Thankfully, Trouba has a full no move and would block this trade

Preds pass.

I’d argue that the bigger issue with this trade would be BUF’s willingness to be on the hook for 8M cap hit. He’s just not an 8M player….but if NYR would retain salary, he could be a good piece to what BUF is building.

And thankfully we don't need to suffer through Tarasenko or Kane next year. The team is just no identity with those two on the team. No chance they sign that.
Better sign someone like Jesper Fast.

Doesn't matter what either team thinks Trouba isn't waiving because his wife Dr. Trouba is doing her medical residency and maybe he'd waive to NYI,NJD that's it.

Well we don't have to argue about it or worry about it because Drury isn't trading Trouba nor would Trouba ever agree to play in Buffalo if he was asked.

Btw Nashville isn't retaining over 10.1 million and giving up McDonagh for scraps

If not done with her residency, she should at least be very close to finishing….and YES, I’m sure Drury will not look to trade Trouba. But unless he goes for the EASY yet very foolish solution of trading one of LaF, Miller, or Kakko- he probably does have at least one uncomfortable move to make this coming offseason- involving a veteran.

Buying out Goodrow would be the easiest without a doubt. At least bridges the gap to next year. Then next year we can buyout Trouba if needed or move Kreider. Either way there are options.

Unfortunately unless they can extend at least one of those guys, they are probably looking at burning yet another 1st rounder at the TDL for a top 6 RW. Not a good way to keep doing business.

As far as an identity, what they need is a coach (and defensive coach) who insist on the ENTIRE team playing D. CAR and BOS are the teams to look at. As an example- the way CAR attacked the point and eliminated space on the PK was light years away from the D NYR implements. That’s an identity.

Literally in the same state what’s the difference

Also McDonagh is washed now so I wouldn’t consider getting him

Well Buffalo does have one of the Best Research Hospitals in the Country for Brain Research and Brain Trauma so she could finish her Residency. Of course it's not NY

You think playing in NYC for the Rangers, a legit contender, is the same as playing in Buffalo, NY, for a team that hasn't seen the playoffs in a long time because they are both located in the same state? That is simple ignorance.

I wouldn’t downplay BUF’s potential to be good- and an up and coming contender for many years coming….have a lot of nice players in place and potentially a money goalie 2-3 years out. Trouba’s physicality might just be that which accelerates their climb into contention. Of course if the NYC lifestyle is that important to him then at the moment it’s a moot point.

He is captain of an original 6 franchise in the largest city in the country which gives him only about a billion times more exposure than playing in a place like Buffalo, not to mention the lifestyle for a 29-year old, famous pro athlete. The Rangers are a legit contender and still a young team just starting their window to contend for a Cup. The Sabres on the other hand have had a pick in the top 10 for 10 straight years including 2 first overall, 2 second overall plus a total of 13, 1st round picks in those 10 drafts, and haven't seen 1 playoff game yet. Why on earth would anyone in Trouba's position waive an NMC to give up what he currently has to go to a franchise like Buffalo?

If to keep on of those two that hasn't impressed me at all. They are as inconsistent as a rookie. They forget about keep one of either Kakko, Chytil, Laffy or Miller. Maybe even a combination needs to be traded. And that is even worse way of asset management.

Cause Buffalo is gonna be better than the Rangers in 2yrs. The only thing keeping NY above Buffalo at this point is Goaltending. If Buffalo had Igor I think are fortunes are different at this point.

He specifically required the NMC to coincide with it
So after next season he can be traded. Until then nothing NYR can do except buy him out.

LOL, sure thing. But is that ALL that matters anyway? Just which team is better? I don't think so.

I can’t begin to speak to what’s in Trouba’s head in terms of what he wants from where he lives. But don’t forget I believe he grew up in the outskirts of Detroit (probably similar to Buffalo suburbs) and at some point he’ll want to root his family somewhere. If that’s NYC- that’s fine…his call. The only thing we really do know is his desire to have things line up with his wife’s career…again- NYC may or may not suit their long term interests there.

But as far as hockey- I’m a Ranger fan…but don’t see them locked in as a contender as you do. Are they in a contention window? For sure. But take Kane and Tarasenko off the roster going forward- and the never ending need for a top 6 wing reappears. A need which really can only be achieved by moving a big contract. Then look at the ages of staples like Kreider, Panarin, and even Mikka and Trocheck. I’m not trying to say things are bleak- but just not rosey either…especially with teams like NJ making a move and others like OTT, BUF, and DET about to make a move. So yeah- leaving the captaincy of a top 6 team might be a tough decision- but hitching his wagon to a BUF, DET, or one of several teams out west might make better sense for his Cup opportunities as well as his family plans going beyond his hockey days.

Not trying to sell either on you…but it does take time for players to mesh with a new team, system, etc. Exactly why I wasn’t for adding either at TDL. Too much of a crap shoot. At least Kane came pretty cheap. My opinion (not that it matters) is that TDL is the time to add complimentary players and depth players for the playoff grind- not players you depend on carrying through the playoffs.

But the thing is: after the season NYR will need to add a top 6 RW OR a 3C (with Trocheck playing RW).

I think Fast would work better than top 6 FW. Just a gut feeling but Panarin can play Panarin way playing with defensive forwchecking forward like Fast.

At the right price Fast for the 3rd line is a good idea….as long as NYR don’t need to overbid and give a Goodrow type contract. I would prefer a younger player there- but cap constraints would probably prevent adding a good, young 3rd liner. And Fast could be a good place holder for Othmann.

You realize as far as how treacherous the winters are is a world of difference between the 2 Buffalo averages > 2x the snowfall of NYC. Also buffalo no offense is Buffalo NYC is the you can do anything at anytime place