Posts About "Marc Staal"
Predicting Rangers Opening Night Defense
May 22nd, 2019 The 2019 NHL Entry Draft is about a month away, signaling the period during which next season's rosters will begin to take shape. For the New York Rangers, this draft is not likely to contain any players that would suit up on defense for them next season. When the Rangers rebuild began at the 2018 trade deadline, general manager,...
Rangers Buying Out Their Defense Could Lead to Regret
January 29th, 2019 So far, the New York Rangers have been passing the "patience test" during their rebuild. No impulsive big-name free-agent signings or quick-fix trades. No rushing youngsters in the minors who aren't ready for the NHL level. Just a steady, gradual approach to the process of properly laying a foundation for the future - one...
Steady Staal Anchoring Rebuilding Rangers
November 27th, 2018 Ask most New York Rangers fans what the first thing is that comes to mind when they hear the name Marc Staal, and the answer will almost always be, "His contract." It's understandable: Staal's six-year, $34.2 million deal that carries an annual $5.7 million cap hit for two more seasons after this one is exorbitant (to put...
Who Will Lead the Rebuilding Rangers?
June 10th, 2018 The expectations for the 2017-18 New York Rangers were high last fall, but injuries and inconsistencies on the ice plagued the Blueshirts' season out of the gate. The Rangers dealt captain Ryan McDonagh at the trade deadline in an attempt to set themselves up for the future. The question now remains: Who will be chosen as the 29th...
Rangers Staal a Buyout Candidate
May 30th, 2018 Marc Staal has spent his entire 12-year NHL career with the New York Rangers. One way or another that tenure with will have to end soon. Staal has three years remaining on a contract that pays him $5.7 million per season. The team is essentially paying Staal to be the lesser part of a top defensive pair. While the 31-year-old defender...
Rangers Veteran 'D' Need a Short Leash
May 12th, 2018 With a new coach to be hired and a commitment from the New York Rangers organization to change the culture and stylistic approach on the ice, every player still wearing a Blueshirt in 2018-19 will be on notice. No one should understand that better than the team's veteran defensemen. This club on the rebuild has, so far, given every...
