RichieNextel305 Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 https://nypost.com/2022/09/01/rangers-trying-to-trade-frustrated-nils-lundkvist/amp/ Quote The Rangers are engaged in an accelerated effort to trade Nils Lundkvist after being notified that the 22-year-old Swedish defenseman is unlikely to report to camp in the absence of a deal, The Post has been told by multiple sources. Lundkvist, the club’s third, first-round selection in the 2018 draft at 28th overall, turned in a lukewarm performance for the Blueshirts in his first North American season before being sent to the AHL Wolf Pack in mid-January after being leapfrogged by 20-year-old Braden Schneider on the right defense depth chart. The Post has learned that general manager Chris Drury has been working with Lundkvist’s agent, Claude Lemieux, in order to effect a trade to an organization in which the Swede would have a better opportunity to challenge for a top-four spot and role as a power-play quarterback. At the same time, though, the Blueshirts are seeking a semblance of equal value in return for Lundkvist, the slick, puck-moving, offense-oriented defenseman who is generously listed at 5-10, 187 pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Not surprising. He's a talented kid and he has no shot at a shot here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWantsTheCup Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 I'm surprised this hasn't happened sooner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Yup. Completely leapfrogged by Schneider. No path to the NHL, let alone a top-four role here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Hope we get something decent in return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 (edited) What's "equal value" for an unproven, undersized, one way defenseman? Edited September 1, 2022 by Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Pete said: What's "equal value" for an unproven, undersized, one way defenseman? I was just thinking along those lines, Pete. I don't see a blockbuster in the making here. Maybe a 3rd rounder? ...just a guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 5 minutes ago, Pete said: What's "equal value" for an unproven, undersized, one way defenseman? Dunno, but Brooks says they probably want a "top-nine center." Quote The Blueshirts, though, could certainly use a young, top-nine-type center who might grow with the organization. That is believed to be Drury’s target as they deal with this latest situation involving a young European unhappy with his plight. So, basically, someone like Shane Bowers, but hopefully not Shane Bowers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Ozzy said: I was just thinking along those lines, Pete. I don't see a blockbuster in the making here. Maybe a 3rd rounder? ...just a guess This screams Ryan Poehling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWantsTheCup Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Maybe we can get Lias Andersson? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 This might work. Sandin-Schneider third pairing is a helluva lot better looking than any other combo we've talked about. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 8 minutes ago, Phil said: This might work. Sandin-Schneider third pairing is a helluva lot better looking than any other combo we've talked about. I’d rather wait on Robertson or plug in Jones. Sandin hasn’t been impressive and it’s weird listing his offensive abilities when Lundkvist is better. Plus, he’s unsigned for a reason - money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Phil said: Dunno, but Brooks says they probably want a "top-nine center." So, basically, someone like Shane Bowers, but hopefully not Shane Bowers. Brooks is an idiot. What's a "top 9 center" on a team with Zib, Trochek, and Carpenter? A third line center LOL. Edited September 1, 2022 by Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 8 minutes ago, Pete said: Brooks is an idiot. What's a "top 9 center" on a team with Zib, Trochek, and Carpenter? A third line center LOL. I mean, he did say that can grow, so they're basically just looking for some kind of long-term center prospect who can maybe make the team in like 3 years? That's what I meant about Shane Bowers, but not Shane Bowers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Phil said: I mean, he did say that can grow, so they're basically just looking for some kind of long-term center prospect who can maybe make the team in like 3 years? That's what I meant about Shane Bowers, but not Shane Bowers. What's wrong with Shane Bowers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew a Penalty Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Pete said: What's wrong with Shane Bowers? Not being good at hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Phil said: I mean, he did say that can grow, so they're basically just looking for some kind of long-term center prospect who can maybe make the team in like 3 years? That's what I meant about Shane Bowers, but not Shane Bowers. Oh sure, let’s “develop” a prospect. how about a foreign one, too. Even better, they’ll trade for a LW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Drew a Penalty said: Not being good at hockey. Then why would we even want someone like him. He's 23. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 5 minutes ago, Pete said: What's wrong with Shane Bowers? I guess not much, but he's kind of aged out. 23 and he's been trying to crack the NHL for the last three years. Lundkvist has at least some pro experience to lean on, but he's only a year younger. For some reason I thought Bowers was 25, not 23. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew a Penalty Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Pete said: Then why would we even want someone like him. He's 23. I think it's more about what people thought Shane Bowers would be like a Christian Dvorak type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew a Penalty Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 4 minutes ago, josh said: Oh sure, let’s “develop” a prospect. how about a foreign one, too. Even better, they’ll trade for a LW. This is a prospect thinking he's too developed and wanting an assured roster spot elsewhere. Why? Because another Rangers prospect out developed him. But yeah "wah wah we're chasing all of the Euros away." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Drew a Penalty said: This is a prospect thinking he's too developed and wanting an assured roster spot elsewhere. There are other things that could also be true. If you looked at the depth chart and saw 10 year deal, 4 years left and awarded the C, and a mean gritty rookie more suited for the third pair anyway...Would you want to stay? I just don't know that I'd jump directly to the entitlement issue just yet. Edited September 1, 2022 by Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 4 minutes ago, Drew a Penalty said: This is a prospect thinking he's too developed and wanting an assured roster spot elsewhere. Why? Because another Rangers prospect out developed him. But yeah "wah wah we're chasing all of the Euros away." I don't think it's this at all. I think he literally sees the writing on the wall and recognizes he's completely blocked out of a meaningful role here. He wants to go somewhere he has a better shot at making it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 7 minutes ago, Phil said: I don't think it's this at all. I think he literally sees the writing on the wall and recognizes he's completely blocked out of a meaningful role here. He wants to go somewhere he has a better shot at making it. Essentially the same situation, no? Andersson had Zibanejad, Strome brought in, Chytil leapfrogged, Howden played over him Kravtsov saw Kreider extended, Panarin on a long term deal, Kakko and Lafreniere drafted, Buch was still there and so we’re guys like Fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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