Looks pretty obvious that he's putting forth his opinion as some stuff based on facts or sources.
Exactly. And he's getting called out on it and proceeds to act like a 5 year old, blocking Rangers fans on twitter and chirping back.
The guy is a Bruins fan and an ESPN anchor, columnist. What sources does he have within our team? Zero. How many people REALLY know what's going on upstairs with the Rangers? Not many. There's very few leaks with the Rangers. If it happens, it comes from agents or the other teams. Sather and staff keeps everything pretty tight to the vest.
I assume you'd pass because of cap implications, correct? Cuz getting Nash for McI, Anisimov, Johnson and a 1st would be larceny.
Columbus would take Kreider over McIlrath. And likely Dubinsky over Anisimov. So the deal would be Kreider, Dubinksy, Johnson and a 1st for Nash. If Nash made 2M, or even 1.5M less, it would be easier to swallow. But taking on a 7.8M salary is a bit of a concern considering the impending CBA issues.
80% is a little insane........only way he is moved at all is for Nash and thats still a long shot
although Dubi and 4.2 million with Wolski at 3.8 clears 8 million and well there is Mr Nash
If they can trade a 1st with Thomas and McIlrath as the other pieces I think Sather does the deal..........if its Kreider I think he says no and I doubt Erixon is moved after just getting here
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Stanley Cup is all I care about. If adding Rick Nash helps us winning it in the next 3 years or better yet NOW, that's all there is to it.
(and honestly, what the hell do you know about Kreiders production? Who ****ing KNOWS what he will produce? We KNOW what Nash will produce)
We do? A lot of people thought we were adding a 30+ goal scorer, when Robitaille was acquired, and in his 2nd year, he played next to the greatest passer of all-time and still spit the bit. You have no idea how players will perform in NY, and Nash has a reputation of being very comfortable outside of the spotlight. And, again, it's not Nash-for-Kreider straight up. There are other assets being asked for in addition to Kreider.
This much I know...the reports I've read regarding what the Rangers anticipate for Kreider is that he can step in to the top 6 as early as next year and be a 20-goal scorer, and that, he can be a consistent 30 goal scorer in his prime, which essentially what Nash is now. And, for the first 5-7 years of that time, he'll be doing it very inexpensively, which is ridiculously important in the salary cap era.
Still no reply to my tweet "Really glad you're not the Ranger's GM. You'd hamstring them for another decade." Guess he ran out of "A" material...
Still no reply to this tweet from me either:
"@Buccigross @JRendfeld Bucci, I like you, but why the need to push Ranger fans' buttons? How's the article about Rangers needing to rebuild? Is that how @buccigross thinks?" (Rendfield tweeted Bucci that he'd rather have Kubina than Nash, to take some minutes away from Girardi and McDonagh, who are going to get tired as the season concludes.)
This is what Bucci tweeted back to Rendfeld, leading me to tweet the above to Bucci:
"@JRendfeld: @Buccigross rangers need Kubina more than Nash"---This is how Ranger fans think. #onecupinseventytwoyears
We do? A lot of people thought we were adding a 30+ goal scorer, when Robitaille was acquired, and in his 2nd year, he played next to the greatest passer of all-time and still spit the bit. You have no idea how players will perform in NY, and Nash has a reputation of being very comfortable outside of the spotlight. And, again, it's not Nash-for-Kreider straight up. There are other assets being asked for in addition to Kreider.
This much I know...the reports I've read regarding what the Rangers anticipate for Kreider is that he can step in to the top 6 as early as next year and be a 20-goal scorer, and that, he can be a consistent 30 goal scorer in his prime, which essentially what Nash is now. And, for the first 5-7 years of that time, he'll be doing it very inexpensively, which is ridiculously important in the salary cap era.
"@Buccigross @JRendfeld Bucci, I like you, but why the need to push Ranger fans' buttons? How's the article about Rangers needing to rebuild? Is that how @buccigross thinks?" (Rendfield tweeted Bucci that he'd rather have Kubina than Nash, to take some minutes away from Girardi and McDonagh, who are going to get tired as the season concludes.)
This is what Bucci tweeted back to Rendfeld, leading me to tweet the above to Bucci:
"@JRendfeld: @Buccigross rangers need Kubina more than Nash"---This is how Ranger fans think. #onecupinseventytwoyears
I seem to remember an interview with Nash saying he'd like to stay in Columbus because he can quietly go about his business and there's less pressure. That's he reverse opposite of what will happen in NY. We fans will make it known when players aren't performing up to par. Hell, last night, here were chants for Henrik after the third or fourth goal.
On the other hand, I'm sure playing for Team Canada in the Olympics in Vancouver is a lot of pressure too.
Exactly. And he's getting called out on it and proceeds to act like a 5 year old, blocking Rangers fans on twitter and chirping back.
The guy is a Bruins fan and an ESPN anchor, columnist. What sources does he have within our team? Zero. How many people REALLY know what's going on upstairs with the Rangers? Not many. There's very few leaks with the Rangers. If it happens, it comes from agents or the other teams. Sather and staff keeps everything pretty tight to the vest.
The thing is he didn't say anything that's outlandish in a lot of ways, he just had to spin it like we're idiots if we don't agree with him
Would the Rangers players like Nash on the team? I'm sure they would if we're not taking into account anything else! But players don't make trades (also, players are on record as saying they like the group they have and want to go forward with the current team)
Saying trading an unproven prospect for an established forward isn't anything absurd either.
He just kind of goes off like it's unfathomable that all things considered, acquiring Nash might be too costly
If they have a shot at Parise in the summer than Dubi is likely the guy who gets moved anyway... would rather have Parise than Nash for this teams future.
Dubinsky, Wolski, McIlrath, Thomas + 1st or 2nd
for
Nash
is a deal that I could live with from a value/organizational stand point. Doubt that gets it done, but that's all I'd be willing to move for Nash.
But when you factor in the 7.8M cap hit for the next 6 years and how that will handicap us retaining our own players going forward, I don't want anything to do with Rick Nash.
