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I’ll give ya 3 things that’s changed the course of things
1. Firing JD. Gorton maybe too. But he could’ve hired Drury and kept JD and fired Gorton. Or idk maybe JD said it’s neither of us, or both of us
2. Laf and Kakko being meh players. JAGs – just another guy. That really set everything back and it’s reared it’s head the last two years
3. Firing Gallant. That’s probably my biggest gripe against Drury. Gallant had them playing very well up until they folded vs NJ. But that decision seemed unfair (to Gallant) and panicky but imagine players had something to say about it
I think I’m more tired of the players on this team than the front office. Maybe that’s where my disconnect is different then you guys. Get rid of all of them (older guys). My point regardless of buying selling retooling etc..you have to have older players to mentor players. Ie have Perrault play with Miller and Mika. You can’t have 20 players under 22 yrs old. Drury, for better or worse, wanted Miller and Gavrikov to be that new wave of older core players.
Moving forward- imo, Miller, Mika, Fox, Gavrikov and Shesty are the big tickets. Like they’re are all staying. Other guys need to be better (Cuylle, Laf, Schneider, etc) and add in some more youth in a variety of ways, draft right and sign smart contracts (like Trocheck was) and see what happens.
If they got Robertson I think we’d all feel much better about things. That’s the shot in the arm the fan base needs. I get the hate I do I just direct my hate elsewhere, it’s on the players not so much Drury. He gave them all 3 friggin coaches, a lot of money and they’ve been nothing but divas
I ain’t reading all that
He ain’t getting fired is my answer to everything.
Anyway, Anaheim is in on Panarin. Maybe they can get McQueen. I’d think they’d protect their first rder
Say what you want about him, he has never in 5 years worked with cap space like that. Hes always been cap strapped, mostly due to the cap not rising, granted doing himself dirty at times. To be fair to the haters. Now it rises so he wont have restraints at all. Finding available players will be the hard part
Let’s look at what next season looks like
-28.3 in cap space (Trocheck included, so maybe more)
-16 players signed (which is a pretty good amount)
-top 5 pick (very likely at this rate)and more then likely one more first rder
-kids are regulars that should get better, and for the most part they already are. Laba, Perrault, Morrow, Othmann specifically
-goalie and captain signed (players you must have)
-an established coach (he isn’t going anywhere either)So with all that it’s not out of the question that they improve dramatically. Adding speed and a goal scorer is imperative. Robertson is ideal in so many ways, Doforeyev too.
And also have a boatload of cap space to do a lot of things with
You guys just keep reliving the past, it’s over with who’s gives a frank. Just move on already because he isn’t going anywhere. And like I said he’s primarily been a buyer since he was hired. Now he’s a seller and builder, maybe he knocks it out of the park. If he doesn’t you guys will get your wish. But he’s getting a few more years without a doubt
Don’t you have to have a captain tho? And this retool started 2 seasons ago. Once that Florida series ended. The first step was he is/was changing leadership. And what did they give up for him? A player who’s head is an injury waiting to happen who you would never re-sign knowing that, a RHD who we had an excess amount of, and the pick was protected. It was 15 OA, it wasn’t the end of the world. Point is just because they’re are selling off pieces don’t mean you don’t find someone to be captain. Every team in sports needs one and we didn’t have anyone worthy of it
Ideally they’re getting better as soon as next season with new players and vision, and by gods grace they draft McKenna or in the top 4.
I honestly think if he sent the letter last year you/fans/people would understand this all more. His timing was way off. Also I know you don’t want to hear this but it’s no coincidence this came out after Shesty got hurt. It’s like waving the white flag. I’m just saying I’m glad Drury started this retoool 2 years ago so we’re at least moving forward in the right direction. I mean we have potentially 5 first rders the next two years. That’s gotta mean something
Every loss now is like a win imo. Just have to hope these guys don’t get hurt before they get traded
In the east alone I meant to say. You want to be mediocre and do what exactly? They can’t compete with the buffalos, Detroit’s, even the islanders now, devils, the list goes on. Those teams had to suck for a few years for them to be good…now it’s the rangers turn. I’ve accepted it, yea it hurts. But it needs to happen. We are going to have draft picks galore now, enjoy it
Dude they sucked. You even said a zillion times that they sucked. A bubble team I think. I agree with you they sucked. It’s just formally announced thay they suck
Man I’ll give you guys credit for persistence but you guys are out to lunch. Ten or so teams in the last two years have surpassed them as far being better.
If they get a top 4 pick, an extra one this year (with the current two) and another first next year..that’s a great start to a rebuild without even doing one. And maybe Drury will have better picks than Gorton did with the first letter. Just have to be patient and forget the past because he isn’t going anywhere. It’s just the reality of the situation
Truly what set everything back was Laf and Kakko not becoming all stars. That was what those teams needed and hoped for (the contending teams we had). It’s really no one’s fault other than the players themselves. I do think both aren’t fast enough for today’s NHL where the best young players all skate like the wind now
To that point, that’s probably what Drury sees worst of all. Is how slow this team is. It needs speed to compete.
