Well, the older guys like Moore and Boyle are definately gone, and we'll see how they deal with the G/Staal situations, so that alone will reduce the avg age to a few years less. There's no reason Lindberg, Skjei and even my favorite McIlperson aren't ready for 75+ games. Buchnevich too. Guys like Backes, Boedker etc could be a nice 4m fit for a few years.
I like Stamkos but very concerned about his blood clots especially with the salary you'd have to pay him. Chris Bosh had that last year with the heat and he got them again this year. Think I'd look for some kind of a deal with another established star that might be too expensive for their current team and add the stud we need that way.
All we can agree on is this team needs major changes. I would hate to see Girardi bought out and thrown out like trash. However, he has to agree to waive his no trade clause. If the Rangers retain half his salary, I could see him being a really good defenseman on a young team. Maybe Edmonton but I think Buffalo would be a great fit. He's a great team guy and could be a great mentor for a young defense. Buffalo has a ton of picks. Could I see them giving up a 3rd or a couple of 3rd's for Girardi and maybe Glass. Yes. Glass while hated here is a great room guy. Buffalo is getting close to being a playoff team. A couple of real solid vets could really help them. While Rangers fans always think all our players are worth crap. These players have seen a lot of playoff wins. There is no substitute for experience when you have a young team without any. A combined 3.5 million for the experiences Girardi and Glass can give a young team is not a big deal.
Glass only has 1 more year on that horrific contract, thank god. The real problem is Girardi and to a lesser extent Staal. I do think Girardi is tradeable, Gomez taught us all that. But it will be hard. I really want both Girardi and Staal gone so we can sign Yandle. He has his defensive flaws but the offensive elements he brings are really hard to find and it would be a shame if they lost him for nothing. Staal is pretty average dman now but isn't terrible. He could help some teams and isn't that old.
