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What is interesting to me is why the Rangers Management would try to work out a deal with a team like the Blue Jackets that apparently was on JT’s no go list? And then try to see if JT would waive it to trade him to the Blue Jackets?  And then when JT doesn’t waive it they get a bit ornery and threaten him they will put him on waivers. Looks like the Rangers Management were trying real hard to make JT look the the bad guy here. Not a big fan of how players have so much control on how GM’s can do their job but GM’s can’t have their cake and eat it too when they sign players knowing their no trade clauses.

Edited December 7, 20241 yr by HardCoreBlue

Might want to place a bet on Chi, they fired their coach.

https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/chicago-blackhawks-fire-head-coach-luke-richardson-1.2214698

1 hour ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Might want to place a bet on Chi, they fired their coach.

https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/chicago-blackhawks-fire-head-coach-luke-richardson-1.2214698

But they still suck. Firing the coach doesn’t improve the roster. 

Jets Have Won Trouba Trade 5 Years Later

4 hours ago, kelownabomberfan said:

Jets Have Won Trouba Trade 5 Years Later

I agree with his premise. But man - editing is not what it used to be.

I kind of disagree. Why? Because Josh and Trouba were a legit 1st pairing. And since then we have lacked that true #1 pair. Demelo is ok but Trouba and Josh were tremendous together. But we also had underrated Toby and buff as a pair also so kinda stacked back then. 

Edited December 8, 20241 yr by Goalie

Red wings center Dylan Larkin has apparently requested a trade to a contender. I’d move some things for him. Perfect 2c behind Scheifele signed also. 

3 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Red wings center Dylan Larkin has apparently requested a trade to a contender. I’d move some things for him. Perfect 2c behind Scheifele signed also. 

Past his prime. No thanks

At 28 years old and 3 straight pt/gm seasons on a weak team, I'd hardly say he is past his prime.  Although he has requested a trade, he has a full NTC, so he'd have to approve the destination.   The big risk is his $8.7M price tag for the next 6 years, taking him to 34.  This would also block Lambert's potential development as a C.  Even if Larkin approved a trade here, I'd prioritize Top 4 D over 2C.  

Edited December 8, 20241 yr by Tony Fresco

7 minutes ago, Tony Fresco said:

At 28 years old and 3 straight pt/gm seasons on a weak team, I'd hardly say he is past his prime.  Although he has requested a trade, he has a full NTC, so he'd have to approve the destination.   The big risk is his $8.7M price tag for the next 6 years, taking him to 34.  This would also block Lambert's potential development as a C.  Even if Larkin approved a trade here, I'd prioritize Top 4 D over 2C.  

Get Dylan than flip him (plus something) for a top 4 D. Three way trade sort of thing. I love playing make pretend NHL GM on a Sunday.

Can't fit Dylan into our cap unless you move Ehlers who is an upcoming UFA and then make a trade for him, in all probably would void any move to the Jets anyway.

Edited December 8, 20241 yr by bustamente

Ehlers could be part of the return in a 3-way trade.  Likely not necessary if the move is for a guy like Marcus Pettersson from Pittsburgh, but in a bigger deal ...

Lambert looks like he’d be a better right wing tho. 

GOOD

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Rumors of rampant back-stabbing in the Rangers’ organization

Sounds like the Rangers are a total train wreck right now.  

22 hours ago, kelownabomberfan said:

Rumors of rampant back-stabbing in the Rangers’ organization

Sounds like the Rangers are a total train wreck right now.  

In some not surprising if paying attention recently news. 
 

rangers trade kappo kakko to Seattle 

43 minutes ago, Goalie said:

In some not surprising if paying attention recently news. 
 

rangers trade kappo kakko to Seattle 

Rangers have gone from Stanley Cup contenders to everything’s for sale mutiny is on hand in very short order. 
That’s a shame to quote Jerry Seinfeld eating his popcorn.

Wonder what it would take to get former wheat king RHD Braden Schneider. 

And Wheels done....so are there any Game 1 players that are still out there playing? Besides Evander Kane...or Scheif

Edited December 19, 20241 yr by iHeart

Leadership style wasn’t working with lots of guys. 

17 hours ago, HardCoreBlue said:

Rangers have gone from Stanley Cup contenders to everything’s for sale mutiny is on hand in very short order. 
That’s a shame to quote Jerry Seinfeld eating his popcorn.

On 2024-12-18 at 10:34 AM, FrostyWinnipeg said:

From the Sportsnet staff:

'To say the Nashville Predators‘ slow start to the season is confusing, after a summer filled with notable acquisitions, would be an understatement.

Just ask general manager Barry Trotz.

“Sometimes you can’t explain the unexplainable,” he said Thursday when asked by reporters about the Predators’ 9-17-6 start to the year'.

 

I'll take a stab at explaining it.

You can't buy a Stanley Cup. You can't simply buy high priced talent expecting them to gel automatically and integrate with their existing talent  and work as a well oiled machine.

I know it's petty but really hoping the Predators continue to crash and burn. 

No sympathy here.

 

 

Stamkos is washed and overpaid. Marchessault ain’t it outside of Vegas. The only D they have is Josi. They traded all the other good ones and the only real good forward they have is forsberg and he’s not meshing with the over paid free agent signings. Where’s your banner now *******. Sounds like maybe they tried replacing heart and soul with washed free agents. Shocked it’s not working. Chevy in my opinion deserves gm of the year because usually not involved in the dumb overpays for free agents. This is why we shouldn’t be upset or disappointed when we don’t sign a dude to a terrible contract on July 1. 

Edited December 19, 20241 yr by Goalie