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The "consolation" prize is pretty damn amazing though, RR!! :thumbs:

I really don't see Mess as a coach. I see him more as some sort of management level type. I'm fine with Quinn back behind the bench; I really like him, actually. As much as I love Messier, I don't think head coach is the spot for him.

I don't know about being behind the bench, but JD was ALWAYS a gigantic advocate of Mess. In the old Rangers Stanley Cup video I remember a quote from Howie Rose saying that when he spoke to JD, he gave him a 10 minute tirade on how great a player Messier was, and that at the end of that talk, Howie was ready to get in his car and drive to Edmonton to pick Messier up and drive him to NY personally....Let me see if I can find that scene....it's pretty funny. But yeah V, I think Mess is going to be a part of the show in some capacity. The guy's a winner and he brings that to the table. Can't surround yourself with enough of those types, in my opinion. Got it!!!: it's starts at 4:25, if the link doesn't take you right to it.

I know!!! ...but it felt like it took years off my life!!! :rofl:

It was a tough one to endure, 31!! I had a rough year with these guys. ....killed a lot of Jager bottles in the process!! LOL

Hughes is going to be a superstar, in my estimation. Barring any crazy injury, or unforeseen dilemma, there's nothing standing in the way of Hughes being an absolute beast in years to come. He'll mature and put on weight without an issue....Christ, he's not even drinking age yet. Too bad the puking Devils get first shot at him! Let him hit 21, hang out drinking with his team mates until all hours of the night, and then hit up a Wendy's or a White Castle a couple times after hours!!! Trust me!! He'll put on some weight!!! :rofl: ...may not do much for his skating, but he'll definite put on some weight!!!

So far, so Good, V!!! We deserve this though!!!!....just trying to endure last year was like trying to eat 6 apples and shit a fruit salad!

Just a great day for a really cool dude!! Here's the vid's : [video=youtube;-I-gdXCyrrM]

I couldn't resist!!! I'm not a Callahan guy though...BELIEVE ME!!!

Great stuff from Dave Maloney here: (Even mentions the Hockey sock rock!!) :rofl:

I'm re-thinking Hayes....I was against it at first, but it's starting to make a little more sense....especially if the price is right.

You're not the only one, Flynn!!! It's just so Ranger-like that they pull some kind of stupid shit and goo "off the track". I have to stay on the ledge though, and hope that Gorton and JD are a little bit smarter than our last regime. I put my faith in Gorton, I think the guy knows his shit, and I definitely trust JD; Fucking guy is a hockey guru! It's Kakko all the way! Worst case scenario, we get Hughes....not a bad worst case in my book!!!

Wait... Smith - Boo - Callahan :rofl:

Good Christ! :rofl:

I hear ya, Bugg!! Right now he's probably at an all time low in value. No use selling now. May as well let him re-establish himself during the upcoming season, and possibly play himself back to value. He really can't be any worse than he's been thus far. These kids have a little ways to go and some are going to be playing in the minors this year anyway, so why not let us try to get something out of him this year.

Consider this my post when they announce it formally later today! I'll be out celebrating!!! :cheers:

I'm going out tonight and having a bottle of champagne!!!!!...Maybe 2 or 3!!! I love JD!!! He's gonna be exactly what we need moving forward!

Insert progression speed bump here!! :rofl: I knew you couldn't resist!!! LOL I really can't see New Jersey passing on Hughes....they would look terrible if they pass on the highest touted player for 3 years, the guy goes to the hated Rangers, and then wins them a cup inside 5 years... The Devils are building through the middle as well, and Hughes fits their build pretty well. He has connections with them, and his buddy Nico Hischier is already there picking out his linen!

I'm really looking forward to seeing these kids and actually rooting for them next year!!! Looks like they're trying to make the right moves and I'm back on board this year. Once we get out from under some of these old vet contracts, I think the ride is going to be a good one!! ....and for a while too!!! Fuck it....it's Friday....Raise a glass....or in my case, several!!!! :cheers:

You sir, have WAY too much time on your hands!! :rofl: ...I love it!!!!!

Talk to me, baby!!! :thumbs:

I'm rolling with this as well.... Even Kenny D says the same: Ken Daneyko: "I Expect the Devils to Pick Jack Hughes"

Quick side note here, back in '94 Messier was diagnosed with Elephantiasis of the nuts when he went and guaranteed Game 6 in NJ!! :rofl: Sorry, I couldn't help it!!! LOL

It really just boils down to what we could or can get for him in return. If we get blown away by a really good offer, we jump all over it like spots on a Dalmatian. If we don't, we have to see how he does this season and look into what the asking price is going to be for him around the deadline. The Rangers, for the first time I can remember in 48 years are pretty stacked with prospects, and the future is looking pretty bright for a good number of years going forward. That doesn't even include the 2020 Entry Draft that sounds like it's going to be loaded with really good players as well. I don't think there's any reason to "clog" up your system with a guy who's had his chance. If the price is right, maybe...I just don't think CK is going to be contract friendly at all. Too many good young studs coming up to saddle ourselves with yet another debilitating, aging veteran contract in my opinion. Been there, and done it for TOO FUCKING LONG!!! It's a new time and a new age....Sign me up for getting the most we can for this guy when the time is nigh!!! Thanks for your service Kreids...I wish you the best as well.

Great video Nashty! I've been a pretty big advocate of Gorton since he got here.