Phil Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RichieNextel305 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Ok wait what? Now this is fucking surprising. If this is the case, he’s still young with tons of upside and value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I get him being frustrated for being sent down, but I did not see this coming. I thought his AHL assignment would most likely be short lived anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torontonyr Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I don't blame him, tbh. He (eventually) followed orders. By all accounts, had a decent camp. Got injured, and is now being shoved into the AHL. The org has been clear, skilled kids play in the top 6 or they don't play. When/where would that open up for him? Injury? If Kakko is a bust? It hurts because it's our team, but he's a square peg in a round hole. We've taken other team's misshapen pieces in the past for this very reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieNextel305 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 He’s a fucking baby. I get the frustration but he has acted all along like a spot is pre-destined for him. I get that injuries aren’t his fault, but he did miss 95% of camp with one. I know the Zibanejad trade all but eliminated the Eichel trade talk. I wonder where we look for a trade here. This might remove some of his trade value, but any Kravtsov trade would likely be a big deal for the Rangers, whether we flip him for another frustrated prospect (?) or as part of a big deal for a big time player. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karan Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 A damn shame the Rangers are losing such a talented and skilled player because he can't take a likely temporary demotion in stride. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torontonyr Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 His second demotion, with nothing about it being officially temporary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I just never saw him being down there an entire year, but just my opinion. I thought once he settles in more after his injury and gets some top line playing time in Hartford, he probably should be back here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 it's ok we have Gauthier. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlairBettsBlocksEverything Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Sucks that he'd go this route. Can't say I blame him though. I think players have to look out for their own career and can't always just rely on GMs ever having the player's career in mind. Hopefully this is more just giving him the chance to explore some options and see what the next move is instead of outright demanding an immediate trade. I can't imagine he wouldn't end up back up with the Rangers sooner rather than later though. Hopefully if a move gets made we get a good deal. He still has a ton of upside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Heaven Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Peace Out! WTF, dude is a whiny little b...... This demotion wasnt going to be permanent, probably just to figure out what to do with Gauthier, Hunt, Hajek since they all have to pass through waivers. Give them a week to see if anyone bites on a trade for one of them, if not, then I would have fully expected one of them to go through waivers to free up a spot for Kravtsov. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieNextel305 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I hate to sound like a downer, but I really wanted Wahlstrom the night of that draft. Gonna suck to see him come along nicely as an Islander while this diva wants out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 Wahlstrom would look great, especially on this roster. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash or Czech Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 That’s really disappointing. Not sure where he thinks he’d go to get guaranteed top-9 ice time other than a bottom feeder. I hope this is a miscommunication and there’s an opportunity to repair the relationship because he has obvious skill. Our prospect pool depth of high skill forwards isn’t that great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I was OK with passing on Wahlstrom, even though I wanted him. I still thought Kravstov would be a really good player us. Unfortunately he seems to have a lack of character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) This isn't good. At all. He's not a TERRIBLE fit on the 3rd line with Chytil... Kreiders lack of production should also have him slid down the lineup to a 3rd line spot. The thought was get rid of Buch, so Kakko and Kravtsov would get top 6 spots. Plan already changed? You'd have to have not been paying attention to this kids fragile ego, to not see this coming. Maybe Gallant didn't like him? This Is Bad. I'd be pissed too, if I got cut in favor of Tinordi and Hunt. 2 guys I'd think would clear waivers. Edited October 12, 2021 by The Dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYR2711 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 This is crazy. The kid is just getting over an injury, and I’m sure he wasn’t staying down there. He would be better off playing there and getting into game shape. Very disappointing on his end. Like others have said, Wahlstrom was the guy I wanted, and now it sucks we are in this predicament. Let’s hope we can get something decent in return now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I don't know if there is an opportunity to repair the relationship since they've already given him permission to discuss a trade. So, that doesn't sound good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuc Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Well wtf So there goes his value aswell. Gonna end up trading him for a 4th round pick because it was too big of a risk to waive fucking Hajek. He's a crybaby, but the org should've known that. Even if they didnt like him or found a spot for him on the roster you dont kill his value like this. There always gotta be something with this team. Season starts tomorrow, thing was looking good and everyone was feeling good about the team. Now first the Captaincy debacle and now this. Great.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBrowningPI Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Asking for a trade is one thing but refusing to play for the Wolf Pack is a terrible decision. What a dumb ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuc Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 9 minutes ago, Phil said: So he's a goner. FUCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Heaven Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 If we knew this was going to happen, could have probably kept Buch, and traded Kravtsov for Blais (if it would work cap wise). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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