For the paywalled, the 5 thoughts are:
Drury's big off-season plans may have been thwarted so far, with only Smith and Carrick the new guys. Anaheim and Winnipeg might be looking to make deals, but things are relatively quiet league-wide right now.
Schneider is close to signing a bridge deal for 2-3 years in the $2.5M AAV range. Lindy and the team both seem agreeable to a $4M AAV, but not quite on term. So there's a little work to be done there.
A Trouba buyout is unlikely, and his agent appears to have out maneuvered Drury on the trade front. The team dynamic is a little messy right now, but Trouba is likely here for one more season. 2025-26 is a different story.
Jones looks set to finally get his chance as the puck-moving dman we desperately need. However, concerns remain about his size and ability to clear the front of the net.
The top 6 is set with Smitty the younger filling the RW spot on Mika's line. It also looks like the team is going to rely on Chytil to return as the 3C with Cools and Kakko his wingers. If Othmann or Berard make the team, Cools might slide down to the 4th line with Carrick and Vesey. Rempe and Edstrom could also look at expanded roles this season. Apparently there were some trade offers for Kakko around the draft, but Drury deemed them too low. Meanwhile, Berard will be training with his pal Matty Beniers this summer.
by lionson76
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We just won the presidents trophy & a full season with healthy Chytil and Fox would be nice
Spittin Chiclets said it best today on the podcast. The Rangers were left with their dick in hand on signing day. The offseason has been a huge disappointment.
I believe we will position ourselves well through the regular season and make splash at the trade deadline. LGR! Can’t wait!
Sigh. They’re done. Doesn’t matter what they did or not did this offseason. I have no faith in our top guys. (20,93,10) They clearly do not have what it takes to win in big situations. They do not have the will, or ability to adapt and overcome. Defense is in shambles, team plays with no drive or balls. “doOmEr” nah. Realist
Now I want to come back to this post and say “haha you idiot!”
Schneider $2.5 AAV for 2-3 years would be phenomenal.
Lindgren $4 AAV with term scares me. Edit: I’ve seen him projected to get more in AAV so I’m concerned about it being too long or having a NMC added.
The teams that signed some of those deals in a year or two are gonna be smashing their heads against a brick wall. Did we make a splash, no but we also did not overpay grotesquely like some other teams did for talent that was not worth the money and term that it got. There is always the trading deadline.
Smith is better than Roslo.
Healthy Chytil is better than Wennberg.
It takes some faith on my part, but Jones can bring a skill set that’s missing on the left side, possibly even better than Gus.
We’re poised to compete for the East crown again as is. If we can take a big swing on a Lindy replacement using his and Trouba’s money, we can be an absolute wagon.
I believe the dirty move to get Goodrow out negatively impacted their free agency recruitment.
would much rather remps or brodz be on the 4th line than carrick
I’m shocked I say SHOCKED that Drury managed to bungle the Trouba trade attempt
Jones is the same size as Fox and Makar and he’s bigger than Hughes but whatever.
Never really thought we were going to be in the market for any of the top names.
And considering how tight-lipped Drury’s office has always been, its not surprising in the least that its quiet. He could trade for McDavid tomorrow and none of the beat writers would have had any idea it was in the works.
i can live with trouba being here another season. if he’s here another season and AGAIN is the weakest link on our defense then my patience, or the fanbases’ for that matter, won’t last long.
I keep reading posts that suggests players doesn’t find it attractive to sign with the Rangers, is that really the case?! I’m Swede and been a fan since the 80s, over here, playing for the Rangers is considered THE dream location.
End of the day there wasn’t an opportunity to make big changes to the team and actually make the team better. We tried but we couldn’t make it work. It happens. We are still one of the top teams in the league
What’s Jagr doing?
How is Jones’ size still a concern? He’s played against some of the bigger heavier teams and been fine. Much like Fox, who he’s about the same size as; he’s great at putting himself in position to avoid contact or taking a big hit. He leverages his body very well for someone his size and rarely ever gets pushed around. He’s going to be fine, just make him a permanent fixture in the roster already