RodrigueGabriel Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 If Jones and Lundkvist join the mix, Trouba is supremely valuable along with Smith (if resigned). It would be very disappointing if this team didn't make the playoffs next season, so a defense with an average age of 22 is actually not that exciting to me. That was exciting three years ago, but we're past the stage of just being young for the sake of it. The best teams have veteran players. I hope they can bring in some experienced players this summer to mix in. It wouldn't shock me if Jones ultimately gets dangled as part of a package for a center. We'd essentially have 3 potentially legit PP QBs in Fox, Lundqvist, and Jones and we can't use 'em all - and we'd STILL have a logjam on D. I have a fantasy that somehow Stevie Y lets go of Dylan Larkin for Jones, Chytil, and something else, maybe Gauthier-ish. But, I know, very unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 From what I saw form Jones he is going to be an impactful NHL player. Great powerful skater with incredible hands. Seems like he's always jumping into the play. Interested to see if he's free to roam by Quinn. Almost seems very much like a lefty Deangelo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyInTheMiddle Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 It wouldn't shock me if Jones ultimately gets dangled as part of a package for a center. We'd essentially have 3 potentially legit PP QBs in Fox, Lundqvist, and Jones and we can't use 'em all - and we'd STILL have a logjam on D. I have a fantasy that somehow Stevie Y lets go of Dylan Larkin for Jones, Chytil, and something else, maybe Gauthier-ish. But, I know, very unlikely. I don't see that as unlikely as you may think. The Wings are headed towards closing out their 5th straight losing season; Larkin is going to be 25 this Summer, and will need to be resigned after the 22-23 season. While Detroit's prospect pool is highly regarded, most of their top prospects are 1-2 years away(Raymond, Seider, Veleno). Does it make sense to resign Larkin to a big money contract when they are this far away from competing? Your proposal of Jones, Chytil, Gauthier would certainly give them some young NHL ready talent(TBD on Jones) to be more in accordance with the timeline of their prospect pool. If you sweetened it with this year's first, which is generally considered a weak draft that Rangers are unlikely to find immediate help at 2C, I think Yzerman would have to give it serious consideration. Then again, he is a pain in the ass to cut deals with, and would want something stupid like K' Andre Miller thrown in which would tank the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Link: So they traded a year of his contract for bonuses, essentially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodrigueGabriel Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 From what I saw form Jones he is going to be an impactful NHL player. Great powerful skater with incredible hands. Seems like he's always jumping into the play. Interested to see if he's free to roam by Quinn. Almost seems very much like a lefty Deangelo I'm not saying he's not good. It was a truly phenomenal pick. So is Lundqvist. I'm just saying we have more of that particular kind of good than we can effectively use and we may need to deploy some of it to beef up down the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 At some point we are going to be hoarders of these kind of players and are going to need to make a few sacrifices in order to obtain other pieces of the puzzle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 So they traded a year of his contract for bonuses, essentially. Yup. That's a good way to look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sod16 Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 As for the short term, I can see Quinn scratching Hajek and keeping Smith in the lineup to get Jones in. I appreciate that Smith has been passable this year, but let's not get carried away. I can't see inserting him over a younger player, even if we are in playoff contention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 If they are still in it after 10 games, I don't think this kid gets a sniff unless there's an injury. What's the sense in this move? Really don't understand it. They have plenty of options on D if they need to. Why waste a year of ELC to get such a small look at the kid, if he can even crack the lineup in a potential playoff push? If he were a physical force, I'd get it, but another puck mover? Maybe I'm unaware of how much hype is behind him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 They’re arguably already not “still in it” They’re not winning the cup- let the kids play. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long live the King Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 If they are still in it after 10 games, I don't think this kid gets a sniff unless there's an injury. What's the sense in this move? Really don't understand it. They have plenty of options on D if they need to. Why waste a year of ELC to get such a small look at the kid, if he can even crack the lineup in a potential playoff push? If he were a physical force, I'd get it, but another puck mover? Maybe I'm unaware of how much hype is behind him.Weren't you just arguing that they should claim Sami Vatanen off waivers? Sent from my SM-G960U using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoMinutesForNothing Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 John Buccigross, who is a college hockey aficionado, called him a slightly better version of Matt Grzelcyk. Grzelcyk is currently pacing better that half a point per game, plays almost 20 mins a night and has off the charts analytics and possession numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Jimmy Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Yeah agree with this. Next season is playoffs or bust. Although I love Lundkvist, Jones and the rest of the guys, we gonna need some experience. Fox and Lindgren will be in year 3/4 and will already have a top top season in the bag, but we need more than that. Lindgren - Fox Miller - Lundkvist Jones - Trouba That lineup should make the playoffs and also be hella funny to watch. I cant wait to watch all those young guys play, learn and turn into good NHL players. If 1, 2 or even 3 of those guys busts we have like 4 other exciting D prospects. We deserve this after the last few years. Some of those D lines we’ve seen recently has been brutal. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk I honestly think next season can go either way, either they make the playoffs or they actually take a step backwards. The young 'uns look good this season, in a 56 game season playing a handful of teams (some of which suck). Next season, God willing, it'll be a full 82 game grind against some very good teams these kids haven't seen yet. These kids get more experience next season and it'll be the following season where they can make some real noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Heaven Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 I honestly think next season can go either way, either they make the playoffs or they actually take a step backwards. The young 'uns look good this season, in a 56 game season playing a handful of teams (some of which suck). Next season, God willing, it'll be a full 82 game grind against some very good teams these kids haven't seen yet. These kids get more experience next season and it'll be the following season where they can make some real noise. Yeah but they will also play a lot more shit teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Even if there are no fans in most places or limited seating like now, I really hope there's at least a normal 82 game season next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slobberknocker Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 why not do this? was happy to see the rangers stay the course. most of the moves were of the rental variety yesterday. agree on the need for a center. funny but who would of thought the D is potentially stacked moving forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Boom goes the dynamite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddynyc Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Does he have to wait 10 days before he can join the team ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Im a bit confused. Is he coming here for this year and will play? How long did it take Kravtsov to crack this lineup after finishing his KHL season? Thought Quinn needs a lot of practices first?Didn't even make it a page LOL [emoji23] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BrooksBurner Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Link: Woah, this is happening very fast. Might we see him in one of the Devils games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Link: Man, what a time to be a fan. Kakko, Lafreniere, Kravtsov, Chytil, Fox, Miller, Lindgren... everyone is playing well. And now add Jones to the mix. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddynyc Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Link: I'd say he'll get in possibly by the fourth game between the Rangers and Devils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 I gotta make room for another Jersey!! This is getting really good!!! :happy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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