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mattsteelenj
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Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 7, 2018 at 4:36 a.m.
Thread: NYR Trade deadline
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Brian2016</b></div><div>Yeah Hanzal brought a first rounder. How'd that work out for MIN? One point in the playoffs! Than he was gone to DAL where he has 9 points in 34 games this season. Teams have learned their lessons. Why pay huge for a rental unless you have a legit shot at the Cup? BTW, Grabner has 5 points in his last 18 games. He's been useless when the Rangers needed him most.

You completely underestimate the value of a 1st round pick. The Caps traded a first rounder for Kevin Shattenkirk: the most sought after pending free agent of last season. Nash and Grabner are far far down the list from where Shattenkirk was.</div></div>

You understand the Rangers are plagued with injuries and the entire team has been struggling right? Grabner has been one of the only guys actually doing something! You're forgetting to mention Shattenkirk went for 2 prospects, a conditional pick, a 1st, and a 2nd. Thats a lot for a rental Kevin Shattenkirk. The Aves have 2 1st rounders (one being conditional with Ottawa) so I dont think its too insane to move it for a first. But you're going to seriously tell me Rick Nash isn't going to net a 1st rounder? You're nuts.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 7, 2018 at 4:08 a.m.
Thread: NYR Trade deadline
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Brian2016</b></div><div>Why would COL give up a first rounder, which could easily be a lottery pick for Grabner? Hello? He's a rental! He'd be a 3rd line Winger at best playing 12 minutes per night. Don't be so taken in by Grabner's goal total. Very few of them have come in meaningful situations. A lot of empty netters and garbage time. At best, Grabner will garner 2nd round pick. Remember, he's a UFA on July 1st, 2018. COL will not be in the rental market anyway. Even Rick Nash probably won't bring a first round pick.</div></div>

Dude. No. I watch every single Rangers game. He hasnt even scored that many ENG's. His goals are 5 on 5 in key situations. He scores the first goal of the game a lot actually. He has 2 GWG's and 1 of our only 3 SHG's of the year. Guy even has a hat trick this year. One of those being an ENG but 3 goals in a game is 3 goals in a game. Colorado's pick has no chance of being a lottery pick they're only 1 point out of the wild card and 2 out of their division with games in hand. They're going to be in the playoffs. Also you're absolutely nuts if you think Nash wont bring in a first rounder. Martin ******* Hanzal got a first rounder.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 7, 2018 at 3:10 a.m.
Thread: NYR Trade deadline
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Icegirl</b></div><div>Desharnais and Holden deals are fair. Grabner deal has the right value imo, but I'm not sure COL is the best fit for him. Nash trade is very lopsided; realistically he wouldn't (or at least shouldn't) get close to that. SJ hopefully learned their lesson with the Hansen trade.</div></div>

According to McKenzie NYR wants what Hanzal went for and what the price tag for Kane is: a 1st rounder, a top prospect, and a roster player. Looking at the stats on the Sharks page it seemed like Donskoi for Rick Nash (who they have a good chance at bringing back in the offseason because of relationship with Joe Thorton) seemed the most reasonable of their rostered players. Also regarding Grabner, I think its a great deal for the Avalanche. They get a veteran with playoff experience who would be 2nd on their team in goals and can kill penalties. His speed is just straight up deadly in any situation. Perfect piece to that young team who could make them really dangerous.