Sounds like Hamhuis is going to Dallas if approves trade. I don't think Yandle is a fit in Dallas Dump
Hudler to Florida along with Purcell, as others are stocking up. Hopefully Gorton gets something done.
Elliotte Friedman reporters that the Rangers have told Keith Yandle that he will not be traded by Monday's deadline. (CBC) I'm telling you, we are gearing up to add a forward and make another run at it. The question is will the forward be a big ticket item like Staal (Nash on LTIR until the playoffs) OR will the forward be a bottom 6 gritty 15-17 goal PK guy. Either way I think we will be adding a forward and taking another shot.
Elliotte Friedman said on Hockey Night in Canada that if Eric Staal decides to waive his no-trade clause the Rangers are expected to make a big push for him. (CBC) Friedman said "if he decides that he wants to go, you can expect the Rangers are going to make a big pitch for him." (CBC) I say get it done. This is the player that can put them over the top. I bet the price isn't crazy high either, despite what those rumors say. He is a rental, and has a NTC, so the Canes' options are limited. I bet the price would be something good, but not over the top or a bunch of prospects/kids. Put Nash on LTIR, deal for Staal and maybe Riley Nash with him (Canes keep some of Staal's remaining salary), make another run at a cup. Staal is the player. We add a guy like that and we can play with any team. Gives us a legit shot, and that's all you can ask for.
I've been telling you this about Yandle for the last two months, that short of being in playoff position he was not getting dealt, healthy McDonagh or not. He's like having another top 6 forward on the ice, despite some boneheaded passes now and then. Now give Carolina Hayes, next years 1st and have them eat half the salary for the 'real' Staal.
Not really, you need to clear another 3m if the Nash ltir dosen't happen. Maybe they get away with no 1st but then it's at least a 2nd and top 5 prospect.
So basically, the morons are going to lose Yandle for nothing and then probably piss more of their future away and ultimately win nothing. That's why this team has 1 cup in the last 74 years.
John Shannon tweets that Eric Staal hasn't been asked to waive his no-trade clause and that he suspects Ron Francis will only go to Staal if he gets a deal that he likes. (Shannon) Francis is likely to get a deal in place before going to Staal and asking. (Garrioch) The Hurricanes are reportedly searching for a young roster player, a high draft pick and a prospect in exchange for Staal and retaining some of his salary. (Newsday) Marc Staal said that playing with his brother would be "very cool." (The Record)
I'll add, I simply think it is common sense. If you are choosing to keep Yandle knowing he walks this summer for nothing, then you have to really go in for it. Otherwise if the plan is to half a** it and maybe just add some fringe player upfront why keep Yandle? The two don't connect logically IMO. Either: 1. You keep Yandle and really go in for it again and look to add a bigger piece upfront. OR 2. You deal Yandle for picks/prospects, maybe add a fringe vet dman, and maybe add a fringe forward so you are not totally punting on this season. Going down the middle in either scenario is the total wrong way to go. So with that said, if they are keeping Yandle, which it appears they are, then really go in. Go get Staal and maybe even a 4th line PK guy. If you don't want to really do that then deal Yandle and look for a vet dman and fringe forward and play it out that way, looking to reload this summer for another run next season. But PLEASE do not half a** it and go down the middle, that would be the worst option of all. Either really in or not.
I would offer Hayes or Lindberg, a 2nd or 3rd round pick (no 1st rounder), and a middle prospect (no way a top guy like Buch or Skjei). To me that is more than enough for Staal. And maybe you can get them to throw in a Nash or someone like that as well. And if given my choice I would deal Lindberg over Hayes, but could go either way. Hayes may be the better add for us given his RFA status this summer. Then let Lindberg play on the 3rd line with Stalberg and maybe Kreider.
Versteeg is also a guy they could look at for a cheaper return. He is a R shot and basically a 15 goal 40 point guy. He'd be a good add for the 3rd line. Versteeg, 29, has a cap hit of $2.2 million, is a right hand shot and has won two Stanley Cups with Chicago. He has 11 goals and 22 assists this season for Carolina.
"I would offer Hayes or Lindberg, a 2nd or 3rd round pick (no 1st rounder), and a middle prospect (no way a top guy like Buch or Skjei)." Of course you would. You live giving away picks and young players for old rentals which never wins this team jack shit.
I saw a crazy rumor that they were looking to get both Staals and deal Nash, Kreider and Girardi with Carolina picking up some salary. I just don't see them dealing CK and Girardi certainly wouldn't waive to leave NY. Why Carolina would want that contract anyway i don't know.
It makes no sense to keep Yandle and not go really in dump. Your counter will be deal Yandle, awesome I respect your opinion on that, but the Rangers feel differently. IF you keep Yandle knowing he walks this summer, you have to use logic here and say it makes zero sense to keep him and not really go in for it. And BTW...I make that deal for Staal every day of the week. No 1st and no top prospect. Jesus Christ man, later 2nd or 3rd round picks are not gold.
Most people know Girardi is a top level dman who plays against top level competition every single game. Just this board doesn't, so yeah there's that as well...LOL. And BTW...NO SHOT the Rangers rip apart their roster in season and make a deal like that...NO SHOT.
If you were our GM, it would be like the late 90's where the roster was full of old farts and the payroll was over 80 million.
