Unrealistic Drip TORandCAL

Team: 2020-21 New York Rangers

Initial Creation Date: Jun. 9, 2020

Published: Jun. 9, 2020

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

So to be VERY clear, I do not believe that the trade with Toronto will actually happen but the idea is in the right path. Rangers upgrade their center position, Toronto upgrades their right defense while adding bottom 6 piece and a draft pick. Yes, Trouba's contract is a monster and TOR is in a tough place cap wise (big component of why I don't see it happening) but this is the type of trade that would realistically benefit both teams in the long run.

Sam Bennett deal is realistic and the more I watch highlights of Bennett the more I fall in love with him in a 3rd/4th line role between first round pick skill guys like Gauthier and Kravtsov (if Nylander isn't here and Chytil is 2C) or as a grueling 4th line to play against between Lemieux and Fast.

K'Andre Miller I have starting in the AHL and eventually getting called up similar to Ryan McDonagh in his rookie season. He's just a bit too raw and think he can make the team out of camp but some seasoning will do him some good.

Speaking of Ryan McDonagh, I see many people compare Jake Sanderson to him and that's why I want him early in the 1st round. He doesn't need to be an offensive stud but if he can skate, move the puck out of the zone, be physical, and be a staple on the PK I'm all in. No I don't see him making the team next year but I had to put him there just to get the look at the future pairs.

Lindgren and Fox looked solid together last year, could hardly tell they were rookies but no guarantee they stick together. I really think Sanderson could eventually become Fox's partner since Fox plays a stronger defensive game than DeAngelo, move Lindgren next to ADA.

Smith is just a placeholder for Miller. Once he is ready he will move into that spot next to Lundkvist.

This D is ridiculously young which is a huge risk but it will take 2-3 years for them all to be ready, and again I think Sanderson will go the NCAA route for 2-3 years before making the team.

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