tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post1848916994217684773..comments2024-03-20T21:53:37.686-04:00Comments on The New York Rangers Blog: More on the Rangers TradesKevin DeLuryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905982999935369743noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post-4782086376299621992008-02-26T19:36:00.000-05:002008-02-26T19:36:00.000-05:00I've done enough research on him to know that he's...I've done enough research on him to know that he's not living up to his potential. And a nice third line guy on Phoenix isn't impressing me. Like Fleisch14 says sounds like another Prucha. Which we don't need. Having said that, he's a Ranger and I'm going to root like heck for the guy.Kevin DeLuryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06905982999935369743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post-10062898355178987302008-02-26T19:10:00.000-05:002008-02-26T19:10:00.000-05:00I am not going to rush to judgement, but Sjorotrom...I am not going to rush to judgement, but Sjorotrom sounds like another Peter Prucha, all hustle no goals...However he is bigger than Prucha....lets see if he can shine under the bright lights of NYC and MSG.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post-65113688136052358602008-02-26T18:47:00.000-05:002008-02-26T18:47:00.000-05:00I think you should do some more research on Sjostr...I think you should do some more research on Sjostrom. Everything I have read about the guy is positive. While he was a former 1st rounder, he has developed into a nice 3rd line guy, who apparently hustles his you-know-what off. While I think the Rangers might have panicked with Montoya and traded him him at his lowest value instead of hoping he regains his form, the truth is that he had regressed in each of his last two seasons. This seems like a trade of former 1st rounders who could blossom in a new environment.<BR/><BR/>As for Backman, I feel like he might be an insurance policy for the time being while Mara is out and also if it takes Mara a while to get back into a groove. He seems like an above average, stay at home Defenceman, who should effectively end Marek Malik's tenure at season's end.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post-38717615405590569922008-02-26T18:09:00.000-05:002008-02-26T18:09:00.000-05:00Sjosortm, Gratton, and Leneveu are all Restriced F...Sjosortm, Gratton, and Leneveu are all Restriced Free Agents at the end of the year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post-9009855369732724622008-02-26T18:06:00.000-05:002008-02-26T18:06:00.000-05:00BACKMAN is under contract next year for 2.5 millio...BACKMAN is under contract next year for 2.5 million and then is an UFA....He is 28 yrs old and looks like will replace MAra or Malik next year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com