RichieNextel305 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 (edited) This is absolutely wild. According to Dreger, Dolan does not want Drury trading our 1st Rounder this year because the draft is at the Sphere (which MSG owns) and he wants the Rangers to be a part of the “spectacle” that the draft there will be. That is absolutely the most ludicrous thing I have ever in my life read. If there is no deal worthy of a 1st, I’m all about protecting assets if you don’t need to trade them. And a 1st is a valuable asset. I think we all know that. But to take a specific one off the table because a draft is being held at a specific location? That is one of the most selfish, stupid and egotistical things I have ever fucking read. A draft asset can’t be used because you want to glorify yourself at a draft? Good grief, Dolan. Edited February 8 by RichieNextel305 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 I mean, this happens all the time. The Habs held theirs when they hosted the Draft, too, and it was rumored that the reason was because they wanted to make a selection in front of the home town crowd. In a way, this isn't all that different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 He’s probably seen their 5v5 stats and said nah fam, not worth losing a 1st round pick in the Sphere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 To NYR: Adam Henrique To Anaheim: conditional 2024 1st* * if Rangers do not acquire another 2024 1st before the draft at the Sphere, it becomes the 2025 1st round pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Just now, BrooksBurner said: To NYR: Adam Henrique To Anaheim: conditional 2024 1st* * if Rangers do not acquire another 2024 1st before the draft at the Sphere, it becomes the 2025 1st round pick Fuck Adam Henrique Forever. 2 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieNextel305 Posted February 7 Author Share Posted February 7 (edited) 7 minutes ago, BrooksBurner said: He’s probably seen their 5v5 stats and said nah fam, not worth losing a 1st round pick in the Sphere If that were the case and it was based off actually watching this team, fine. But to butt in and say to Drury, “nah bro, you can’t trade that asset that you can use to improve the club down the stretch because I want to stand on stage in Vegas” is categorized as egotistical, stupid and fucking selfish. Want to know what else would be cool at the Sphere? If every team, as custom, went up and congratulated your team for winning the Cup. I wish he had *that* outlook instead of this one. And again, I’m not advocating we’re a trade away, or that we should be stupid with the way we handle this pick and just hand it off for a fucking stick figure. But if the opportunity ever did arise to make a deal that could help us down the line this year, the fact we can’t because Dolan is being an egomaniac is absolutely ridiculous. And fucking selfish. Edited February 7 by RichieNextel305 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Br4d Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 The Rangers have traded 1sts two years running now. I don't see a problem with sitting out the futures market this year. You can't keep saying "this is the year!" and then failing. If the Rangers play poorly in the playoffs this season it will be time to blow up this core and you don't want to have given up your 1st next season or the year after if that's one of the real possibilities. We're already short 2nd and 3rd round picks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 12 minutes ago, Br4d said: The Rangers have traded 1sts two years running now. I don't see a problem with sitting out the futures market this year. You can't keep saying "this is the year!" and then failing. If the Rangers play poorly in the playoffs this season it will be time to blow up this core and you don't want to have given up your 1st next season or the year after if that's one of the real possibilities. We're already short 2nd and 3rd round picks. If they flunk out quick in the playoffs, I think there’s a good chance they’ll get more picks to make at the Sphere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Dude Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 (edited) Artem Anisimov will be the 3C. Tyler Motte is coming back again. Thats the trade deadline moves. Edited February 7 by The Dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWantsTheCup Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 I read about this earlier today. Don’t see how they are going to upgrade the 3C position enough without trading their #1 pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valriera Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 47 minutes ago, RJWantsTheCup said: I read about this earlier today. Don’t see how they are going to upgrade the 3C position enough without trading their #1 pick. They could give it to goodrow maybe he’d be better as a result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 I agree completely with Dolan, but just not for that reason. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 13 hours ago, BrooksBurner said: To NYR: Adam Henrique To Anaheim: conditional 2024 1st* * if Rangers do not acquire another 2024 1st before the draft at the Sphere, it becomes the 2025 1st round pick Yuck. lol I know you're joking (I think), but I'd rather give a first to get Vatrano back. I would be cool with acquiring both players, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 If I'm giving up a #1, I'd want Boone Jenner. I'd hope we can get a RW for a lot less than a #1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieNextel305 Posted February 7 Author Share Posted February 7 56 minutes ago, Sharpshooter said: I agree completely with Dolan, but just not for that reason. lol That’s my point. Want to hold on to the pick because no deal comes about where you feel it needs to be relinquished or because you don’t see the need for a push this season? Ok. Fine. That’s a hockey decision. That’s what this should be about, should it not? It shouldn’t be about Dolan wanting to stand center stage inside the Sphere in June to give himself a hard-on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 1 minute ago, RichieNextel305 said: That’s my point. Want to hold on to the pick because no deal comes about where you feel it needs to be relinquished or because you don’t see the need for a push this season? Ok. Fine. That’s a hockey decision. That’s what this should be about, should it not? It shouldn’t be about Dolan wanting to stand center stage inside the Sphere in June to give himself a hard-on. I know. What an ego. I mean, if the Rangers can get one, if not two really good assets that can be hear long term, I would do it. Imagine if they are able to, and Drury has a great deal in place, but Dolan squashes it because he wants to stroke himself at the Sphere? lol Brutal. It's easy to see why the league can't stand this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 8 minutes ago, RichieNextel305 said: That’s my point. Want to hold on to the pick because no deal comes about where you feel it needs to be relinquished or because you don’t see the need for a push this season? Ok. Fine. That’s a hockey decision. That’s what this should be about, should it not? It shouldn’t be about Dolan wanting to stand center stage inside the Sphere in June to give himself a hard-on. Especially because by pick 22, nobody's watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphinity 2.0 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 I don think it's about people watching on TV. He probably wants to go on stage, bring all his kids, illegitimate or otherwise, and have a fuckin' party in his gaudy monstrosity. I will say, I'm fine with them keeping their 1st rounder off limits. None of the names available even remotely pique my interest - other than maybe Vatrano. If a guy like Jenner or Zegras were to shake loose, I'd be more interested in floating the 1st rounder. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 1 minute ago, Morphinity 2.0 said: I don think it's about people watching on TV. He probably wants to go on stage, bring all his kids, illegitimate or otherwise, and have a fuckin' party in his gaudy monstrosity. I will say, I'm fine with them keeping their 1st rounder off limits. None of the names available even remotely pique my interest - other than maybe Vatrano. If a guy like Jenner or Zegras were to shake loose, I'd be more interested in floating the 1st rounder. I think we're all fine with keeping the first rounder given what we're seeing going down, I'm not fine with the reason they're keeping the first rounder. There's nothing worse than a meddling owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphinity 2.0 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 14 minutes ago, Pete said: I think we're all fine with keeping the first rounder given what we're seeing going down, I'm not fine with the reason they're keeping the first rounder. There's nothing worse than a meddling owner. Definitely. We always knew Dolan was a meddler, but I think we hoped he was more into the Knicks lately. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieNextel305 Posted February 7 Author Share Posted February 7 27 minutes ago, Pete said: Especially because by pick 22, nobody's watching. Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersIn7 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 This is a ridiculous reason to keep a 1st round pick, especially when you’re trying to win a Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4EverRangerFrank Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Small dick energy Dolan. C'mon man - we want a Cup now and every year and not influenced by one of your performative ego trips. Geeeee-whiz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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