NorthJerseyJay Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 He turns 36 this week. I don't think picking up Leetch would be such a bad move. Sather is a moron, Lou might be able to get him relatively cheap. I think that would be the ultimate insult. NJ getting Leetch for nothing and winning the cup with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyman28 Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 Hows about looking to the west coast for capable defensemen? Phoenix has Paul Mara (born in Ridgewood, New Jersey) and David Tanabe. They both have speed and can score, and they are pretty young. I dont think we should be searching for a rental defensemen becaus STevens will probably retire, we need to begin a new, and getting vet like Leetch proabably wont do much in jersey and wouldnt last long. Maybe the former devil Zyuzin or Mitchell from Minnesota, atleast when they decide to accept that they are out of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devildude Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 Hows about looking to the west coast for capable defensemen? Phoenix has Paul Mara (born in Ridgewood, New Jersey) and David Tanabe. They both have speed and can score, and they are pretty young. I dont think we should be searching for a rental defensemen becaus STevens will probably retire, we need to begin a new, and getting vet like Leetch proabably wont do much in jersey and wouldnt last long. Maybe the former devil Zyuzin or Mitchell from Minnesota, atleast when they decide to accept that they are out of it? we wont be able to get the wil predators without giving up a lot, but it is a good idea because they were once in the system.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldply123 Posted February 29, 2004 Author Share Posted February 29, 2004 Leetch is 36 and has an extensive injury history, I like Leetch but he is not as good defensively as many think..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldply123 Posted February 29, 2004 Author Share Posted February 29, 2004 Some more names EDM-Jason Smith, Eric Brewer Min-Brad Bombardir FLA-Andreas Lilja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Devsrule Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 Don for netiher of those years were Stevens and Rafalski out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldply123 Posted February 29, 2004 Author Share Posted February 29, 2004 I think Lou may need two defenseman if this circulating report is true about Raffy having a broken leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 Don for netiher of those years were Stevens and Rafalski out. Different year, different challenges.... And who knows, we may have both back by playoffs.... Rafalski definitely, Stevens hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 If the Rangers and Devils trade with each other, I will stop easint pasta for a year, that's how confident I am it's not going to happen. ... and I'll stop eating spinach. me too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Devsrule Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 Rafalski definitely If he has a broken leg he wont be back. Has there even been an official word yet on Brians status?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekes Head Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 IGOR LARIONOV IGOR LARIONOV IGOR LARIONOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 IGOR LARIONOV IGOR LARIONOV IGOR LARIONOV That's getting pretty tired, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekes Head Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 IGOR LARIONOV IGOR LARIONOV IGOR LARIONOV That's getting pretty tired, no? Yeah, well so is the spinning question mark, but I never say anything ps -- j/k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueNJ97 Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 Sather is only a moron when he signs free agents, and apparently when he was trading his big names in Edmonton. Now that he is in NY, he likes to try and get everything he can out of a deal (thus pissing Craig Patrick off so much that he sent Jagr to the Caps instead of NY in the first place). Don't think he's just going to hand players to people unless he has no other choice. And with fowards, it appears to be a buyers market. But with defensemen it may be a sellers market and he could get a decent amount for Leetch if he can just keep his friggin' ego in check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 Sue, I really don't see the Rangers dumping anyone except Alexei Kovalev. Trading Leetch would be a bad PR move, plus whoever they got back for him would always be the guy they got for Brian Leetch. The rest, I just don't see him getting enough back to justify dealing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldply123 Posted March 1, 2004 Author Share Posted March 1, 2004 Rangers are a mess, that wont be sorted out for several years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsadvoc8 Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 Sitting on the Fence Let me play both sides of the fence: (1) If we get Rafalski & Stevens back and trade for insurance on the blue line than I like our chances. We have the best goalie and a good team mentality. To win a cup an all-star roster is not needed. Have a hot goalie (likely), a good defense (check) and get some timely goals (who knows). As for timely goals, there are plenty of people on this roster who have come up big in big moments and are capable of doing so again. Who know it could be Larianov? as for the other side (2) With the moves other teams are making (Toronto, Detroit etc) this devil team might be overmatched. We could even throw Philly in there if Clarke ever awakes from his coma and gets a goalie (Kolzig???). With an impending lockout and the probable retirement of Stevens (this year or next depending on CBA) this may be a perfect opportunity to reload. I am not saying strip the roster but lets make a good move or two for the next decade. Get a Whitt, get a couple more picks. Maybe get a prospect or two. Only one or two moves and wait for the Fosters, Parises Suglobov etc to be ready when the CBA lockout is over. A cup now is very attractive (bird in hand theory) and so is another decade of contending. I'm happy with either scenario as long as Lou doesn't sit on the fence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redruM Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 If Rafalski is out for a while, then bring on Brian Leetch!Driver and MacLean played on the Rangers, no reason why Brian Leetch can't play on our team. I'd welcome him with open arms. I'm to the point that I think Leetch would be a good addition, this team has been terrible lately, Leetch would add instance offense, and maybe even light a fire under some people...the guy is dtying to play in the post season.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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