New York Rangers Breaking News - Brad Richards' 'Decision' is New York
by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 11:03 AM EDT
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Brad Richards spent most of the day yesterday fielding phone calls and elaborate video montages of why he should play in each of roughly 50 cities. Today, according to multiple reports, the former Dallas Stars center has finally decided to take his talents to the Big Apple. The contract he signed is a nine year contract worth $58.5 million. The deal takes him until he turns, avoiding the 'Kovalchuk'-rule cap restrictions that come with contracts that take a player past 40 years of age.
UPDATE: Contract details from Gord Miller at TSN:
Richards year by year: $12m, $12m, $9m, $8.5m, $8.5m, $7m, $1m, $1m, $1m. $10m signing bonus+$2m the salary first year, $8m signing bonus + $4m salary the second
Clearly, the Rangers' front office decided that Brad Richards was indeed worth the risk. The immediate benefits to this Rangers team are obvious. Richards has scored at least 20 goals in 9 of his 10 NHL seasons. He has posted at least 25 power play points in 8 of his 10 seasons. He will fit an immediate need both in the #1 center slot, and quarterbacking the power play. He has a Stanley Cup ring and a Conn Smythe trophy to his credit, from his days with current Rangers' coach John Tortorella.
The contract does not come without its share of weight, however. The Rangers, unfair or not, have a reputation for signing big contracts to aging players who do not live up to their contracts. Richards will be [unrealistically] expected to put up 80-90 points every season. He'll be expected to help take the team past the first round of the playoffs every year. Only time will tell if Brad Richards can overcome those obstacles, but clearly by signing here, he must feel he can.
The Rangers (finally) have their #1 center. Exclaim your joy (or frustration) here.
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A resounding "Meh..."
Completely torn on this deal. I would have been upset if he didn’t get him but in order to get him needed to pay an obscene amount. Real Catch-22 problem here…
I’m happy with the numbers
R.I.P Derek
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by BleedsRangerBlue on Jul 2, 2011 11:06 AM EDT reply actions
6.5/9 isn't Sather crazy like we all expected!
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Hell No
Richards isn’t going to earn that cash. I still understand why people are so positive about this deal!!! I call fail!!! Sorry guys :( Richards is damaged goods
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by Mr. Avery to you on Jul 2, 2011 11:29 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
This thread need more exclamation points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And cowbell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Let me know how that works out for you . . .
by SimpleManiac on Jul 2, 2011 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
No, he’s not going to earn it. The value is going to come from him boosting up players to play above their contracts, for a net win.
At least that’s the hope.
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by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Not Sure.....
Typical Ranger fan reaction here….
I am glad we got him……
I am upset we overpaid and are locked into another long term deal……..
Will be more upset if Richards gets the “C” instead of Callahan.
wait 4 years
when he’s still at 6.5 per and he’s 35 and putting up 40 points a year.
then wait 4 more years. and its the same money and 20 points and he refuses to retire with yet another year left!
And you base that on what? You have done the research and plotted centers of his caliber and their statistical decline over 30? Because if you did you would see the number more like 60pts
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by Blueshirt in Paris on Jul 2, 2011 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions
+1
"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
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It's funny you should say that, because we DID.
Look in the comment section for the graphs.
Oh, you better believe that's a paddling.
by JP Nikota on Jul 3, 2011 4:52 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Yup, saw that. Good analysis.
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by Blueshirt in Paris on Jul 3, 2011 5:16 AM EDT up reply actions
RealKyper
#Rangers. Apparently Richards left some money on the table and took less money to sign in Broadway. #NHL news.
It must be me??!!
How in the WORLD is someone signing ONLY?? a 9yr / $58.5M contract – that’s right, you heard me, 58 MILLION, 500 THOUSAND DOLLARS – NOT?? making it about the money and on top of that, showing inexplicable class at the same time?
Can someone please explain this to me? Sure, I’m as damn happy BR is coming to NY as the next fan, but do NOT tell me that this was not about money b/c he supposedly turned down let’s say a $70M deal and SETTLED?? for $58.5M!
To quote Joe M.: “Are you kidding me?”
Please, G-d help us all! :(
Because, something called supply and demand. He didn’t demand 60+ million, but teams were willing to supply him with it in exchange for his talents.
If it was “about money” he would have taken the higher amount without any other consideration. But he took the lower amount, because he cared about something else. Something more important to him than money.
"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
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How i feel right now
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Definitely not enough mustache
But I did do the same thing
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9 years at $6.5 AaV for Richards and Rangers.
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Told Brad Richards has decided to sign with the New York Rangers…details to come #Rangers
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by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions
actually he didnt
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Yeah, but he’s been saying TOR (or was it LA?) for like a month now, I believe.
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by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions
that was actually my tweet to Eklund....
he said does anyone wanna take a guess and i guessed and got it right…..ill stick up for Eklund on this one.
As I said in the other thread
it looked like Richards took less money to play here. I think part of the NYR pitch was that hey will bring on another first line winger to play with him
Not bad at all. At least 3 of those years will be bogus years in terms of salary owed.
You can expect him to dip to 60points by the end of the 5 years. Could be worse.
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by Blueshirt in Paris on Jul 2, 2011 11:08 AM EDT reply actions
9 years 57 mil for BR
After signing the group two’s we should have about 3.3-3.5 million in cap room left
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It’s plenty.
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by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Its ok
We can possibly get a vet D outta that money. Also most of us expecting Sather to kill all remaining cap on Richards. The fact we actually have cap left after signing him is very good.
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that’s not circumventing the salary cap at all
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none…because we didnt go past 40
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plus....
2 million a year for a 36-37 year old is totally legit….
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This team has balls.
by Master Ov Brutality on Jul 2, 2011 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Its not her song, its a cover
Absolute Worst Ranger Fan!!!!!!....yet incredibly realistic and usually correct.
that band is awesome
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This team has balls.
by Master Ov Brutality on Jul 2, 2011 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions
The contract is what it is, and you know what? I’m not worrying about it right now. What’s done is done, and Sather has gotten out of the back end of a number of shitty contracts in the past two years.
I’m gonna celebrate, because we have a #1 center, a glaring need, and we have a damn good one.
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if they can get all our boys back and still have 3.5 mill WITH richards on our team, that sounds like a good freaking day to me
Happy! Honestly, when we all talked about this the past few weeks, most of us would have been pleasantly surprised with a $6.5m cap hit. It is a long contract but the back 4 years are easily dealt with. He can play 1st line and mentor for 3 years, play 3rd line for 2-3 years and then be dealt or whatever.
$6.5m is especially good in light of the contracts we saw yesterday…
Anybody
Buying there Richards jersey tonight or still too early? haha
by XxC17xX on Jul 2, 2011 11:14 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
16.158333 in cap space right now. Without Erixon (1.75m)
$14.41m then. Dubi/Cally 8.0m, Anisimov 2.0, Boyle/Sauer 2.5
Should leave only $1.91m. Something will give, but they should be fine.
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WIshful thinking still. They’re not going to move Wolski unless they have a LW lined up to play next to BR
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by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions
i think they do have someone in mind via trade. This kinda has me nervous
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agree. Dubi won't ask for 4.5 thats insane. Plus he's the Captain now
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Why Richards? I would hate to see that.
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maybe because he is a vet and has already won the cup?
by GAThingy on Jul 2, 2011 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
What makes you think that?
Let me know how that works out for you . . .
by SimpleManiac on Jul 2, 2011 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions
thats beautiful
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Not a rediculous contract by Sather
he hasn’t mortgaged our future with any trades…If he’s smart with the RFAs, once Redden is gone we should be breathing easy…finally
the contract is 9/58.5 for 6.5 mil per
but check this out
DarrenDreger: Calgary Flames offered 9 years and roughly $65 schmil
Don’t get why everyone thinks Iginla is dead in the water
by Esa'sFirstKiss on Jul 2, 2011 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions
thats why i think the rangers aren't done
and part of their pitch was to trade for another elite winger
he left about 7 million on the table to come to a place where the taxes are higher, for a longer period of time
and play with/for Avery/Torts
R.I.P Derek
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by BleedsRangerBlue on Jul 2, 2011 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions
last night
on the radio show, i kept pointing out that Richards is not a good two way center.
He’s very good on the PP, but one dimensional players get 60M dollars is insane.
A career -72 on good teams largely.
we have enough two way centers…brad will be taking most of his shifts in the offensive zone
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His plus minus is when coaches go power vs power with him
If Torts puts him up against opposing teams second lines that won’t be a problem.
I’ll have more analysis Monday or Tuesday but this is anoter fantastic move by Sather and leaves plenty of room for the future while fixing a glaring need.
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by Joe Fortunato on Jul 2, 2011 11:24 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
fantastic?
that remains to be seen Joe. On paper, it’s expensive, cap wrenching and highly short-sighted.
Everyone wants the new toy, and it has backfired year after year.
I will root for Richards of course because I love the Rangers and want them to win. He’s going to be under pressure every single night.
cap wrenching? how?
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its still a 6.5 million cap hit…thats it…salary is structured to minimize his cap hit and it still gives us 16.5 mil to resign our RFAs and still give us 3.3 in breathing room this deal is just about perfect
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Dig into each season and look at the numbers more carefully before judging him on a career plus/minus.
minus -28 came in his rookie and sophomore seasons.
During the build up to the cup run in TB, and the cup season, he was plus 17 (2 years prior and the cup year).
Lies, damned lies, and statistics. ;-)
He’s not as one dimensional as Kovalchuk has historically been. And he’s not as defensively aware as a Dubi or Artie or Stepan.
You know what? For a guy who’s nearly a PPG player in the regular season, and IS a PPG player in the playoffs, I’m OK with that.
Love everything about this deal. Here we go
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by Plusch on Jul 2, 2011 11:20 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Congrats guys
9 years is a bit long, but it’s to bring the cap hit down and I thought it would be much higher than 6.5. I actually think this is a great signing for the Rangers, numbers-wise and chemistry wise. IMO this makes you a playoff team.
Again, congrats.
you're not defending him are you?
are you his mom?
by toppleprone on Jun 7, 2011 9:43 PM EDT
thanks dude…now go get Stamkos taken care of
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Stamkos should’ve been the play all along. I don’t care if other gms don’t like you use the system to your advantage and Stamkos is an elite franchise player. Since were not smart enough to fund these guys in the draft then you go and steal one
by DieselCane22 on Jul 2, 2011 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
how can you not be smart enough to “find” the number one overall pick…. That’s not finding… that’s tanking. Any offer sheet would have been matched within TBs 7 day limit, and then we would have missed out on both Stamkos and Richards.
Ok then explain why he passed on to richards Parise perry and getzlaf to take Hugh jessiman!!! Right. Explain Lundmark and Brendl our talent evaluation sucks and those type of mistakes is why we are who we are. Our first rounders have been a joke. But glen dominates round 2 and can really draft second and third liners
by DieselCane22 on Jul 2, 2011 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Our first rounders have been a joke.
Marc Staal, Chris Kreider, Dylan McIlrath and JT Miller would like to disagree with you
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Really?? And they’ve proved exactly what in the NHL? Talk to
Me in 5 years
by DieselCane22 on Jul 2, 2011 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Considering some of those “jokes” have not panned out because of injury and death I don’t think it is very fair to judge how we draft in the first round so harshly. Could we do better drafting in the first round? Of course we could, so could almost everyone else though. The last 7 or 8 years have seen our draft picks looking much, much better and producing more NHL caliber players.
In five years 8kpower will be in an insane asylum, drawing pictures of kitties with his body waste on his padded cell wall.
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Ill be what now?
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by Kevin Power on Jul 2, 2011 12:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
You saw nothing.
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depending upon how this Richards thing plays out
You may be right
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by Kevin Power on Jul 2, 2011 1:06 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Gotta agree with Diesel on this one … pretty much count on one hand the NYR first rounders that have actually panned out to “first round” expectations.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Rangers#First-round_draft_picks
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Marc Staal has proved nothing in the NHL?
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by LJR on Jul 2, 2011 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
All of that was under a completely different front office.
by The Blue Seats on Jul 2, 2011 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Not completely Sather was there for all of it
by DieselCane22 on Jul 2, 2011 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
but a different set of scouts and personnel
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Funny you should mention Sather
Because he had nothing to do with the picks….
The Jessiman pick was Renney.
by The Blue Seats on Jul 2, 2011 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
So lets see, you don’t like anyone the rangers have drafted in the last 5 years? The depth of youth and skill displeases you in some way and the BR signing does nothing for you. Ok every board needs a voice of dissent.
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No I like mcilrath and kreider but the rangers never seem
Smart enough to identify a true difference maker these guys all become 2nd and third liners if they even make it. It’s a evaluation and we suck at it
by DieselCane22 on Jul 2, 2011 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Don't like Staal? MDZ?
There are very few “franchise” talents available in a draft and the Rangers never draft high enough to get those players. Stamkos is restricted there isn’t any deal he could sign that won’t get matched. You don’t need a franchise player to win the cup.
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2004- Goalie, Al Montoya and Forward, Lauri Korpikoski
2005- Defenseman, Marc Staal
2006- Defenseman, Bobby Sanguinetti
2007- Forward, Alexei Cherepanov (RIP)
2008- Defense, Michael Del Zotto
2009- Forward, Chris Kreider (still in college)
2010- Defense, Dylan McIlrath
2011- Forward, JT Miller
Since 2004 we have four forward draft picks, two in the last three years (one of the others being deceased). How can these guys play on the first or second line (or any line)? Before these classes it was Hugh Jessiman, but he suffered an injury that really fucked up his chances of even playing in the NHL (which he finally got the chance to do last year).
Be optimistic about the way the team drafts, we have made some very clever choices of late.
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Outside of Stall none of those players are any good your proving my point MDZ who knows anyone after him who knows. And make no
Mistake, Staal is good, not great. Jessiman didn’t make the NHL because he couldn’t skate or score not because of injuries.kreider not coming our is troublesome there’s little more he can prove in college. There’s also alot of info out there about his lack if toughness but if he scores 30 goals I can live with that
by DieselCane22 on Jul 2, 2011 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Your expectations are unrealistically high. Not every first round pick pans out. You can “live with 30 goals”? Do you know how hard it is to score more than 30 goals? 40 goals means a goal every other game.
MDZ probably can’t grow facial hair and you are giving up on him. He was also a late first round pick. And Hugh Jessiman DID have injury issues.
What do you mean by “Kreider not coming our is troublesome”… coming up? Meaning it is troublesome that he is staying in school so he can hone and craft his game and be better prepared for professional hockey possibly without having to take a pit stop in the AHL?
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Let it go, typical fan that only comes out of the woodwork to bitch and complain. When you actually try to reason with them they come back with failed points or incorrect data.
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by Blueshirt in Paris on Jul 2, 2011 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
besides the fact that brendl & lundmark were neil smith picks
this guys sounds like frankiec
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by joereiter on Jul 2, 2011 6:34 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
You are just completely wrong about Staal and Jessimen. It just shows pure ignorance.
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Renney literally scouted, and directed that draft
And picked Hugh Jessiman.
by The Blue Seats on Jul 2, 2011 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions
I’ve always heard Jessiman was a Maloney pitch . . .
Let me know how that works out for you . . .
by SimpleManiac on Jul 2, 2011 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
You really don’t know what you are talking about.
In 2000, Sather left the Oilers organization and joined the Rangers to become their President and General Manager
Lundmark was drafted in the 1st round, 9th overall by the New York Rangers in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft
Brendl drafted fourth overall in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Rangers
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by Blueshirt in Paris on Jul 2, 2011 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Fine go back to 2000 u have one first round pick on the team. Staal. That’s ABYSSMAL. Great picks like Montoya and sanguinetti. Face it the front office is the reason this team can’t get over the hump. 1/10 picks on your team and I’m even giving a pass on Blackburn and cherepanov any way you slice it it’s a joke. look at tge players we’ve passed on
by DieselCane22 on Jul 2, 2011 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah takes a genius to draft the #1 ranked player.
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by Blueshirt in Paris on Jul 2, 2011 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions
they’re all saying something about rangers promising richards that they’d trade for a highscoring winger for him as well.
I just hope they don’t sell the farm for someone like iginla. That would fuck up my day and all the good feelings that came from this signing
The Rangers never learn
We will be lucky to see 2 good years from
Richards until he becomes Scott Gomez. I like that he took less to come here but he doesn’t make us a legit cup contender, we can lose in the playoffs just fine with or without him. This team has no chance until Sather is hone or Dolan gets hit by a bus.
I didnt say he was but when Richards diminishes after 2 seasons he becomes Scott Gomez. And that sux cuz we will have him for a lifetime after that
by DieselCane22 on Jul 2, 2011 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Gomez had 128 points in 156 games with the Rangers. I’ll sign for 33 year old Brad doing that right now.
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by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
More to the game than just points George
by DieselCane22 on Jul 2, 2011 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes, and Gomez was also doing that against everyone’s best players, and came out a + player.
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by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Playing with Jagr helps. Gomez never scored more than 16 goals as a ranger and didnothing in the playoffs. Otherwise he would still be here
by DieselCane22 on Jul 2, 2011 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Gomez was never signed to score goals.
He had 11 points in 10 playoff games his first year here, 5 in 7 the second.
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by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Not sure how this turned into a Gomez bash I thought he got a raw deal purely because of his contract. My point is that in 2 years Richards will finish and he will be viewed by ranger fans as Gomez was, with disdain. Your always judged by your contract no matter how good the performance may be. This deal like the ones before it will be an albatross because the rangers have consistently failed in the draft and it makes them have to try and build a team this way for sustained success and that does not work
by DieselCane22 on Jul 2, 2011 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Diesel.......
Almost every year, the team has a need and Sather goes out and tries to fix that need. When he signed Gomez and Drury and before them Holik, he got the best possible players available. you have to commend a GM who does that. It is not Sathers fault that they sucked here. Sather tried to improve the team by employing the best parts available. He does not get a fail for that. In NY you have to have star power to attract fans and fill th seats. Richards is different from them because he is the 1st line center we never had. you watch, he puts up 300pts in the next 4 seasons. You also have to look at this contract……..it is alot more palettable without Drury, Rozi, Redden’s contracts. In fact it essentially is Drury’s cap hit. He’s gone and replaced with BR. I think this move had to be made.
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If we were successful drafting quality ayers over the last ten years we wouldn’t have needed these signings which are a crapshoot at best. Tell me how many of these signings or additions have worked well for is? I’ll count them off. Holik Drury Driver Fleury Anson Carter Gomez Redden Roszival Kovelev the 2nd time. Stephane Quintal mike Keane valeri Kamensky. Outside off Gretzky Messier Jägr and Verbeek the last 20 years 90 percent of these signings have sucked!!!!! odds are this one will too is all I’m saying. Sustained success is built through the draft and we haven’t done that well at all
by DieselCane22 on Jul 2, 2011 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
When do we get lottery picks to get that can’t miss, sure-fire talent that the others (Pittsburgh, Washington, Tampa, Chicago) have? We don’t. So we have to take pot shots to try to hit a home run in the draft. It doesn’t always pan out. Detroit is the exception (mainly through their excessive European scouting that other teams didn’t do until they produced results).
You can only go by the hype surrounding a draft pick, just because they ate up the OHL doesn’t translate to stardom in the NHL…the draft, even the higher picks are guesswork. Some work, some don’t. I think the last 5 yrs have been good for us. You can say why did we pick this guy and not that guy….like last year with Fowler. The scouts know something we don’t. Its guess work. Instead you have a GM who goes out and gets the right pieces. The Islanders have sucked since 1984 and have seemingly been at the top of the draft since, it hasn’t translated to cups. Yes, many of the free agent signing didn’t work, Anson Carter gave us Jagr. Gomez turned into Gabby and Mc D and Valentenko…..I’m syre there are more. It is the grand scheme of things not just one pick…….Hank was a 6th? rounder. Can you day every GM in the league failed by passing him over? No they addressed what their team needed.
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really? What evidence is there to support that?
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Damn, you guys are definitely getting a bump up from Drury.
Just hope you guys like and appreciate Rupp. A lot of Pens fans are going to miss him.
Good point
The Rangers 3rd / 4th line just got a hell of a lot better with Rupp. Plus someone to step up and fight after losing Booger
Let me know how that works out for you . . .
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plus, Rupp can play some puck. Even though, his best moments were against us…
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by BleedsRangerBlue on Jul 2, 2011 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Signing was not as bad as I feared
I’m not confident Richards will put up the big numbers here, and certainly not in the last 4 years of this deal, but tough to be unhappy with this in the short term.
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Q: I think this is a good deal that looks better than it actually is because of the poor free agent market and our glaring need to get a number one center. If Richards couldn’t carry Dallas the past few years, what makes us think he can carry the Rangers? This isn’t the second coming of Messier. We’re a better team, for sure, but how does this move change our core identity?
Q: After we re-sign everyone, how much $ do we have for another move?
Q: Doesn’t it seem like there’s another big trade brewing, and, if so, what would that look like.
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1) He’s not being signed to carry us. Nobody should ever be signed to carry us. He improves the depth, slides some people into roles more suited for their age/experience/skill. It fills a need, which is the biggest thing.
2) About $2m I figure.
3) Yes, I expect that they are not finished yet. Might be as simple as waiving Christensen, or as blockbustery as moving some key guys. Time will tell.
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by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions
The Rangers have an excellent second line in Cally / AA / Dubi, but never put a legit first line on the ice. This signing makes us a MUCH better team. The do need a LW to play on this line though.
Let me know how that works out for you . . .
by SimpleManiac on Jul 2, 2011 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Don't think this deal puts the team over the top
But that’s what I love about the new team and the new philosophy. You build a team bit by bit not just from over paid superstars.
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by Master Ov Brutality on Jul 2, 2011 11:28 AM EDT reply actions
Great signing
Penguins fan here, although my RM in grad school is a huge NYR fan, so I kinda root for the Blueshirts, too.
Anyhow…objective opinion: GREAT SIGNING!
BRAD RICHARDS IS A CONN SMYTHE WINNER
Guys, im very conflicted about this signing like everyone, but seriously
THIS dude CARRIED a team to a STANLEY CUP.
Lecav and St. Louis were his “wingmen” on that run.
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I’m so awfully excited right now we are definitely a better team than we were yesterday…like its been said the last couple years shouldn’t matter anyway..
by Mr. Avery to you on Jul 2, 2011 11:31 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Nothing happens to AA.
Lines are too early to tell. Figure the Pack line stays together, Boyle-Prust stay together, Richards-Gaborik, Stepan will have a line, then a bunch of fill in the blanks.
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by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Wolski-Richards-Gaborik
Dubi-AA-Cally
Feds-Stepan-MZA
Avery-Boyle-Prust
Rupp, Christensen, Hagelin, Thomas, Weise could make it too.
We probably move a bunch of pieces (Wolski, Boyle, MZA, etc) for a first line LW
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Not if it brings back a legit 1st line LW.
:)
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i'd think...
Feds with Boyle and Prust is still a solid option….maybe you dont want to move Aves up to the second line….not that these lines really have numbers most of the time anyways.
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by Master Ov Brutality on Jul 2, 2011 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Rupp stands a 0% chance of not making the top four lines, barring injury of course.
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by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions
dont count out WW
this guy is very enigmatic and seems to be tough to keep motivated but has proven he can play first line quality when hes at his best. i think in a contract year wer will get just that. put him on a line with gabby and richards and i see 70 pts for him
I love it. I think at this point we have a lot of players who are capable of playing 3rd/4th line duties.
I’m talking about..
Wolski, Stepan, Avery, Fedotenko, Boyle, Prust, Rupp, Zucs, Weise, Thomas, Hagelin, Christensen. Wolski, Zucs, Boyle etc have some value and could net a solid piece, and give us cap room.. If I’m Sather, I’m looking to move some of these pieces for a legit 1st line LW.
I keep hearing how we could have 2 mil left in space after all these signings. With Wolski being 3.8 mil, Zucs 1.5, Boyle probably 1.5-2, we could definitely net a 5-6 mil/year LW to play with Richards and Gaborik.
Question is, who?
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I mean as a trade.
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If I was Sather i would be looking to trade Boyle.
by The Blue Seats on Jul 2, 2011 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions
I agree, but I’d like to see the pack line stay together.
Maybe WW steps up and can bring some size to the Richards/Gabby line.
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I like the idea of Wolski on that line, except the fact that it would be the soft as shit. Dubinsky adds toughness without sacrificing skill. But as you say, I would like the Pcak line to stay together too…
If only Andrew Ladd was available. I think he’d fit perfectly.
this is mostly a repost but i think wolski is our best option. not a trade. hes gonna bring it this year. motivated by the opportunity to make money.
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Well done...
Great number as well. Still think another trade is coming.
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by Danz10 on Jul 2, 2011 11:32 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Well supposedly the rangers promised a scoring left wing to him… so I wouldn’t start calculating cap hits just yet… our RFA’s could be on the move… remember rupp and feds are back… makes boyle expendable if there is a market, and dubi is always in a market… not saying i want to part with either but it’s a possibility…
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Wolski? Could be moved to pick someone up I suppose. Or they could tell Brad “hey we have this kid that played great in Colorado for a while…”
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Erikkson would be something very special to acquire, would have to give up a shit ton for him with how the market is right now.
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I like him a lot too, but would be worried about the price.
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Brad Who?
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we went over this..Brad Isbister
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ohhhhh shit...
it just hurts to hear Sam say that name…..its sooooooooo bad.
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by Master Ov Brutality on Jul 2, 2011 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
As I saids on the fancymajigger Twitter.
#SathersGonnaSathe
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i tried #RichardsWatch2011 it didnt go far
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So, the powerplay should be fun :)
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OMG WE GOT BRAD RICHARDson
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brad_Richardson
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It is quite good. Not PIT good, but better than the other 3 teams in the division certainly.
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by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Thats a little unfair to the Flyers :)
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being fair to a team from Philly? nonsense!
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by Master Ov Brutality on Jul 2, 2011 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions
So, if we dont trade for a 1st line LW, Wolski could potentially slot in there.
Or now that we have Rupp, maybe Boyle can bring some size and toughness to the 1st line? Its worth exploring.
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Alot of us love the idea of keeping Dubi-AA-Cally together
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MHM.
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mhm, like “yup” or “agreed”
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i dont even know…so dont feel bad
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by Master Ov Brutality on Jul 2, 2011 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
I think its an agreement groan and nod of the head
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Thanks haha
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good problem to have though, imo. who skates with who. Dubi/Richards/Gabby would be a nice line (if it gels)
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by BleedsRangerBlue on Jul 2, 2011 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Something’s going to have to give though… Tortorella will require some sort of jam on that top line. Unless, of course, they decide to bring back Prospal.
If Prospal was only 3 years younger…
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Yeah well so do I.
I’m just saying he might get a shot on the first line.
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Chill pill? Calm down dude I wasnt disputing anything you said. Of course Dubi can get a shot at 1LW and play very well there, but 17-42-24 has proved to be a very impressive line defensively and offensively. If someone else can step into there w/ Richards and Gaborik theres no need to break up the “wolfpack” line. I’d like to see Avery or WW get time w/ them if there is no other move made
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I like the idea of trying wolski
He needs some motivation to play good and when he does he has filthy hands. If that’s not motivation enough than idk what is
And I do lime keeping callabinskimov together so that would help
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I'm really happy
You know, I’m actually surprised at those numbers. I honestly thought the dollar value per-season would be MUCH more. Not to mention, he passed over Calgary’s $7.1 million and came to New York for $6.5. Again, I’m happy.
+1, agreed 100%
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I think Sather just sold him on his vision for winning a cup. The thing about the Rangers is that we have a great, great core. An awesome goalie, a young solid defense and deep 3-4 line setups. That means we only need to structure our first two lines into legitimate threats a la Philly and Boston.
I’m telling you, we are poised to make an impact. Richards clearly wants to win and close out his career as a fan favorite. He’s not stupid. I have a lot of respect for his decision…and it isn’t just that New York is nicer than Calgary or LA. It is that our GM and Scouts have done a better job of building a cup contender.
I think….
Wolski (or TBD) / Richards / Gaborik
Dubinsky / Anisimov / Callahan
Fedotenko / Stepan / Zuccarello
Rupp / Boyle / Prust
Staal / Girardi
Del Zotto / McDonagh
Erixon / Sauer
Lundqvist
Not too shabby methinks.
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by BleedsRangerBlue on Jul 2, 2011 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
i still think...
that feds will stay with boyle and prust…..they were all great together last year.
does that mean rupp plays with step and zuke? idk about that either….but you know these lines (aside from the first line) probably wont last too long anyways.
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by Master Ov Brutality on Jul 2, 2011 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
I like it. Lets move some pieces for a legit first line LW.
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But Hagelin’s spot…..
I swear, people are going to fall in love with this kid the same way they did with Stepan come Training Camp
by The Blue Seats on Jul 2, 2011 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Who would go?
The only players I can legitimately see moved are Boyle (RFA) and Wolski. Who else moves?
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Zucs, picks, prospects?
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MDZ perhaps
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Agree, which makes me want to see some pieces get moved even more. Unfortunately I think it may be Boyle and MZA
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I dont want him to go either but now hes the 4th line Center here, gonna be limited time probably and we can definitely sell high on him
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Agreed, but thats why we should move some pieces (Wolski, Boyle, MZA, picks) for a 1st line LW.
Even if we traded all 3 of those our team could be.
???-Richards-Gaborik
Dubi-AA-Cally
Feds-Stepan-Hagelin
Avery-Rupp-Prust
Christensen
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lose EC and replace with a kid.
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I love all the media hate of him going to NY
They all are saying nothing is signed(Burnside) and some other twitter feeds are saying Richards wont help any team even though they were saying all the teams he could help before he chose the Rangers. I love liking a team that gets no love, makes me laugh when we piss others off
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well thats good for him...
he’ll actually get a chance to play there.
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by Master Ov Brutality on Jul 2, 2011 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
good luck to Gilly…never really fit here
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A lot of smoke and desperate clawing at the door. It wouldn’t work. It would just be a big, hot mess." -Dig Deep
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Good for him. I like Gilly.
I hope he does well there. (Another reason to route for the Lightning)
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by Moshe52792 on Jul 2, 2011 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Just joking, but..
Is that like the Canadian version of root?
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He fits that 1-3-1, give him a shot to be a psudo-winger. He’ll get a better opportunity to show off his offensive skills under Guy.
Let me know how that works out for you . . .
by SimpleManiac on Jul 2, 2011 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Good point. MSL Is a wizard from the point on that 1-3-1.
Speaking of which, I saw MSL outside his house deep in Southwest CT. I recognized him immediately.
by The Blue Seats on Jul 2, 2011 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
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This deal does not destroy 2011-12 cap…NYR have space to sign all their Group II’s plus a UFA defenseman. Also 2d buyout round in Aug
Prust: "It's only pain!"
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Avery will stay cause he’s BRs friend.
Also, buying him out isn’t even cost efficient.
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Yeah not sure if we can do anything with Redden
Freedom is a road seldom traveled by the multitudes...
Essentially, although between him, Boyle, MZA, etc we have a lot of movable pieces with some value.
Expect some trades
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Rather have roster spot for young talent, and id eat half his salary cause the prospect we bring up will prob keep us under his original cap hit, so still saving money and making room for more homegrowns, thats just my opinion
by FruDaGod2010 on Jul 2, 2011 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
The buyout counts his entire salary, not the half we pay thanks to Dallas.
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Well fuck me with a broomstick Johnny lol
by FruDaGod2010 on Jul 2, 2011 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
:)
Thats why it doesn’t pay to buy him out. Hell finish out his contract, and next year guys like him, Feds, and Wolski will be replaced by kids.
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Wysh's line is classic
Assuming the contract is approved, the $6.5 million annual cap hit makes Richards the Rangers’ second-highest paid forward behind Marian Gaborik(notes) ($7.5 million), who should be on his second bottle of champagne as you read this, celebrating the chance to play with one of the NHL’s top passing centers.
Let me know how that works out for you . . .
Truth right there haha.
Gaborik must be pumped.
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Gabby knows he will benefit the most and that's the good thing about this deal
You get Richards but you just might’ve pushed Gabby into being a better player
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you mean....
a shaaaaaaaaaaaaaat
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by Master Ov Brutality on Jul 2, 2011 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Doc.
"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
I laugh when I hear Doc say that.
Let me know how that works out for you . . .
by SimpleManiac on Jul 2, 2011 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions
To everyone hating the signing
Look. I get it. You are probably one of the people who really got excited about the “youth movement” and us building something special and new here with the guys we actually drafted. But each and every rebuild needs players from outside of the organization to supplement and improve it. Especially star power and leadership. Brad Richards is both of those things.
Brad Richards, when he is healthy, can and will make everyone around him a better hockey player. Even if he doesn’t work with Gaborik he will turn a winger on this team that would normally find 20-25 goals into a 30+ goal guy. If he does click with Gaborik we could really have something special happening here next year.
Give it a chance before you let your pessimism get the best of you. We just landed one of the top five centers in the league right now. Our biggest need is WAS a number one center. Try to think of the positives and what this team can do and who they can be in two or three years with some of the kids coming up to compliment guys like Richards and Gaborik.
I would have really liked the contract to have been shorter but I can’t complain about the cap hit. Nothing to do but be very excited about what this means for the team. Enjoy it guys.
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by Dig Deep on Jul 2, 2011 11:51 AM EDT reply actions 15 recs
Sort of. There’s a lot of youthful skill still to be infused in this lineup
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by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
in the lower 2 lines at this point… you have to assume the pack line is set… and our first line with or without wolski… so you are looking at around 7 role players in flux… we are becoming established downt he middle… Richards AA Stepan then a mix of Boyle/Rupp/Hagelin… RW Gabby and Cally (if resigned, sorry have to say if) LW Dubi Wolski Feds and then we have a lot of prospects coming through the pipe… we are a young team no doubt but i don’t think we are rebuilding any more our line up is somewhat stable in we know who should be where with the exception of one top wing…
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Top 6 a few years from now
Richards. Gaborik. Wolski(?). Dubinsky. Kreider. Stepan. Callahan.
I doubt Wolski. I also see the possibility of Callahan being bumped down to the third line in case one of the young scoring wingers plays bigger than his frame and can make it in the NHL.
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Exactly. Don’t forgot Thomas and TJ :)
We’ll be set
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Who's TJ?
Thomas Jones? What good would a running back do on the ice?
It’s JT Miller
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by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Close enough.
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Even the pack line is not a guarantee. I think Cally probably is, especially if he’s named captain, but Dubinsky and Anisimov I never consider to be on completely solid footing, unfortunately.
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by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions
can we make this green
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A lot of smoke and desperate clawing at the door. It wouldn’t work. It would just be a big, hot mess." -Dig Deep
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As in eco-friendly?
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As in rec the shit out of it
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by Kevin Power on Jul 2, 2011 12:05 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Is shit eco-friendly?
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I couldn’t rec this any harder
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by BleedsRangerBlue on Jul 2, 2011 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions
AND, he could solve our 2nd biggest problem too.
The powerplay.
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I was always strong in my belief that Richards would be a great signing, regardless of price, as long as it’s for less than 6 years. I now understand that the last four years are very small numbers or something? I failed math every year of my life, so would someone care to explain?
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Yup. Only making 8 mil over the last 4 years. Most likely he wont play them anyway.
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Then I’m a fan!
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and the cap hit is only 6.5 a year!!!!
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Fine. Let’s discuss this again in April. I don’t like it but I live the team so I hope he’s everything and more
A few problems with this analysis
1. Richards is not one of the top 5 centers in the NHL Top 10 I’ll give you, but not top 5.
2. Basically, if we wanted to take a 6.5M cap hit over many, many year, we should have signed Kovalchuk (admittedly more years, but he is younger – and more importantly better).
Of course we are a better team next year, and for the next few after that. I just hope we are not dreading the 6+ million cap hit for the last 5 years of the contract, when Richards is 35+. That is the kind of trade off you make for a superstar, but Richards is a notch below that.
by LJR on Jul 2, 2011 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Cap hit will be 6.5 but actual will be 2mil at that point the rangers can separate. Its better to look at this deal as a 5 year deal not a 9 year deal because Richards will either retire or get bought out by the time he’s 35/36.
Freedom is a road seldom traveled by the multitudes...
+1
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1. Semantics, but I will agree with you that Richards is top ten when it comes to all-around centers and top five when it comes to offensively gifted centers. With 72 GP he finished third in centers in points, behind Stamkos and Henrik Sedin.
2. Kovalchuk would not have worked on the same line as Gaborik. There is not enough puck for the both of them to be happy. Furthermore, you can’t just put any center between Kovalchuk and a guy like Gaborik and expect things to work out. I also believe that the Rangers did try to pursue Kovalchuk but couldn’t match New Jersey’s crazy offer. The Kovalchuk contract is absolutely wacky, I am not sure I would prefer having Kovalchuk until the end of the world instead of Richards for 9 years (that he may or may not play all of). Is Kovalchuk a better player? Yes. Is he going to make all of the players around him better? No. The teams need is a top center. That is what the team acquired in Brad Richards.
The contract is supposedly front-loaded so as he ages and becomes less valuable in terms of his production his cap hit will decrease, making it much easier to tolerate the long haul of 9 years.
Thinking Richards is not a superstar is pretty silly. He has won a Conn Smythe on the way to a Stanley Cup and when he stays healthy he is a point production robot. Are there bigger stars and bigger names? Of course there are. But he is the real deal. He is/was the best player on the market and the Rangers added him. There is a reason that four teams were fighting tooth and nail for him, including LA which is a team that is already playoff-bound with its roster. Everyone recognizes the value of a playmaking center that makes the players around him better, it is an incredibly valuable person to have on a first line and a powerplay unit.
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by Dig Deep on Jul 2, 2011 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
only time will tell, don't forget he has to mesh
with Gaborik the “gutless” and the rest of the team. this isn’t an over the top typical free agent signing by Sather, so, I can live with it.
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Richards to me doesn’t seem like a tough to mesh player as he’s a play maker and gabby is a sniper… where you run into problems is when a guy like Richards and a guy like Jagr come together… both like to possess the puck and control play… Richards likes to carry the puck and gabby generally only carries off long stretch passes…
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by Clalicata17 on Jul 2, 2011 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
totally agree and he’s played in torts system before and can help all of the younger players adjust to it
by SaveByRicther on Jul 2, 2011 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
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I dont think anything elaborate needs to be said..
Rangers win the cup during Richards’ tenure the signing is well worth it. I think it gives us a legitimate chance.
no more excuses
for gaborik. if they both stay healthy and clock a bunch of time together, gaborik better put up 40 next year.
Shoot the puck Barry!!!
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by Dig Deep on Jul 2, 2011 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
If the Rangers locker room gels the way it did last year and the team sticks up for each other / plays blue collar hockey, anything is possible.
Flyers have to contend with a lot of change.
Let me know how that works out for you . . .
by SimpleManiac on Jul 2, 2011 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Now Gaborik and Richards should start forging their chemistry…let them get to know each other off the ice and soon that will translate to success off the ice
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by Kevin Power on Jul 2, 2011 12:03 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Mani / Pedi?
Let me know how that works out for you . . .
by SimpleManiac on Jul 2, 2011 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe
I was thinking more along the lines of sharing popcorn while watching the Notebook.
You know, how 8k and Dig got their chemistry.
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Yeah, what he said
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by Kevin Power on Jul 2, 2011 12:38 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Make that sucess on* the ice
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by Kevin Power on Jul 2, 2011 12:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I think this completely ends any type of excuses Gaborik can use, and at the same time ends any excuses the Rangers can use for their poor powerplay.
I honestly am OK with small goal totals if that happens, as long as he improves the rest of the team, which he should.
Also, on Gilroy, I think he will do fantastic in Tampa Bay. I remember he was ecstatic when he signed with the Rangers, as he is from New York, but I think he will get a much better opportunity in Tampa, and who knows, maybe he will return one day.
Good luck Gilroy!
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IMPORTANTISH
@DarrenDreger: Our numbers for Richards are slighly off. It’s 9 years at $60 million. What’s that…$6.7 aav?
I like add “+ish” at the end of words.
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Brodie Dupont Traded to Smashville
Forechecker Dirk Hoag
Nashville Predators trade minor leaguers, Andreas Thurreson for Brodie DuPont from the Rangers. #nhl
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at least we made a fucking move already
stupid Sather just sits on his ass all day
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slow news day?
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Let me know how that works out for you . . .
by SimpleManiac on Jul 2, 2011 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
and don't forget Mexico
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No matter how you look at it a cap hit <7M is excellent when many of us last night assumed it was 7.5-8.5M. Ive wanted Richards here for a long time and this contract is perfectly accepatable to me.
97 days til Rangers vs Kings!
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if the kings snagged gabby i could see Sather being pissed and poaching Doughty but didn’t come to that… Richards used the others to drive the price up… business move
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If that happened we might’ve had some pretty crazy storylines going into a rather meaningless game to open the season in Sweden vs a west coast team. But now its back to normal
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Anti-Lebron?
I think it speaks volumes about Richards’ character the way he has handled this. Even the Kings commented on how classy he was throughout it.
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So this is the move that puts us over the top, right?
by The Blue Seats on Jul 2, 2011 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Another Swede!
"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
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Richards’ cap hit is now 6.67M … I wish it was 6.66 just to see if any crazy people would complain bout that and say its a sign we shoulda stayed away.
M-m-m-momma says Brad Richards is the d-d-devil!!!!
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Vicky Valencourt.
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lmao
"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
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CAPTAIN INSANE-O SHOWS NO MERCY.
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I-I just o-opened a a can of whoop ass on you
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by Kevin Power on Jul 2, 2011 12:23 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
JUST FOUND OUT!
OOO YEAA…he wants a cup badly soo hes coming on a mission which i love
by Anthony Tamburro on Jul 2, 2011 12:17 PM EDT reply actions
I think they usually wait til Sather’s conference to use his typical quotes and comments to add to it
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I didn't make it.
(insert cash stuffed into pockets and gloves)
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Is Richards really going to get an A before even playing a game?
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yeap
we’re gonna put it on his refrigerator and everything
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Probably after training camp it’ll be Callahan, Staal, Richards
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by Kevin Power on Jul 2, 2011 12:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I had something nice typed out and I hit cancel. Fuck.
Naslund wore an “A” in his first (and only) season on Broadway. They will probably rotate "A"s in the preseason and see if anyone emerges as a leader when the team is coming together and feeling each other out.
I wouldn’t hate if he wore an “A” off the bat because he is going to be here for awhile and it would be nice if a Conn Smythe winner wants to embrace a leadership role early on a predominantly young team.
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a Scarlet A.
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by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions
He really, really likes us.
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All final teams in Richards race were close in offers. #Kings over 60M for 9 yrs too. 50M in 1st 5 yrs. Brad going where he wanted all along
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The amount of Haterade for the NYR on the other boards like TSN is crazy… these people do not realize that our homegrown youth is a framework that makes us a contender in its own rite… whatever, they are the same ones who picked us 12-13th this past year, they will be eating crow next June.
Its funny that no one knows who Brad Richards is
nor do they know what he does for a team. All this chemistry BS that those idiots are spewing…well, Richards is the type that develops chemistry.
They’re saying he went for the money…there was MORE money to be had elsewhere, so he obviously didn’t do that.
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by Brad_Richards_Rocks on Jul 2, 2011 12:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
WHEN HE SCORES!
which is not his duty but hell get 30 with gabby>>>>BBB-RRAAADD, BB-RRAADDD, BBB-RRAAADD imagine the garden crowd on that one just a thought
by Anthony Tamburro on Jul 2, 2011 12:37 PM EDT reply actions
Please do not set your expectations at 30 goals from BR
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by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions
career high 28 goals
last year.
he’s good for 20-25. but remember, his job is to make gaborik hit 50
truu but i heard somthing last year that he is starting to shoot more…..true yes assists is an priority but its a line that will give teams fits along with the pack line as 2nd
by Anthony Tamburro on Jul 2, 2011 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s good for 270 shots or so, but he is not a great shooter (career shooting% is around 8.8)
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by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Since Richards isn’t known for his 2 way ability, I would be fine if he sacrificed 10 or so points to become a better all around player.
Richards won’t have free reign to the extent he had in Dallas. I would expect more defense from Brad Richards, at the expense of points.
And anyone who isn’t fine with that…. Well I disagree
by The Blue Seats on Jul 2, 2011 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions
300 assists and 4,500 goals. And ten murders. TEN.
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by Kevin Power on Jul 2, 2011 1:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
They have to be SWORD murders. Decapitations. Or breathing fire. Or both. During a game.
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RFA's
Any word on RFA’s now that we have Richards
Does everyone think Rangers are done signing now?
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Realistic expectations.
I think this puts the Rangers in the top five of the conference at this point. Bruins, Capitals, Healthy Penguins, Tampa Bay probably still a bit better on paper. Tough to describe, but I feel like this move creates separation for Rangers against teams like Montreal and Carolina. Not sure what to make of the Flyers, they could have a 110 point season or a 70 point season IMO.
If Sather pulls another rabbit out of the hat by moving a combination of the assets below, I’d move the discussion to top 4. Still think Boyle to wing (simplifying game for him, skate/shoot/go to the net) on Stepan’s line may be an option with Rupp 4th line center.
Possible trade assets:
Boyle
Wolski
MDZ
MZA
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by Gabby the Gutless Sniper on Jul 2, 2011 12:46 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
i dont think boyle belongs on top line. he was a 1st rounder who never found his stride. then came here and found a role as an energy with scoring threat. halfway through the season he tried changing that role and focusing on scoring and went cold in a hurry. either trade him or let him stay in an energy role cause i think thats where his talents flourish
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by Dig Deep on Jul 2, 2011 12:49 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
hahahahaha
Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!!
by Archie Barberio on Jul 2, 2011 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
devils fan here. i think this is a decent contract. I just found out about it, so i dont know about any nmc/ntc he may have, but i think its a fair deal. Similar to the kovy contract with a manageable cap hit of 6.5 per year. I think sather has done a good job the past 2 seasons with free agency. rupp is a solid addition and even if some think he is overpaid, thats just the nature of free agency. The minimum salary is 550 for next season so its really not that much more for a proven 4th line who can play center or wing and can play on the pp.
One question for you rangers fans. do any of you think prospal should be brought back if the price is right? i think he plays well for torts, and it would give richards a security blanket of sorts having played with him in tampa before.
Id love Prospal back but with all this talk it seems like the big guy has bigger names planned to come in and help out. Prospel has heart but I think Sather wants more then heart now
by XxC17xX on Jul 2, 2011 12:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Prospal’s knees are done and therefore his hockey career is likely to follow suit. He was very sluggish after coming back from injury late in the season and in the playoffs, but still managed to put up some solid numbers. I don’t see him fitting into our plans with the importance of bringing back some of RFA kids… there just isn’t room for Vinny anymore.
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The questions about Prospal are where does he fit into this lineup? And can he hold up for another 82 game season? We all like Vinny but with the guys we have here and guys looking to make a splash during camp I don’t think there is an open spot for him right now
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by Plusch on Jul 2, 2011 1:00 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Another positive of the deal is that I don’t have to hear about MDZ in a deal for Stastny anymore! Rangers keep their D core and still get top C.
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by Brandon C. on Jul 2, 2011 12:51 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Charlie Sheen?
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Just for Clarification -
Is the deal $58.5 mil total with a cap hit of $6.5 per yr… or $60 mil total with a cap hit of $6,666,666 per yr?
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As @TSNBobMcKenzie points out from his dock while enjoying the Zac Brown Band and a cosmo. 9 years, $60 mil = $6.67 aav, technically.
The latter. :)
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Not at all. Still have the RFAs to sign, and I expect them to sign a veteran 7th dman, be it bring Eminger back or something else.
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by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
What will you do if it is Strudwick or Mara?
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by Kevin Power on Jul 2, 2011 1:08 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Definitely for Strudwick. I could justify Mara, maybe.
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by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m pretty sure Torts and Mara have a history, but not the good kind.
by NTB on Jul 2, 2011 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Not at all. Have to re-sign Cally, Dubi, AA, Sauer, and Boyle.
Getting Cally and Dubi for under 8mill cap hit combined is very important.
Boyle is the most expendable out of that group…
Would really like to see us lock up all of these guys ASAP.
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Bigger role for Feds?
Dave Lozo over at NHL.com seems to think Feds on LW on the 1st line may be an option, considering BR and Feds’ having played together.
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Ehhrm… maybe? He could create space for Gabby and Richards by grinding it out and doing the dirty work for the puck. He certainly knows how to chip in a puck when he gets the chance. Would like to see someone like Wolski or even Dubinsky on Richards’ wing… I doubt Fedotenko played on the same line as Richards in Tampa.
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You’re right they rarely played on the same line ES, although they may have on PP a bit.
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I could see that working out
Both Brouwer and Byfuglien do well playing on the Kane-Toews line when together. Apparently a grinder with two skilled players is the smartest way to go.
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by Scratch and Snif on Jul 2, 2011 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions
It would explain the Feds signing better.
Fed-BR-Gaborik
Dubi-AA-Cally
WW-Stepan-MZA
Boyle-Rupp-Prust
that starts to look like a lineup with an identity.
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by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe Boyle as a 1st line LW?
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I wouldn’t mind see that as an experiment. Would add some size and board work obviously.
Plus BR takes a lot of shot so some size in front for rebounds could be good to have.
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by Blueshirt in Paris on Jul 2, 2011 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
not fast enough
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His skating has improved and maybe even more after another summer with Underhill. Not saying he will be leading the rush, but nothing wrong coming in behind, crashing the net, causing havoc and knocking in some rebounds.
If you go pure speed then teams will counter with a quick speed. You add some size on the line he should be able to overpower the quicker (smaller) defenders.
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by Blueshirt in Paris on Jul 2, 2011 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought I saw a tweet earlier that said after Richards signs, Anisimov is to re-sign right after, anybody know any truth to that?
Makes sense. Get the RFA’s signed quick so we can explore our options.
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Love this! For all the haters that say Richards signed for the money!
@DarrenDreger: Beauty of being a highly sought after ufa. Richards wanted to get back to east and play for Torts. Hence, he took less. Regardless, great $$
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maybe this could work
Avery-Richards-Gaborik
Dubinsky-Anisimov-Callahan
Fedex-Stepan-Wolski
Rupp-Boyle-Prust
EC, MZA extras
(1st line rationale. Avery and BR are buddies, Avery and Gabby mesh, Avery can draw attention away from Richards and Gabby just enough for them to get space and score)
maybe? perhaps? Im on 2 hours sleep, so be gentle :)
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by BleedsRangerBlue on Jul 2, 2011 1:29 PM EDT reply actions
I personally don’t like it. Avery shot selection and sh% will just be a waste of BR’s passes. Plus I would like to see a more defensive responsible winger. Both wingers flying the zone too early will be a bit too much.
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by Blueshirt in Paris on Jul 2, 2011 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
+1 agree, I hope Avery sees the pressbox this season between flying the zone, continually going offsides and his blind pass turnovers and dumb penalties I dont see why Avery needs to play on this team anymore.
by CrazyRangerFan on Jul 2, 2011 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd probably give EC 1st crack at playing LW with Gabby and Richards
due to his chemistry with Gabby (albeit at center). I believe he has played the wing earlier in his career, and Torts hasn’t been shy at moving centers to wing anyway (e.g., Dubi). Dubi would be 2nd choice, although then we would need to find a 2nd line LW – probably Wolski if he isn’t jettisoned.
by LJR on Jul 2, 2011 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
And it's not like Gabby or Richards will play much defense
so EC fits in in that regard too.
by LJR on Jul 2, 2011 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
YES
GREAT IDEA!!! LETS PUT A SCRUB WITH 15M$ STAR PLAYERS!!!
Maybe Rupp can play on that line. What about Dale Weise? Maybe we can convert Eminger to LW, resign him for 5m a year and play him there!?!?!
That was honestly unnecessarily mean.
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The only LW we have who is worth putting on a 1st line is Dubi
So if he stays with AA and Cally, some “scrub” will be on the 1st line. Might as well be one who we know can play with Gabby. Last offseason everyone was claiming EC is a legitimate #1 center and wanted him playing with our 7.5M star player.
by LJR on Jul 2, 2011 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I can see it now. BR carrying the puck through center, Gabby flying down the wing ready to cut to the middle and Avery going offside.
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by Blueshirt in Paris on Jul 2, 2011 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
lmao
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haha!
truth
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by Master Ov Brutality on Jul 2, 2011 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmm
Maybe I’m crazy, but I don’t see what Avery and Richards being buddies has to do with their success on the ice. I don’t think Richards will think “hey, Avery and I are going to see the new Harry Potter movie tomorrow, and look, now I see Gaborik is open!”
I know that’s an exaggeration, but I don’t think Avery should ever see first line time.
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Avery should be carrying Brad’s bags to the game, and that should be his only involvement with the team. Then they can stay buddies.
Not for anything… I was very sleep deprived when I typed that up
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So who woke up this morning like a kid on Christmas day,waiting to see a huge present under the tree?
If it was me, I would have waited to tell you guys until the Fourth of July. I would come out in the press conference wearing a Ranger Jersey and say, “That’s right. Red, white , and blue, biatches………………”
Not bad money either, especially if the contract is front loaded. Looks like a fair and reasonable contract. Just shows BR wants to be HERE, and money is not everything.
Now lets get our home grown talent signed and call it a day. Looks good.
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My thoughts
Am I happy we have BR now? Of course. For 6.7 a year, am I happy we have BR now? Yes, great job Sather. The only thing about this deal is that it’s for 9 years. Now, that’s not too bad if he retires about 6 or 7 years into the deal, which he probably will. Other than that, this is a great day in rangerland. We have the #1 center we need, someone to feed Gaborik, someone to make everyone else around him better, and someone to work on the point for the PP.
I’m excited!
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And
its not a 35 and older deal, so we have outs as he gets older.
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by BleedsRangerBlue on Jul 2, 2011 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
2 million per after the 5th year
That just genius structuring because at 35 we can jettison him if he’s not producing
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Buyout would but if he wins a cup or two while he's here then cap hit be damned
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we havnt said much of that but maybe thats a saying we get use to NOW!!
by Anthony Tamburro on Jul 2, 2011 1:33 PM EDT reply actions
What do you guys think about moving EC over to wing and icing an EC – Brad – Gaborik line?
Keeps pack line together to play against the other teams best forwards while the skill line eats up the lesser competition.
I know a lot of you are going to reluctant to give EC another chance, but what the hell right? He is on a bargain contract for one more year, and if it doesn’t work out we can trade him mid season easily.
Can’t stand him. He does not belong on this team.
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by Blueshirt in Paris on Jul 2, 2011 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed. I think (hope) the odd men out are Avery and EC.
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Thanks, see ya buddy.
I was thinking more along the lines of ECHL
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by Blueshirt in Paris on Jul 2, 2011 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Possible lines in 2 years after Avery, Wolski, EC and FedEx come off the books
Dubi-Richards-Gabby
MZA-AA-Cally
Kreider-Step-Thomas
Rupp-Boyle-Prust
Barring a trade or free agent signing.
Kreider is going back to school next year
The year after he should be ready to sign with the Rangers (and seems to be planning on it). And by then, at age 21, he better be ready to contribute.
by LJR on Jul 2, 2011 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions
he’ll probably still need some seasoning because he won’t be ready for the speed and the lenght of the season… another reason why if he’s ready after his junior yera he should move on to the AHL…
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Speed shouldn't be a problem for Kreider
That’s his forte, and he kept up fine in the last 2 WCs. Season length may wear him down, but it should be less of a problem for a big 21 year old than for a smaller, younger player. Which isn’t to say he won’t need to take a shift off here or there or move to the 4th line at times during his rookie season.
If he has to spend much time in AHL at that point it will be something of a disappointment. If he came out of school this year, fine. But a year from now he better be at least on the verge of being ready for the NHL.
by LJR on Jul 2, 2011 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he meant “speed of the game” which is different that just footspeed (which Kreider clearly has).
I don’t think spending a year in the AHL would be a disappointment. People are really overprojecting what Kreider’s capable of. He is still raw. You will be hard-pressed to find anything that describes him other than being fast. Not his vision, ability to set up teammates, two-way game or increased defensive responsibility.
Though, I have been advised that Google is my friend, I’m too lazy to look it up right now.
I expect that Kreider is 3 years away from contributing on a consistent basis.
Looks good to me.
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Why, 3 hours after this was reported done, is it not up on the Rangers’ site?
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some one said it earlier… it has to be 100% official for the Rangers website to post it… aka he signs everything and it’s completely done (not including league approval)
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Dubi to Vancouver? Yeah right
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Keep reading internet chatter about Dubinsky to Vancouver. Why would the Rangers do that? They still have room to sign him.
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For Who???? Nd really I don't want anyone they got for Dubi
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by Archie Barberio on Jul 2, 2011 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m very open to trading any of Boyle, MZA, or Wolski and on D even Girardi (although I’d rather next yr) or Pashnin, Kund, Valtank to get Erikson or another elite LW.
Then this yrs roster would be fun the watch, next yrs would play for the cup for a few yrs:
Elite LW Richards Gabby
Packline
Kreider Stepan Thomas
Hagelin Rupp Prust
Staal Sauer
McD Erixon
Del Z Mcil
Hank
Still have a lot of good prospects not even considered.
by bwl1 on Jul 2, 2011 2:17 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I’m game, although it would most likely be..
Staal-McD
Sauer-Erixon
:)
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+1 on those bodies to be traded
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by Kevin Power on Jul 2, 2011 2:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
DarrenDregerDarren Dreger
Leafs offered a 6 year deal with a higher annual average salary. Richards wanted the term and to play for John Tortorella. About to sign now
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forgot to blockquote
DarrenDregerDarren Dreger
Leafs offered a 6 year deal with a higher annual average salary. Richards wanted the term and to play for John Tortorella. About to sign now
Prust: "It's only pain!"
I highly doubt it, I hope its just pure speculation based on whos available.
by CrazyRangerFan on Jul 2, 2011 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
For what reason lmao
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Veteran 7th defenseman. They’re going to get one, it’s a matter of who.
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by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
not keeping eminger for that role? from what torts said about him it sounded like it was a legit option
by nyrangerfan521 on Jul 2, 2011 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Thats what I figured..
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He’s among the options certainly, but he’s not going to be the only player on the list.
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by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess so. Although it would be interesting to see a Erixon/MDZ/Valentenko 3rd pairing.
But yeah, I guess we could use a veteran depth guy. As long as its not too expensive…
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Just re-sign eminger
he’s cheap, he did his job, he’s still pretty young, cant we just keep things simple?
Somewhere
Sather is smoking a cigar whilst the Imperial march plays in the background
Probably Feds, I would assume BR would just wear his 91 like in Dallas, since Grachev isn’t here anymore…..
by CrazyRangerFan on Jul 2, 2011 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
DarrenDregerDarren Dreger
Richards contract signed and now official.
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by SweNYRfan on Jul 2, 2011 3:02 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
1 million one year
Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!!
by Archie Barberio on Jul 2, 2011 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
good article
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=568296&navid=mod-rr-headlines
Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!!
I still think we need that scoring LW but this is a great start
I wasnt all for Richards but the guy gives us something we have lacked, a playmaker
I think the secondary positives are great here, Stepan AA guys like that should play the roles they were meant to play now
Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!!
really, 91 is cooler
Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!!
by Archie Barberio on Jul 2, 2011 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Just like Joe Reiters favorite Scott Gomez
by Mr. Avery to you on Jul 2, 2011 3:34 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Oh man I can’t wait til he gets hurt again.
by CrazyRangerFan on Jul 2, 2011 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
They’ve been sour grapes all day about Richards, and they sign a guy with 2 concussions and a shitload of time on the LTIR who was 45% on faceoffs last year, and they’re in a group hug.
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darenmillarddaren millard
Hearing tbl have 2 proposals on the table for stamkos, 5yr around $7.5 aav and a 15 yr package that rivals ovechkins #’s. Leaning to the 5.
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That’s a fit. RT @LAKings: #LAKings reach verbal agreement with left wing Simon Gagne on two-year contract. More details to come.
Their stacked.
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I’d pair WW with Stepan, as they seemed to have quite a bit of chemistry together. I know it breaks up the Pack line, but you need some jam on that first line.
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Kings sign Gagne for 2 years and $7 million. Could be a great value if he stays healthy. Re-united with Mike Richards as well.
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Richards signing up on Rangers site - finally
http://rangers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=568290&navid=DL|NYR|home
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And of course, a highlight reel
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Kings sign Gagne for 2 years and $7 million. Could be a great value if he stays healthy. Re-united with Mike Richards as well.
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Guys,
just a thought. What are the chances that we may see Richards on the first line with Gaborik and Avery? Avery always seemed like a great 3rd guy on a good line, I remember back to a smaller sample of him playing with Jagr a couple years back. Also, I think Avery is an underrated player who is a very good forechecker and also a very good passer. He also has some chemistry with Brad Richards, I think this could be a really solid grouping. Avery to go into the corners and get the puck out, and with Richards and Gabby to move the puck too instead of Prust and or Fedotenko or something, we may actually get some real production out of Avery offensively. He would also help make sure that nobody takes liberties with Gabby.
I think that will certainly be where the roulette wheel finishes at some point this year. I don’t see it as a consistent solution.
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by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I think that's like a Plan H
I don’t think Torts really likes Avery. The couple times he played on the first line with Gabby he looked pretty good and Torts bailed immediately anyway. I actually wouldn’t be surprised if Avery is somehow gone by opening night, but maybe that’s wishful thinking.
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Odd. I suggested Avery on top line (for the same reasons) and got ripped apart for it.
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by BleedsRangerBlue on Jul 3, 2011 9:45 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I guess thats the way it works sometimes. Dont take it personally.
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unlike last year
at least we know richards and gaby, some semblence of the pack line and prust and feds will be playing together consistently
Negative stuff
fans all over giving us crap for the Richards signing…hawks,phili (expected), and others we r going nowhere fast like wtf is peoples beefs sayn we over paid we werent even the highest bidder i just dont understand lmao
by Anthony Tamburro on Jul 2, 2011 4:10 PM EDT reply actions
we got damaged goods and all this crap….i hope we shut everyone up next year i really do
by Anthony Tamburro on Jul 2, 2011 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Can’t worry about that. We are one of the most hated teams in the league, and Sather’s UFA record sucks. It’s inevitable that there will be criticism.
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by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Think Rangers are more hated than Flyers/Sharks?
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It’s sour grapes. If any of those teams had signed him for Calgary money, they’d be high in the sky. It’s garbage. Everyone hates NY, and the Rangers. If (when) we win the Cup, they’ll find a way to cut it down. Fuck ’em.
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good point just think of the discussions we have here about other teams and we gave him some respect to young players and such
by Anthony Tamburro on Jul 2, 2011 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
thing about all the good about the Kings prospects yea now there Flyers but u dont see us sayn crap about them
by Anthony Tamburro on Jul 2, 2011 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
someone commenting on a yahoo post
“Die Rangers Die Die Die”
Toronto fans sending BR tweets that he will be playing with Redden in Hartford soon.
Aucune clause de Mouvement
by Blueshirt in Paris on Jul 2, 2011 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
then he can play against connolly lol
by Anthony Tamburro on Jul 2, 2011 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
lol...
naturally i had to go on there to find people to fuck with…
lol so many people talking about how BR went where the money was…neglecting to realize that if that was the case he’d be in calgary or toronto.
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by Master Ov Brutality on Jul 2, 2011 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
McCabe
Just throwing this out there but would anyone else rather have McCabe then Eminger?
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I feel like McCabe wouldn’t take a deal, as he knows he would probably be scratched sometimes.
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I can’t see McCabe signing for what Eminger would sign for. I feel like someone will drop 3million on him still.
I mean, the Caps gave Hamrlik 3.5
i can see them going after Nabby….or if they move someone voukon i just dont think there done they need a goalie
by Anthony Tamburro on Jul 2, 2011 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Not thanks, he was just too slow.
Aucune clause de Mouvement
by Blueshirt in Paris on Jul 2, 2011 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
idk
You don’t think with the team turbocharged a bit that mccabes rocket of a shot wouldn’t fit?
by XxC17xX on Jul 2, 2011 4:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I agree, would still like to see a shot from the point to keep PK forwards honest but he just seemed to slow to play D. I know he plays with physicality but it seemed that he could not even get in good position to use his body, he was always a step behind.
Aucune clause de Mouvement
by Blueshirt in Paris on Jul 2, 2011 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Not. Eminger used to be(Before turning pro) more of an offensive defenseman. Last year you could see flashes of it. If you watch the last game against the Bruins,the comeback game, you would see that Emi was one of the best players on the ice. I think we should definitely keep him.
PRUSTOSTERONE!!!
by nathansfamous on Jul 2, 2011 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Frolov
I know he has moves on, and I know most of you (like myself) were downright frustrated with Frolov’s performance while healthy last season, but in retrospect, I for one would have liked to see him on a line with Richards and Gabby.
I wouldn’t.
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Sather: Not going to pursue high-priced left winger to play with Richards
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I updated the article to include the year by year details for the contract:
@GMillerTSN Gord Miller
Richards year by year: $12m, $12m, $9m, $8.5m, $8.5m, $7m, $1m, $1m, $1m. $10m SB+$2m the salary first year, $8m SB + $4m salary the second
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I’m a bit slow – then why does everyone keep saying it’s just a $6.5 mill cap hit when first year is $12m?
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avg. cap hit = total $/years
hit is constant over the 9 years
by NTB on Jul 2, 2011 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Because cap hit is based on the average value of the contract. $60/9 is $6.6667
The new CBA might change that a bit, but those last 3 BS years are in there specifically to reduce the cap hit, just like all of the other deals out there that did the same.
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by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
how will this work? will he have a 6,7 mil cap hit over nine years or does it get smaller after year 6?
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Quite possible.
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by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
He was still rolling around in the Brinks’ truck – that’s why it took so long to make it official…..
by dbmaven on Jul 2, 2011 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Shouldnt be any problems with Richards contract
GMillerTSNGord Miller
My cap gurus tell me that the contract is legal…it’s a little complicated. First, Kovy’s contract took him to age 46, Richards to age 40.
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The CBA also says that in any year, a contract cannot drop by more than 50% of the 1st or 2nd year, whichever is lower.
GMillerTSNGord Miller
Richards makes $12m in each of the first two years, which means the drop from one year to the next can be $6m. He can go from $7m to $1m.
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I'm at a July 4th party
Why is Richards getting 20 mil in the first 12 months
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by Kevin Power on Jul 2, 2011 5:27 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
“as rollback/lockout protection” according to Brooks. No idea what that means. I am guessing he gets money up front just in case something goes down later on.
No word or not on whether he has a NTC or a NMC
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Yea, I think its because they have no clue what will happen when they negotiate the new CBA after next season. So its to ensure that he’s getting paid what he wants, early, before any possibility of the new agreement drastically altering the contract situations in the future.
Yup, that’s why it’s mostly signing bonus.
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by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Save a burger for me.
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hes going to save you the one that falls on the ground
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by Master Ov Brutality on Jul 2, 2011 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
here you go
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Washington signs G Tomas Vokoun to a one year contract.
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VOKOUN A CAPITAL
1 year, 1.5 mill.
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Robbery. Absolute robbery!!!
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Capitals just became a beast.
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How in Gods name did they get him that cheap.
by louielounz1 on Jul 2, 2011 8:00 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
i said it an earlier post that the caps weren’t done and they should go after him
by Anthony Tamburro on Jul 2, 2011 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh wow. Signing of the year!!! That is huge for them!
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by Blueshirt in Paris on Jul 2, 2011 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow
This manages to make the Avs look even stupider. Didn’t think that was possible.
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by nathansfamous on Jul 2, 2011 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
NYP_BrooksieLarry Brooks
Source: Richards’ contract includes no-move clause for duration.
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Of course it does.
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by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Sather said today he hopes to sign the RFAs in the next 2 weeks, so that includes Sauer & my guess they give Eminger a 1-yr deal.
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by Joe1969 on Jul 2, 2011 7:50 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I like the current team pending no further moves.
For Now, WW as the 1st line LW.. Possibly Avery which I would be ok with. Probably would be better.
WW-Richards-Gaborik
Dubinsky-Boyle-Callahan
Avery-AA-Stepan
Feds-Rupp-Prust
I think that forward group would give us a great chance to win. I placed players where I think they would do their best and where I thought they fit.
Staal-Girardi
McD-Sauer
Erixon-MDZ (If one is not ready then maybe one of the other kids, Eminger or another Vet D)
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Just a thought on bringing in a left winger
by louielounz1 on Jul 2, 2011 9:16 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
kind of random but
How would you guys feel about a trade with the preds? Boyle and a second in the 2012 draft for Sergei Kostitsen who is also an rfa right now.
by louielounz1 on Jul 2, 2011 9:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
No thanks.
If you thought Boyle’s 20 goal season was a fluke, Kostitsyn scored 20 goals on less than 100 shots. No chance he repeats that.
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by George E. Ays on Jul 2, 2011 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think his 20 goals were a fluke. I think it is repeatable.
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by nathansfamous on Jul 2, 2011 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
damn...
there is no 1 at LW top tier on the Market at all lookn through rosters theres no1 that fits and next year FA are….sharp,semin, andrei kostitsyn then a huge drop off
by Anthony Tamburro on Jul 2, 2011 9:31 PM EDT reply actions
i noticed that teams with great 1st lines didnt do very good nor did they win the cup either sooo
by Anthony Tamburro on Jul 2, 2011 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
BREAKING NEWS
MS STEPAN SIGNS WITH VIVID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!!
by Archie Barberio on Jul 2, 2011 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Awesome........my friends Hot Mom!!!!!!!
Absolute Worst Ranger Fan!!!!!!....yet incredibly realistic and usually correct.
lol
Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!!
by Archie Barberio on Jul 3, 2011 7:00 AM EDT up reply actions
yes thank you
Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!!
by Archie Barberio on Jul 3, 2011 7:01 AM EDT up reply actions
hangover dude hahahaha classic
Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!!
by Archie Barberio on Jul 3, 2011 7:00 AM EDT up reply actions
I knew that the Caps were going to get Vokoun.
Vokoun was on his way to the Avs for a lot of $, and Varlamov was on a plane to Russia, so the Caps traded Varlamov for a 1st (could be lottery) and 2nd round pick to the Avs, taking out their competition for Vokoun.
Being the only team left, they were able to sign him for cheap.
The Caps are THE favorite in the east now with Vokoun in net. DAMN.
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LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
You called that shit yesterday, damn good call sir, damn good call.
by CrazyRangerFan on Jul 3, 2011 1:40 AM EDT up reply actions
:)
"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
they will choke in the playoffs, as usual, possibly to the Rangers, who played them much better than the record showed. A few bouces going their way (dumb plays not happening)the Rangers could have won that series.
i think this time they will meet in the ECF and not in the first round
by nyrangerfan521 on Jul 3, 2011 3:27 AM EDT up reply actions
2012 Wishlist
With $8m of free space possible at this time next year, what upcoming UFA is on your wishlist to complete our first line?
Penner, Hemsky, Boyes, Sharp?
They could all work wonderfully :)
Maybe Holmstrom!
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LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
Parise
Although we may need to free up some extra space.
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