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But that's not exactly a good way to do it; players aren't robots or purely assets. They have intricate personalities, backgrounds, demographics, etc. You have to balance both the personal and professional side of the sport. Adams is far to personal, Drury is on the opposite side of the spectrum. Players aren't numbers or merely stats on a sheet. You can't handle them as you would merchandise or property. Emotions do matter and they do make an impact on other players inherently. You can't baby them but also can't be an ***** to every player on your team; players talk to each other and to their agents. Fear doesn't create order; it can force order to a point but will eventually create resistance that will tear everything apart. What Drury did to Goodrow and then Trouba may give a message of high standards but it can also simultaneously make players feel their management is untrustworthy and isn't going to treat them like humans or in their best interest. The message of standards will get inevitably lost in the possible paranoia and/or vitriol players will feel about things.

According to multiple sources his comments had nothing to do with the actual trade. And while I struggle to fully believe that; I could certainly see a scenario of Kakko being told he’s getting traded soon as well as scratched until then and thus he lashed out. Drury is honestly a very bad GM and is likely damaging the Rangers brand for general players. When you’re good, you get far more leeway and players will tolerate more to be a part of the success. The Rangers however broke a serious unwritten rule by using waivers to circumvent a NTC. And used it on a team favorite who was well liked in the room. While a loophole that isn’t illegal; it creates discord in the room by playing the lawyer game versus being in good faith. Trouba being outright threatened with the same occurrence if he didn’t waive his NTC is another example of this type of management.

Gives me funny feelings about what we could somehow get for Jokiharju lol A very unusual trade to say the least in terms of value. Poor guy, plays with his brother briefly, then is sent back to Pittsburgh again

Begs to question what other teams refer to as firm offers? If they are merely spamming lowball offers for Cozens and the like then at some point I could seriously understand just outright ignoring or giving a snarky response back. No Nashville, we aren't trading you Cozens for Stamkos or to Vancouver for a 1st and Hoglander.

We have become the NHLs Chernobyl, players have little to no interest whatsoever to ply for the fans or the crest. We have a handful of guys, which includes the one on IR that seem to at least give a damn every night. Even Tuch looks worn down this point. Im seriously worried about this franchise as a whole at this point because it seems as if we’ve become a pariah to some, a joke to many, and a mere cash grab to the rest. I have not the slightest idea how you fix the franchise barring a sale and then we have a slim chance of keeping the team thus making it all a moot point. I know without question if the team moves we will never have another NHL franchise so we can’t afford to simply hope another billionaire spawns from the ether to save the team.

Frankly I don't think we lose the Avs game if Dahlin doesn't get hurt.

1 part malaise, 1 part youth/inexperience, 1 part Dahlin being hurt, and 1 part not fitting the system or not trying to fit in

I'll trade a protected 1st but easy no to any unprotected asks.

He also mentioned the proposal of Petersson for Cozens and Byram but I'm a tad hesitant to get smaller and acquire a guy who has all but disappeared although he is a supreme talent.

I can see why assisted euthanasia has come into existence; this team is going to drive me there....

Would you trade Cozens & Samuelsson to CGY for Kadri and Weegar?

You might have an argument in regards to Cozens production but I will stand on a soapbox and scream to the mountains that his fight with Hatheway changed him as a player. He used to have piss and vinegar; he used to play hard every shift and try to play physically at any moment he could. Now he’s more of a outside the house player and looks hesitant to engage physically

Krueger's system killed Montour here as it effectively neutered puck moving defensemen from doing anything akin to their specialty. Montour, like Dahlin, isn't a pure offensive defenseman but all players need the ability to gain confidence to play their game. Dahlin and Montour were both more or less prevented from playing naturally thus their confidence tanked and overall play fell apart.

Technically they just need each of them to lose 2 or 3 games and us to win 3 or 4 and we'd be in WC2

And where is this coming from exactly?

Literally the only positive we can get from this game was we got another point and Greenway looked good. However Peterka has a Boa Constrictor around his neck and Tuch looks exasperated

Yes I do think Tuch wasn't expecting the pass however

The most baffling part of this season thus far is Jack Quinn's disappearance from this team. Most here weren't exactly overly concerned about Quinn's role in the Top 6 as much as well who was going to be the other winger on the 2nd line. However I can't recall anyone believing he'd go down like the Hindenburg in this role. I know another thread exists in regard to Quinn however I wanted to poll the forum and you can't exactly make a poll within another thread.

We need to make Cozens a winger, he’d thrive. He’s not a great playmaker but give him a north south kind of role and he becomes a bull in a China shop.

It's thought to either have been for Necas or Ehlers however one of them refused to sign/extend here

Effectively Reinhart was the casualty of COVID for the Sabres. Because I don’t doubt Granato would have wanted to keep him and Adams would have likely pushed for it. Botts however seemed more likely to deal him because of his winger status and likely AAV around 6mil to 8mil which flew in the face of his contract beliefs. The only 2 he gave solid money to was Eichel and Skinner who both had Pegula involved.

Well the other option was a 1 year contract and let him walk if it makes you feel better. Botts giving him a 1 year deal was the mistake, Adams merely continued it due to COVID

That saga is legitimately getting rather sad

Why does it always feel like lady luck is never on our side? Quite literally Byram gets back makes the play and Lowry pokes at the puck which proceedds to jump in the air, land perfectly calm on the ice right for their guy to put it in.

The refs have been complete garbage