Mercogliano Rangers Expected to Sign Lafreniere to 2-year Bridge With $2.5–2.75m AAV

[Art20c]

That loser hasn’t signed yet? Wtf?

[Pete]

I'm now expecting a hold out that ends with Drury going Grachev... "I tried to trade him for a year. No one wanted him."

 

[Bieser]

What could be the issue?  Isn't there a fixed amount left? 

[Sharpshooter]

Does he actually think he's worth more than that rumored amount? If so.....LOL!

[Ozzy]

He's gonna sit out this season, isn't he??? 

 

This kid best get ink on a contract fast, and then get his ass in shape for the season!

Edited August 1, 2023 by Ozzy

[LindG1000]

Imagine he's holding out for more money?

 

I can't imagine a funnier scenario.

[Br4d]

He's probably holding out for a trade but since he has no leverage he's going to let the Rangers figure it out for themselves.

 

He's said a couple of times that he's fine being a Ranger for now.

[RJWantsTheCup]

He's holding out for a new donut clause.

[Shane Falco]

3 hours ago, LindG1000 said:

Imagine he's holding out for more money?

 

I can't imagine a funnier scenario.

Would send him straight to Montreal. They probably added a workout clause and he’s refusing to sign. 
 

 

[Phil]

I honestly don't care if/when he signs. I've never seen a more unimpressive first overall pick in my life and I've been watching this sport for 30 fucking years. He makes Patrick Stefan look like Pavel Datsyuk.

[RangersIn7]

10 hours ago, Phil said:

I honestly don't care if/when he signs. I've never seen a more unimpressive first overall pick in my life and I've been watching this sport for 30 fucking years. He makes Patrick Stefan look like Pavel Datsyuk.

Stefan just had injury issues. Had a couple of concussions back in the IHL in the 2 seasons before he got drafted I believe and Atlanta foolishly the one thing you can never do which is ignore the medical side. He wasn’t a bad player. Very skilled in fact. Just was damaged goods. 
 

But god- what a terrible draft class that was. Arguably the worst ever. And that’s saying something as there were some real clunkers back in the mid-to-late 90’s. 

[RangersIn7]

14 hours ago, Kreiders Rider said:

Would send him straight to Montreal. They probably added a workout clause and he’s refusing to sign. 
 

 

Supposedly it’s basically done. I believe Molly said as much a week or so ago on one of the podcasts. 

[Cash or Czech]

Personally I'm wondering if Drury is trying to trade him and let the new team negotiate a contract that'll fit within their cap constraints

[RangersIn7]

5 minutes ago, Cash or Czech said:

Personally I'm wondering if Drury is trying to trade him and let the new team negotiate a contract that'll fit within their cap constraints

Possibly. 
But if that was going to happen, it was likely to happen by now, no?

 

Not doubting your opinion. Cause I think it’s a valid possibility, even if unlikely.

Just curious as to why you feel that way when the press has said the opposite and Drury said they were committed to him and to trade him hurts Drury’s efficacy.

[torontonyr]

Maybe talking to Kravstov about bringing his talents to the K

[Cash or Czech]

24 minutes ago, RangersIn7 said:

Possibly. 
But if that was going to happen, it was likely to happen by now, no?

 

Not doubting your opinion. Cause I think it’s a valid possibility, even if unlikely.

Just curious as to why you feel that way when the press has said the opposite and Drury said they were committed to him and to trade him hurts Drury’s efficacy.

 

Probably waiting until all the arbitration hearings are over?

 

Or, they just aren't in a rush to sign a deal. Kakko signed his bridge deal July 28th. Chytil on July 29th. We're only 4 days after that.

[Art20c]

Honestly I don’t think he is tradable in the sense of getting something even remotely close to what we wasted on him. Nobody will give us bottom first round pick for him let alone top 10. 

[Cash or Czech]

1 minute ago, Art20c said:

Honestly I don’t think he is tradable in the sense of getting something even remotely close to what we wasted on him. Nobody will give us bottom first round pick for him let alone top 10. 

 

Montreal gave Chicago the 13th and 66th overall for Kirby Dach, who was coming off a season of 70 GP, 9 G, 17 A. 

[RangersIn7]

3 minutes ago, Cash or Czech said:

 

Probably waiting until all the arbitration hearings are over?

 

Or, they just aren't in a rush to sign a deal. Kakko signed his bridge deal July 28th. Chytil on July 29th. We're only 4 days after that.

Yeah

 

I think it’s kind of overblown. Especially at the height of the offseason where players and everyone go away, take vacation, work lighter schedules, etc.

I don’t think there’s really anything there to make of or be concerned about.

[Cash or Czech]

He hasn't posted on Instagram since July 3rd so hopefully he's too busy in the gym and at the rink to post pics or sign contracts. 

 

Another positive. Over the last three seasons:

Edited August 2, 2023 by Cash or Czech

[Drew a Penalty]

We're really beyond the point of a trade making any sense at this point. They're negotiating over pennies and decimals because that's all there is to work out on this contract. It'll be resolved by or during camp.

[RJWantsTheCup]

12 minutes ago, Cash or Czech said:

He hasn't posted on Instagram since July 3rd so hopefully he's too busy in the gym and at the rink to post pics or sign contracts. 

 

Another positive. Over the last three seasons:

He's probably in a donut induced coma

[RangersIn7]

11 minutes ago, RJWantsTheCup said:

He's probably in a donut induced coma

I think the donut angle is off base.

 

Clearly his true weaknesses are poutine and hot French-Canadian tramps. 
 

And who can blame him for that.

[BrooksBurner]

3 hours ago, Cash or Czech said:

He hasn't posted on Instagram since July 3rd so hopefully he's too busy in the gym and at the rink to post pics or sign contracts. 

 

Another positive. Over the last three seasons:

In before someone says you’re cherry picking

[Shane Falco]

3 hours ago, Cash or Czech said:

He hasn't posted on Instagram since July 3rd so hopefully he's too busy in the gym and at the rink to post pics or sign contracts. 

 

Another positive. Over the last three seasons:

In the gym he says