2021-22 Off-Season Thread — Go Into the Sadness

[josh]

3 hours ago, Ozzy said:

 

We could've probably even kept Braun for a million bucks.  He was decent back there....I think you're right though, Josh....it may be a battle of the kids....which I'm actually more in favor of.  If they have a hard time, I suppose we add veteran stability at the deadline.

I mean, Nemeth was the first signing last summer followed by Tinordi. It’s still a hole, and he didn’t address it. I think that’s a sign they’re going to let the kids battle it out. 

[LindG1000]

15 hours ago, josh said:

I mean, Nemeth was the first signing last summer followed by Tinordi. It’s still a hole, and he didn’t address it. I think that’s a sign they’re going to let the kids battle it out. 

 

At the end of the day, IMO, Robertson or Jones can do enough to bridge the gap to the inevitable "mid-round pick for steady veteran d" trade they'll make in March.

[Ozzy]

3 minutes ago, LindG1000 said:

 

At the end of the day, IMO, Robertson or Jones can do enough to bridge the gap to the inevitable "mid-round pick for steady veteran d" trade they'll make in March.

 

That's pretty much where I think we're at, G Man.  I think it's "Let's see what we can do from within, and see if we can find a solution....if not, we go out at the TDL and solidify what we need to make a run at it again".

 

I'd really like to see a good 40 games of Zac, Lunqvist and Robertson.  I think it's time to see what we have in those guys.

[siddious]

We’re also at the point where you have to see what those three are capable of. Lundkvist and jones particularly. I actually think Robertson ends up there 

[Sharpshooter]

It's August.

Edited August 1, 2022 by Sharpshooter

[RangersIn7]

15 minutes ago, Sharpshooter said:

It's August.

It’s vacation time in NHL front offices

[Sharpshooter]

1 minute ago, RangersIn7 said:

It’s vacation time in NHL front offices

Indeed it is. It's also the worst part of the year for hockey fans. lol It's not prime offseason anymore, and still a month away from training camp.

[RangersIn7]

10 minutes ago, Sharpshooter said:

Indeed it is. It's also the worst part of the year for hockey fans. lol It's not prime offseason anymore, and still a month away from training camp.

Yup. 
Nothing happens in August.

And these guys take their vacations, work from home, and work very abbreviated hours too.

[Sharpshooter]

Yes. Well, we're still waiting for Kadri to sign somewhere. So, there's that. 

[Phil]

36 minutes ago, RangersIn7 said:

It’s vacation time in NHL front offices

 

It's been vacation since like end of the first week in July, LOL.

[josh]

Out of context tweets:

 

”Othmann, Cuylle and Garand headed to Edmonton. #NYR”

 

- arthur staple 

 

[Albatrosss]

For McDavid.  Panarin is enlisted in the Russian army 

[Cash or Czech]

Should we just be posting player vacation photos and whatnot?

[Cash or Czech]

NJD re-sign Bratt for 1 x $5.45

CGY re-sign Mangiapanne for 3 x $5.8

[RangersIn7]

3 hours ago, Cash or Czech said:

Should we just be posting player vacation photos and whatnot?

Unfortunately that comment is very much accurate.

Cause that’s all that’s going on.

[SaveByRichter35]

5 hours ago, Cash or Czech said:

Should we just be posting player vacation photos and whatnot?

No thanks.  NHL IG shoves those down my throat enough.  I don't need more.

[RichieNextel305]

20 hours ago, SaveByRichter35 said:

No thanks.  NHL IG shoves those down my throat enough.  I don't need more.

Oh man, don’t get me started. With all the shit on Instagram that I saw, I felt like I was a guest at Tuukka Rasks wedding.

[RodrigueGabriel]

I just read everything I could find about the signing of an AHL plug. I've hit bottom. I'm ready to ask for help.

[Phil]

22 minutes ago, RodrigueGabriel said:

I just read everything I could find about the signing of an AHL plug. I've hit bottom. I'm ready to ask for help.

 

CJ Smith deserves better than this!

[jsm7302]

https://www.amny.com/sports/2022-metropolitan-division-power-rankings/

 

We are #1 in these power rankings for the metro. We are back in the window! Hope this core can make it happen this time! What other franchise gets two world beater goaltenders back to back? Very excited for this year.

[Zuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuc]

4 minutes ago, jsm7302 said:

https://www.amny.com/sports/2022-metropolitan-division-power-rankings/

 

We are #1 in these power rankings for the metro. We are back in the window! Hope this core can make it happen this time! What other franchise gets two world beater goaltenders back to back? Very excited for this year.

Quote

The Metropolitan division has been the pinnacle of hockey play since its inception in 2013. 

Since the division’s inception, the Metro has accounted for three Stanley Cup Finals, more than any other division in hockey.

I thought Tampa had 4 cup Finals alone since 2015?

[Long live the King]

2 hours ago, Zuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuc said:

I thought Tampa had 4 cup Finals alone since 2015?

 

Yes Tampa has 4...the Metro also has 4.  They need a better fact checker.

[Long live the King]

Just now, Long live the King said:

 

Yes Tampa has 4...the Metro also has 4.  They need a better fact checker.

 

I guess he means Finals wins.  Metro has 3 Tampa has 2.

[Long live the King]

1 minute ago, Long live the King said:

 

I guess he means Finals wins.  Metro has 3 Tampa has 2.

 

So he is still wrong because the Central now has 4 Finals wins.  lol

[Cash or Czech]

Bergeron re-signs 1-year $2.5mil, plus $2.5mil in potential bonuses

Smart business since they can push the bonuses to next season if they’re achieved and put them over the cap this year