2010 NHL Draft: Blueshirt Banter Live Chat with Jess Rubenstein from The Prospect Park
by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:10 PM EDT
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PrintGood evening everyone. Jess from The Prospect Park and Blueshirt Bulletin will be here to take your questions on draft 
prospects, and what lies ahead for your New York Rangers in the 2010 NHL Draft and free agency. This works just like our open game threads, replies will automatically post, no need to refresh.
Jess will answer as many of your questions as he can, so let's get to it and have fun!
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Good evening everyone, Jess will be here soon, and we will get started.
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:11 PM EDT reply actions
Love password reset
Sorry for being late had to create a new account.
First thing I really would to say is thanks for having me tonight
Second I think it is safe for Ranger fans to put away the concerns about poor drafting as Gordie Clark and CO have turned things around so if they allow the prospects to develop there will be a better tomorrow
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Post at the bottom Jess, so everyone knows you are here
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Rangers schedule coming out tomorrow, word is the home opener is October 15th against Toronto
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:19 PM EDT reply actions
The Original Six matchup will be the first for a home opener since the Blueshirts faced Montreal on Oct. 6, 2005. The last time the Rangers played a home-opener against the Leafs was 55 years ago — back in the actual Original Six era on Oct. 19, 1955.
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
and the season opener is on the 9th in Buffalo
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by Nick Montemagno on Jun 21, 2010 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I saw they were playing in Buffalo’s hope opener, but wasn’t sure if that was actually their first game of the season
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
“hope opener”…..Freudian slip?
Make that “home opener”
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
well here’s to hoping we play better at home this year.
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Amen!
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by Nick Montemagno on Jun 21, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
This should be a lot of fun! Thanks to Jess for doing this.
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by Nick Montemagno on Jun 21, 2010 8:21 PM EDT reply actions
Quick radio plug, Chris Nilan tomorrow night on the show, 8 PM
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:23 PM EDT reply actions
thanks for taking the time for this Jess.
since I am sure there will be plenty of questions about the 10th pick i will go with who is this year’s Werek that is a low 1st heading into the draft but slips to us in the 2nd? personally hoping for a galiev or toffoli from the canadian leagues; brock nelson or charlie coyle from the US.
Stanislav Galiev, I love that name for some reason
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
he is a good player but people should also realize same name but not same game as dad.
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
well seeing as he is a solid second round prospect I say why not if he’s available!
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice, feed that beast!
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Your honor I present to the jury Dale Berra and Tony Dorsett Jr
Of course the flip side is Griffey Jr
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
not a question of his talent. just so people dont assume if we did we are getting the same type of player. not nearly as physical
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Brock aint that big and an offensive kid right ?
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by Eddie "The Mouth" Gieck on Jun 21, 2010 8:26 PM EDT reply actions
Power Forward sums him up best
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by Nick Montemagno on Jun 21, 2010 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I could care if the guys name is Oglethorpe lets draft quality fawk bloodlines
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by Eddie "The Mouth" Gieck on Jun 21, 2010 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Ogie!
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey Ogie, buy you a soda after the game?
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Everything I’ve read about him says he is a Top 25 guy, so yeah 10 may be a stretch
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Surprising from the guy highly coveting.
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by George E. Ays on Jun 21, 2010 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he’s going to be very, very good. If the Rangers want him, I would be happy with him, but I would hope they trade down to get him.
by Dave Shapiro on Jun 21, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
If you guys check the top, their are “Central Scouting” links, those are the charts Jess uses when scouting.
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:28 PM EDT reply actions
Did I miss Jeff Skinner owning the combine? Because his stock is rising and I really can’t see why? I only caught some highlights from the OHL playoffs but he didn’t impress me.
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Skinner was Joe’s pick for Blueshirt Banter in the SBNation Mock Draft. Nino was gone.
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Agree with Dave here. He is a pure goal scorer and if it wasn’t for his skating struggles, he would be top 5.
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by Nick Montemagno on Jun 21, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Then how come he wasn’t a top ten guy when he notched 50 goals at the end of the year? I get that he had a good playoffs, but when you can’t skate and were known as a great figure skater as a kid I’m worried. I just don’t see it with this guy
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they said that he is the greatest pure scorer in this draft
and while you cant teach speed you can work on improving agility
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by Joe Fortunato on Jun 21, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Right but here’s my question: why is this coming out NOW. He scored 50 back in early March (I forget when the regular season for the OHL ended), and he was still unknown back them. SOMETHING had to happen for everyone to wake up. The situation is just odd if you ask me.
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People worry about his skating ability. But then again, people were worried about Brett Hull’s skating too.
by Dave Shapiro on Jun 21, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Rangers do not put much stock in the combine. Most teams dont
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by Eddie "The Mouth" Gieck on Jun 21, 2010 8:30 PM EDT reply actions
why they dont want a gholston situation?
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
are brett connolly’s injuries really behind him that is getting such a pass and still talked about as a potential top 5 pick?
that's the million dollar question for this draft
maybe even more important than who goes first or second overall, since he shakes up the rest of the draft.
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by Joe Fortunato on Jun 21, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
He’sssssssss aliiiiiiiiiivvvvvvvve!
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
What if it came down to Nino or Connolly?
what do we do then?
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by Joe Fortunato on Jun 21, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Nino
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
You will hear me screaming from the platform if he is available. After consulting with the experts, he is the man for us. Nino!
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Nino. Unless we’re trading for Tim Connolly also and can truly assemble the 9-1-1 line of Connolly-Connolly-Gaborik
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by George E. Ays on Jun 21, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
if nino and connolly are both there at 10 something has gone horribly wrong and gm’s 3-9 should be fired.
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Hall/Seguin/Fowler/Gudbranson/Gromley/Campbell/Johansen/Forbert/Taransenko
That could be the top 9 in some order, in theory.
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by George E. Ays on Jun 21, 2010 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
i dont see campbell and forbort both going before both nino and connolly.
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree, but it’s possible,
ATL could take Campbell and someone else could decide Taransenko’s a better risk than Connolly.
I don’t think that would justify anyone getting fired is all.
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by George E. Ays on Jun 21, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
it is entirely plausible 1 is there but i cant see so many awful offensive clubs passing on 2 of the 3 forwards after hall/seguin all the way to 10.
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
ATL taking cambell? they’ve got pavelec who’s been playing very weil at only 23. If anyone takes Cambell, its gonna be tampa.
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by Scratch and Snif on Jun 21, 2010 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
20-28 with a .902 sv% is hardly setting the world on fire. He played better down the stretch, but he still allowed 4 or more in 7 of 17 games, and also posted a .900 or worse in 7/17.
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by George E. Ays on Jun 21, 2010 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Its not like he’s got a decent defense in front of him. From what I’ve seen he was pretty good.
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by Scratch and Snif on Jun 21, 2010 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Defense can explain the GAA, not the sv%. Edmonton’s D was way worse and Deslauriers posted a quite similar .901, and Deslauriers is generally regarded as not good.
He’s young, so he can improve…but I wouldn’t call Pavelec the answer quite yet.
Tampa could take Campbell as well..but I don’t think Yzerman’s going to go that route.
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by George E. Ays on Jun 21, 2010 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Connolly, take the chance. He’s got top-5 in the NHL potential.
by Dave Shapiro on Jun 21, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m going to say Connolly. But if we are in that situation I’ll be jumping for joy.
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Yeah I think that question is hard to answer
I’ll ask Jess it
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i will answer all questions until jess comes in
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by Eddie "The Mouth" Gieck on Jun 21, 2010 8:31 PM EDT reply actions
what are you doing here?
get back on the radio
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by Joe Fortunato on Jun 21, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Why is the sky blue?
You said all questions
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
what the fk is the internet?
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by FreeBradshaw on Jun 21, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
brett connolly to me is healthy.. the sky question is god painted it that way
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by Eddie "The Mouth" Gieck on Jun 21, 2010 8:33 PM EDT reply actions
I want a link to my website to show up at the bottom of my posts too. What gives?
I love when people use things I say as their signature, it feeds my ego.
-Jim
You have to do is as an HTML tag
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
So every time you post a comment, you add the HTML to your comment? That seems annoying.
I love when people use things I say as their signature, it feeds my ego.
-Jim
No you should be able to edit it in your profile settings.
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by Nick Montemagno on Jun 21, 2010 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
suck up
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by Joe Fortunato on Jun 21, 2010 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks Dave!
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
this website is run by a bunch of Denny’s degenerates
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by Eddie "The Mouth" Gieck on Jun 21, 2010 8:34 PM EDT reply actions
woah woah woah woah woah
the only reason why everything is called the “slam” on the menu is because thats the noise it makes later that night when it comes out of you
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I thought this chat was about prospects? LOL
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by Nick Montemagno on Jun 21, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
oh it is
the prospect of being on the toilet for hours after Dennys
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hahahaha
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by Nick Montemagno on Jun 21, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
We’re waiting for the man to get here
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve been called worse
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I really want Connolly or El Nino who in your opinon do you think is better now, and with a higher upside longterm?
This el nino?: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEoHz56jWGY
jk lol
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by Nick Montemagno on Jun 21, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
When healthy Connolly as a player but what Nino brings to the table is more than playing ability.
Nino brings excitement and confidence to the locker room, it is something the Rangers have lacked since the First Messier Era
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Sangs
Hi Jess…I visit your blog almost everyday.
Do you think this upcoming training camp is likely the most important one for Sanguinetti? If he doesn’t crack the line-up out of camp…do u think his future with NYR will be hanging by a thread?
and how about guys like Byers and Dupont? whats the future looking right about now?
Gut feeling is that Sanguinetti is one the Rangers appear to have gone south on with the development of Del Zotto. It is a mistake in my eyes because Sangs has a better shot.
Byers this is his make or break camp but if the Rangers have Prust and Shelley then he has no role
Dupont is a question mark as he has been slow to develop. I think he is going to be passed by
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
i think the rangers will trade up to secure Nino
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by Eddie "The Mouth" Gieck on Jun 21, 2010 8:37 PM EDT reply actions
If they can trade up for the Korpedo, they can trade up for the Knight Rider
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Go ahead and steal that nickname Zipper
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
i hope they don't
only prospect worth trading up for is connolly imo
LETS GO RANGERS
by sloppyseconds on Jun 21, 2010 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
smurf, imagine the reaction if they traded cally to move and get nino the split and mixed emotions would be insane.
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Even better, they send him to the Isles for the #5 and take Fowler when he drops
It’d be bedlum.
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by George E. Ays on Jun 21, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
If under the bizarre chance they get up to 5 and Fowler is there, you just can’t pass. He’s too good, and you can then trade some of the D depth to get the O.
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by George E. Ays on Jun 21, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
You do NOT trade roster players to move up in the draft. You trade prospects and picks. If the Rangers trade a roster player to move up, I will mutiny.
Unless it’s Redden or Rozsival, then it’s a kegger at my place.
by Dave Shapiro on Jun 21, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I do not agree because the Rangers lack the assets to make such a move.
Remember those 2 wins over the Islanders late in the season when the 5th spot comes up
.
Rangers won the games but handle the Islanders a better player which will come back to haunt them
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
be careful or they might call you a tanker. lol.
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
BTW, off topic. Larry Brooks confirms that the Rangers are NOT in talks for Horton. The price was too high (presumably).
noooooooooooo!
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by Nick Montemagno on Jun 21, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Sangs will be traded. His time has passed
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by Eddie "The Mouth" Gieck on Jun 21, 2010 8:38 PM EDT reply actions
Bye Bye Solong-guinetti
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed Eddie
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by Nick Montemagno on Jun 21, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah but it upsets me that he didn't get more of a shot for the Rangers
they didn’t really give him a shot
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by Joe Fortunato on Jun 21, 2010 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Look for Weise to make the club. Byers was made captain in HTFD which means he may become a perennial minor leaguer
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by Eddie "The Mouth" Gieck on Jun 21, 2010 8:39 PM EDT reply actions
jim mouth i love you guys but...
THIS is the shittiest way to have this website set up. just run the regular chat!!!!!
This isn’t for the radio show, this is how the website threads work. Quit yer bitching, its free
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
actually this works a bit better than i thought. sorry for the complaining. its in my nature. haha
by quick release on Jun 21, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
How bad do we really want Nathan Horton ?
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by Eddie "The Mouth" Gieck on Jun 21, 2010 8:40 PM EDT reply actions
Do we really want another guy with questionable work ethic?
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
not badly at all...
…but give me weiss any day of the week
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by sloppyseconds on Jun 21, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Holy crap, look who crawled out from under a rock. We’ve missed you!
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
heya QR nice to see ya
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good to see "twatted" is out there now
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by FreeBradshaw on Jun 21, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Jon newman has entered the chat
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Ok Jess is here, feel free to post your questions, Jess will answer as many as he can.
Welcome Jess!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for coming back!
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:43 PM EDT reply actions
Ok Nice
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by Eddie "The Mouth" Gieck on Jun 21, 2010 8:43 PM EDT reply actions
Hi Jess…I visit your blog almost everyday. keep up the good work!
Do you think this upcoming training camp is likely the most important one for Sanguinetti? If he doesn’t crack the line-up out of camp…do u think his future with NYR will be hanging by a thread?
and how about guys like Byers and Dupont? whats the future looking right about now?
repost:
thanks for taking the time for this Jess.
since I am sure there will be plenty of questions about the 10th pick i will go with who is this year’s Werek that is a low 1st heading into the draft but slips to us in the 2nd? personally hoping for a galiev or toffoli from the canadian leagues; brock nelson or charlie coyle from the US.
Hey Jess. Love the work you do. I whole heartedly agree that El Nino should be the Rangers target, but It seems unlikely that Niederreiter will slip to #10 for the Rangers. I want the Rangers to trade up to get him, but at what point does it become too much? If they can’t get him, who do you want? Tarasenko? Skinner? Johansen? Do you trade down and try to nab Etem?
What about Kabanov? I know his father is a little crazy, but the kid’s got talent. If it wasn’t for that wrist injury and his psycho father, he’d be sitting pretty in the top 5.
he wont be taken in round 1 after all his headcase stuff this spring, imo.
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
he might be the steal of the second round though
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by Joe Fortunato on Jun 21, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
ok, wasnt sure since the question was about the 10 pick. at 40 maybe u take the risk for the upside.
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
hell, I’d grab this guy at 20 let alone 40… but that’s just from my own research which is a little biased :P
I think getting kicked off the U18 team sealed his fate as a second rounder.
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oh it wasnt quitting on his junior team?
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Dave
To me Ryan Johansen is the sleeper pick of the top part of the draft, he came on at the end of the season while Nino was getting all the ink. in the playoffs RJ was the better player so if he is there at 10 grab him.
2nd choice wold be Etem who is very underrated
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
this is why i am praying for Atl to take Campbell because he is the most likely spot for Johansen. him at 10 would be a gift.
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d rather the Rangers got Campbell. Wiikman and Johnson are all we have in the system really.
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by Scotty Hockey on Jun 21, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh yeah, Abba Zabba. Not Wiikman.
I’d like another goalie in the system.
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with all the problems we have you want us to take a goalie at 10?
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
hey jess
do you think there is a good chance connolly falls to #10? or any chance rangers make a move to trade up and get him?
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If Connolly is at 10 then you have to take him as if he had not gotten hurt then he would have been up there at 1 or 2
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright since it got lost I have to ask this: Why did the Skinner hype start so late? He was a 50 goal scorer in the OHL but wasn’t even on the radar at the end of the regular season? I know he has skating issues and I think he’s overrated, but do you think he’s a top 10 pick?
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I do not think Skinner fits with what the Rangers are trying to do, the Rangers are looking at build a good skating team at all positions from Kreider to Kundratek so you need to keep adding players who fit what you already have
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Wht does NIno bring to the table since you have seen a lot of him in person
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by Eddie "The Mouth" Gieck on Jun 21, 2010 8:45 PM EDT reply actions
Charisma excitement, a reason to go watch the game as he is the kind of player who can turn a game around with a single play. He reminds me of Messier when it comes to that “He is playing so we have a chance to win” attitude of the 90s
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
To add to the chaos of questions
If the Rangers do trade up or if there is some massive surprise within the draft and Both Connolly and Nino are available when the Rangers pick, which would you pick and why?
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Jess, I saw that you selected Johansen for the Rangers in the latest edition of Blueshirt Bulletin. Just wondering why, and what do you think he can bring to the Rangers?
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by Nick Montemagno on Jun 21, 2010 8:46 PM EDT reply actions
He is still growing, still learning his game and because of Nino he flew mostly under the radar. Great skater, puck sense and knack for the big goal. Nino got the ink, Ryan got the big game play
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
thanks!
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by Nick Montemagno on Jun 21, 2010 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey Jess,
What do you think of the Rangers possibly drafting Brock Beukeboom in the 2nd round?
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No because I think Brock has not figured out what kind of player he wants to be, he is at best 3rd rd material
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Lets give Jess a couple of minutes to catch up on questions
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:47 PM EDT reply actions
NEVER. He should have been on time.
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes which is also a sad indictment of how the Russian system has fallen apart. Tarasenko is the only Russian I would touch in the first round as the others all have various warts to their games.
Russian prospects used to be stronger on fundamentals than anyone else but now I have to say the Swedes are the best with the Finns improving
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Ryan Johansen
do you believe that a majority of his success was due to having nino on his line…….do you think that johansen will be an elite center?
At first I did but after a while when Nino was away at the WJC, I changed my tune because RJ stood up and carried the Winterhawks.
Oh and if you want a late round sleeper pick then Goalie Mac Carruth of the Winterhawks is one to grab. He is going to have a monster season next year
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
For the love of god, relax people. Jess hasn’t had the chance to answer one question yet. Slow itttt dowwwwn.
he is replying to them under each one
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Good point!
db, Chris Nilan on the show tomorrow night
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
First time poster… Draft is my favorite time of year. You guys pimping nino or tarasenko are probably going off of word of mouth. Connolly has way better potential.
Welcome to the Banter!
Personally I am on the Nino wagon, but Skinner, Connolly wouldnt bother me either
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
No way. Skinner could be the best pure goal scorer in the draft. He is ranked a little lower because people are scared about his skating ability. But as I said above, people questioned Brett Hull’s skating too.
by Dave Shapiro on Jun 21, 2010 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I live in WHL land so I see more WHL games on average.
Connolly is the better prospect overall when healthy but that is the key he has to be healthy
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Im pimpin Nino
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by Eddie "The Mouth" Gieck on Jun 21, 2010 8:52 PM EDT reply actions
Hi Jess…I visit your blog almost everyday. keep up the good work!
Do you think this upcoming training camp is likely the most important one for Sanguinetti? If he doesn’t crack the line-up out of camp…do u think his future with NYR will be hanging by a thread?
and how about guys like Byers and Dupont? whats the future looking right about now?
blaze he answered your question up above
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I wasn’t a part of this last year, only found Banter 8 months ago, and now I’m hooked like crack, lol, huge Rangers fan from Canada’s smallest province, Prince Edward Island, shoutout haha
Good, hooked like crack is what we want. We want you to sell your possessions and take money from your mother’s purse to pay for your internet to keep you connected to the Banter if necessary.
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
hahaha
Dont worry I have a well paying job and I’m part of the Teamsters Union so I dont have to worry about money for the internet, I’m a diehard Rangers fan, and follow the prospects just like Jess, but of course not as well as him
Jess, because of the depth in the draft, is it worth it for the Rangers to trade up, or just take the best available at #10?
Also, with this depth, do you think this draft will eventually be comparable to 2003 with the number of successful NHL careers?
At the same time, if Nino isn’t available at 10, why not trade down?
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by Scotty Hockey on Jun 21, 2010 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I would actually consider trading down now that Stepan is going to join the system a year early. Rangers could use another 2nd or replace the 3rd round pick in the Boyle deal.
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey Jim
Since I joined this site about three months ago it quickly became my favorite website…….There is great content on this website and it is great connecting with fellow blueshirt fans…….thank you so much for making the banter a great success…….keep up the great work!
Thanks Zach, I really appreciate that.
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Thanks Zach!
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by Nick Montemagno on Jun 21, 2010 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Non draft related
From your sources, what’s the likelihood that we see announcements of the signing of one or both of McDonagh and Stepan after July 1 ??
Not announced yet because of labor agreements with the CBA.
by Dave Shapiro on Jun 21, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
i know that, but done as in he was coming while mcdonagh was unclear.
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah. Then yes, Stepan is done. McDonagh talks are on-going. I really hope that’s done soon.
by Dave Shapiro on Jun 21, 2010 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Stepan is as good as signed take that to the bank
McDonagh is very much on the fence because of his loyalty to Mike Eaves BUT I think once he attends the prospect camp he will sign because he will see he is ready to play as a pro.
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Does he have the cash to pay his own way to camp (as per NCAA rules)??
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by Scotty Hockey on Jun 21, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Didn’t Wisc end up losing like 6 key players from last years team? What type of shot do they even have this year?
never ever count out Mike Eaves and the Badgers as they have already added replacements with serious talent and will most likely also add Stepan’s cousin as well
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
No Joe Thornton only better in the clutch. He is just 17 and he is already 6’2 200
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
See my response above, you’re misinformed on Skinner.
by Dave Shapiro on Jun 21, 2010 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Taro Tsujimoto looks like he could be a good late round pick.
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Since its an overall consensus that the Rangers SHOULD (not necessarily will, but should) pick Nino, do you think he would benefit with another year in the WHL or do you think he could crack our lineup?
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Another season in the WHL but I have heard that Nino has been working his butt off. I would not be shocked if he forced his way on to an NHL roster.
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
tarasenko?
watsup guys, hey jess. its draft time again!
part of me really wants that highly skilled, exciting, russian blue-chip prospect back in the rangers system that we had with alex cherepanov, which sucks that hes not with us anymore. Now i looked up and down all the skilled (the ones projected to go in the top 2 rounds) russians available at this draft and came away with Tarasenko, Galiev, Kuznetsov and Kabanov. personally i think that after all of his shenanigans this past year, kabanov isnt going in the first round but could in the second, where the rangers should definitly grab him, but he’s a whole other story. the way it looks, at least in my head that if the rangers go russian and offensively skilled, Tarasenko is the way to go. he oozes offensive skill, is fairly well built package and can fill some of the void the organization has in the wing department. minus the whole russian factor and comming here to play, what are your thoughts? guys?
I do not see the Rangers going Russian this year as Clark has shown he wants size and grit out of his picks.
The biggest surprise I got last season was Kreider’s defensive skills and willingness to go into traffic.
That is what Stepan does, that is what Bourque does, that is what Werek does and that is why I believe the Rangers will continue to stock players who think alike.
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
yes a very good still developing defender, the USNTP is going to shock this year’s draft with 4 defensemen going high
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
2 Round pick?
Jess, who do you have in mind? I was thinking of three if still around, Galiev, Toffoli, or Kitsyn, your thoughts
IF he is still there it would be hard to pass up a Jarred Tinordi of USNTP, huge still developing defender.
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
If McDonagh does not sign by the end of camp is it safe to say he does not want to play for the Rangers?
With graduations, other underclassmen leaving for the pros, and now Stepan effectively a done deal, there’s little chance of Wisconsin getting back to the Frozen Four.
agreed. lost a ton, but eaves if anyone can do it, it’s him.
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
No, McDonagh as told me himself he wants to play for the Rangers
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Nino because he addresses the “X” factor.
You know I understand what Tortorella was saying about Gabby against the Flyers and in his own way Torts makes a point.
The Rangers need players who will rise up in the big games and deliver which right now I would say Stepan, Kreider and Werek are the only ones who have that in them.
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
NINO !
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by Eddie "The Mouth" Gieck on Jun 21, 2010 9:11 PM EDT reply actions
Did the Rangers credential you BsB guys for the Prospect Camp? If not, why the hell not?
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The Rangers don’t credential us for anything Scotty. Our credentialing for the Draft is with the NHL. The Rangers hate us, pretty much washed their hands of us when we did a story about the “Fire Sather Rally”
Probably the best thing that ever happened to us really.
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I can understand that. Still, it is infuriating that they play at their country club and limit public knowledge – no matter how well the beat guys do, you know?
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by Scotty Hockey on Jun 21, 2010 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
You mean traverse city ?
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by Eddie "The Mouth" Gieck on Jun 21, 2010 9:13 PM EDT reply actions
No the Rangers will have a prospect camp of their own
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
The Prospects Camp is held the 1st “week” of July at the NYR Training Facility in Greenburgh
http://www.outsidethegarden.com/trainingcamp/2009/prospectcamp.asp
thanks Mr. Know it all
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This is why we miss you on the show
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
It depends on where you are picking.
1-5 best player
6-15 need
15+ best player
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
even with the rangers clear lack of scoring if nino, johansen, connolly are gone would you consider forbort or do you take an etem instead?
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
lets crash it
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by Eddie "The Mouth" Gieck on Jun 21, 2010 9:17 PM EDT reply actions
Make sure you mention you are from Blueshirt Banter, watch the doors fly open for you
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
If you’re lucky
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If you’re lucky
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
hall, seguin, fowler, gubrandson would probably be expected to make their teams; maybe nino as well would.
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Kabanov could drop as far as the 3rd round cause he is scaring people. His team makes Mother and Father Lindros look like the nicest people ever
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
LMAO!
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
that is horrifying….
think he’s worth taking a shot on? he was supposed to be top 3 before all of it as i recall.
preseason probably top 5 w fowler, connolly, seguin, hall but the injury and this plus russian factor is an awful combination
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
OK give me a sec to catch my breath and I will work my way back up
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by Eddie "The Mouth" Gieck on Jun 21, 2010 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Jess just start from the bottom, and you can just post replies as new posts, I think it will be easier to follow that way
Eddie, thanks for that info!
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Jess always a pleasure having you answer questions, but this will be my last one:
Emerson Etem seems to be an underrated player that might slip to the 10-15 range. Say Nino and Connolly could be gone by number 10, how low do you think the Rangers could trade down to get Etem? The Rangers number 1 need seems to be goal scoring, and I liked your justification to avoid Skinner, but you realistically see the Rangers trading down to the 13-15th spot for maybe a few more picks to get Etem? Also a follow up: can Etem make the Rangers out of camp like Nino potentially could?
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I would trade down if I could know I was getting Etem who is vastly underrated in my eyes.
I think he still needs to develop though so no I do not see him as making the jump.
But you know I would keep an eye on Ethan Werek. Nobody really talks about him but since March all he has focused on has been making the Rangers this year.
He is perhaps the smartest prospect I have ever dealt with so he I think is going to surprise many people before all is said and done
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
wow you think werek could make the club this fall? impressive.
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 9:26 PM EDT reply actions
In the area the Rangers pick, it is going to be hard to ignore several of the defensemen who are there.
But I think the Rangers at some point has to make a trade or 2 to regain some of the lost draft picks as they still lack depth in some areas like goalie.
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Has anyone asked who the steal of the second round is gonna be?
Askin to what Werek was for the Rangers in the last draft
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okay, then nevermind Jess
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by Joe Fortunato on Jun 21, 2010 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
The problem is in the 2nd round there is going to be a huge run of defensemen in the 35-45 range.
From Tinordi to Rutkowski to Beukeboom, it is going to be very hard to ignore one of these prospects if they are sitting there at 40.
For exampe go look at Tinordi http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftprospectdetail.htm?dpid=2574
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
if we got Johansen and Tinordi in the draft i almost wouldnt care that sather is here another year.
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
6’6" 205. i’m 5’8" 205 that must be one lanky dude.
by quick release on Jun 21, 2010 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
why have the rangers been linked to johansen in so many mock drafts and mock picks? is it just me or do we have enough centers in the entire organization (the team itself included), with anisimov, dubi, grachev, stepan, kreider, christensen etc. do we REALLY need a johansen? seems like a wasted first round pick on something we have a whole hell of a lot of.
well u think we have too many since you just made at least 2 wingers (grachev, kreider) into centers and torts doesnt think dubi is a center.
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
had a lot of time off the site to save up speed, lol.
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah where have you been lately
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Just haven’t seen you much of late
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We were trying to stay under the radar – but mleetch and I have been planning the GM coup……
SHHHHH!!!!
yea i think saturday was the first day since just after season’s end.
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
im pretty sure grachev and kreider were picked in the draft as centers, grachev plays in hartford as a center and kreider said before that its his natural position
kreider played left wing on every team he was on last year as well.
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
He fits into the lineup verrrry well
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by Nick Montemagno on Jun 21, 2010 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Stepan and Kreider are better for the wings especially Stepan who is very weak on face offs
Johansen is actually a winger but is listed as a center but he played both in Portland.
And One more Winterhawk tidbit: while everyone is talking about Nino and Ryan, there was a 3rd member of what was called the “Four Letter Word” Line in Brad Ross. Ross is a Avery clone with better offensive skill and I would gamble a 3rd – 4th round pick on him because he was the pest of the year in my eyes.
and like Avery does some crazy stuff on the ice
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Jeeeez then we have one true center in Anisimov and that’s it.
by quick release on Jun 21, 2010 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Thats not totally fair,
and I think that Cheraponov would have been a superstar, but he was tragically taken
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by Joe Fortunato on Jun 21, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
oh i agree but he didn’t. I’m the biggest Cherepanov fan I was the only guy at the garden the day he died with a t-shjirt with his name on it.
yes but we also wouldnt have werek who is going to be very good himself.
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
And had a heart defect and possibly took illegal drugs. Best off not doing a what if.
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by Scotty Hockey on Jun 21, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I think that rumor was found to be false
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I certainly hope so.
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by Scotty Hockey on Jun 21, 2010 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I believe that Laure Carr
The brilliant co-writer here, found multiple RUssian atricles disputing that claim. Again, I’m not positive but I am nearly positive that it was some type of misunderstanding
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Glad to hear it. And I agree, Laurie does great work.
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by Scotty Hockey on Jun 21, 2010 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
No I do not think he would have been a superstar as he was a smaller player than most realize.
I think he would have been a good dependable player but not a superstar
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
You know I have no idea but you are right if you look over the Ranger’s history their very best superstars have been defensemen and goalies.
I can not explain it but that is how it has been.
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Ratelle, Gilbert,
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Seth McFarlane?
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
dont ever post this picture again. i just slammed my head into my coffee table =/
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you’re a brave person posting that pic in here
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by Nick Montemagno on Jun 21, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Jeff Skinner and Riley Sheehan are in my eyes the 2 most over rated prospects out there.
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
what’s horton’s contract look like again?
by quick release on Jun 21, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah I would trade Dubi for Horton
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by Joe Fortunato on Jun 21, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe
lol
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by Joe Fortunato on Jun 21, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I call Dubi’s father my friend but I would make the deal
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Even I would say yes, but I’d rather trade Callahan.
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by George E. Ays on Jun 21, 2010 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
we talk about nino and johansen and with good reason but what are your thoughts on brad ross and troy rutowski
He posted thoughts on Ross above
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
yea we were right after each other i guess.
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh well Mleetch great minds I suppose do think alike
The Portland Winterhawks I am biased as they are my home team and I use them as my home base in the WHL (86 minutes and I get to sleep in my own bed).
But next season the Hawks if they return their top players will be a serious WHL contender
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
well in the course of that run on 2nd round d where do you put rutowski in relation to tinordi and others?
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey we have a radio show on Blog Talk, you should check it out sometime.
Night db
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
372 comments in the thread already – You guys rock!
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by Nick Montemagno on Jun 21, 2010 9:45 PM EDT reply actions
yup yup, last year we had 125 comments total
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
and Jim and I had about 60 of them
lol
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by Joe Fortunato on Jun 21, 2010 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Probably true Joe
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
And I think Ryan was in there too last year
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
The Manic Ranger
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn’t find you guys til just after the draft. That’s my bad.
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by George E. Ays on Jun 21, 2010 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
No worries, better late than never
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
yea i think i got it after draft but right before UFA
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
WOW!
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by Nick Montemagno on Jun 21, 2010 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I like Forbert because he is quietly getting a lot of praise from among the scouts. He is just beginning to develop and has all the tools. He is still green but man he offers some scary potential to be good.
The USA Under 18 team is going most likely see half the roster drafted this year. It is that good
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
If we do this again next year, we will use CoverItLive or something, we just had a much bigger turnout than I expected.
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 9:48 PM EDT reply actions
Thanks Roc
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey Roc, are you the same Roc that sends me replies on twitter? If so, thanks, I appreciate them.
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by Nick Montemagno on Jun 21, 2010 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
did jess leave ?
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by Eddie "The Mouth" Gieck on Jun 21, 2010 9:50 PM EDT reply actions
no he's still here
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by Joe Fortunato on Jun 21, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
No he’s here. We’ll probably wrap this up in the next fifteen minutes or so.
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
heya roc
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by Eddie "The Mouth" Gieck on Jun 21, 2010 9:50 PM EDT reply actions
what do we think about brett connolly? is that hip injury he has as bad as having it in the middle of your nhl career, or is having it at that age not as threatening?
Well he did well enough at the combine that most expect him to go no later than 7th so I would say his hip passed muster with the scouts
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I have a question in theory what do You consider more valuable Brian Boyle on the Rangers or a Third round Pick ?
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by Eddie "The Mouth" Gieck on Jun 21, 2010 9:51 PM EDT reply actions
Agree with Leetch here no question as Boyle is really a 3rd-4th liner with not much upside
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
A bag of pucks.
I have a blog too! www.scottyhockey.com
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by Scotty Hockey on Jun 21, 2010 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks for coming in NTB
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
according to rangers.com They say Boyle is going to become the next cam neely
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by Eddie "The Mouth" Gieck on Jun 21, 2010 9:52 PM EDT reply actions
Who may or may not be in the Hall of Fame, still working that out
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
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by Eddie "The Mouth" Gieck on Jun 21, 2010 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
What do you expect Rangers.com to say about their players?
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
exactly^^^^
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by Nick Montemagno on Jun 21, 2010 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
That “20 prospects in 20 days” on Rangers.com made it sound like the Rangers were reassembling the 75 Habs
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
They would gun for the team that didn’t win.
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by George E. Ays on Jun 21, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
who should I be rooting like a dickens for the Ranger s to nab in the second round ?
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by Eddie "The Mouth" Gieck on Jun 21, 2010 9:54 PM EDT reply actions
dint like lazy russians
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by Eddie "The Mouth" Gieck on Jun 21, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
jess said their work ethic has deteriorated over there
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by Eddie "The Mouth" Gieck on Jun 21, 2010 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
It is not the work ethic as much as the system has broken down since the fall of the Soviet Union. The Russians are not investing in their youth programs like everyone else has and so the Russians have fallen behind.
A more serious problem not only for Russia but the Eastern European nations is the actions of some of the agents. Who do not have any real care for their charges just how much money they can make off them.
They tell these kids “Go here and you will get ice time” and blow chances to become real players.
David Kveton is the best example as he had a chance to become an NHL playmaker but he was given some bad advice and look where he has disappeared to
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
At least a 2nd rounder perhaps a 1st IF they had done that.
I would not be surprised if we see Rosy moved for a 3rd round pick.
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Any targets in particular for Rosy?
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by George E. Ays on Jun 21, 2010 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
rozy to columbus for the 4th pick. he is easily better than Spezza.
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh…right team. I still say trade Rozsival for Huselius and be done.
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by George E. Ays on Jun 21, 2010 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
And Girardi….and Jokinen….and….
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by George E. Ays on Jun 21, 2010 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
i have blocked it out so much i forget who we were trying to get them to sell. lol.
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah..that’s why I trail off, I forget if there was anyone else.
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by George E. Ays on Jun 21, 2010 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
In case anyone was interested!!
Rumor:The Blue Jackets have acquired Jason Spezza in exchange for Derick Brassard, Kristian Huselius, and the 4th Overall Pick. More to come
Noooooo….there’s goes my Rozsival plan!
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by George E. Ays on Jun 21, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Dreger on the tweets
I just asked Bryan Murray if I can kill the “Spezza to Columbus rumour”…he replied, “yes, please do.” End of story. For now.
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
off topic, but Jess what happened to your twitter account? I saw that you were getting frustrated with it.
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by Nick Montemagno on Jun 21, 2010 9:56 PM EDT reply actions
I get people asking to be added all the time but I am actually losing subscribers daily. I have errors posting and since I am not a big name celeb I can not get any help.
Meanwhile as much as people dislike Facebook, I am able to do more and interact more even with less support than Twitter.
Before I go
Thanks guys for having me, I will be in Los Angeles late Wed night so I hope to see you guys at the draft.
by ProspectPark on Jun 21, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
ah I see. Well thanks so much for coming tonight. We really appreciated it!
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by Nick Montemagno on Jun 21, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Jess thank you so much for doing this, it is always a pleasure to pick your brain
I look forward to meeting you Friday afternoon.
Thanks!!!
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
thanks for coming and all the insight.
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks for the time Jess.
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by George E. Ays on Jun 21, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I am stepping out as well, I have an 11 pm hockey game to play. Thanks to Jim for hosting, Jess for answering, and everyone else for asking. This was a lot of fun.
Good Night
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by Nick Montemagno on Jun 21, 2010 10:02 PM EDT reply actions
later peeps, i wont be such a stranger.
by Michael Gleich on Jun 21, 2010 10:03 PM EDT reply actions
goodnight leetchie, good to see you
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jun 21, 2010 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Guys that will wrap it up for this year’s live chat. Remember to come see us tomorrow night on Blueshirt Banter Radio, our guest will be former Ranger Chris Nilan!
Friday night we will have a live open thread during the draft, and then Saturday night a draft wrap up show on Blueshirt Banter Radio.
I will also be live blogging from LA on Friday, so stick around!
Thanks to all of you for another great night here on the Banter!
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