Rangers Sign Chris Kreider to ELC (First year of ELC active)

SwedishBullet62 · 04-10-2012, 02:55 PM

Yesssssssssss!

i CANNOT wait until thursday

nevesis · 04-10-2012, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RFAN

Do you all really think he will play in playoff as a starter? bearing no injuries that is.

Depends how he looks in practice. Regardless of the fact that he's only played college, the kid possess great skill and speed. The game is the same, its just quicker. He has the speed to match. He is a hockey player, its not like he's going to be playing tennis now. Relax.

Him in place of John Mitchell is worth a look. He will get his chance.

nafsregnar27 · 04-10-2012, 02:56 PM

Finally!!!!!!!!!!!! I want to jump for joy so bad but can't since I'm in class. No more waiting

Victory* · 04-10-2012, 02:56 PM

Why??!! Just burning a year off his ELC for no reason. He's not ready, jumping from college play and just winning a national championship to playing in the NHL playoffs without a training camp or anything? Who's he even going to replace? Pointless...

**Grind Jam Grind** · 04-10-2012, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Victory

Why??!! Just burning a year off his ELC for no reason. He's not ready, jumping from college play and just winning a national championship to playing in the NHL playoffs without a training camp or anything? Who's he even going to replace? Pointless...

John Mitchell?

ecemleafs · 04-10-2012, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Victory

Why??!! Just burning a year off his ELC for no reason. He's not ready, jumping from college play and just winning a national championship to playing in the NHL playoffs without a training camp or anything? Who's he even going to replace? Pointless...

we got john mitchell and if anyone gets injured, john scott playing for us.

Levitate · 04-10-2012, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by terrrrrible

So why is McKenzie still saying it's a 2 year deal?

Who knows, the CBA is pretty clear that 18-21 year olds have to sign a 3 year ELC, and you only sign a 2 year ELC if you're 22-24

GrizMint · 04-10-2012, 02:59 PM

Kreider could perhaps be twice as fast as Scott, that would be a funny race

RangersFan · 04-10-2012, 02:59 PM

if he helps and is cleary better than one of the bottom line players i have no problem with burning a year off his elc

MorrisWanchuk · 04-10-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Victory

Why??!! Just burning a year off his ELC for no reason. He's not ready, jumping from college play and just winning a national championship to playing in the NHL playoffs without a training camp or anything? Who's he even going to replace? Pointless...

Vs Ottawa I can see Rupp sitting. He is also here for injury backup.

I don't think the NYR really are that bothered about burning the entry level year. They may be keen to get him on a reasonably priced 2nd contract sooner rather than later.

Cmox · 04-10-2012, 03:00 PM

Honestly, what's the big deal about burning the year? If he's great they'll sign him long term. If he sucks and seems to have no hope they'll let him walk.

Sticky Fingers · 04-10-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Victory

Why??!! Just burning a year off his ELC for no reason. He's not ready, jumping from college play and just winning a national championship to playing in the NHL playoffs without a training camp or anything? Who's he even going to replace? Pointless...

Party pooper

**charlie460** · 04-10-2012, 03:00 PM

Bob McKenzie ‏ @TSNBobMcKenzie Close
Correction: Kreider deal is 3 years. Becomes 2 years after burning first year by reporting tomorrow. My mistake.
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RangerBoy · 04-10-2012, 03:00 PM

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Correction: Kreider deal is 3 years. Becomes 2 years after burning first year by reporting tomorrow. My mistake

https://twitter.com/#!/TSNBobMcKenzi...04841395171328

VJ Rangerfan · 04-10-2012, 03:00 PM

McKenzie correct his original tweet

"Correction: Kreider deal is 3 years. Becomes 2 years after burning first year by reporting tomorrow. My mistake."

Made me really confused at first... this makes me feel much better

Levitate · 04-10-2012, 03:01 PM

Someone should tweet McKenzie and tell him that per Article 9.1 section B of the NHL CBA, Kreider has to sign a 3 year ELC

terrrrrible · 04-10-2012, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Levitate

Who knows, the CBA is pretty clear that 18-21 year olds have to sign a 3 year ELC, and you only sign a 2 year ELC if you're 22-24

Bob McKenzie ‏ @TSNBobMcKenzie Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Correction: Kreider deal is 3 years. Becomes 2 years after burning first year by reporting tomorrow. My mistake.

BroadwayBlues · 04-10-2012, 03:01 PM

Championship!

RangerBoy · 04-10-2012, 03:03 PM

Kreider attended classes this morning. He had to get his school work straightened out. Only 16 days remaining in the spring semester.

**Killem Dafoe** · 04-10-2012, 03:03 PM

this is good news.

Levitate · 04-10-2012, 03:04 PM

Damn straight, Bob

For the purposes of determining how many years an ELC is for, the age of the player on September 15th of the year they sign is used.

Kreider turns 21 on April 30th, and therefor will be 21 on September 15th this year, so he must sign a 3 year ELC