In today’s video, I discuss the recent rumor mill surrounding the New York Rangers and their coveted Winger Prospect Vitali Kravtsov! As head-scratching as it sounds, in a recent KHL interview, Vitali was asked for his stance of the trade rumors connecting himself to the Pittsburgh Penguins. This comes as a shock to absolutely every New York Rangers fan including myself, because why would NYR trade such a coveted prospect, to their rival no less? That in a nutshell is what I’ll be discussing with you today, the latest rumors regarding Kravtsov, an overview of the player he is, and why it does/doesn’t make sense for himself to be traded to the Penguins of all teams!
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Vitali Kravtsov still unsure of where he fits on New York Rangers lineup and addresses trade rumors
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Who was this interviewer/journalist? Seems like he made up the Penguins trade “rumor”
Why
If you can get a young cost controlled or promising center then maybe. Otherwise it’s worth waiting to give the kid a chance to establish himself on the roster.
Kravtsov played better than any Rangers RW's in 2019 camp but was sent to the AHL.
Yeah, I don't see Pittsburgh as a good trade partner for a player like Kravtsov. If we were targeting someone like Guentzel any deal would have to be expanded. Kind of like Guentzel for Kravtsov + Brendan Smith and then we might need to find another LD—maybe moving Buchnevich—so we're getting pretty complicated here and the more complicated the less likely IMO.
If the Rangers are after center depth, it makes WAY more sense for the team to offload DeAngelo in that exchange. In addition to bringing much more trade value to the table to get back an NHL-ready center, they also clear out ~$5m aav while making room for Nils Lundkvist in the 2021-2022 season. This is the way.
Buchnevich may not be around next season, or after the trade deadline, so Kravtsov has room. If the Rangers look to be on the outside looking in as far as playoffs go and that could be a real possibility, considering the division they will be in, Buchnevich could be a likely candidate to be traded at the deadline.
Gotta stop reading Anthony scultore articles man
Gauthier and Rooney are butt cheeks. Kratsov should snag the third line. Key word, should.
Hes not going anywhere he's like the next kuznetsov for NYR
Malkin part of the trade would make since Rangers could win now if they pulled Malkin off Pittsburgh, remember you can't keep every top draft pick forever the salary cap won't allow any team to , You got to unload and add Vets if you wanna win a cup a team full of young player's won't win a cup.
If they can add Malkin a center who they need now , If the Rangers add Malkin they would be one if the favorites in the east you win cups with Vets on your team not keep loading up with young guys and draft picks lol the Pens didn't win a cup with their young core till they got Bill Guerin and Chris Kunitz in 2009. You Put Malkin -Kakko – Lafreniere on a line would be deadly.
Please, I hope Vitali stays! Hey Tyler, have you heard anything about the Rangers potentially not being able to re-sign Mika when his contract comes up?
Yes the Pens are in win now mode but they are at the absolute end of that road. They have been trying to run a specific Russian center out of town since 2015ish and I can see Pittsburgh trading Malkin in the right package. Would I trade Kravtsov in a deal for Malkin? Maybe, there are cap issues and what else is in the package to consider but the only player constantly rumored to be on the move is Malkin and the only player the Rangers would benefit from would be a center like him. From our perspective incant see why the Penguins would move him to NY. There would be a decent market for malkin so who knows where or why this rumor started. Its probably not even real.
Malkin 2 years left at 9.5.
Still have to resign Zibenajad to a extension
In 2 years for buyout $ to clear
Pitt needs almost everything
Why trade for someone who will be UFA at less than he is making now per year?
i don't see it…..also…just slow down a bit !! hahaha good vid!
Trade him for Lundell
Literally haven't heard a word about this until I JUST clicked on this video
Rangers are kinda pissing me off with there poor development
exactly what would the penguins have to offer? the only guy i can think of that fits a rangers need and is both attainable and worth picking up is dumoulin. and i don't think you give up kravtsov for that.
try the kings. see if they're willing to give up turcotte.
Solid analysis Wardy – Slightly concerned with Kravtsov since coming back from injury, but I think at the minimum we have to see him post KHL season with the Rangers before making decisions. In regards to center prospects, I feel this is way more of a fan concern than an organizational concern. If we end up needing a 2C (I expect Chytil to be the guy and why we just gave Strome 2 years), we will go out and trade for a young C with proven NHL experience, not swap high-end prospect. Patience everyone.
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Trade Buchnevich and get this guy over here
Only one I might go for is if you could package him with say Lunquist and get Jack Ickel here