Pete Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Solid B+ for me. Wasn't sexy, but the team has options and depth where they previously had none. I don't even care who they sent to WPG for Copp, either. They lost nothing of significance and will be much faster and tougher to play against. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pws85nyr Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Similar, B-, addressed the issues, nothing fancy, improved the team and didn’t give up a whole lot (pending Copp details). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 I'll give it an A- I like everything he did. Plugged a few holes at the bottom 6 and really couldn't be faulted for not selling the farm for a Kane or high priced winger. He's trusting in Kakko and Laffy to begin their journey and pay some playoff dividends, which I like to see. This team is better than it was yesterday, should be a tough out come playoff time. I'm looking forward to possibly even re-signing Copp and keeping that middle in tact when we ink Strome long term. This team got better and tougher. I like it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 I think B+ minimum, could be an A depending on Copp return. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 addressed everything besides a backup goalie A- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 21, 2022 Author Share Posted March 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, siddious said: backup goalie Wasn't a need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Pending the Copp return, this is a B+. Did exactly what he should have done, added the right few depth pieces here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 4 minutes ago, Pete said: Wasn't a need. Not a NEED need but I would like to see someone other than jekyl/hyde take the net to give Igor a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 As long as the Copp return isn’t huge, I say B++ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsm7302 Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Solid A. Addressed the needs for a playoff run and left the other lifting for the off season. We lost little to nothing and upgraded our deficiencies. Gallant has lots of options. Im not sure how a deadline gets better honestly. We have our big names already; I certainly wasn't expecting a huge splash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valriera Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 A- we lost nothing and only gained here. Not spectacular but overall very solid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieNextel305 Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 I actually give it an A. I love grabbing Copp, he fills a gigantic need for us. Obviously waiting to see the return there. I like acquiring Motte and Braun, both bring grit. The Rangers can score. Obviously their 5v5 needs help. But there weren’t “trade-the-farm” type players available right now. I get we had all this cap space for the deadline, but why waste your ammo on it for players not worth it? This team has shown it can win some tight games against some of the elite teams in this league. We have top end talent in Zibanejad, Panarin, Kreider. We now have really gritty, tough players like Goodrow, Copp, Motte, Vatrano that can score, hit, skate, defend, etc. I really like the makeup of the team. They still have their big chips in play for eventual help down the line (albeit by then it will be harder cap wise) for the summer. But for a playoff run? The Rangers are going to be a tough fucking out guys. Not a lot of teams are going to want to deal with us, our PP, our goalie and our depth. And considering where we were just a year ago? Just tremendous. We are on the right track. 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 21, 2022 Author Share Posted March 21, 2022 (edited) 17 minutes ago, siddious said: Not a NEED need but I would like to see someone other than jekyl/hyde take the net to give Igor a break. It doesn't matter who's in net, if it's not prime Igor or whatever it was that Geo took last night...The Rangers have about the same chance to win. Especially if they don't get PPs. That is, until we see what today's deals did to 5v5 play. Edited March 21, 2022 by Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Scags Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 B+ All from a guy that some fans said wouldn't be a good GM for for the Rangers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWantsTheCup Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 I'll give him an A-. Nothing spectacular, but some solid trades none the less. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphinity 2.0 Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 A He addressed everything possible given what was available. Does the team have significant needs? Sure. But certain options weren't available or realistic. Forward depth was the biggest issue and it's been addressed. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 A. What could anyone have a problem with? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 A. Just solid work all around. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 8 minutes ago, Capt said: A. What could anyone have a problem with? 5 on 5 scoring is a big issue. Or backup goaltending. Plus the 3rd pairing LD seems to be the issue. If Braun pushes out Schneider, I will whine. Overall, I go with a A-. Solid moves, didnt lose any top prospects, filled some holes. The team is in a better place to compete, just not sure it was enough to be a cup favorite - But I dont know if I would have liked those moves, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 6 minutes ago, josh said: 5 on 5 scoring is a big issue. That they needed to improve the margins on, not gut the team over. Quote Or backup goaltending. They have a backup. He'll walk after not getting qualified. Affects nothing. This team is and always has been Shesterkin or bust. Quote Plus the 3rd pairing LD seems to be the issue. If Braun pushes out Schneider, I will whine. Braun plays both sides. He's probably going to the left to play with Schneider. Quote Overall, I go with a A-. Solid moves, didnt lose any top prospects, filled some holes. The team is in a better place to compete, just not sure it was enough to be a cup favorite - But I dont know if I would have liked those moves, either. Agreed. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphinity 2.0 Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 12 minutes ago, josh said: 5 on 5 scoring is a big issue. Or backup goaltending. Plus the 3rd pairing LD seems to be the issue. If Braun pushes out Schneider, I will whine. Overall, I go with a A-. Solid moves, didnt lose any top prospects, filled some holes. The team is in a better place to compete, just not sure it was enough to be a cup favorite - But I dont know if I would have liked those moves, either. Backup goaltending just doesn't matter in the playoffs. If Igor is either hurt or sucks, it's over! That's the case for pretty much every team out there, but especially the Rangers. Backup goaltending is next season's problem. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 (edited) B, best part being revamping bottom 6, depth dman without giving up any major assets going into summer. Which having the major assets is more important than trading the entire future for 1 shot at cup. Mainly talking about having assets to replace Strome if needed. Edited March 21, 2022 by Winter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieNextel305 Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 I read Drury was having a 5pm Presser. I guess not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Scott Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 B+ Now let's see how it all plays out, we gave up next to if not Jack Shit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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