Toffoli brought back a first, 5th and a prospect to Montreal. He's OK but he's 29 and had a fluke, career year last season. If that is the return for a player like that, I don't expect Drury to do much. That is way too much for a non impact player.
I think Miller will bring back something comparable to that, if not slightly more, especially with the extra year. Plus he's better than Toffoli.
Miller will bring back a lot more. People are on drugs thinking the Habs got ripped off. Toffoli has had one year of 50 plus points in his career. Granted, if last year was a full season he would have 2. Plus they gave up a good prospect who is doing well in the SHL. Calgary is a good team but I don't believe in their goalie.
I wouldn’t be surprised if prices are real high we stand Pat. We are not a cup contender at this point. Will be happy to make the playoffs and take our chances with Igor. Also, instead of giving up all our assets I would like to see some young guys like Jones and Barron in the lineup with a chance to stick. Nemeth needs to be a press box analyst the rest of this season unless more injuries strike. I’d hold nils at this point till he builds back up some value in the ahl. I think teams think of him more as a throw in these days instead of a main piece. Make the necessary changes in the off-season when the prices will be lower
Nils has put up a few points eventually he’ll start racking it up though his supporting cast down there is not very good
I would stay away from Chairot, and he's injured anyway now. Giordano possibly but I'm sure the Kraken will ask too much. Schneider with Jones could work well but you may want Jones more as the spare going into the playoffs.
Gourde is the guy I think Drury should be after. It may c0st you Lundkvist or Kravtsov. Not both. He would be perfect for our 3rd line center. You probably would have to throw in a couple of prospects like Reunanen who is really underrated or a Hajek. Not much more.
I agree with you Mel, Drury so far has not been one to make rash moves and it's very difficult to assess a young players true value.
The Canadians are so fucking stupid. I forgot they gave their first rounder this year to the Yotes for Dvorak. So Arizona could have the first and second round picks in this years draft. Plus another first rounder. Then an insane 6 second round picks in the draft. If they do their job, the Yotes should quickly become a force in 3-4 years. They would be wise to start drafting a lot of goalies in the 3rd to 6th rounds the next few years.
I wonder if the Rangers will use Garand in a deal. He seems better than a 4th rounder talent-wise. Maybe as part of a Chychrun deal with a 1st or 2nd/Chytil and either Lundkvist or Kravtsov.
Rangers won’t trade Garand. He will replace Georgiev eventually. Georgiev is gone by next year. Personally. I would prefer the Rangers keep their first rounders and trade prospects that won’t play here.
Rackell seems to be the new name I’ve given up on Miller I don’t think they want to trade him in their asking price is pathetic. He’s an unrestricted free agent next year so his price should be minimal I do not think the Rangers should give up a first round draft pick for any player they need to keep those. Kravtsov and Hajek for is more than enough.
Probably would only cost a 2nd rounder and a Reunanen or Pajuniemi type. He's still a pretty good player.
No. Not paying a 2nd rounder. Not even close and certainly not those prospects. I would have no interest in him. He's old. Rangers need a younger, 3rd line center with speed. Gourde is the guy. Get it done Drury. If you told me Gourde was here for Lundkivst and maybe a Hajek, I might give us a shot at the cup. He's that perfect for us.
Another player to keep an eye on. Andrew Copp. Good size. Tough. Can score. Wins 54% of his draws. Is a UFA after this season. Which tells me he doesn't want to stay in Winnipeg. He would be even more perfect than Gourde. He'll be 28 next season. Right now he's out with an upper body injury but he should be back soon. The Jets are stuck in limbo. They can't lose him for nothing and they have no cap room to try and sign him. They will have a hard enough time signing Dubois. They are not a playoff team IMO. Honestly, Chytil and Hajek for Copp would be something the Jets could not turn down. It would be up to the Rangers to see if Copp would be willing to sign here. Or maybe it would be a sign and trade. He's worth locking up 5 years, 5 million. It also gives you insurance if Strome asks for a stupid contract.
Georgiev should be a lesson to Drury. We waited WAY too long, and now his value is down, and we won't get a lot for him unless he is part of a larger package. If the Canucks hold onto Miller, so be it, but the point still stands 100%. Be it Miller, or some other big player, we need to be the biggest big game hunters at the trade deadline, period. Our needs are so clear, a middle 6 forward and a vet LD, and we need to be all in to fill those needs. We have so many prospects and picks to deal from, and we'd still be very rich young asset wise. The clock is ticking. Salaries going up, kids being signed to longer bigger money extensions, cannot keep them altogether, other kids will be gone with no place to play here. Really, enough is enough and we have to pull the trigger this year to make our move. If Drury doesn't it really is a shame and a major missed opportunity as we are tighter against the cap starting next season. This team has done all you can ask for, now Drury needs to reward their play with a strong trade deadline. I'd love to add a player with an extra year at a reasonable AAV like Miller, but we'll see what Drury can and does do. Deadline 3 weeks from today.
