Rangers News: It's Official: Rangers Walk Away From Zherdev
by Calm Down on Aug 4, 2009 12:59 PM EDT
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Official link here - Rangers official release
New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has exercised its right to walk away from the arbitrator’s award to Nikolai Zherdev, thereby allowing him to become an unrestricted free agent.
"With the additions we've been able to make this summer, we feel we've been able to add scoring and offense from the wing position," stated Sather. "Following the arbitration process and subsequent award given, we feel it is in our best interest to walk away and continue to explore all available options to improve our roster."
Nikolai Zherdev
Zherdev, 24, appeared in 82 games with the Rangers last season, registering 23 goals and 35 assists for 58 points, along with 39 penalty minutes. He was held scoreless in seven playoff contests.
The 6-2, 203-pounder has skated in 365 regular season contests with the Rangers and Columbus Blue Jackets, recording 99 goals and 140 assists for 239 points, along with 203 penalty minutes. The Kiev, Ukraine native was originally Columbus’ first round choice, fourth overall, in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
In the words of Sam Rosen - "THE WAITING IS OVER!" I must say I liked his playing, but the boy is clearly full of himself. Petr Prucha, Nigel Dawes, Dmitri Kalinin, Derek Morris, Nik Antropov, and now Fedor Tyutin gone with Zherdev, and nothing here in return.
Sather says he will continue to explore all available options to improve the team. Will he really do anymore looking at other teams at this point?
If somehow Zherdev does not get a deal, and does go back to the KHL, maybe that means Sather really broke his neck trying to trade? But why did he wait so long? Or did he? Time will tell. How long will Z be on the market...
UPDATE - This from Zipay's Blue Notes story here -
"We've discussed his options in the past because to be fair, the Rangers couldn't afford more than the $3.25 million they initially offered, and that was before they made all the other moves. The issue now is where he fits in the market at this point. His first priority is to play in the NHL. If not, he'll look at Russia."
- Rollie Hedges (Agent to Nik Zherdev)
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One of our sites loyal readers beats any of the staff to this story. Great spot, Calm Down, hope you don’t mind the bump.
Well then, what to do with the cap room anyone?
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by Rob Luker on Aug 4, 2009 12:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sit back...
sign Dubinsky and wait til the trade deadline, evaluate our current position and go from there.
by b4mv01 on Aug 4, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
STAY PUT!!!!
Much like Zherdev, just do nothing.
It could come in handy come deadline time.
Well, if anything, find a way to land Heatley.
by FreeBradshaw on Aug 4, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had just turned the computer on, looked at the Banter’s front page, then went to the Rangers site, and was like “Holy crap…” Thanks Rob!
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by Calm Down on Aug 4, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You Posted First
Wasn’t going to steal your thunder…. You’re Welcome.
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by Rob Luker on Aug 4, 2009 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To Bad So Sad
Oh well guess greed isn’t that good of a quality.Now that the enigma is gone maybe we can sign Dubie and still go after 1 or 2 remaining FA’s.Taylor Pyatt would be a good fit if he came extra cheap(we need a big LW) same for Dennis Seidenberg or F*** It bring back Manny Malholtra since we have so much success with former Blue Jackets.
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by Stroker Ace on Aug 4, 2009 12:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks guys, I was in a meeting that ran long, and I kept checking my watch and thinking “DAMMIT I’M GOING TO MISS THE ZHERDEV RULING!!!!”
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Aug 4, 2009 12:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cap room
Just leave it be. Sign Dubinsky and be done.
The forwards are then set except for a 4th line RW, who is certainly in the system, be it Voros, Byers or Owens.
The 3rd pair needs to be figured out, but it should be some combo of Gilroy-Potter-Sauer to start the year, so they’re all in house.
If Sather is going to make a move, it should be to move one of the R & R combo and get a legitimate PP QB, but they seem content in pushing Redden for that role, so it seems unlikely for now. Thus. the cap room is best served plugging holes at the trade deadline when teams will be more willing to give up quality players.
Don’t forget Kovalchuk is available after the year and possibly before that, that extra 4m or so could prove very handy if that’s the case.
by RangerSmurf on Aug 4, 2009 12:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sign Dubi
take some money up to the limit for a 2nd rounder and offer it to RFA Anton Babchuk. Is this the accurate number: Over $1,506,716 to $3,013,434? There is enough money to sign Dubi for 2 mil, Babchuk for 3 and still have approx 500K left under the cap even with Rozi still here. If we could then dump Rozi we would be an excellent cap shape for both this year and next summer depending on what they do with the cap.
FORWARDS
Marian Gaborik ($7.500m) / Chris Drury ($7.050m) / Ales Kotalik ($3.000m)
Ryan Callahan ($2.300m) / Chris Higgins ($2.250m) / * Brandon Dubinsky ($2.000m)
Sean Avery ($1.938m) / Donald Brashear ($1.400m) / Artem Anisimov ($0.822m)
Enver Lisin ($0.790m) / Brian Boyle ($0.525m) / Dane Byers ($0.500m)
DEFENSEMEN
Wade Redden ($6.500m) / Michal Rozsival ($5.000m)
- Anton Babchuk ($3.000m) / Matt Gilroy ($1.750m)
Daniel Girardi ($1.550m) / Marc Staal ($0.827m)
GOALTENDERS
Henrik Lundqvist ($6.875m) / Steve Valiquette ($0.725m)
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ROSTER: 20; PAYROLL: $56.301m; CAP ROOM: $0.499m BONUSES: $0.000m
by mleetch352 on Aug 4, 2009 12:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sorry guess it took the star for added player and made it a bullet point for some reason.
by mleetch352 on Aug 4, 2009 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Compensation numbers
$994,433 or below – No Compensation
$994,434 – $1,506,717 – 2010 3rd round pick
$1506,718 – $3,013,433 – 2010 2nd round pick
$3,013,433 – $4,520,150 – 2010 1st round pick, 2010 3rd round pick
$4,520,151 – $6,026,867 – 2010 1st round pick, 2010 2nd round pick, 2010 3rd round pick
$6,026,868 – $7,533,584 – 2010 1st round pick, 2011 1st round pick, 2010 2nd round pick, 2010 3rd round pick
Over $7,533,584 – 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 1st round picks.
by RangerSmurf on Aug 4, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
could have just said yes it was an accurate number. lol.
by mleetch352 on Aug 4, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agree on sign Dubi - not on Babchuk
Rangers don’t have a 3rd round pick – went to LA for Brian Boyle.
Besides that – Babchuk is Zherdev II-The Sequel – already threatened Carolina with the KHL. No thanks.
Play the prospects and save room for deadline deals if appropriate.
by dbmaven on Aug 4, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
way to read. i said 2nd round compensation level. he said that cause they offered him 1 mil not 3. 16 goal d-men dont grow on trees especially with our pp quarterback issues.
by mleetch352 on Aug 4, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Snarky unnecessary comment notwithstanding – he’s still Zherdev II.
Pass
by dbmaven on Aug 4, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The more I look at those cap hits, the uglier Redden’s $6.5m gets……brutal
by hockeysully on Aug 4, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want Babchuk here as well……Dont know about 3 mil per tho……
by InTheCorners on Aug 4, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d like to take a shot at Bertuzzi for 1.25 as well…size and good hands with decent skating legs….Re-sign Betts for 700.
Bertuzzi-Dubinsky-Gaborik
Higgins-Drury-Kotalik
Avery-Anisimov-Lisin
Brashear/Byers-Betts-Boyle
Staal-Babchuk
Redden-Girardi
Heikkenen-Roszival
by InTheCorners on Aug 4, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe Babchuk has already accepted a new deal with Carolina…much friendlier than 3 mil….but remember this, Babchuk and Zherdev were junior teammates…..they have similar personalities….take time off time to time…….I really wanted to have Babchuk here with Zherdev to hopefully help their Man-crushes and put some fire in their bellies. Looks like its a bit too late for that….UNLESS…Zherdev is hoaxing us all, and secretly is planning on resigning with the NYR’s as a UFA for less than the 3.9 he was awarded…Then he and his pal Anton Babchuk can be teammates on the NYR’s….ahhhh, What a wonderful world!
by InTheCorners on Aug 4, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alex Tanguay
Think he’ll take less money? He hasn’t signed anywhere else…
by xcdudesquad on Aug 4, 2009 1:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd love that
But I don’t see it happening. He’s a perfect fit for the team though, he cleans up the PP and is a better LW fit for Gaborik than Higgins, IMO.
by RangerSmurf on Aug 4, 2009 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HA! Maybe he is waiting for a Ranger Offer
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by The American Mr.Hockey on Aug 4, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its done
i like the idea of seeing what the farm is going to bring up and looking towards the trade deadline and Kovalchuk on the market next season.
The rangers will need health and luck to be a serious contender this season. Not saying it is impossible but id like to see them leave a little cap space open so they have options if they need to add someone to the payroll.
by ImaMoose on Aug 4, 2009 1:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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by John Mjr on Aug 4, 2009 1:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Probably a good move by walking away.. that’s way too much to be paying a guy for mostly potential. Even if he becomes the 30-40 goal scorer that some people think he’s destined to be, that’s a lot of money for something that’s not a foregone conclusion…
Nice work getting his up so fast…. :-)
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by Cheap Seats on Aug 4, 2009 1:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Zherdev
Glen Sather is an absolute disaster. The Rangers will remain a mediocre team as long as Sather remains the GM. He is an abysmal judge of talent and consistently overpays the players he signs. It makes absolutely no sense to walk away from Zherdev after one year. The man is extremely talented and may develop into a superstar with proper coaching. It is also extremely disruptive to team chemistry to constantly acquire and then turn over players. In the financial world it is called churning, the constant buying and selling of stocks without any improvement. Sather’s off-season churning has resulted in the turnover of half the Ranger roster. We have lost the top flight penalty killers, the 3 offensive point leaders (Zherdev, Naslund and Gomez), and 2 capable defensemen. We are left with overpaid and untradable aging players, unproven youth and new acquisitions who have never played together before. It is not a formula for success in today’s NHL. The good teams have stability and team chemistry. They pick up or lose an occasional free agent, but the core team remains the same. Where is the Rangers’ core team?
by snark38 on Aug 4, 2009 1:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lundqvist and Roszival are the only ones still here from the lockout. =/
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by Calm Down on Aug 4, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
?
Why is that bad? Pre-lockout the Rangers were brutal.
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by Rob Luker on Aug 4, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont understand the post eaither
I know Lundqvist wasnt on a pre lockout team and i dont think Rozy was eaither.
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by Joe Fortunato on Aug 4, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant since the 04 lockout, those are the only players from the 05-06 season. Simply agreeing that we turn over players is all I was saying.
"Malik now." "6 foot 6, 238, not a noted goal scorer but he's gonna give it a shot here." "Malik has not scored this year. In on Kolzig, faked it....SCORES"
by Calm Down on Aug 4, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hold on a second
First of all, the Ranger roster you are complaining about finished 7th in the conference last year, and was bounced in the first round. It was also a very flawed team, changes had to be made, especially with a new coach with a new philosophy.
Naslund retired, I’m not sure how that is Glen’s fault.
Ok, Zherdev was one of the point leaders, but we aren’t talking about Jaromir Jagr here. This is a guy that had 58 points. As far as giving him “proper coaching”, he has played for two Stanley Cup winning coaches already in his career, who do you suggest is a more “proper coach”?
If the Rangers had kept those 2 “capable defensemen” you spoke of, I figure you would be in here saying “Why are the Rangers keeping all these veteran defensemen? When are the kids going to get their chance?” You can’t have it both ways, bub.
As far as overpaid and untradeable players, Glen was able to trade one of them for some pretty good players and prospects. Yes, Redden is overpaid, we’ve been over it a million times, and quite frankly, its time to get over it and deal with it. Complaining about it for the next 4 years isn’t going to make it go away. Same goes for Drury.
Again, mistakes have been made, but beating them to death every day quite frankly is boring and counterproductive.
Where is the Rangers core team? Ummmmm…….
Ryan Callahan
Brandon Dubinsky
Marc Staal
Dan Girardi
45 other defensive prospects in the system
Sean Avery
Artem Anisimov on the way
Evgeny Grachev on the way
A few others in Hartford that may turn out to be good players for the Rangers (Parenteau, Dupont, Owens, Crowder)
And oh yeah, some guy named Lundqvist between the pipes.
This team is being remade in Jim Schoenfeld and John Tortorella’s image. It’s going to take time. For whatever reason, what Tom Renney was doing stopped working. This year’s team is going to be faster, younger, and more fun to watch. But hey, if you want to go back to being an old, slow team with no offensive punch whatsoever, that’s your prerogative.
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Aug 4, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And it all over
Jim Schmiedeberg with a TKO in the first round! WOAH BABY!
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by Joe Fortunato on Aug 4, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh and by the way snark…..Welcome to the Banter!
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Aug 4, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice response...
…completely agree with these thoughts on the team and the management. It might not be as soon as we would have liked, but the team is in the right direction.
by Dekim19 on Aug 4, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup i got a Nikki Z jersey too… but it’s the name on the front that matters not the one on the back…
by Tophubufu on Aug 4, 2009 2:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I gotta say im upset hes gone
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by Joe Fortunato on Aug 4, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am sure Marc Andre Fleury wont miss him
by b4mv01 on Aug 4, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
God I remember that goal
me and my girlfriend (who really wasnt into hockey at the time) were eating chinese food and when he scored i accidentally stabbed her with a fork while saying “yes! yes! now THATS how you score a goal.”
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by Joe Fortunato on Aug 4, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think OJ used the same excuse, he was eating Chinese food watching the Rangers, Adam Graves scored a goal and he accidentally sliced Nicole’s head off.
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Aug 4, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
An OJ blast. Nicely done. Any way you can work an OJ murder comment into the discussion is a productive thing.
by stonecoldcory on Aug 4, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
were all over it
dont you worry
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by Joe Fortunato on Aug 4, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
If the contract doesn’t fit, you must acquit
by stonecoldcory on Aug 4, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what are we over?
the Zherdev saga?
or
the OJ Murders?
by ImaMoose on Aug 4, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I was happy with it
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Aug 4, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
happy with what?
the Zherdev saga?
or
the OJ Murders?
sorry had to say it.
by ImaMoose on Aug 4, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This just in: Sources indicate that Zherdev has been last seen fleeing the NHL executive offices in Manhattan after having stabbed Glen Sather for Slanderous remarks.
He was quoted as saying, "This stink! I love the Hockey! I love the New York! I love the, how do you say—MONEY! Show me the MONEY Mr GLEN!!!!!!"
He was last seen fledding the Tri-State area in a late model White Ford Bronco, License Plate: I LOVE ME
by InTheCorners on Aug 4, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
uhh in the corners
you wrote that already
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by Joe Fortunato on Aug 4, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is why you should eat chinese with chopsticks.
by cookin26 on Aug 4, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know i know
lol
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by Joe Fortunato on Aug 4, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's sad is..
I’m pretty sure Zherdev’s game tying goal against the Pens with 8 seconds left or whatever was the highlight of the year, that and getting Avery back.
"I skate, then I stop skate.."
-Nikolai Zherdev
by KingHenrik on Aug 4, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Zherdev, Thanks for "The BBB Line."
With the way Zherdev and his representation handled this situation, by screwing the NYR and Fans. Hows that you ask!? Well, for one if he had accepted the qualifying offer-NYR would be due compensation if he had already decided he was heading back to Russia. Which would be the professional way to handle it. Had he decided to come back after a year, NYR would still own his rights. Secondly, he had made his own bed- his antics or lack thereof, are well known throughout the league, NO ONE WANTS HIM.
Therefore, he made it difficult for the NYR to trade him and get anything worthwhile in return.
However, if he does somehow sign with an NHL team…I hope that the 1.4 Million dollar man ( Brashear ) would welcome him to the bench with the same enthusiasum as he did for Betts.
In closing I will leave these lil tid bits:
1- We have nothing left to show of the aquisition of Zherdev but bitterness and Salary dumping.
2- With his departure we now have some extra cap room to re-sign Dubi and possibly Bertuzzi for sign up front that can actually put the puck in the net ( ie: Voros ).
3- I realize Brashear is here, but it would be nice to now re-sign Betts for the 4th line. How ironic would it be to see a 4th line of:
Brashear-Betts-Boyle ( The BBB Line )
4- I hope the next time we see Zee, he’s laying on his back from a Brashear Crunch.
by InTheCorners on Aug 4, 2009 3:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3- I realize Brashear is here, but it would be nice to now re-sign Betts for the 4th line. How ironic would it be to see a 4th line of:
Brashear-Betts-Boyle ( The BBB Line )
I would like to destroy the little credibility I have so far by saying that in NHL09 I have a line of Mark Bell-Brian Boyle-Donald Brashear and they pretty much tear it up. I flatten everyone on the other line and Boyle can net a few and Bell goes to the net….anyways…
"Malik now." "6 foot 6, 238, not a noted goal scorer but he's gonna give it a shot here." "Malik has not scored this year. In on Kolzig, faked it....SCORES"
by Calm Down on Aug 4, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL…I have Boyle too, he’s actually been upgraded ( as I have won 4 Stanley Cups now ) to a 89 Rating. He has blossomed into quite the all around player…LOL…Big Hits, Cannon of a shot, Sets up and plays well with others…….LOL….
by InTheCorners on Aug 4, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he can fire upstairs with huge power. He had like a B in potential ratings right? Gotta love NHL 09! :)
"Malik now." "6 foot 6, 238, not a noted goal scorer but he's gonna give it a shot here." "Malik has not scored this year. In on Kolzig, faked it....SCORES"
by Calm Down on Aug 4, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i would just like to say
that you should not wish for Brashear to chap shot Zherdev. For as mad as you might be at him we dont want any of that in the NHL, there is no room for it.
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by Joe Fortunato on Aug 4, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oops...
Well, It was an accident…..I turned to go to the bench, I skate, then Zee dont skate! Oopsy! My bad!
by InTheCorners on Aug 4, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bertuzzi?
Don’t think we need Bertuzzi. Unless we feel like spending all our time killing penalties. Brashear the cheap shot king. Avery the pest. And then Bertuzzi, the man responsible for the worst cheap shot ever in the NHL? I would rather give someone young a chance to make the adjustment to the NHL.
by Rangerguy on Aug 4, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joe
What is the Blueshirt Banter subtitle switching to now that Zherdev is history?
by stonecoldcory on Aug 4, 2009 3:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well we should start with this
It wont be Avery to whatever if Anisimov makes the team. And since i dont expect Voros to make the team it might be Anisimov to Valiquette.
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by Joe Fortunato on Aug 4, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last Reports as to Zherdev Whereabouts....
This just in: Sources indicate that Zherdev has been last seen fleeing the NHL executive offices in Manhattan after having stabbed Glen Sather for Slanderous remarks.
He was quoted as saying, “This stink! I love the Hockey! I love the New York! I love the, how do you say—MONEY! Show me the MONEY Mr GLEN!!!!!!”
He was last seen fledding the Tri-State area in a late model White Ford Bronco, License Plate: I LOVE ME
by InTheCorners on Aug 4, 2009 3:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well
if Zherdev wants to stay in New York he can, since he is an UFA right now he can do what he wants.
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by Joe Fortunato on Aug 4, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ken Phelps, Ken Phelps…………Ahhhh, the irony
by InTheCorners on Aug 4, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TRADES
I was looking for a sign and trade….I was thinking Z to LA for Jarret Stoll or to CBJ for RJ Umberger….but I guess thats not gonna happen now….any suggestions ???
by froese99 on Aug 4, 2009 4:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha Zherdev BACK TO Columbus?
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by KingHenrik on Aug 4, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do we even still have Mark Bell? Former first rounder, 1 time 20 goal scorer (25 in 05, the scoring season). I remember us picking him up from waivers and there was a discussion then about his size (6 ft 4 220). Is he a FA now or do we have him still?
"Malik now." "6 foot 6, 238, not a noted goal scorer but he's gonna give it a shot here." "Malik has not scored this year. In on Kolzig, faked it....SCORES"
by Calm Down on Aug 4, 2009 5:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he went elsewhere i do believe
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by Joe Fortunato on Aug 4, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting article from Columbus Dispatch re: Zherdev Redden and Tyutin
by Mase99999 on Aug 4, 2009 6:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that IS interesting
so if Redden maybe allowed the CBJ’s to try and match, we never have this problem.
I just realized I hate the Blue Jackets. Rick Nash you POS!
by FreeBradshaw on Aug 4, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
…so they overpaid for free-agent winger Ales Kotalik this month
Ouch.
"Malik now." "6 foot 6, 238, not a noted goal scorer but he's gonna give it a shot here." "Malik has not scored this year. In on Kolzig, faked it....SCORES"
by Calm Down on Aug 4, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah but....
…knowing Sather he would have up’ed the offer to 8 yrs @ 8 mil.
by Mase99999 on Aug 4, 2009 6:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hated to see tyutin go
i loved tyuts and i read some blogs about some cbj fans talking up how zheredev would score a goal that would make u leave a stain in you pants and then go disappear for 2 weeks. boys were they right but sather loves those ‘upside potential’ guys. they are intriguing.
good article mase
by Conway on Aug 4, 2009 6:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
too bad this heatley thing didnt happen a year ago
we probably could have sent Tyutin to Ottawa in some package for Dany boy instead of them laughing at us with the Roszival offer.. which btw, included Zherdev if i remember correctly….. or used him to get a centerman…. oh well C’est La Vie..
by Mase99999 on Aug 4, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
also
is anyone nervous about our lack of depth at C? i mean im all for giving anisimov a fair shake, but what if he doesnt progress the way we are all hoping? was hoping they would do a sign and trade with zheredev for a quality C but it does make sense that other teams would be wary of him, and i wouldnt want to to get stuck with him. im content with our rw depth. are they any quality C UFAs? probably not i would imagine
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| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
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Pittsburgh
|
66 | 40 | 22 | 4 | 84 |
|
New Jersey
|
65 | 39 | 23 | 3 | 81 |
|
Philadelphia
|
65 | 35 | 26 | 4 | 74 |
|
New York Rangers
|
67 | 29 | 29 | 9 | 67 |
|
New York Islanders
|
66 | 26 | 32 | 8 | 60 |
(updated 3.11.2010 at 9:23 AM EST)
Rangers Schedule
Next 5 Games
|
@
Atlanta
|
Fri 03/12 | 7:30 PM EST |
|
Philadelphia
|
Sun 03/14 | 3:00 PM EDT |
|
Montreal
|
Tue 03/16 | 7:30 PM EDT |
|
St. Louis
|
Thu 03/18 | 7:00 PM EDT |
|
@
Boston
|
Sun 03/21 | 12:30 PM EDT |
Last 5 Games
|
@
New Jersey
|
Wed 03/10 | L 3 - 6 |
|
Buffalo
|
Sun 03/07 | OT - L 1 - 2 |
|
@
Washington
|
Sat 03/06 | L 0 - 2 |
|
Pittsburgh
|
Thu 03/04 | OT - L 4 - 5 |
|
@
Ottawa
|
Tue 03/02 | W 4 - 1 |
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