Long live the King Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 16 minutes ago, Phil said: McKegg will go when Drury acquires a legitimate penalty-killing forward and likely not a moment sooner. McKegg hasn't been killing penalties, Brodzinski is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieNextel305 Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 2 hours ago, The Dude said: Because they are probably the favorite to come out of the east? The Rangers aren't a complete package and could get closer to being right up there with Florida as a favorite IF they can add Giroux themselves. Road to the cup is going through Florida, one way or another. I actually disagree. Gun to my head, if they and Carolina meet in the East Final, I actually think Carolina walks out on top. To me, that’s who the East is going to go through. Just my opinion obviously, but I’d be much more afraid playing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted March 17, 2022 Author Share Posted March 17, 2022 6 minutes ago, Long live the King said: McKegg hasn't been killing penalties, Brodzinski is. Right, but they're one injury or even penalty away from not having anyone else who can step in. It's why McKegg is still here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 18 minutes ago, Phil said: Right, but they're one injury or even penalty away from not having anyone else who can step in. It's why McKegg is still here. According to Quanthockey 46 different times Vatrano has played over 1 minute of penalty kill in a game so there is that. Looks like the bulk of it was in 19/20 but I’m sure it’s something Gallant could tinker with. His speed alone could be enticing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted March 17, 2022 Author Share Posted March 17, 2022 44 minutes ago, Keirik said: According to Quanthockey 46 different times Vatrano has played over 1 minute of penalty kill in a game so there is that. Looks like the bulk of it was in 19/20 but I’m sure it’s something Gallant could tinker with. His speed alone could be enticing. I'd rather just pick up a real penalty-killler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 11 minutes ago, Phil said: I'd rather just pick up a real penalty-killler. Like Gourde with over 200 games 1+ minutes of pk time ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-ERIK- Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 6 hours ago, The Dude said: Because they are probably the favorite to come out of the east? The Rangers aren't a complete package and could get closer to being right up there with Florida as a favorite IF they can add Giroux themselves. Road to the cup is going through Florida, one way or another. Do you mean through Florida in general ?Or Panthers specifically? Cause as good as the Panthers are this season, they haven't won shit in the playoffs. I'd say Tampa is still the Florida team to beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 53 minutes ago, br-avery said: Do you mean through Florida in general ?Or Panthers specifically? Cause as good as the Panthers are this season, they haven't won shit in the playoffs. I'd say Tampa is still the Florida team to beat. In general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 4 hours ago, RichieNextel305 said: I actually disagree. Gun to my head, if they and Carolina meet in the East Final, I actually think Carolina walks out on top. To me, that’s who the East is going to go through. Just my opinion obviously, but I’d be much more afraid playing them. I just think Florida has a roster built entirely for the playoffs and Tampa is Tampa. The Canes are really solid too. I get why you're saying that. Carolina owns the Rangers too. But, my gut says either Florida team is all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieNextel305 Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 1 hour ago, The Dude said: I just think Florida has a roster built entirely for the playoffs and Tampa is Tampa. The Canes are really solid too. I get why you're saying that. Carolina owns the Rangers too. But, my gut says either Florida team is all. Yeah, I mean listen, they’re all good. And it’s honestly going to be a dog fight and dice roll to see who comes out of it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuc Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Solid EV off/def, good finishing and really good G/60. Will be interesting to see if he takes the 2RW spot or if they want to build a 3rd line with him. He sounds like a perfect fit for the 2nd line tbh. Energy player, good forechecker with a really good shot. 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty9 Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 So our second line does need a goal scorer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash or Czech Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 I don't understand why we're worried about helping Florida improve. If it wasn't us, somebody else would've. So why not pick up a solid 3rd liner instead of let Vatrano go elsewhere and help another team that isn't us? That way we help ourselves and Florida, instead of two teams that aren't the Rangers. Shouldn't even be a complaint. 1 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 18 minutes ago, Cash or Czech said: I don't understand why we're worried about helping Florida improve. If it wasn't us, somebody else would've. So why not pick up a solid 3rd liner instead of let Vatrano go elsewhere and help another team that isn't us? That way we help ourselves and Florida, instead of two teams that aren't the Rangers. Shouldn't even be a complaint. Yeah I said the same thing. 100% spot on my man. L 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 I wish the twitter would decide if Chariot is good, so that we could judge the Vatrano trade on our message board. Fuckin' internet, man. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long live the King Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Cash or Czech said: I don't understand why we're worried about helping Florida improve. If it wasn't us, somebody else would've. So why not pick up a solid 3rd liner instead of let Vatrano go elsewhere and help another team that isn't us? That way we help ourselves and Florida, instead of two teams that aren't the Rangers. Shouldn't even be a complaint. I wasn't complaining when I brought it up. Mostly a gee-whiz / joke / side effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash or Czech Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 23 minutes ago, Long live the King said: I wasn't complaining when I brought it up. Mostly a gee-whiz / joke / side effect. Don't worry, it's not you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Cash or Czech said: Don't worry, it's not you Who is it? Goawwwnoawww. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersIn7 Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 This is a good trade. He immediately makes them deeper and better. And for an essentially insignificant cost Vatrano is definitely an upgrade. Ideally he’s bottom-6 He’s not a top-6 guy though and asking him to play there may be a reach. We can’t fully asses though until any other deals might be done and we see how he’s utilized and deployed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBrowningPI Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Panarin and Strome need a player they can pass to and score/finish with a good shot. Hunt is not the guy for them. Hopefully Vatrano is the fit they've been looking for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 He probably will take 77 again since Chytil has #72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty9 Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Didn't they retire number 77 two Years ago,deAngelo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slobberknocker Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 why is this board mentioning gourde? does anyone really think he's getting dealt? they love him there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersIn7 Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Slobberknocker said: why is this board mentioning gourde? does anyone really think he's getting dealt? they love him there. I think he’s a big time long-shot to be moved at any point in the next several seasons But they are an expansion team. If they felt like they’re return on him made them better moving forward in the long-term, they’d probably deal just about anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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