on defensive, he scored some nice dirty goals in front of the net, and Quinn loves him. I'm not a huge fan of Howden but who knows. It can spread out the offensive talent on the third line, too. I know people talk of Kakko there, but that's not enough puck to go around for Panarin Strome Kakko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWantsTheCup Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Lafreniere Chytil Kakko is never going to happen as the third line. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puck Head Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 I mean... There's been more loss than gain. What would there have been to be happy about lol? It really makes you think about how truly fucked Gorton was this summer. The only reason no one is talking about it is because they're happy about Laffy. What loss? A 3rd strong goaltender and a bottom 6 forward? Or where we concerned about Staal? In two seasons we?ve seen more talent added then since the 94 team. Panarin, Fox, Kappo, Lafren, Trouba, and a future franchise tender named Shesty. We?ve had 8 1st round picks in the last 4 years after having zero the 4 previous years. This team just needed to continue current path. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 If this is the case and you can sign Buch to a 5x5 type deal I'd do it in a heart beat and look to trade Kreider. No reason to pay Kreider when you have LaF and Bread as LW. Unless Kreider switches to RW, which he's done as recently as this past season. That or LaF switches position which has been talked about here. Maybe to center? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 What loss? A 3rd strong goaltender and a bottom 6 forward? Or where we concerned about Staal? In two seasons we?ve seen more talent added then since the 94 team. Panarin, Fox, Kappo, Lafren, Trouba, and a future franchise tender named Shesty. We?ve had 8 1st round picks in the last 4 years after having zero the 4 previous years. This team just needed to continue current path. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by TapatalkYou need to go back and look at the post I replied to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsm7302 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Laf move to Center a possibility? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdog99 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Brooks: "I’ll tell you this. Whenever I see a projected Rangers’ lineup that does not have Alexis Lafreniere in the top six, but rather on the third line with the Blueshirts stacking left wings Artemi Panarin, Chris Kreider and Lafreniere, I hope this does not reflect the views of management." Agree. Obviously we haven't seen him at the NHL level yet, but projecting, you can not stick a prospect of Lafreniere's caliber on the third line alongside average at best players (assuming Chytil/Howden etc. don't take their game up to the next level). You can not risk stunting his NHL development that way. I love Kreider's game, and he's getting paid to be a top 6, but he'll have to be the third liner as far as I'm concerned. At least if he gets paired up with the right guys and they develop some chemistry, we can potentially roll three lines that can produce. Gotta at least give Lafreniere a shot to see what he can do with Zibanejad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsm7302 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Best Available Centers: Erik Haula Carl Soderberg Derick Brassard Melker Karlsson Trevor Lewis Riley Sheahan Brian Boyle Frederik Gauthier Nick Shore Best Available D: Sami Vatanen Travis Hamonic Zdeno Chara Andy Greene Dmitry Kulikov Ben Hutton Madison Bowey Ron Hainsey Trevor Daley Jan Rutta Michael Del Zotto Slater Koekkoek Karl Alzner Michael Stone Oscar Fantenberg Deryk Engelland (According to The Score- Patrick Smith) Are we interested in any of the above? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Best Available Centers: Erik Haula Carl Soderberg Derick Brassard Melker Karlsson Trevor Lewis Riley Sheahan Brian Boyle Frederik Gauthier Nick Shore Best Available D: Sami Vatanen Travis Hamonic Zdeno Chara Andy Greene Dmitry Kulikov Ben Hutton Madison Bowey Ron Hainsey Trevor Daley Jan Rutta Michael Del Zotto Slater Koekkoek Karl Alzner Michael Stone Oscar Fantenberg Deryk Engelland (According to The Score- Patrick Smith) Are we interested in any of the above? Looks like an NHL rummage sale! When the red light is on, do we get "but one, get one"??? :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsm7302 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 No one moves the needle for me. At all. However, I could pick numerous names from that D list whom I wouldve pursued prior to Jack Johnson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Best Available Centers: Erik Haula Carl Soderberg Derick Brassard Melker Karlsson Trevor Lewis Riley Sheahan Brian Boyle Frederik Gauthier Nick Shore Best Available D: Sami Vatanen Travis Hamonic Zdeno Chara Andy Greene Dmitry Kulikov Ben Hutton Madison Bowey Ron Hainsey Trevor Daley Jan Rutta Michael Del Zotto Slater Koekkoek Karl Alzner Michael Stone Oscar Fantenberg Deryk Engelland (According to The Score- Patrick Smith) Are we interested in any of the above? Found one :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphinity 2.0 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Best Available Centers: Erik Haula Carl Soderberg Derick Brassard Melker Karlsson Trevor Lewis Riley Sheahan Brian Boyle Frederik Gauthier Nick Shore Best Available D: Sami Vatanen Travis Hamonic Zdeno Chara Andy Greene Dmitry Kulikov Ben Hutton Madison Bowey Ron Hainsey Trevor Daley Jan Rutta Michael Del Zotto Slater Koekkoek Karl Alzner Michael Stone Oscar Fantenberg Deryk Engelland (According to The Score- Patrick Smith) Are we interested in any of the above? I mean I'd take Brassard again. He got $1.2M last year though, so I'd suspect he'd look for more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Brooks: "I?ll tell you this. Whenever I see a projected Rangers? lineup that does not have Alexis Lafreniere in the top six, but rather on the third line with the Blueshirts stacking left wings Artemi Panarin, Chris Kreider and Lafreniere, I hope this does not reflect the views of management." Agree. Obviously we haven't seen him at the NHL level yet, but projecting, you can not stick a prospect of Lafreniere's caliber on the third line alongside average at best players (assuming Chytil/Howden etc. don't take their game up to the next level). You can not risk stunting his NHL development that way. I love Kreider's game, and he's getting paid to be a top 6, but he'll have to be the third liner as far as I'm concerned. At least if he gets paired up with the right guys and they develop some chemistry, we can potentially roll three lines that can produce. Gotta at least give Lafreniere a shot to see what he can do with Zibanejad. Mehhhh. That Kreider Zibanejad combination is really something I don't want to fuck with . Its really been a stepping stone for Zib. All the chemistry with the lines has really been the combo of the LWs and centers. The RWs have been interchangeable in a way. We really want them to mess with what they already know works? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdog99 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Mehhhh. That Kreider Zibanejad combination is really something I don't want to fuck with . Its really been a stepping stone for Zib. All the chemistry with the lines has really been the combo of the LWs and centers. The RWs have been interchangeable in a way. We really want them to mess with what they already know works? True - Krieder Zibanejad has been a hell of a pair - it drove me crazy when they messed around with Panarin alongside Zibanejad in the beginning of this past season. But Lafreniere seems to me more of a North/South player than Panarin, and I have a feeling it could work well. I just could not stomach the possibility of stunting a possible generational talent (sure, not projected to be at the Crosby level by most, but who knows) by lining him up with 2 other scrubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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