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Jimbo1119
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Forum: Armchair-GMWed. at 8:27 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 5 at 10:11 a.m.
Thread: How far off
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>mvp13</b></div><div>Not really sure what you're talking about? What 3 slugs? The guys already on the roster? Then, why would making no moves be better...?

"The cupboard" is still there with the same guys that will make the NHL in Othmann, Perrault, etc. Jones and Trivago (that I sent away here) are never going to make the team full time. Kakko is not in the "cupboard" and isn't really helping right now.</div></div>

Wheeler, Goodrow, and Maroon.
Wouldn’t mind Maroon- just not with the other 2 in the lineup.

As far as the cupboard- looking at the draft board- pretty empty.
Yeah- a few prospects do remain…but nothing guaranteed with any of them, and no maneuverability going forward with the draft board as barren as it is.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 25, 2023 at 9:04 a.m.
Thread: Kaner
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>RangersFan123</b></div><div>I agree with you, but I feel like Kakko has been absent for the past two years. I get he shows up more in the playoffs, but we need more consistency in the regular season too. He just seems lost to me out there, and for most of the games was playing first line minutes. Even his goal against Dallas the other night was a lucky goal - got swiped in by the defender. I just feel like he's not going to work in NY, as much as I like him, he doesn't contribute a lot on the ice at the moment. What would you see as a realistic scenery change trade for Kakko?</div></div>

Absent??
Kakko's been in the NHL earning his chops the hard way. Where has Turcotte been?

FWIW...we know Kakko's floor- which is what he is right now. And lots of teams would deal with his lack of scoring to get his play along the boards, responsible defensive play, etc. Turcotte might become the better NHL player- but he also might not ever make an NHL roster.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 23, 2023 at 8:37 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 21, 2023 at 9:10 a.m.
Thread: Overreaction lines
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Rags21</b></div><div>I mean Wheeler at C is better than Bonino or Goodrow. Even when brodzinski was up, he played 4th line</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>HOCKEYBOY448</b></div><div>If he’s not close they need to put him on LTIR and look and finding a 3C for the rest of the year, thinking someone like Gourde from Seattle (just an example of the type of player I’d want based on his play style).</div></div>

I guess Wheeler can be given a shot....just don't see him with anywhere near the speed he'll need to play with the required pace, and get back on D (as required of centers). Sure Brodz played 4th line...but given the circumstances, I think he'd be the best fit at 3C- to bring speed and tenacity there which (hopefully) gives Cuylle a chance to produce, and gets Kakko going.

As for Gourde...definitely the type style player worth targeting- if Seattle is willing to trade on a reasonable deal. The problem is the elevated cost due to the retention and/or inclusion of Goodrow in a deal like this. At least he is signed beyond this year. Rentals are the guys I'd look to stay away from. Type of player I would most like to target would be Morgan Frost. Because retention wouldn't be an issue, the cost to acquire might be in same range-maybe even cheaper. Yet for the assets expended, NYR would have another player they could build longer term on.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 17, 2023 at 5:27 p.m.
Thread: Can We Force Ourselves Back Into The Patty Kane Talks If Chytil Is Out Long Term
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NYR_Biggest_Fan</b></div><div>Well he's the best guy still on the market and if Chytil is really gonna be hurt so seriously then we might as well sign Kane cause it makes sense as one of the best teams...I know we weren't in on him but now we have a big whole in the lineup as Bonino/Goodrow aren't necessarily an ideal 3C</div></div>

First, nobody knows how good he'll be when he returns....several other players had the same procedure, and were very slow to regain their form upon return. Second, if Kane is extended- he'll (hopefully) solve the RW issue- but 3C still remains an issue. Wheeler struggles to keep up on the wing...so I doubt he'll cut it at C.

If Bonino doesn't show enough at 3C, they should probably give Brodz a good look. By the end of good looks to Bonino and Brodz, if they prove inadequate then by TDL they should look for a bottom 6 C if at that point they know Chytil is out the rest of the year.