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Rempe doing all the right things until that elbow. He has to learn to keep his arms down and tucked into his body when he hits.

If I were Rempe I would hold off on any fights tonight because he has one coming next game vs the Devils. They traded for MacDermid after what happened last Ranger game and I am willing to bet $$$$ that MacDermid will be in his face in warm ups. Rempe best protect himself in that fight.

I think Drury looked at the team and decided to have faith in them based on how they have played all year. Chytil went down in game 10 and that was a big loss for the group, but they didn't miss a beat and have been in 1st in the Metro all year. Igor had a poor first half by his standards and they still didn't miss a beat. Kakko hasn't been as productive as he should, and same for Mika, yet they are still in 1st place in the Metro. They had some really bad games and a bad stretch in Dec/Jan, but they have also beat very good teams along the way and are still one of the best teams point wise in the league. What is wrong with a GM looking at all that and deciding to augment the group, plug some holes, get some depth and then give them a chance to show what they can do? He got some good solid players and didn't give up anything very significant in the process. I think that's a win. Now it's on this core to get it done. If they get knocked out in round one again, then it's time for some real changes and at least Drury will have his 1st round picks and all the young talent still in house.

It's not as if going "all in" guarantees anything. And 10 people may have 10 different ideas about what "all in" means anyway. Winning a cup isn't just about who has the best players, it's about who is playing the best at that time, team chemistry and buy in and commitment. The Rangers have been one of the best teams (points wise) all year, so why do they need radical change? They had some injuries and Drury filled those needs now and also got to look at some rookies play at the NHL level. I like what he has done with these adds and also didn't give away any of the teams future by keeping all the top prospects and 1st round picks. He gets an A from me.

Jason Zucker with 50% retention and it won't cost that much. Plays a physical game, defensively responsible, chips in offensively and can play either wing. A guy to go into the corners and win battles for Mika and Kreider line which send Kakko to the 3rd line with Cuylee and Wennberg and the 4th line is Brodz, Vesey and Goodrow.

Nah....not far enough for that asshole.

Someone...ANYONE...needs to destroy Cousins with a hit and then punch his nose thru to the back of his head.

If Jake is all that, there should be no reason to trade him, they could easily move Smith. They don't like what he will be asking in his next deal.

There is no way they can afford an extension PLUS they already have too much cap space concentrated in to few players. Gunetzel will command 7 years at a big number, so no thanks to that. The Pens don't want to give him that contract and it's not because they don't want to win now. They just signed Malkin and Letang to deals to try to win one more with Crosby, so it's not like they are looking to rebuild. They just don't want to play a soon to be 30 years old big bucks for 7 or 8 more years, and I don't blame them.

$1.275m for 1 year for a back up that can give them 25+/- quality starts a year is a good deal for the Rangers. Clearly Quickie works well with Benny and Igor, so this is a no brainer in my opinion.

Not a reason to trade away one of their best forward prospects for a rental in my opinion. They have other RW options out there that won't cost them prime assets and can help them get better.

No chance they can sign him long term....or should. The Pens know better and so should the Rangers.

For a rental? No thank you.

That was one hell of a game and fun to watch. Didn't win but got a point in Toronto, so nothing to complain about. Great hit by Rempe and then standing up to Reaves and holding his own with a busted up face was impressive. Good for him. Next game is going to be even tougher.

Children...lol.

Triggered...LOL. Parents shouldn't let their spoiled children on the internet.

You got issues bro. I simply disagreed with your take and you think that's going Johnny Cochran? What are you 15 years old? Think what you want and go have fun in your safe space.

I heard Pat Verbeek was in the Rangers box watching the game tonight. Trade coming with the Ducks?

I'm defensive because I disagree with you? LOL. Ok....go sit in your safe space for a while.

Anyone with a long reach SHOULD use it to win a fight. But I'm not saying he is a great fighter, but I am saying he did a nice job against two very tough and experienced NHL heavyweights in Martin and Deslauries, so he isn't just a chucker as you called him.

Cant fight? Because he lost a fight to a good fighter? Matt Martin is a good hockey fighter and Nic Deslauriers is a very good hockey fighter and he did really well against both of them beating them both, so I think he is more than a "chucker". And Olivias face was bleeding after that fight as well, so not like he didn't take some punches himself. Rempe's face is so beat up because he has taken punches from 3 very tough customers in a short period of time. But, I agree he needs to protect himself better if he is going to fight NHL enforcers for a living. Hopefully he comes to play hockey first and only drop the gloves when its needed, to protect himself or a teammate.

I think Lindy would be happy to take $22.5 million over 5 years to remain in NYC with his best buddy Fox.

Rempe and Edstrom should keep playing a physical, north/south game like they have. Rempe has been looking to make a reputation for himself but maybe he should play hockey first and fight when and if he needs to instead of looking for fights at the drop of a puck. I get why he has been doing it but he should focus on playing hockey first.

Fox has 5 years on his deal so this term for Lindy makes sense. Keep them paired up for 5 more years.

Columbus came out with more energy but Rangers work up late in the period. Rempe took the L but got in few nice shots and drew blood too, so not like he got his ass beat. He's a tough kid and looks fine, just some bumps and bruises. Nobody wins every fight.