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Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 11, 2023 at 6:22 p.m.
Thread: A shakeup
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Coachchippy</b></div><div>As long as Benoit Allaire is employed by this organization we'll have no worries with goaltending. Dude single handedly revived Quick's career. Domingue who hadn't won a NHL game since January 2022 looked fantastic the other night. You don't need elite goaltending to win Cups, just above-average goaltending. In fact, trading Igor might benefit the Rangers in the long run, because the players will hopefully realize that they can't just play like **** and expect their world class goaltender to save them every night or drag them to wins. But I'd need at least one first round pick to trade Igor as well.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Danz_10</b></div><div>I'll gladly answer with another name no one has mentioned: Dylan Garand.

As said here, as long as Benoit Allaire is in the employ of the Rangers, I'll never worry about goaltending. Garand is the quietest 3-1-1 in the organization, who is 21 years old. He has something each of the seven current goalies in the organization (save one, Jon Quick) doesn't have: championship experience. Garand also has an entry-level contract with term left beyond this season; meaning, you get Quickie's and Louie's replacement for very nearly the same amount (something you have as leverage in a trade, not needing a first for giving up Igor, an elite goalie).

On the flip side, why Draisitil? Because <strong>YOU ARE</strong> giving up an elite goalie and (when healthy) a top 10 player in the world, for another.

Why else? Artemi Panarin, who is playing like the franchise left winger he's paid to be, along with Alexis Lafreniere, who is finally coming into his own. This deal grabs a true number one center to pivot between them, who is one of the purest goal scorers in the league and in its history.

Drury and Holland are giving neither chump change; each gives each other both the short-term and long-term fixes, at the exact same ages (27), that permits each team to balance both of the cap and the players needed to go forward.

Edmonton needs a stabilizing force in net, that breaks down the noticable lapses and puts the team in better shape to win. New York needs a high-caliber center that finishes scoring chances, as well as letting Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider transition to the latter levels of their careers.

The whole center position deepens for the Rangers over the next few seasons, while the Oilers settle the goaltending for the present and foreseeable future.

Win-win.</div></div>

For most NYR fans the thought of trading Igor is sacrilegious. I actually wouldn't be against moving him- but in the right deal. The main reason to trade him would be to get back serious value, while avoiding his next contract. Thing is though, they'd have probably a bigger problem (contract wise) in extending Drais- who goes UFA the same year as Igor. Drais does solve NYR C depth concerns for years to come (assuming they do extend him). But I don't look forward to the 7 or 8 year deal he'll inevitably start at essentially 30 years old. So I'd pass on this deal. If I'm moving Igor I'd want back a C, max 25 yo, with top line upside.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 8, 2023 at 9:14 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 7, 2023 at 3:04 p.m.
Thread: Moving Kakko
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Rags21</b></div><div>Well Panarin finally has a shoot first mentality and it’s paying off

For the first line, Kreider has always been net front so I don’t expect him to shoot. Kakko and Mika need to start letting the pucks fly. Puck possession means nothing if you’re not shooting or creating chances</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Rags21</b></div><div>Well Panarin finally has a shoot first mentality and it’s paying off

For the first line, Kreider has always been net front so I don’t expect him to shoot. Kakko and Mika need to start letting the pucks fly. Puck possession means nothing if you’re not shooting or creating chances</div></div>

Thing I don't like about Kakko is his body language...if he exuded even the slightest bit of confidence, more fans would have confidence in him, and he would also be a little quicker pullng the trigger on shots. FWIW, Buch wasn't exactly a pillar of confidence either- until he figured things out.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 7, 2023 at 1:34 p.m.
Thread: Moving Kakko
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Rags21</b></div><div>The ranger’s 5v5 scoring this year should be higher but they’re shooting less. The top 3 forward lines have been good at controlling possession and then they get to the Ozone, cycle the puck and then no one shoots</div></div>

exactly....but with those ozone cycles, still seems something is missing. I mean its easy to say "come on guys, shoot the puck"...but its another thing to either take high % shots, or for guys to get open in the midst of the defensive chaos (during the cycling) to be able to take high % shots. Neither of these seem to be happening- and I don't think its the case of a player (or players) playing poorly- but more so a function of the unit on the ice continuing to gain cohesion as well as each examining footage after the game to determine where they can improve positioning. Takes patience.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 7, 2023 at 8:51 a.m.
Thread: Moving Kakko
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Rags21</b></div><div>Pretty depressing start for Kakko. I think best case scenario is he has another ‘’meh” season and they extend him for cheap again like they did with Chytil

The problem is they have no RW’s in the system and it’s currently only Kakko and wheeler. Everyone else is a LW (Kreider, Panarin, Laffy, cuylle, othmann, etc.)</div></div>

Unless offered an overpay, or unless Kakko presses for a trade, no reason to move him. Yes- his stats are "meh"...but for his defensive play, and possession play- every team needs what he does. What the Rangers should be doing is figuring out how to generate more offense off the possession he provides.

5X5 scoring has been an issue for some time now. If they could find a way to address that, they would probably see a leap in production from several guys- most notably Kakko and LaF.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 5, 2023 at 10:14 p.m.
Thread: For all you Wheeler haters
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Rags21</b></div><div>Rangers could easily do that too. Kakko to the 3rd line. The only difference is that DET has the money and I’d say NYR the better lock for playoffs</div></div>

1st line was working just fine with Kakko....and then hit a skid. He might just be better suited to 3rd line- but needs more time for that to play out. In any case Kane wouldn't be ready to play for a while anyway- giving Kakko more time to show what he can be.

As far as Kane, IMHO I think he's gonna sign a cheap show me deal with the team he feels will put him in a position to produce the rest of this year- to get another 3-4 year contract. Could be NYR or DET, and a few more potential suitors as well. He holds the cards as long as he's not looking to cash in this year.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 4, 2023 at 2:04 p.m.
Thread: For all you Wheeler haters
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Rags21</b></div><div>I made a post arguing FOR the signing Kane and what Lavi should do is rotate Kane and Wheeler on that 3rd line spot. Neither can play a full 82 games and neither of their cap hurts

Wheeler has been worse than I expected him to be but he’s also not completely useless either. I think he’s trying to find himself in a new role to help cuylle and trocheck who are driving that line

If all else fails, then we can talk about othmann and other potential call-ups</div></div>

Unfortunately, I don’t think Kane signs with NYR (or anywhere) with the expectation of anything less than a top 6 role with PP time. Third line- not to mention rotating into 3rd line- won’t have much appeal to him.

This is my issue with NYR signing him. NYR need to keep LaF and Kakko in the top 6 until either (or both) prove themselves not worthy of top 6 minutes. There will be bumps in the road going forward- but for their development and the good of the team going forward, these guys need ample opportunity to contribute.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 5, 2023 at 6:19 p.m.
Thread: What the penguins NEED TO DO
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NJDevils1317</b></div><div>Preseason doesn't count, except for giving the coaches a chance to see what works and what doesn't. Do you still want Laf in over Othmann and Cuylee at this point?
Veterans will look like crap going 60% because they know their spot is safe....Laf did not and does have have that luxury with Lavs.</div></div>

At worst, LaF is a 3rd line player. All his production has been 5x5- so it's not as terrible as some seem to believe. But he has underwhelmed for a 1OA. For now I want LaF in the lineup over Cuylle and Othmann. LaF needs a long look under Lav in whatever role Lav has for him. Then mid season to TDL NYR can assess their options with LaF going forward. Any decision regarding Cuylle or Othmann is independent of any decision involving LaF. And don't want to rush either to the NHL.