Rangers Trying For a Shake Up However Need High Six Ahead in Return
Dave Pagnotta of the Fourth Period was on TSN Radio in Montreal on Monday and was requested in regards to the New York Rangers trying to shake up their core and if they may see Jacob Trouba and Chris Kreider transfer sooner relatively than later.
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Host: “So Dave, I used to be working the sport on Saturday, wrapped up my post-game present at round 11 o’clock, made my method residence, acquired to my sofa, and noticed that the Rangers have been taking over the Edmonton Oilers and going into the season, perhaps some individuals had that as your potential Stanley Cup closing, proper? We solely get to see these two match up twice a 12 months. So I’m like, All proper, this must be a great sport. Caught the second half man, the Rangers look dangerous, and perhaps they’re going to make some strikes right here.”
Dave Pagnotta: “Yeah, they’re there, I feel, after the loss and yesterday, they sort of made it recognized that they’d wish to discover the commerce market on a few of their guys. We all know that (Jacob) Trouba has been accessible. (Chris) Kreider’s identify is making the rounds now. It is a group, they’re in a great place, in the event you have a look at them and the document, they’re simply two factors (4 factors now) out of the third slot of their division within the Metro.
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It is a group that’s 12-6-1 (now 12-7-1), however the expectations are ridiculously excessive. And while you stumble somewhat bit and also you 6-2 to an Oilers group that has not been as much as snub thus far the season, with respect to expectations themselves, both, you don’t wish to press the panic button, however you additionally wish to ship a message to your group to say, once more, guys, the expectations are all the way in which up right here, and we’re enjoying center of the pack proper now. It’s not acceptable.
So Chris Drury, their GM, not holding something again. I’m simply the message has sort of been relayed to the gamers, however on the identical time, you’ve acquired to do what you assume is greatest in your group. So to start out these commerce conversations now and to see what’s accessible on the market, is definitely one thing that they’re taking a look at. There may be some no-trade safety for a few these guys. Crider and Trouba each had 15 no commerce lists.
Trouba’s acquired one 12 months left on his deal after this season. Kreider’s acquired two I feel there’s extra of an urge for food to maneuver, or there definitely is extra of an urge for food to maneuver Trouba versus Kreider, however they’re going to maintain their choices open and see what’s on the market they’ll get their palms on a Kreider esque sort who’s been performing thus far this season.
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As a result of Kreider’s, he’s acquired solely 9 objectives however that’s all he has this season. No assists on the 12 months thus far. He’s contributing in a sure side, however they wish to usher in any person that may sort of slot into their high six and sort of be interchangeable on the primary and second line that has somewhat little bit of jam in his sport.
In order that’s going to be one thing to sort of search for by way of the Rangers, not simply now, however main into the commerce deadline.”
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