Keirik Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 So there?s this. Vally asked ALF if he would be open to playing center. Yes, I get he would say anything but still. He said he played some before and he did seem a bit more open than I would have thought. A lot of reports are he plays a lot more in the center of the ice than outside like many other wingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoMinutesForNothing Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 So there’s this. Vally asked ALF if he would be open to playing center. Yes, I get he would say anything but still. He said he played some before and he did seem a bit more open than I would have thought. A lot of reports are he plays a lot more in the center of the ice than outside like many other wingers. He should be a center imo. He plays just like one in the neutral zone and offensive zone. Only difference would be defensive coverages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 I mean usually you don’t ask generational talents to change positions but he does play like a center already and he did seem a bit open to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Yup. Sure sounds that way. Wonder if they use him to get into the second round? Ottawa is just loaded with picks. They had 3 picks in the 1st and still have 4 picks in the 2nd, though two of those are at the end of the round. They have a bunch of picks next year including 3 in the 2nd. I guessed this in the lineup thread: To Senators: Ryan Strome, Dal 3rd To Rangers: CBJ 2nd, Dal 2nd Strome and #92 for #52 and #61 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Only thing is though, if they trade Strome and don't have another trade lined up for a center, that would probably mean either Chytil moves up or Lafreniere gets a stab at it. Maybe they're looking at a guy like Granlund in Free Agency? Down year last year, but he's a better player than Strome. Depends on cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sod16 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 I can see giving LaFreniere some spot duty at Center from time to time just to see how he might cotton to it, but I can't see sticking a 19 year old, no matter who is, with the responsibility of a new position on a consistent basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoMinutesForNothing Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Maybe they'll get Monahan and Hanifin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 So Strome wasn't moved for a 2nd rounder. What's the deal here? Is he gonna be QO'd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 I think they want a player, not a pick. If it's for a pick, they can get a 21 or 22 pick. Not like they need prospects right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 So Strome wasn't moved for a 2nd rounder. What's the deal here? Is he gonna be QO'd? We'll know by 5pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ThirtyONE Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 There it is. Now, do they sign him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Strome should sign it. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Really think it was a no brainer. They can walk away if he goes to arbitration and its over 4.5m so why the hell not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Really think it was a no brainer. They can walk away if he goes to arbitration and its over 4.5m so why the hell not? Agreed, Keirik...and I'll go as far as to bet they have a back up plan if he isn't part of the team this year. I actually like Strome though, and would like to see him again this season. He worked really well with Panarin, and there's something to be said about their chemistry together.....I know it's all about cost and term though, so we'll see how it shakes out. Either way, I think we're covered though ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sod16 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Reverse incentive bonus of $1,000 deduction for every minor penalty could reduce the cost of his contract considerably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BrooksBurner Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Strome is getting raked over the coals here to be honest. If the game plan is to trade him, I don't see how that comment helps his value. If the game plan is to keep him, that comment seems to kind of show a lack of faith in him moving forward. So where does that leave this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Strome is getting raked over the coals here to be honest. If the game plan is to trade him, I don't see how that comment helps his value. If the game plan is to keep him, that comment seems to kind of show a lack of faith in him moving forward. So where does that leave this? I don't think it hurts his value. He's qualified. He can either play here and get a 1 year deal, pad his stats with Panarin or get traded and some other team can deal with his arbitration. Comment doesn't show lack of faith, but it's realistic. He's owed a raise and they don't really feel like paying it. but clearly they're not giving him away for free or else they would have instead of qualifying him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 It's a business and it's due diligence. Strome is a good player. Rangers probably feel the same way we do...Keep him, but within reason. They wanted to see if they got bowled over with an offer, they didn't. Useless to speculate until the info leaks on what was offered, and what they turned down. I keep coming back to it...I think there is room to upgrade on Strome but no one here has shown me a deal that's a clear upgrade on Strome. No interest in trading him for a trending down or change of scenery type player. He's good enough to go into next year as the 2C. This is not a gaping wound that RW and LD is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 I don't think it hurts his value. He's qualified. He can either play here and get a 1 year deal, pad his stats with Panarin or get traded and some other team can deal with his arbitration. Comment doesn't show lack of faith, but it's realistic. He's owed a raise and they don't really feel like paying it. but clearly they're not giving him away for free or else they would have instead of qualifying him. They don't feel like paying it ultimately means they don't think he's worth it. If that's not a lack of faith in him as a player, what is? For the record, I don't think he is worth it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 They don't feel like paying it ultimately means they don't think he's worth it. If that's not a lack of faith in him as a player, what is? For the record, I don't think he is worth it either. Yes, today. If he throws up another 70 point season...TBD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew a Penalty Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 They don't feel like paying it ultimately means they don't think he's worth it. If that's not a lack of faith in him as a player, what is? For the record, I don't think he is worth it either. Or it means that they realize that they're in a cap crunch and business is business. He's a middling player that you don't hitch your wagon to. Why should they pretend like he is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Or it means that they realize that they're in a cap crunch and business is business. He's a middling player that you don't hitch your wagon to. Why should they pretend like he is? They don't have to pretend he is, but they don't have to publicly say it. If you don't trade him, he's a part of your team. That's how you get players sulking in the locker room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sod16 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 A surprisingly candid comment from Gorton. I guess he's sending a message that the Rangers will walk away if he goes to arbitration and the award is over $4.5m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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