mbob Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Unless someone overpays in trade value for Kakkos production there’s no choice in my mind but to keep running him out with opportunities to be top 6 while plugging on the 3rd line as his staple. I’m still optimistic he overcomes this injury setback and is a long term Ranger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 25 minutes ago, Br4d said: There's a good argument for keeping Kakko as a 3rd liner. The question is how does that work on the cap? His reps are going to want a one year deal in '24-'25 and then if he has a good 3rd line performance of 40 points they're going to want full value on that and probably a premium because he legitimately might break out in the first couple of years of the new deal. The Rangers could finesse that by letting him go to arbitration instead of immediately re-upping him. That might facilitate a trade at that point. The problem is that at the moment Kakko has the skills and production of a 3rd liner but he still has the expectations of a high draft pick, not to mention the injury will shoehorn him into a deal that he doesn't want next season. Kakko was serious when he said he wanted more power play time this season. That's his expectation and moving forward it will be the expectation. It's where the money is. What have you done for me lately? KK production this season is of an average fourth liner. like i said before, he better learn how to PK because he’ll end up playing in Finland soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valriera Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 This guy looks worse every game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 5 minutes ago, Valriera said: This guy looks worse every game. That's real determination on his part. Continously seeking rock bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 It's good thing we hung on to Goodrow and signed this guy so we couldn't bring back Kane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valriera Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Sharpshooter said: It's good thing we hung on to Goodrow and signed this guy so we couldn't bring back Kane. This guy is contributing nothing to anything, including that. Goodrow on the other hand is a different story…he’s currently centering a fourth line integral to the teams success so far but yes, he costs a lot Edited December 11, 2023 by Valriera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 Wheeler isn't making a ton, but Kane or no Kane, he's just eating up a roster spot contributing absolutely nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 36 minutes ago, Sharpshooter said: It's good thing we hung on to Goodrow and signed this guy so we couldn't bring back Kane. Kane was never an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 1 minute ago, Pete said: Kane was never an option. You're probably right, but just copium on my part I guess. It's just annoying to have basically this dead roster spot that they're not getting anything from on a nightly basis, no matter how much they're making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 I kinda like Wheeler with Zibby. I'm thinking of maybe seeing Kreider pushed down a little and get somebody else on that line with Wheels & Zibby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWantsTheCup Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 Wheeler skates like there's a refrigerator on his back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 What's he going to look like by the time the playoffs start, or even in the postseason? Yeesh. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 feel bad for him. kinda.. he's not that old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsm7302 Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 17 minutes ago, Albatrosss said: feel bad for him. kinda.. he's not that old Same age as Ovi and Crosby.....not that they are comparable players but we can see Ovi has slowed down quite a bit this year as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 5 minutes ago, jsm7302 said: Same age as Ovi and Crosby.....not that they are comparable players but we can see Ovi has slowed down quite a bit this year as well. Ovi is missing his center. Crosby is doing very well. Wheeler looks like he needs to be euthanized. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Can Blake Wheeler be launched into the sun? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash or Czech Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 4 hours ago, Sharpshooter said: Can Blake Wheeler be launched into the sun? He doesn't have the speed to escape the atmosphere, unfortunately. 3 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Watch Wheeler score the GW tonight!! LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 I'll be impressed since he can barely glide on the ice at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Ozzy said: Watch Wheeler score the GW tonight!! LOL Would Not surprise me one bit. Then he'll disappear for another two weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 23 minutes ago, Pete said: Would Not surprise me one bit. Then he'll disappear for another two weeks. I think he's be great with Cuylle and Zib...I'd really like to see the kid get a boost! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4EverRangerFrank Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 2 goals in one night? HURRY and trade him before his value drops. Nah, wishing the guy success while he's here. His success = our success. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 11 hours ago, 4EverRangerFrank said: 2 goals in one night? HURRY and trade him before his value drops. Nah, wishing the guy success while he's here. His success = our success. This guy is pacing 30 goals. We need more Wheelers, not less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Br4d Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 13 hours ago, Albatrosss said: This guy is pacing 30 goals. We need more Wheelers, not less Pacing 12 goals and 24 points in 12:29 a night. That might equal 20 and 40 if he was getting 20 minutes but he doesn't have the legs under him at this point in his career to do it. He really is an albatross on the Rangers right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 33 minutes ago, Br4d said: Pacing 12 goals and 24 points in 12:29 a night. That might equal 20 and 40 if he was getting 20 minutes but he doesn't have the legs under him at this point in his career to do it. He really is an albatross on the Rangers right now. i like albatrosses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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