Phil Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Quote Julien Gauthier Currently an RFA with arbitration rights, Gauthier got as good a look as he could possibly have wanted due to injury and the Rangers’ thin pre-deadline forward group. In 49 games, Gauthier had seven points; once the cavalry came at the deadline, he got into one more game. Two league sources said Drury is trying to get anything he can in a trade for Gauthier, who’s still only 24. Seems unlikely that will work — or that Gauthier is a Ranger next season. Alexandar Georgiev Even more than Gauthier, Drury is trying hard to find a trade partner for the disgruntled Georgiev before the Rangers are forced to let him walk when qualifying offers are due July 11. The Rangers were holding out for a first-round pick for Georgiev early last season; that’s likely down to a mid-round pick at best now. https://theathletic.com/3375740/2022/06/23/rangers-who-stays-who-goes/?source=user_shared_article&redirected=1 -- This makes total sense, but as we've discussed elsewhere, I don't think they can actually move Georgiev, or more precisely, that any team will want to move an asset to acquire him given his qualifying offer of $2.5M~ is due July 11. My guess is most teams will simply take their shot at offering him a one- or two-year "prove it" deal in free agency. Arizona and Buffalo come to mind here. Gauthier, it makes total sense. He has no future here. He may not have a future in the NHL at all. 'Quebecois Higgins' was such a spot-on assessment by @LindG1000 but even Higgins managed to produce some in the NHL. Gauthier just doesn't. It's been in short spurts, but the sample size is probably large enough at this point to write him off completely. He's a career 0.2 P/GP who is, at best, a replacement level player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynn Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 In other news, I'm trying to bang super models with my wife's approval.. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BrooksBurner Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Flynn said: In other news, I'm trying to bang super models with my wife's approval.. She’ll probably want a couple first round dicks going her way in that trade. Good luck! Edited June 23, 2022 by rmc51 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sod16 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 There are many teams who would give Gauthier a chance, but they won't give up anything of value for him. The Rangers over asked for Georgiev last summer. The required qualifier is actually $2.65 (last year's salary rather than cap hit). I doubt anyone is going to give up something for the honor of paying that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share Posted June 23, 2022 46 minutes ago, rmc51 said: She’ll probably want a couple first round dicks going her way in that trade. Good luck! Absolute studs, amirite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share Posted June 23, 2022 18 minutes ago, Sod16 said: There are many teams who would give Gauthier a chance, but they won't give up anything of value for him. The Rangers over asked for Georgiev last summer. The required qualifier is actually $2.65 (last year's salary rather than cap hit). I doubt anyone is going to give up something for the honor of paying that. Agreed. Occam's trusty razor suggests any team with interest will have little to no interest in him at that price because it's around $1 million more than he will likely get on a one- or two-year "prove it" contract in free agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 48 minutes ago, Phil said: Absolute studs, amirite? Yeah. A bunch of Kakkos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsm7302 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Hank was a 7th rounder....id send em both off for a late round pick each; who knows how that trade tree will end up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 I’m telling yalls, Geo coming back. 3x3 I predicted in the offseason Re-signs thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Dude Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Gauthier pots 20+ goals on another NHL team next year. Book it. Dryden Hunt plays 82 games next year and pots 1. Gets extension.. He's gotta be Gallants nephew or long lost kid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash or Czech Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 He has 5 goals in 96 career NHL games. If he doesn't do it, you should get 'Gauthier 15' tattooed across your back. Put some skin in the game. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 11 minutes ago, Cash or Czech said: He has 5 goals in 96 career NHL games. If he doesn't do it, you should get 'Gauthier 15' tattooed across your back. Put some skin in the game. Meh. He needs more minutes and a role that fits his strong suits. A shot with better talent could kick start his output. Guy generates offense. Play him with someone who isn't learning the league and can keep up with him and he will produce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share Posted June 23, 2022 2 hours ago, josh said: I’m telling yalls, Geo coming back. 3x3 I predicted in the offseason Re-signs thread. You mean after the Devils acquire his rights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 7 hours ago, josh said: I’m telling yalls, Geo coming back. 3x3 I predicted in the offseason Re-signs thread. That’s some serious shit. Pineapple express? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kevin Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Just now, Phil said: buh bye. Sorry @The Dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsm7302 Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Phil said: Well, I dont blame him. He sees the writing on the wall. Good luck buddy! Should fetch us a third rounder hopefully? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 You know his first game against us he's getting a hat trick! LOL @josh - Drink! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 29 minutes ago, Ozzy said: You know his first game against us he's getting a hat trick! LOL @josh - Drink! His first game against us will be as a healthy scratch 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 22 minutes ago, Keirik said: His first game against us will be as a healthy scratch No, he'd probably generate 2 breakaways in on Shesterkin and score on both of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Ozzy said: You know his first game against us he's getting a hat trick! LOL @josh - Drink! Shesterkin flopping all over the place after minimal contact, losing his stick in the process - drink! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlairBettsBlocksEverything Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Gauthier has some of the tools to be a big impact player. Size, and speed. no hands though. He will get another look somewhere. But it’s his last chance. Hope it works out for him ill take a 7th from Buffalo or Montreal for him easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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