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Has to be Cup or Bust Next Year

Created by: Granta153
Team: 2024-25 New York Rangers
Initial Creation Date: Jun. 3, 2024
Published: Jun. 3, 2024
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Rumor is that Shesterkin wants 12 mil after next year. If that is true, there's even more incentive for the Rangers to treat next season like there's no freakin tomorrow with this core. I realize the cap will go up but it will be extremely difficult to win with a goalie making that much. Last chance next year: ALL IN. I've made some updates after conferring with projections for free agent contracts and made changes to the players signed and the cap hit. Projections are from AFP Analytics. No one really knows what free agents will get until they sign so who knows, but these are the types of moves I'd try to make. Trouba is the first priority and an absolute must even if its buyout. The team is much better if you replace him with even an average defenseman making half the money... or Zac Jones. Goodrow next... Lindgren is optional depending on the contract he wants and if the team believes he can rebound. I love him but defensemen like him usually don't age well and I'd prefer a faster skater with better puck moving skills if he wants too much.

For Forwards... the core of Panarin, Zibanejad, and Kreider aren't moving. Panarin shouldn't. The Rangers actually scored and outchanced the Panthers when his line was on the ice. Zibanejad is rough, but he has a full NMC and you probably aren't finding better than him out there anyway. Kreider... I guess it depends what you can get but I don't see it happening and tbh I want to see him as a lifetime Ranger unless there's a no brainer deal to be made. Bring in the top winger on the market in Guentzel and pray he can help the first line can break even at 5v5. Poach another Canes player in Martinook who also has very strong 5v5 numbers and put him on the third line with Chytil and Othmann. Jonny B at 4th line C is fine until the deadline. You can always find defensive centers that kill penalties for the 4th line at the deadline too, when the Rangers will have accrued more cap and know more about the team.

On defense, the subtraction of Trouba alone will do wonders. On top of that, let Zac Jones play. He looked very capable when he got on the ice this past season. Bring in a guy like Sean Walker to round out the top 4 and add a sneaky great defenseman in Chatfield if you have the money left to pair with Jones on the third pair. If not enough money, Ruhwedl can probably be an admirable 6th Dman until the deadline when you can upgrade.

Lastly, give guys like Othmann and Berard the chance to make the team next year. Look for a full year to see if Rempe can become anything more than a 4th line checking/energy guy. Sign Perreault when next college season is over and see if he can come help the team come playoffs. And use the accrued space to add whatever pieces are missing at the deadline.
Free Agent Signings
RESERVE LISTYEARSCAP HIT
3$925,000
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
1$2,100,000
2$2,000,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
1$800,000
2$2,750,000
7$9,300,000
3$4,300,000
3$3,300,000
Trades
1.
NYR
CHI
  1. Goodrow, Barclay
  2. 2024 1st round pick (NYR)
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Is this too much or not enough? Who knows. Is he waiving for Chicago? Almost definitely not, but the Rangers need to move him. He is making 3.6 million to get caved in on the fourth line every game. Of course I loved his playoff goals, but there's zero chance he shoots even close to that high of a % again. Capitalize on what he did this playoffs and see if a team will take him... maybe it won't cost a first after his performance.
2.
NYR
  1. 2024 2nd round pick (WSH)
UTA
  1. Lindgren, Ryan [RFA Rights]
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Rights to Ryan Lindgren
3.
NYR
  1. 2024 7th round pick (SJS)
SJS
  1. Kakko, Kaapo
  2. Trouba, Jacob
  3. 2024 2nd round pick (WSH)
Additional Details:
Is a second and Kakko enough for them to take him without retention? San Jose has 37 million of cap space and won't be contending over the next two years. Now, would San Jose be on Trouba's 15 no trade list? Almost definitely. I don't care where he goes or what it takes though. He cannot be playing defense for this team next season. A move like this needs to be found
Buyouts
DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
2024
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2025
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2026
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
22$87,700,000$87,218,190$512,500$532,500$481,810
Left WingCentreRight Wing
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$6,500,000$6,500,000
LW
M-NTC, NMC
UFA - 3
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$8,500,000$8,500,000
C
NMC
UFA - 6
$9,300,000$9,300,000
LW, RW
UFA - 7
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$11,642,857$11,642,857
LW
NMC
UFA - 2
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$5,625,000$5,625,000
C, RW
NMC
UFA - 5
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$2,325,000$2,325,000
LW, RW
RFA - 1
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$863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$450,000$450K)
LW
RFA - 2
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$4,437,500$4,437,500
C, LW
UFA - 3
$2,750,000$2,750,000
LW, RW
UFA - 3
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$828,333$828,333 (Performance Bonus$57,500$58K)
LW
RFA - 1
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$787,500$787,500
C
UFA - 2
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$800,000$800,000
RW, LW
UFA - 1
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$820,000$820,000
C, RW
RFA - 1
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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$3,872,000$3,872,000
LD
RFA - 1
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$9,500,000$9,500,000
RD
UFA - 5
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$5,666,667$5,666,667
G
M-NTC
UFA - 1
$4,300,000$4,300,000
LD/RD
UFA - 5
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$2,000,000$2,000,000
RD
RFA
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$1,275,000$1,275,000 (Performance Bonus$25,000$25K)
G
M-NTC
UFA - 1
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$812,500$812,500
LD
RFA - 1
$3,300,000$3,300,000
RD
UFA - 3
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$800,000$800,000
RD
UFA

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Jun. 3 at 6:35 p.m.
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agree that we need to manage to get rid of Goodrow and Trouba but the problem with this is that we need to extend Igor and laf next season so it's not feasible to go after a guy like jake Guentzel and Chatfield and Sean walker. We should try to keep Lingren on a deal from 5 years for 4.3 million and try to get a cheap defenseman for the third line and bring up Brett Berard for Jake Debusk. than we can use that 6 million to get Jonthan massualt and extend laf for 8 years 7.5 million and extend Igor for 8 years 9.2 million something like that.
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Jun. 3 at 6:36 p.m.
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Just send all the cap dumps and picks to SJ. Trouba probably declines but Goodrow will talk him into it.

That's a lot of leadership to dump from a playoff team that was 2 away from the final this year.
Jun. 3 at 6:56 p.m.
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Hawks would probably take Trouba & KK for FC. Goodrow probably is gonna be that 1st to dump.
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Jun. 3 at 7:05 p.m.
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Agree with klassic. Given we have a need for 2nd/3rd pairing RD, hawks probably accept KK for a Trouba dump.

Hawks would probably be interested in Goodrow as a dump. Given how well he played in the playoffs, and that he has an MNTC, I wonder if instead Hawks retain half for a 1st (or KK and a 2nd, something like that) for him to go to a contender who would gladly have him as their 4C for $1.8mm
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Jun. 3 at 7:06 p.m.
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Goodrow dump for a 1st is welcome in San Jose. Row on over Good sir
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Jun. 3 at 7:38 p.m.
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Ranger fans gonna be really disappointed when no changes are made
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Jun. 3 at 7:45 p.m.
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Hawks would probably be more interested in the Trouba/Kappo deal before the Goodrow deal, but yeah, Hawks probably accept either one.
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Jun. 3 at 10:54 p.m.
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Quoting: Gree1017
agree that we need to manage to get rid of Goodrow and Trouba but the problem with this is that we need to extend Igor and laf next season so it's not feasible to go after a guy like jake Guentzel and Chatfield and Sean walker. We should try to keep Lingren on a deal from 5 years for 4.3 million and try to get a cheap defenseman for the third line and bring up Brett Berard for Jake Debusk. than we can use that 6 million to get Jonthan massualt and extend laf for 8 years 7.5 million and extend Igor for 8 years 9.2 million something like that.


Quoting: Gree1017
agree that we need to manage to get rid of Goodrow and Trouba but the problem with this is that we need to extend Igor and laf next season so it's not feasible to go after a guy like jake Guentzel and Chatfield and Sean walker. We should try to keep Lingren on a deal from 5 years for 4.3 million and try to get a cheap defenseman for the third line and bring up Brett Berard for Jake Debusk. than we can use that 6 million to get Jonthan massualt and extend laf for 8 years 7.5 million and extend Igor for 8 years 9.2 million something like that.


Quoting: Gree1017
agree that we need to manage to get rid of Goodrow and Trouba but the problem with this is that we need to extend Igor and laf next season so it's not feasible to go after a guy like jake Guentzel and Chatfield and Sean walker. We should try to keep Lingren on a deal from 5 years for 4.3 million and try to get a cheap defenseman for the third line and bring up Brett Berard for Jake Debusk. than we can use that 6 million to get Jonthan massualt and extend laf for 8 years 7.5 million and extend Igor for 8 years 9.2 million something like that.


Quoting: Gree1017
agree that we need to manage to get rid of Goodrow and Trouba but the problem with this is that we need to extend Igor and laf next season so it's not feasible to go after a guy like jake Guentzel and Chatfield and Sean walker. We should try to keep Lingren on a deal from 5 years for 4.3 million and try to get a cheap defenseman for the third line and bring up Brett Berard for Jake Debusk. than we can use that 6 million to get Jonthan massualt and extend laf for 8 years 7.5 million and extend Igor for 8 years 9.2 million something like that.


Quoting: Gree1017
agree that we need to manage to get rid of Goodrow and Trouba but the problem with this is that we need to extend Igor and laf next season so it's not feasible to go after a guy like jake Guentzel and Chatfield and Sean walker. We should try to keep Lingren on a deal from 5 years for 4.3 million and try to get a cheap defenseman for the third line and bring up Brett Berard for Jake Debusk. than we can use that 6 million to get Jonthan massualt and extend laf for 8 years 7.5 million and extend Igor for 8 years 9.2 million something like that.


Quoting: Gree1017
agree that we need to manage to get rid of Goodrow and Trouba but the problem with this is that we need to extend Igor and laf next season so it's not feasible to go after a guy like jake Guentzel and Chatfield and Sean walker. We should try to keep Lingren on a deal from 5 years for 4.3 million and try to get a cheap defenseman for the third line and bring up Brett Berard for Jake Debusk. than we can use that 6 million to get Jonthan massualt and extend laf for 8 years 7.5 million and extend Igor for 8 years 9.2 million something like that.


Quoting: Gree1017
agree that we need to manage to get rid of Goodrow and Trouba but the problem with this is that we need to extend Igor and laf next season so it's not feasible to go after a guy like jake Guentzel and Chatfield and Sean walker. We should try to keep Lingren on a deal from 5 years for 4.3 million and try to get a cheap defenseman for the third line and bring up Brett Berard for Jake Debusk. than we can use that 6 million to get Jonthan massualt and extend laf for 8 years 7.5 million and extend Igor for 8 years 9.2 million something like that.


Quoting: Gree1017
agree that we need to manage to get rid of Goodrow and Trouba but the problem with this is that we need to extend Igor and laf next season so it's not feasible to go after a guy like jake Guentzel and Chatfield and Sean walker. We should try to keep Lingren on a deal from 5 years for 4.3 million and try to get a cheap defenseman for the third line and bring up Brett Berard for Jake Debusk. than we can use that 6 million to get Jonthan massualt and extend laf for 8 years 7.5 million and extend Igor for 8 years 9.2 million something like that.


Quoting: Gree1017
agree that we need to manage to get rid of Goodrow and Trouba but the problem with this is that we need to extend Igor and laf next season so it's not feasible to go after a guy like jake Guentzel and Chatfield and Sean walker. We should try to keep Lingren on a deal from 5 years for 4.3 million and try to get a cheap defenseman for the third line and bring up Brett Berard for Jake Debusk. than we can use that 6 million to get Jonthan massualt and extend laf for 8 years 7.5 million and extend Igor for 8 years 9.2 million something like that.


Quoting: Gree1017
agree that we need to manage to get rid of Goodrow and Trouba but the problem with this is that we need to extend Igor and laf next season so it's not feasible to go after a guy like jake Guentzel and Chatfield and Sean walker. We should try to keep Lingren on a deal from 5 years for 4.3 million and try to get a cheap defenseman for the third line and bring up Brett Berard for Jake Debusk. than we can use that 6 million to get Jonthan massualt and extend laf for 8 years 7.5 million and extend Igor for 8 years 9.2 million something like that.


Quoting: Gree1017
agree that we need to manage to get rid of Goodrow and Trouba but the problem with this is that we need to extend Igor and laf next season so it's not feasible to go after a guy like jake Guentzel and Chatfield and Sean walker. We should try to keep Lingren on a deal from 5 years for 4.3 million and try to get a cheap defenseman for the third line and bring up Brett Berard for Jake Debusk. than we can use that 6 million to get Jonthan massualt and extend laf for 8 years 7.5 million and extend Igor for 8 years 9.2 million something like that.


Quoting: Gree1017
agree that we need to manage to get rid of Goodrow and Trouba but the problem with this is that we need to extend Igor and laf next season so it's not feasible to go after a guy like jake Guentzel and Chatfield and Sean walker. We should try to keep Lingren on a deal from 5 years for 4.3 million and try to get a cheap defenseman for the third line and bring up Brett Berard for Jake Debusk. than we can use that 6 million to get Jonthan massualt and extend laf for 8 years 7.5 million and extend Igor for 8 years 9.2 million something like that.


Quoting: Gree1017
agree that we need to manage to get rid of Goodrow and Trouba but the problem with this is that we need to extend Igor and laf next season so it's not feasible to go after a guy like jake Guentzel and Chatfield and Sean walker. We should try to keep Lingren on a deal from 5 years for 4.3 million and try to get a cheap defenseman for the third line and bring up Brett Berard for Jake Debusk. than we can use that 6 million to get Jonthan massualt and extend laf for 8 years 7.5 million and extend Igor for 8 years 9.2 million something like that.


Quoting: Gree1017
agree that we need to manage to get rid of Goodrow and Trouba but the problem with this is that we need to extend Igor and laf next season so it's not feasible to go after a guy like jake Guentzel and Chatfield and Sean walker. We should try to keep Lingren on a deal from 5 years for 4.3 million and try to get a cheap defenseman for the third line and bring up Brett Berard for Jake Debusk. than we can use that 6 million to get Jonthan massualt and extend laf for 8 years 7.5 million and extend Igor for 8 years 9.2 million something like that.


Quoting: Gree1017
agree that we need to manage to get rid of Goodrow and Trouba but the problem with this is that we need to extend Igor and laf next season so it's not feasible to go after a guy like jake Guentzel and Chatfield and Sean walker. We should try to keep Lingren on a deal from 5 years for 4.3 million and try to get a cheap defenseman for the third line and bring up Brett Berard for Jake Debusk. than we can use that 6 million to get Jonthan massualt and extend laf for 8 years 7.5 million and extend Igor for 8 years 9.2 million something like that.


Quoting: Gree1017
agree that we need to manage to get rid of Goodrow and Trouba but the problem with this is that we need to extend Igor and laf next season so it's not feasible to go after a guy like jake Guentzel and Chatfield and Sean walker. We should try to keep Lingren on a deal from 5 years for 4.3 million and try to get a cheap defenseman for the third line and bring up Brett Berard for Jake Debusk. than we can use that 6 million to get Jonthan massualt and extend laf for 8 years 7.5 million and extend Igor for 8 years 9.2 million something like that.


Quoting: Gree1017
agree that we need to manage to get rid of Goodrow and Trouba but the problem with this is that we need to extend Igor and laf next season so it's not feasible to go after a guy like jake Guentzel and Chatfield and Sean walker. We should try to keep Lingren on a deal from 5 years for 4.3 million and try to get a cheap defenseman for the third line and bring up Brett Berard for Jake Debusk. than we can use that 6 million to get Jonthan massualt and extend laf for 8 years 7.5 million and extend Igor for 8 years 9.2 million something like that.


Quoting: Gree1017
agree that we need to manage to get rid of Goodrow and Trouba but the problem with this is that we need to extend Igor and laf next season so it's not feasible to go after a guy like jake Guentzel and Chatfield and Sean walker. We should try to keep Lingren on a deal from 5 years for 4.3 million and try to get a cheap defenseman for the third line and bring up Brett Berard for Jake Debusk. than we can use that 6 million to get Jonthan massualt and extend laf for 8 years 7.5 million and extend Igor for 8 years 9.2 million something like that.


Quoting: Gree1017
agree that we need to manage to get rid of Goodrow and Trouba but the problem with this is that we need to extend Igor and laf next season so it's not feasible to go after a guy like jake Guentzel and Chatfield and Sean walker. We should try to keep Lingren on a deal from 5 years for 4.3 million and try to get a cheap defenseman for the third line and bring up Brett Berard for Jake Debusk. than we can use that 6 million to get Jonthan massualt and extend laf for 8 years 7.5 million and extend Igor for 8 years 9.2 million something like that.


Quoting: Gree1017
agree that we need to manage to get rid of Goodrow and Trouba but the problem with this is that we need to extend Igor and laf next season so it's not feasible to go after a guy like jake Guentzel and Chatfield and Sean walker. We should try to keep Lingren on a deal from 5 years for 4.3 million and try to get a cheap defenseman for the third line and bring up Brett Berard for Jake Debusk. than we can use that 6 million to get Jonthan massualt and extend laf for 8 years 7.5 million and extend Igor for 8 years 9.2 million something like that.


Igor is going to ask for no less than $11 million.
Jun. 4 at 12:10 a.m.
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Ranger fans gonna be really disappointed when no changes are made


Man I'm going to be 30 in November. Their last cup was a few months before I was born... I'm tired. I just want to see one before I die
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