Lundqvist signs 1-year deal with Rangers

[Guest Lebda4Pres]

http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pre...ses.asp?id=2964

He never made it to arbitrator

[datsyukonethree 0]

Good move. I wonder if we'll see Ottawa come to an agreement with Emery before his hearing too.

By the way, your username and signature are awesome.

[Viperar 16]

best move for the rangers. Solid goalie is a fortune not valued enough

[CrossoverThrash 0]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=213269&hubname=

[superstarsingh 23]

Good move for the Rangers.

[redwingfan19 293]

great signing for the Rangers. They are looking like the team to beat in the east.

[toby91_ca 620]

They are looking like the team to beat in the east.

Why do people keep saying this?

[Wings_Fan_In_Exile 3]

This just makes me think, big time UFA in '08. Keep the cap space Kenny!

[chrisdetroit 189]

Why do people keep saying this?

Because they are only looking at the big names and not analyzing the entire team, The Rangers do not have a strong defence. Defence wins cups. Therefore....

[Flip-check 6]

Because they are only looking at the big names and not analyzing the entire team, The Rangers do not have a strong defence. Defence wins cups. Therefore....

Between Buffalo and the Devils getting their rosters flushed, I think the Rangers could pull a 4 seed. That's tops.

NY better bank on Drury continuing like he has the past two years and Gomez like he was last season, because Drury's seriously the only guy who's put up reliable reg season digits. Gomez isn't that hot a signing at all.

[Guest DetroitIan]

Seriously, does anyone know where the Rangers are at regarding the salary cap??? How the hell do they continue to afford all these signings. I mean, I figured New York would sign Lundqvist for sure. But im just really curious to see how close they are to the new cap. Cause its gotta be pretty damn close at this point.

Why do people keep saying this?

Take a look at their roster. The Rangers are absolutely STACKED. And im no Ranger fan. Hell, I'll be rooting against them all season. But the fact is, they actually depth up front this season. They got solid defense. And they have a very solid goaltender between the pipes. There is no reason that they cant contend in the east.

Edited July 11, 2007 by DetroitIan

[toby91_ca 620]

Between Buffalo and the Devils getting their rosters flushed, I think the Rangers could pull a 4 seed. That's tops.

NY better bank on Drury continuing like he has the past two years and Gomez like he was last season, because Drury's seriously the only guy who's put up reliable reg season digits. Gomez isn't that hot a signing at all.

Gomez had 13 goals and 60pts in 72 games last year (good enough for $7+ million I guess ). Drury has never scored 70pts in a season.

They lost an 80pt per year guy in Nylander.

Seriously, does anyone know where the Rangers are at regarding the salary cap??? How the hell do they continue to afford all these signings. I mean, I figured New York would sign Lundqvist for sure. But im just really curious to see how close they are to the new cap. Cause its gotta be pretty damn close at this point.

Take a look at their roster. The Rangers are absolutely STACKED. And im no Ranger fan. Hell, I'll be rooting against them all season. But the fact is, they actually depth up front this season. They got solid defense. And they have a very solid goaltender between the pipes. There is no reason that they cant contend in the east.

Did you just say that the Rangers have "solid defense"?

I think they are actually over the cap currently, I calculate $51.7 million for 10 forward, 7 defensemen and 2 goalies. They have some work to do to fill out the roster and cut salaries.

They haven't signed Avery yet either.

[Guest DetroitIan]

Because they are only looking at the big names and not analyzing the entire team, The Rangers do not have a strong defence. Defence wins cups. Therefore....

I beg to differ my man. Ya know they do have a few good d-men. Like, Merrick Malik, Rozival, Paul Mara, Jason Strudwick, and Fedr Tyutin. Thats actually not a bad defensive core. Especially for a frontline that is completely loaded. And a young, highly skilled netminder. Sounds like a contender to me. Unfortunately.

Did you just say that the Rangers have "solid defense"?

^^^^^^Read post above

They haven't signed Avery yet either.

Yeah that is definitely a KEY signing for the Rangers. Never thought I'de be saying that about Sean Avery. But yeah Im really hoping they wont be able to afford Aves. I actually would love to see him in red again.

Edited July 11, 2007 by DetroitIan

[Opie 308]

While it is not a bad core defense it is a long ways away from good. At best that is a mediocre defense. Look at how Vokoun had to stand on his head in Nashville last year and that D was a lot better than this years Rags D. Whichh would be as chrisdetroit said is not a strong defense.

And some of their forwards do not play a great Defensive game, if any at all. Jagr, does he even pass his own blue line (kidding obviously). Shanny is not the two way guy he used to be.

Drury and Gomez where very very good additions, but they should have gone after Schnieds, Rafalski, hell even Markov would make that D leaps and bounds better than it is.

[Guest DetroitIan]

While it is not a bad core defense it is a long ways away from good.

Oh absolutely, I agree. In no way do I think they're stacked on D. But I would feel confident to say that they have atleast a solid D. They could definitely use one more impact defenseman. But being loaded up front, and having such a skilled and talented goaltender, will help. I definitely think they'll contend.

Edited July 11, 2007 by DetroitIan

[Izzy24 44]

Why do people keep saying this?

Because it's true?

[Zion 93]

I'd love to see Sean Avery back, too.

[Guest Lebda4Pres]

Good move. I wonder if we'll see Ottawa come to an agreement with Emery before his hearing too.

By the way, your username and signature are awesome.

Thnx

[Offsides 21]

^ You are still using my *my* sig....the one that I use in the regular season....not one that I just made.

Edited July 11, 2007 by Offsides

[BigTex 1]

http://www.nhlnumbers.com/nyr.html

According to this, which looks current, the Rangers are now officially over the cap. And that's not even counting Avery.

We should do them a favor and take him off their hands. Get on the phone, Kenny.

[Wings_Fan_In_Exile 3]

http://www.nhlnumbers.com/nyr.html

According to this, which looks current, the Rangers are now officially over the cap. And that's not even counting Avery.

We should do them a favor and take him off their hands. Get on the phone, Kenny.

Avery would be a great addition to this team. If the Rangers can't afford him, I wonder what he would cost us.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Good deal. But they only have like 2 million left to spend. Will Avery take 2 milion?

[Wings_Fan_In_Exile 3]

Good deal. But they only have like 2 million left to spend. Will Avery take 2 milion?

I'd imagine Avery would see Hartnell's deal and be thinking $$$ right about now.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

I'd imagine Avery would see Hartnell's deal and be thinking $$$ right about now.

Probably , I wouldnt be agaisnt kenny giving him 2.5 or 3 million for 2-3 years.

[Rangers79 0]

Gomez had 13 goals and 60pts in 72 games last year (good enough for $7+ million I guess ). Drury has never scored 70pts in a season.

They lost an 80pt per year guy in Nylander.

Did you just say that the Rangers have "solid defense"?

I think they are actually over the cap currently, I calculate $51.7 million for 10 forward, 7 defensemen and 2 goalies. They have some work to do to fill out the roster and cut salaries.

They haven't signed Avery yet either.

Yeah, but Gomez & Drury have never played with talent the likes a Jagr & Shanahan. I'd bet the farm their numbers go up significantly. Nylander registered 80 points (83) only once in his career. (ok, he did get 79 in 05-06, so unofficially twice) I'll take Gomez or Drury over Nylander 7 days a week, and twice on Sunday, wouldn't you? And sure their defense isn't flashy, but it is solid...Yes, SOLID...They won't be asked to do much more than feed Jags, Shanny, Ryan Callahan & Peter Prucha then stay at home and clear the crease for Henry. Dan Girardi is a future all star and for a big physical d-man they've got Craig Weller down on the farm. The old saying is, you build a championship team from the goal out. I think most of you would agree, WE'VE GOT THAT COVERED!! And Jags loves....LOVES Avery, and what Jags wants, Jags gets...