Sharpshooter Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Yeah, I thought he would be a nice one-year kind of "stop gap" addition. He kind of struggled this year to the point where Vegas wasn't even playing him. We really don't know how effective he's going to be. I am not too hopeful. I know he won't be playing every game anyway, but they should probably wait and see exactly what he has left and if he can even fight well anymore before extending him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 waste a milly here, a milly there and it adds up to keeping a player like Zibanejad or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Sign Ritchie for the 3rd line, move Blais to the 4th, and Reaves as the 13th forward and you will not hear a single complaint out of me. If you did that, I think that 3rd would be on par with Tampa's last year. This. Gotta have guys that can play and contribute. Some are saying Blais may be able to, due to his Jrs output. Shit, I thought Lemieux could play, so why not this guy? But yeah Ritchie would be icing on the cake, and he could make others expendable. Is there going to be a taxi squad this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Why on God's green earth would you even entertain contract talk before even putting on the sweater?Because he's 34 right now, and if you sign him after he turns 35.... Nah, this is just a bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Have they gone over board though? Reaves and tinordi, one d one forward. Neither of which will play 82 games. Goodrow and blais are grinders who will help the lineup. I was the first one to say “can’t wait to see us over react” but these have been good acquisitions. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkAgain, I don't hate this trade, but we need to stop saying they won't play 82 games. They might not, but the games they will play are going to be important divisional games against teams will be battling for playoff position with. And they're not going to be meaningless minutes or Tuesday nights versus Calgary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Again, I don't hate this trade, but we need to stop saying they won't play 82 games. They might not, but the games they will play are going to be important divisional games against teams will be battling for playoff position with. And they're not going to be meaningless minutes or Tuesday nights versus Calgary. I mean I don’t know how much he has deteriorated over the summer but it’s not like he’s completely useless out there either. If he’s in over gauthier or Rooney, or Barron for a few games (hope Barron runs with his opportunity and isn’t the odd man out) I don’t see the big issue. That fourth line is now built to bang and he only adds to that. Of course if gallant decides to use him for 82 games on the third line then yes it’s an issue. But let’s bomb thay bridge IF we get to it, not before. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 I mean I don’t know how much he has deteriorated over the summer but it’s not like he’s completely useless out there either. If he’s in over gauthier or Rooney, or Barron for a few games (hope Barron runs with his opportunity and isn’t the odd man out) I don’t see the big issue. That fourth line is now built to bang and he only adds to that. Of course if gallant decides to use him for 82 games on the third line then yes it’s an issue. But let’s bomb thay bridge IF we get to it, not before. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkHe was healthy scratched the last 2-3 games of the playoffs. Not a great sign. We'll see how it goes, for entertainment value if nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 He was healthy scratched the last 2-3 games of the playoffs. Not a great sign. We'll see how it goes, for entertainment value if nothing else. Could have just been a game style decision. Not sure who played instead of him but maybe they didn’t need the rough style of play. Montreal’s a good grinding team but they’re not exactly “tough” Just a thought Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Who cares if he gets suspended. The Rangers got a 4th from Vegas in the Howden deal and gave up a 3rd to get Reeves. Basically a wash. Reeves doesn't have to play all the time. Point is they now have the biggest baddest lion to dress when they feel necessary. He can play hockey too. No more Martin, Wilson, etc laughing from the bench as they run around punishing our team knowing all to well the Rangers couldn't respond anyway other than on the scoreboard. Now with Reeves and the others the Rangers can respond. The game is changing but the physical aspect and intimidation will always exist to some extent. That's the problem. It's that these guys are here to respond. If something happens they are there for revenge. Is that harder to play against? I thought the idea was to have players that set the tone and play like the Isles 4th line, or have a guy like Wilson who will be on the ice against other teams top players and scare the shit out of them. Everyone is saying these moves aren't reactionary. Yet every talking point is that now the Rangers have a response. Fuck response. I want players that can play and play mean. I want Blais out there hitting everyone and then crashing the net for garbage goals. We need players that take other teams top players off their game. Not a guy to put out there for a theatrical fight after someone just clobbered Zibanejad.. The cost for Reaves isn't the problem. Though it's odd the 2 teams couldn't come to an agreement of a Howden for Reaves swap instead flip flopping draft picks. Reaves 5 years ago seems more like what this team could use. He was a kinda serviceable player. Capable of more than just fighting. I'm probably over reacting but I'd rather hold on to Gauthier than carry Reaves, as I think it probably comes down to that. This thought that the Rangers didn't have anyone to put out there to match up for Wilson in that last game forget they had Geerston. You want to goon it up, there's your answer. They just didn't want to have that bush league identity from the aftermath had they done it. I think they failed this offseason and tried to mimic the Islanders as well as bring in a Wilson nemesis. They missed the mark and over did it. I have this bad feeling we are going to see entirely too much of Goodrow, Blais and even Reaves being shuffled into the top 6.... Sandy McCarthy days all over again. Somewhat entertaining, yet shitty end result. Honestly hope I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynn Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 https://twitter.com/nyrangers/status/1421468942644568068?s=21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Yeah I guess, but that's because I dont think they see him as a 3rd line C and the top 6 winger spots are taken. Plus on his current contract Chytil should have a decent amount of value, so it would make sense including him in a trade. I can also see them keeping him to see if he's capable of taking the 2C from Strome, and shipping him out if he can't do that. I'm all for giving Kakko and Kravtsov the opportunity to play in the too 6, but can we slow down with the thought that they have these spots locked down? These 2 have proven NOTHING at the NHL level. There's no guarantee that they take the jobs and run with it. Who knows what Gallant will think of their efforts. Maybe he deems them as needing time in the AHL like AV did with Kreider upon his arrival. I WANT those 2 to pan out, but I'm not really expecting BOTH to. I think Gallant will most definitely use a grinder like Goodrow in the top 6. He will no doubt experiment with the idea, whether it's Goodrow, Blais, Hunt, Reaves or even Rooney. That's not a complaint either. Teams do this. They lack grit in the top 6. Probably going to see a guy sprinkled in there to change that. If that happens, Gallant has said something about not using top prospects on the 4th line.. So, maybe one or both eventually have to land in Hartford. Everyone's ok with Jones going down there to develop. Yet people freak the fuck out when this is suggested. This is certainly a possibility. One I hope doesn't have to happen . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSG Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Gallant likes Reeves and Reeves played well for Gallant at Vegas. That means a lot whether anyone else thinks so. Let's see what the extension price is. It may only be $1 million which wouldn't be too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 How long until the first post/article on how Reaves can mentor/help Miller. Because... well you know... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 How long until the first post/article on how Reaves can mentor/help Miller. Because... well you know... Because Miller has good size and needs to learn to use it better? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 https://twitter.com/nyrangers/status/1421468942644568068?s=21 God I love it. Yeah if you don’t think this team is gonna have some serious swagger next year I don’t know what to tell ya. We can score we can play D we can tend goal and we can kick your ass. This guy is brining some serious personality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BrooksBurner Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Link: I like that. It shows a genuine caring for the player. One thing analytics doesn't account for is team identity and culture. An additional half million for Reaves, an additional half million for Goodrow, etc., is a small price to pay to help establish those things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Has anyone actually looked up Reaves interviews? Guy has some serious personality. I think he's gonna be a fan favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 I like that. It shows a genuine caring for the player. One thing analytics doesn't account for is team identity and culture. An additional half million for Reaves, an additional half million for Goodrow, etc., is a small price to pay to help establish those things. Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cash or Czech Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Better be in the lineup every game against Washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 I had given up on him, but I'm glad we have him. This team hasn't had THIS type of toughness in quite some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Has anyone actually looked up Reaves interviews? Guy has some serious personality. I think he's gonna be a fan favorite. I think he already is lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 I think he already is lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Depends on who you ask. Blue bar good/red bar bad crowd? Fuck no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Depends on who you ask. Blue bar good/red bar bad crowd? Fuck no. 2 fights and 1 good hit into the season that will likely change Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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