Roster Building thread - Part X - (TDL edition)

[Guyute]

Rempe for Kempe 1 for 1 who says no?

 

[gravey9]

Kakko is 100% an NHL player. But he also 100% may not be worse his impending raise to a cap strapped team like the Rangers. Feel like either him or Othmann getting dealt this summer. Kakko definitely is a good player, might not ever be a great player, but that’s fine

The thing with Kakko is... he's got a frame that you would want every single year in the playoffs. As he gets older, he's mixing it up more. He makes us immediately more difficult to handle. I know he doesn't score a ton, but he's the kind of player that helps wear a defense down. He's not necessarily doing it because he's checking guys into the rafters, he's doing it by being a horse and hard to knock off the puck. In the regular season, when there's more time and space, he's seen as not as important. But as these series tighten, the hope is that he can have a bigger impact in helping to wear down opposing D.

 

[bernmeister]

Rempe for Kempe 1 for 1 who says no?

bern
and
the Rangers

 

[Guyute]

bern
and
the Rangers

Sorry for the bad joke, bernie

 

[Savant]

Wrong thread

 

[bernmeister]

Sorry for the bad joke, bernie.

don't worry
saw the rhyme
so it wasn't crime

... but on the off chance you WERE serious...

 

[haohmaru]

Mika - 46 points in 46 playoff games as a Ranger. Clearly not a number one center or a guy you win with.

 

[noncents]

keep kakko. his game wins when it matters.

 

[Clark Kellogg]

Up in the Blue Shirts Sweep Edition:

 

[pld459666]

I'd like to see Chytil playing center to Cuylle and Kakko with Wennberg centering Vesey and Goodrow

 

[LeetchisGod]

I'd like to see Chytil playing center to Cuylle and Kakko with Wennberg centering Vesey and Goodrow

This. Really would improve our 5 on 5 offense which will be needed to get by the Canes. He was one of our most effective players two years ago against them.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Up in the Blue Shirts Sweep Edition:

Why do they always use a cringy pic of them all mid laugh.

 

[kovazub94]

keep kakko. his game wins when it matters.

I agree. The only trade that makes sense to me is with Jets for Perfetti.

 

[Clark Kellogg]

Why do they always use a cringy pic of them all mid laugh.

The unpaid interns hate their jobs?

 

[mrmovies779]

Trading kk would be a huge mistake...stick him with Chytil and Cuylle on the 3rd line and you have a fantastic line

 

[Alluckks]

It's interesting that you say this because while you may be right about what we need, what Kakko's strengths and weaknesses are, this may be true. Team needs more Benoit Pouliots and less Alex Frolovs.

That said, because Kakko tends to underperform in the most visible offensive statistics relative to his fancy stats, you could make the case that he'll often be underpaid, and therefore a bargain.

I'd rather have an underpaid 2 way winger at 4 mil per year than an overpaid 7 mil player, if that makes sense

 

[McRanger92]

Why do they always use a cringy pic of them all mid laugh.

To show how much fun they are having! (Boyle has been a great addition to the NYR media landscape)

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Why do they always use a cringy pic of them all mid laugh.

Why not

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Why not

I would prefer a less cringy shot and i refuse to listen until they do so.

 

[bhamill]

Not for nothing but what ever line Kakko is on tends to show up on these

Even though the line has scored ONE goal...
I know Kakko is playing really good hockey, I'm not questioning that, but these stats can be really hit or miss. I mean some of the highest lines on that list are not exactly scorching when it comes to goals scored the Wennberg line, Jeanott line, Maroon line... no matter what the stats say, I'M not expecting a ton of goals scored. Maybe they should re-name the stat. Hahaha.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

I'd like to see Chytil playing center to Cuylle and Kakko with Wennberg centering Vesey and Goodrow

Havent seen too much of Wennberg and Vesey but they are both intelligent players who I could see come up with a deft passing play or something leading to a goal.

I know hes not the most offensive guy and can be a bore to watch but Wennberg is very good support player and is almost always in the right spot when things go wrong to get possession back.

Let Goody and Vesey dig it up on the forecheck and keep Wennberg up high on that line. Match them up against whoever and they are a threesome you can trust to get off the ice even.

Adding Chytil to that 3rd line adds a completely new dimension to the team. Its been so long since hes been with us, if hes full strength his presence may be even more pronounced 5on5 than we are thinking.

 

[Kaapo di tutti capi]

Why do they always use a cringy pic of them all mid laugh.

Molly looks like a lobster. Has she been covering the playoffs from the equator?

 

[Alluckks]

We're in here discussing round 2 lineups and Bern is on the main trade boards fighting off hoards like he is in Rambo: First Blood

 

[turcotte8]

Up in the Blue Shirts Sweep Edition:

Larry looks like someone just opened the Ark of the Covenant.

 

[HolyHagelin]

I would prefer a less cringy shot and i refuse to listen until they do so.

I just listen on a podcast app where you don’t have to see them at all, like a normal person.