New York Rangers News: Offer Still On For D Anton Stralman
by Nick Montemagno on Nov 2, 2011 6:11 PM EDT
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Last week I reported that the New York Rangers had an offer on the table for unrestricted free agent defenseman Anton Stralman. Stralman, 25, attended New Jersey Devils training camp on a tryout basis in September but was never offered to stay beyond his October 6 tryout expiration date. So with Marc Staal out of the lineup at the time, the Rangers sent in their offer in hopes of building upon their defensive depth, which was/is lacking .
With Staal still out of the lineup and all signs pointing to him remaining that way for quite some time, GM Glen Sather has reportedly kept that offer in-tact, as per Darren Dreger of TSN:
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Darren DregerRangers reported offer of 1 year, 1 way contract for Anton Stralman remains on the table. Stralman is still in Sweden.
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Stralman registered one goal and 17 assists for 18 points last season with the Jackets, but was a minus-11 overall rating in 51 games played. Realize, though, that the Blueshirts are not in search of a superstar here. Plain and simple, they are looking for some additional experience on the blue-line with Staalsy being out for a while, and Stralman, at a cheap price, could very well fill that role temporarily.
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His strength, based on scouting reports, is blocking shots, which would compliment the Rangers' new defensive strategy very well. MSG Network analyst Joe Micheletti actually did a nice job of diagramming how head coach John Tortorella had his team positioned in their own zone if you watched the broadcast the other night.
Basically, in order to make the life of the goaltender easier, the Rangers are now collapsing to the net and blocking more shots. Also, they are clearing the slot and crease of traffic and cleaning up loose rebounds as well. It's a conservative type of defensive play, but after Saturday's collapse on a three-goal lead, they don't have much of a choice.
Anyway, in that respect, Stralman would be a beneficial addition to this hockey club. At the moment he is still in Sweden and has not made any indications, at least that we know of, that would suggest he plans on signing with the Rangers.
And on Marc Staal, the team announced on Monday that they do not have any new information to share on his status, which means everything's status quo there. Staal still has recovering to do, but it seems to me that he's sort of been stuck at the stage he is at now for a while. He is not improving nor getting worse, which I guess could be a good thing in a way, but it is also a pretty obvious sign that he will not be joining the Rangers in the near future.
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A post not about Avery. +1
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by -19-AgainstAll on Nov 2, 2011 6:48 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
The Staal thing hurts. Hes Marc Staal. WTF happened(just saying) sheesh that blows
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by -19-AgainstAll on Nov 2, 2011 6:51 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
why play in the NHL when you can be in Sweden? no thanks, we have plenty of bottom pair players to pick from. Emmy actually played pretty well on Monday. Woy-whatever, not so much though.
Eminger honestly, in my eyes, has been consistently showing pretty good flashes of defensive skill. Like most rangers he has a hard time turning flashes into 60 minute intervals
by teknics on Nov 2, 2011 7:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That may have come across negative, so, I’ve been happy with emingers play for the most part
by teknics on Nov 2, 2011 7:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
for a bottom pair Emmy has been fine. Woy-whatever had a game to forget though so they still need a 6th D. I suggested that the Rangers ask about Boychuk from the Bees (not Babchuk from the Flames). Boychuk has a big shot from the point and plays very aggressively. He’s a FA after this year and may not be re-signed.
I'm not a salary cap genius
But I looked at boychuk on capgeek and he looks pretty affordable to sign once he is a FA, and like I said im not a cap wiz but what are the chances of landing (having room) for suter or webber once the seasons over averys contract is up goodbye and wolski is a UFA correct me if I’m wrong
by ImMike88 on Nov 3, 2011 8:53 AM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
I doubt the Rangers have a shot at either Suter or Weber, though we would obviously like to have either one. Look for the Wings to make a strong play for either one as they look to replace Lidstrom. They will have that cap space open to fill. Cap wise the Rangers could fit either one in as you correctly pointed out that a few players will be coming off the books. If the Rangers traded players with cap hits for either one at the trade deadline then that would free up space as well.
I feel somewhat offended as a fan
by how much we’ve been kept in the dark RE Staal—it’s kind of rediculous
Yea i feel the same however, I didn’t follow it but it seemed Pens were same with Crosby
by teknics on Nov 2, 2011 8:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Seems very common with concussions, because how many times can you saw “nothing new to report”? Unlike breaking a bone or having surgery, they cannot estimate the recovery time. They aren’t going to give an update every week if it is a 3-4 month injury. I think he is still in Buffalo getting treatment from that special concussion center.
the whole thing just rubbed me the wrong way
Like you hear a few weeks before the season, “oh by the way, Staal is out indefinitely.” then you hear it “might be a concussion” (i don’t think it was ever officially verified) and then there was supposed to be some announcement that never came.
In football and baseball fans are updates so much more frequently about injuries including concussions—I have Jahvid Best (running back detroit lions) on my fantasy football team and you get an update on his concussion every other day.
Head, Nail, Nail, Head.
Not only has their been a lack of information on Staal, but then you have the GM saying to the media “It might not be a concussion”…..wha?
Marc Staal out indefinitely with a toe fungus.
Sorry, adore the team with all my heart, but despise the organization.
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Nov 3, 2011 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions
I could be absolutely wrong here, but some of the silence could be because of Staal not wanting it put out there. From what I see, Staal is fairly private, when compared to other players who absolutely embrace the media. Not sticking up for the organization at all, don’t care, just love my Rangers. It could actually be that they really don’t know, and they have said there is no change. To keep asking, “Are we there yet?” makes no sense to me either.
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by nathansfamous on Nov 3, 2011 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I really have no desire for any more bottom of the barrel band-aids. If there’s going to be a move, it should be for a legit defenseman. Otherwise, I’m perfectly happy letting this young defense find their way.
I honestly wouldn’t have minded keeping erixon up, he didn’t seem out of place. I guess I understand the age on our blueline etc
by teknics on Nov 2, 2011 9:59 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
With the exception of the meltdown against ottowa, they have lost due to lack of scoring, not poor defense. Due to that, I say do not panic, and ride it out. Hopefully the last game ignited the offense to get going and they can put together a nice string of wins. Remember the panis after the giants week 1 loss? They haven’t really played well but are still in first place.
by GAThingy on Nov 2, 2011 9:40 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
The thing that bothers me is we’ve been fairly good on D, we do get trapped in our zone at least once a game it seems, but we haven’t looked as bad as you’d expect without Staal. With Staal back to shut down the oppositions top players, just imagine what we could have achieved already this year. With Staal back our defense obviously jumps up a couple notches, with him alone I think we could have squeezed some extra points out of our first game.
Our D’s overall strength has hidden our goal scoring problems fairly well the past few years. Hopefully they’ve realized they need to score more without Staal and will start thinking more offense instead of watching their backs due to a depleted blueline. Im hoping the offense has learned to trust their D more.
I just hate the “what ifs” of Staal not being injured. Now I’m starting to understand how pens fans must feel, although there team has really stepped up so I guess that helps.
Random note: I hope Staal is back before we play the capitals, ovechkin could have a field day, although I wouldn’t mind our current D showing they could handle them.
Well that was a ramble lmao
by teknics on Nov 2, 2011 10:10 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Ovi just got benched….. just saying.
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by nathansfamous on Nov 3, 2011 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Just read that
maybe he wants out now….
Ovechkin Richards Gaborik ….just saying
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by -19-AgainstAll on Nov 3, 2011 2:15 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I’m down for that.
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by nathansfamous on Nov 3, 2011 5:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Unfortunately Gaby and BR would be the players you would have to trade for Ovi, amongst others like Kreider, McD, etc.
I’d probably do it.
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Yeah, he was also called out for “Not producing” during their 7-4 loss to Vancouver, when he only had two goals. I think he is 5 and 5 for the season.
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by nathansfamous on Nov 3, 2011 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Meh not really, Bruce road their hot hand in that game and it worked, then ovi was back on the ice to assist the GWG in OT.
by teknics on Nov 3, 2011 8:04 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
If Thornton thought we were soft before?
Wait’ll he plays against Stralman. Ugh.
by gravyfan on Nov 2, 2011 10:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
no offense
He is not improving nor getting worse, which I guess could be a good thing in a way, but it is also a pretty obvious sign that he will not be joining the Rangers in the near future.
but stall is out indeffinitely with an injury that could haunt his career, and no prognosis or timetable for a return. the orgonization hasnt said anything since he was shut down during the pre season. can the situtation really get any worse?
the reason this is so bad
He played the ENTIRE season with the concussion and it was a late diagnosis. I see staal making it back for the classic….maybe. On the plus side, Mcdonagh has been spectacular at making all the montreal fans cry. I think people forget MDZ is only 21, and that is super young for defense.
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