Rangers News: Drury Leaning Towards A Buyout?

Please just take your money and go

Even if Chris IS hurt, I would hope he’d still accept a buyout. That would once again show him to be the true example of class.

BTW, went to his Fairfield pizza place recently and was VERY disappointed. They have nada other than pizza. That’s it! No apps, no salads, no pasta, no chix marsala – just pizza! What’s up with that, Chris?! Sadly, I didn’t really care for it. Not much sauce to speak of. The place itself was real nice, but considering how huge it is and not really crowded when I was there, I’m not so sure how it’s gonna stay in business in this economy. Anyway, got to see his Fairfield Prep jersey and other cool memorabilia on the wall, so that was neato :)

I woke up to this news with a Rangers blog alert just now and thought I was having a wet dream…dude man adding his thoughts also said at the end of the story “anyone who thinks Brad Richards isn’t coming now is out of their mind” well if it all pans out with a contract within reason and this all comes true ill be one happy camper…I WANT THAT RICHARD

Oh and there was another article about a lot of teams acquiring about Anisimov..which the Rangers have all turned away…very good news for me all around

Here we go again

On a cash basis, does Drury get the same amount from a buyout versus being on the actual roster for the 1 year remaining. I know from a salary cap perspective it lowers the hit this year and pushes some dead space to next year. But on an actual cash basis of money paid to Drury, does he get a reduced amount from his 2011-2012 salary of 7MM?

Not that any of us are Chris (whoops, had to correct a “Christ” Sunday morning typo!) Drury specialists, but I’m wondering: why the sudden change in heart? Or was there a change of heart — was this the option he was leaning towards after all.

All in all, I just really don’t have it in me to be ticked at Drury, no matter what he chooses. Drury wasn’t holding a gun to Slats’ head during the negotiation process, and Slats was no more of a pod person when he signed the contract than he usually is.

The Boogaard stuff makes me wonder about Drury’s captaincy, but…I’m not exactly sure what role a captain is supposed to play off the ice. (If anyone would like to hop in and explain, I’d greatly appreciate it. :) )

I am curious about what impact, if any, Drury made on developing Cally into Captain material. Oh yes, and congrats to Cally on his wedding.

Believe it when you see it.

I think this might have been a negotiating ploy by Drury’s agent to get some of the money he’d be losing in a buyout. It is a business and if Drury doesn’t intend to sign elsewhere you might as well try to grab every dollar (within reason).

LETS FUCKING GO

Ryan, you’re a kid! A rich professional athlete. Go out and bang everything and everyone, then settle down when you’re retired. jeez….

i hears now the flyers are rumored to be in on the richards sweepstakes and toronto really wants him sather better do a magic act really soon

I don’t think Chris Drury owes it to the Rangers to let them buy him out, but if I was in his shoes I would definitely do it. No, I don’t think I’m the nicest person in the world or whatever, but I like to think I’m equal to my contract. (Note, I’m not being paid to write for Pinstripe Alley) If I knew I was hurting the team, and they didn’t want me, and they were trying to get rid of me, and they had a better captain candidate, I wouldn’t stick around for the extra money. That’s just me, and I can’t even completely guarantee that’s true. I definitely do NOT think keeping the money is such a terrible thing. According to the contract the Rangers gave him he should be given the money, so he has every right to take the money.