Ranger Analysis: Where is Dubinsky?

The nice thing about being able to get Brandon up on the 1st line with Gaborik is that Gabby has already shown that he can put up huge numbers with average centermen. It’s a no-pressure situation for Dubinsky – just let him do his thing, hit some bodies, and chip in. By season’s end, I’d be more than satisfied with 50 (20G, 30A) points from Dubi.

But what about a 1st line of Drury with Gaborik? If you recall, Drury had his best year stats-wise when he played with another world class sniper, Thomas Vanek, across from him on the other wing. The only issue there is we don’t have an all-star center in Danny Briere to be the pivot. But that brings up another issue… is Drury better off on the wing? I think so… and I wouldn’t be surprised to see him on the 2nd line with Chris Higgins down the middle.

with the current roster we have..our squad seems to be better than last years. we will have more depth on the offensive front while relying on key guys on the back end (stall, girardi) added with some youth in both areas. hank is hank..we all know he can perform..we just need vali to step up a few more games so hank can rest. with all that being said, dubi completes this team. PERIOD. he is one of the hardest working players on the team (along with cally) day in and day out. slats needs to stop f’in around and get this future captain signed already. he has the potential to center the #1 line and signing him to a decent deal will show dubi we believe in him

dubi has to be given the shot to be 1st line C if he is signed. Only thing i can think of is that sather might be trying to work dubs plus one of R&R’s ridiculous contracts for a big-time center. sather knows we need another C, and all of us know there are no other capable 1st line centers on the market, nor can we afford them. its also become apparent that sather is just itching to get one of R&R’s contracts of the payroll, and who knows, maybe even if it included dubs, its a price hes willing to take.

theres always the possibility of sather low-balling dubs, and since i believe dubs hasnt been around long enough for arbitration(right?) they might just be at a mexican standoff. i have to agree that the silience about the situation is weird and a bit concerning

Acording to Larry Brooks article in NY Post rangers still might want to get Kessel , so Dubinsky could be part of that deal.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/08282009/sports/rangers/clock_ticks_on_rangers_kessel_bid_186901.htm

i dont think ive ever seen him play C, he is always on savards wing. thats another thing ive felt about kessel, would he put up those same numbers if he wasnt on savards wing. i love savard and he is one of the best playmakers in the league and i feel like alot of kessels goals(dont get me wrong, he has a great shot) are taylor made bc of savards setups. i say pass

does anybody have any idea. i mean preseason starts in 3 weeks and homeboy is no where to be found. i hopehe doesn’t go play in russia. i really like him as a player.

while they tried to sign a veteran D-man. Maybe if they can snag one then they give him the prelim offer of 700K, and maybe if they cant get their hands on a veteran D-man then they take care of him long-term this year. they mightve told dubi to relax and have a fresca

I wouldn’t be surprised if the do with Dubi what they did with Hank, which was give him a salary at a reduced cost, then sign him long term in January to save on the cap hit.

UFA age is 27, Dubinsky is 23, so 2013 is his UFA year. Essentially by signing him for three years he circumvents arbitration for the next few offseasons.

In arbitration, Dubinsky probably gets $2 million, hence why there is such a gap here, and why he wants his arbitration years (it’s a guaranteed raise).

This could get ugly.

Just got my 11-game pack. Sect 415. Sweet.

Do you think we are the only ones who know that we need a center for the 1st line? Glen savior will get it right. He will. I hope he does it by re signing Dubi. Byt we will have a 1st line center by the time camp opens. Truthfully, something big is going to happen, I feel it, Heatly…maybe free some cap space by packaging Rozi IDK…..something will happen, you all know it.

Heatley is a 50 goal scorer, Jagr was a supposed cancer in the locker room, but was great on the Rangers, I don’t care about Heatley’s past, if he can score 35 goals for us, he will be among the team leaders. If the price is right, you have to pull the trigger. Common sense. we are not getting out of the first round unless guys step up. how many guys on this squad have 30 goal potential 1? I want Dubi back but if Dubi goes in a package with Rozi and some others…..we get another big time threat, maybe clear cap space, IDK. But you gotta believe sather knows what is goin on…..no matter how many bad contracts he made….the guy is not dumb. Look at those edmonton teams……he drafted…..the talent was amazing. You can’t be a winner on every sinlge transaction. I don’t know why I am defending him, but he is a decent GM. Ducks for cover.

A couple of years ago that was Staal, Girardi, Tyutin on a team that beat the Devils in the first round and played the Pens tight in the second. I can’t remember the rest of the D men….Malik and Rozi. maybe Maras first year. That not a big deal since the current stable of rookie d men are highly regarded. Realistically, would you consider Drury a true 30 goal threat? I’d say only if he played against us 6 times a year. lol. Gaborik is gonna score 30+, you can ink that in…anyone else? Probably not. I also must stress regarding Heatley, this guy is a true talented goal scorer, We get one of them occassionaly and usually past their prime, think Bure although he was a +1point per game player when healthy. you don’t mind spending cap money on players who will work out……guys who are dead weight or question marks should concern you instead. Heatly makes the Rangers deadly, they then have a tandem that can be as proficient as any in the league. I won’t go as far to say Crosby and Malkin like but we are talking much talent. Something we have not seen ever on Broadway.

I have to beleive a professional would be more adept at a switch, its a matter of learning the routes and taking faceoffs. So do not take on of the top wingers in the league if you can get him? Who cares about Kotalik or Lisin if you grab Heatley? They become spare parts, likely go in the return back to ottawa. I’m dreaming I know, but The Rangers lacked scoring punch last year, lost a ton of close games I’d like to see them not have so many nail biters for a change, Henrik stands on his head….give him a break too.