The Dude Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Leader Faceoff guy Playoff performer Defensive specialist type, who can ease Zibanejad s minutes on the PK, where I don't want him playing anyway.. Not a bank buster No long term commitment Winner. No he doesn't check that toughness box, but I'd say he's a realistic option that checks so many other boxes. Obviously it kicks Chytil to a wing or to trade bait. What Drury does with the top 6 (if anything) is really going to affect what type of free agents they should pursue. We need a faceoff man, but the ones available aren't 4th liners, which is where we would all love to slap in such an signing, so that we can keep Chytil and all the kids. Do you build a better 4th line? Or do you build a better bottom 6? Orrr a better top 6? Some of these kids have to go though. It's scary to think how badly the Rangers might lose out on their own assets. A few have to go, but their worth is higher than the price tag of the needs. UNLESS, they move on from Zibanejad and or Strome, which I don't think they are looking to do. Maybe Strome, but he's not your best trading asset, no matter how good he's been. Drury has his work cut out for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 so far I've wanted to sign everyone listed except Kuznetsov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 I dont know why but i’ll pass. I’d rather make a trade where Chytil+ gets you something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 How does he make the team better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 An older, shittier Zibanejad? Nah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted June 9, 2021 Author Share Posted June 9, 2021 How does he make the team better? Look at what I listed. Faceoff machine. Will take over as top PK guy, is a playoff performer, veteran leadership, won't cost much and isn't long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuc Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 An older, shittier Zibanejad? Nah. An older, "shittier" Zibanejad thats better at faceoffs and is a SC champion? I'll take that on the 3rd line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Look at what I listed. Faceoff machine. Will take over as top PK guy, is a playoff performer, veteran leadership, won't cost much and isn't long term. He played 2 minutes of PK time this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravesy Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 How does he make the team better? By being a proper center with actual center skills? We have one of those right now, and he can't win a face off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash or Czech Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Krejci might be good at winning face-offs, but it wasn't because of defensive prowess. He started 65% of his shifts in the offensive zone. He's a play driver offensively, but I reckon he would used very similarly to Strome. If we're not moving Strome, I'm not sure he's the best option for us. https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/k/krejcda01.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Krejci might be good at winning face-offs, but it wasn't because of defensive prowess. He started 65% of his shifts in the offensive zone. He's a play driver offensively, but I reckon he would used very similarly to Strome. If we're not moving Strome, I'm not sure he's the best option for us. https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/k/krejcda01.html This is my expectation if they got Krejci. He'd be a short term 2C, not a 3C. He would probably be an excellent mentor for a guy like Chytil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted June 9, 2021 Author Share Posted June 9, 2021 I'm thinking he steps back a bit with his age and all. I don't bring him in as a 2 C, but more of a dependable player who plays a 200' game, that should be dialing it back now. Guys like this switch their game up as they get older. With his already reliable game, I think he accepts and transitions to more of a 3rd line center this coming year. Atleast for my plan anyway. LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted June 10, 2021 Author Share Posted June 10, 2021 I'm thinking he steps back a bit with his age and all. I don't bring him in as a 2 C, but more of a dependable player who plays a 200' game, that should be dialing it back now. Guys like this switch their game up as they get older. With his already reliable game, I think he accepts and transitions to more of a 3rd line center this coming year. Atleast for my plan anyway. LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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