Winter Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I liek Namestnikov and think we needed that scoring touch even if we lose grit. Helps galvanize the talented Russian group - Buchnevich, Shestyorkin, Namestnikov, Rykov, (and Kovalchuck ;) Chytil and Hajek offer more synergy And the word on Howden is leadership streak. It's going to take time and it's not all gonna work out as planned, but it's a new road ahead that is not a salary cap disaster and there's a lot of talent coming into the system. I'm going to try to have patience, cos I have no other choice, but there's things here I like, especially Namestnikov. Now, can this team manage it all. Or rather ... who will manage it? Namestnikov Goals are up due to playing with Stamkos, Kucherov Vs. niemi if im not mistaken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew a Penalty Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I haven't even touched Hajek who's basically a 6'2 version of DeAngelo with a slightly higher hockey IQ (but played on worse teams in minors) Except that Hajek is nothing like DeAngelo. He's not offensively dynamic. He's capable of producing offense but saying he's like DeAngelo is disrespectful to Hajek's ability to play defense. He'll be a solid two-way player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew a Penalty Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 we couldn't get one of Foote, Sergachev, Koekoek??? TB doesn't even need Koekoek, Foote will likely deal them in the offseason for better than what they lost Hajek is better than Foote and Koekkoek. Not getting Sergachev over Namestnikov is more of the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torontonyr Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Except that Hajek is nothing like DeAngelo. He's not offensively dynamic. He's capable of producing offense but saying he's like DeAngelo is disrespectful to Hajek's ability to play defense. He'll be a solid two-way player. Not trying to disrespect anyone and in fact I said he's bigger (helps with D) and had a higher hockey IQ. His offensive talents were the exact reason why TBL got rid of DeAngelo (admittedly not 1:1 but they're close enough) and it gives you a comprehensive idea of how skilled he is. DeAngelo, for all the hate he gets, is still pretty skilled on the puck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYR2711 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Fuck him. If he played like he wanted to be here game in and game out he would still be here. Coasting through every other game though? GTFO From someone I know, he said Miller was an issue in the locker room, so that might be one of the reasons he was moved. They say his attitude changed last year and was becoming a big issue this year behind the scenes. The guy I know works with the team, so I can?t say who he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 bring back is decent imo but i guess we can hope the lightning win the cup this year and next year pull a Senators and be one of the worst in the league and that 1st turns into Gold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 DeAngelo fucking sucks. Which is why he's well on his way to wearing out his 3rd welcome in three years. I don't see him as part of anything. Just MO, of course. Sergachev could be BoBo Mironov in three years. Th epoint is, we don't know. All you can do is accumulate as much as you can and let them play it out. Camp is going to be a blast next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddynyc Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 From someone I know, he said Miller was an issue in the locker room, so that might be one of the reasons he was moved. They say his attitude changed last year and was becoming a big issue this year behind the scenes. Why didn't someone kick him in the ass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYR2711 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Why didn't someone kick him in the ass? From what I was told, he felt his shit didn’t stink and had issues with a couple of the players and staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrc64 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Guys, We made out in this deal simply by not having to pay McDonagh 7 mill per. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Exactly. Next year his value goes down as he is a pending free agent. We are not paying the $7M per season, so we would have to trade him as a lower valued rental. And lets not forget possible injuries. I like the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatfrancesa Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Gonna be sweet to see the rangers core win in tampa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew a Penalty Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Not trying to disrespect anyone and in fact I said he's bigger (helps with D) and had a higher hockey IQ. His offensive talents were the exact reason why TBL got rid of DeAngelo (admittedly not 1:1 but they're close enough) and it gives you a comprehensive idea of how skilled he is. DeAngelo, for all the hate he gets, is still pretty skilled on the puck. Except that's not true at all. Hajek has never been relied upon or seen as an offensive defenseman. His defense has always been the strongest aspect of his game. He has no traits of an offensive defensemen except a good IQ. He's as much of an offensive defenseman as Brady Skjei. He can carry and pass pretty well, but he doesn't have the dynamism of someone you'd consider an offensive defenseman like DeAngelo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddynyc Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 From what I was told, he felt his shit didn’t stink and had issues with a couple of the players and staff. Well then I'm glad he's gone and for a guy who hasn't won anything or done anything significant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Gonna be sweet to see the rangers core win in tampa I'm taking Boston Franny!! =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 From what I was told, he felt his shit didn’t stink and had issues with a couple of the players and staff. Im not saying I agree with this or know anything but if true, would certainly explain the trade today a little more. I personally just never thought he was that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sod16 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Would someone please explain to me why when we were gunning for a championship, in order to get players far lesser than McD, like Lowe and Tikanen, we had to give up our TOP prospects, like Weight and Amonte, but TB can fleece Gorton and get McD without giving up its top prospect? In 1975, Rangers ownership started dictating Emile Francis's job and the result was terrible. I think this is the same thing, only with Dolan. Gorton needed to have the option of not doing a deal at this point, and I don't think it was given to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Gonna be sweet to see the rangers core win in tampa And vindicate their decision to rebuild by proving the Rangers had the role players but lacked the requisite star power. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 ....and coach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Gonna be sweet to see the rangers core win in tampa To bad for TB they won't be facing Niemi every other game come playoff time though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torontonyr Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Except that's not true at all. Hajek has never been relied upon or seen as an offensive defenseman. His defense has always been the strongest aspect of his game. He has no traits of an offensive defensemen except a good IQ. He's as much of an offensive defenseman as Brady Skjei. He can carry and pass pretty well, but he doesn't have the dynamism of someone you'd consider an offensive defenseman like DeAngelo. Like I said, not 1:1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 And vindicate their decision to rebuild by proving the Rangers had the role players but lacked the requisite star power. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk This. There should be no "I told you they were good enough" posts if they do win. We never had a Stamkos, Hedman, or Kucherov. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long live the King Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 :tweet: @JSportsnet: NYR President Glen Sather traveled with the team on the charter, in order to tell JT Miller he was traded. That way he wouldn't have to be told by team personnel when they landed in Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torontonyr Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 From what I was told, he felt his shit didn’t stink and had issues with a couple of the players and staff. Tend to agree with you based on a couple of things: 1) he's rarely if ever featured in Rangers PR promotional segments despite being home grown 2) the interaction with D.Boyle a few years ago where Dan basically "son'd" him and put him in his corner as the whole team sat and watched when Miller suggested a boneheaded decision 3) I haven't seen much of an off-ice relationship with other players, again, despite coming through the system. Even Skjei hangs out with Hayes/Vesey, Buch with Kreider/Zib, Zucc with everyone, you get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynn Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Need to root for a Boston tank in the playoffs, want that pick as early as possible (and fuck Boston).... A Tampa Cup turns that 2nd rounder into a 1st, then we root for the most embarrassing post Stanley Cup hangover ever seen in 18-19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torontonyr Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 :tweet: @JSportsnet: NYR President Glen Sather traveled with the team on the charter, in order to tell JT Miller he was traded. That way he wouldn't have to be told by team personnel when they landed in Vancouver. Classy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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