This deal isn't near as bad as everyone is making out. Both Dubinsky and Anisimov are young, play with energy and have both potted better then fifty point seasons in the NHL. They aren't the scorer Nash was, but we weren't going to get that. Erixson is a legit top pairing defensive prospect, and he's signed for a while. Feel real good about the blue line depth chart her and in both pro leagues. Plus a first.
What is really interesting about this is the same people that have ragged on Rick Nash over the last few years are the same ones that are crucifying Howson for not getting more for him.
What is really interesting about this is the same people that have ragged on Rick Nash over the last few years are the same ones that are crucifying Howson for not getting more for him.
This deal isn't near as bad as everyone is making out. Both Dubinsky and Anisimov are young, play with energy and have both potted better then fifty point seasons in the NHL. They aren't the scorer Nash was, but we weren't going to get that. Erixson is a legit top pairing defensive prospect, and he's signed for a while. Feel real good about the blue line depth chart her and in both pro leagues. Plus a first.
looking at the depth chart now (too soon I know) but I have know idea what lines could possibly be made out of this team. The least I can say is, good luck trying to match a shut down pair with our top line now all you other teams!
This deal isn't near as bad as everyone is making out. Both Dubinsky and Anisimov are young, play with energy and have both potted better then fifty point seasons in the NHL. They aren't the scorer Nash was, but we weren't going to get that. Erixson is a legit top pairing defensive prospect, and he's signed for a while. Feel real good about the blue line depth chart her and in both pro leagues. Plus a first.
This could have been a lot worse.
Don't take this the wong way but you're not seeing this right. The rangers gave up nothing of consequence to them.
Erixon was not making the team this year, Aisimov was totaly expendable and Dubinsky had played his way down in the line-up.
Both Dubinsky and Anisimov are great glue guys. Dubinsky has captain potential. Both can swing between 3rd and 2nd lines. I think Anisimov has great potential to become a much better player than he is now, he is still a pup. Whereas Brandon is what you see is what you get, except he had a down year last year but he can score 20-25 goals easily on any other year. Anisimov is a great defensive player as well as both are excellent penalty killers that will sacrifice body and soul for their team.
I know you guys are pissed because there's a low chance of any of the pieces you received reaching a "superstar" level, but Dubinsky and AA are very good pieces to have on your team regardless. I will certainly miss them, but I'm happy with this deal.
I have to say this about Dubinsky though, he had a down year this past season, BUT before then it was a heated debate among Rangers fans about who is better between him and Callahan, and also who would be a better captain. Dubinsky, when he is playing at the level he's capable of, is a definite 2nd liner. He carries the puck pretty well and is a heart and soul player. He has a lot of swagger as well and will definitely drop the gloves to protect team mates. Definite captain material, and at the very least he can serve as a great role model to your younger guys.
He really is a very good player, a guy any team would love to have. Sure his cap hit is slightly high, but I have no doubts that he can match his value relative to it in the upcoming season. He has a lot of pride and I don't see him repeating the lower performance he put up last year.
As for Anisimov, another guy you're gonna love. Occasionaly shows incredible stick handling and is a fantastic 3C. Both Dubi and AA and great PK guys as well.
Erixon was our top defensive prospect. He was soft when he got his cup of tea with the Rangers early in '11-'12, but he really has a good head on his shoulders. Obviously it's buyer beware with him because he forced a trade before, but even if he tries to pull the same crap with you guys you can get a decent return for him. You could probably turn him into a second rounder if that's the case.
The first will be low in all liklihood, but it's supposed to be a deep draft in '13.
Overall this was not the package most of you were probably expecting, but make no mistake, these guys WILL help you! Best of luck to your team in the future.
I see a lot of sad reactions? Don't you guys want a fresh start with some new players that are pretty good? It may seem bad, but you guys weren't going anywhere with Nash. Maybe this isn't so bad as it is. I think its actually good to have new faces/ talent in your roster. Could jump start.
Don't take this the wong way but you're not seeing this right. The rangers gave up nothing of consequence to them.
Erixon was not making the team this year, Aisimov was totaly expendable and Dubinsky had played his way down in the line-up.
Which makes us wonder "Why Now?" What happened that Howson woke up this morning and said "F it! Hey NY give us 3 expendable players and a draft pick" when he could've done that in February.
R.J. UMBERGER 6'2 220
RYAN JOHANSEN 6'3 192
DERRICK BRASSARD 6'1 199 (though he is always thought of as small)
VINNY PROSPAL 6'2 195
COLTON GILLIES 6'4 208
CODY BASS 6'0 205
DARRYL BOYCE 6'0 200
all these are listed as centres but with such a logjam Foligno probably plays LW and other centres willneed to take a wing spot to stay--you can only play 4 centres...
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In addition they have other centres:
Mark Letestu 5'11 195
Andrew Joudrey 5'11 185
Derek McKenzie 5'11 178
Ryan Russell 5'10 180
obviously these smaller centres are in tough to try to keep a spot now--certainly not at centre..
All I wanted was ONE piece that would make me feel good. Instead, it's two that are kinda sorta ok and one I'm highly skeptical of. Pick is a pick, good to have, never felt it was necessarily necessary given the other pieces.
Edit: AND we gave up pieces the other way.
Yep, pretty much sums up my thoughts on the matter. Now we have a glut of defensemen and 2nd liners and as far as I can tell, not a legit 1st line skater on the roster...and of course there is that problem in net.
I see a lot of sad reactions? Don't you guys want a fresh start with some new players that are pretty good? It may seem bad, but you guys weren't going anywhere with Nash. Maybe this isn't so bad as it is. I think its actually good to have new faces/ talent in your roster. Could jump start.
It's a combination of it being hard to say goodbye to the "face of the franchise" combined with unrealistic expectations many had for what the return would be.
Even if you know the kick is coming, it still hurts when the foot hits you in the nuts.
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