The New York Rangers shouldn’t quit a prime asset for a third-line middle
Larry Brooks: “The necessity for a 3C is dire, however not dire sufficient for Drury to surrender a No. 1 or a blue chip prospect–not to mention each–in a commerce for Monahan or Henrique. Perhaps not what of us wish to hear however there may be nothing over the past 25 video games that signifies this crew ought to go all-in.”
Larry Brooks: “Greater than something, the Rangers have to muscle up for the playoffs. Third and fourth traces. And off Saturday–sure, one sport in opposition to a nasty crew–I’d give Mackey a run to see if he can fill that third-pair spot on the left. What about Gustafsson? Horses for programs.”
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Will Tomas Hertl be a part of the San Jose Sharks long-term plans?
Curtis Pashelka of the Mercury Information: The San Jose Sharks are in 12 months two of rebuild and have missed the playoffs for the previous 5 seasons. Tomas Hertl has six years left on his contract at over $8 million per season.
Will Hertl be of their long-term plans? It’s one thing he’s serious about figuring out.
“It’s not a simple scenario, the place we’re. We all know that,” Hertl stated Monday. “We’ll see. It’s in all probability not (time to) speak now, however undoubtedly, after the season, once more, what (are) the plans right here long-term?
“You wish to assist (and play) your greatest. I’m right here. It’s type of my dwelling, however on the identical time, you wish to assist the crew and wherever (Grier) thinks is one of the best. Perhaps he says one of the best (is to) commerce me now and get one thing. I don’t know however I’m simply focusing to be greatest after I’m on the ice proper now.”
Hertl has a full no-movement clause, and for the ultimate 5 years he has a restricted no-trade. Indications are GM Mike Grier isn’t in rush to maneuver him.
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Earlier than the season began, Grier is on file of claiming that if somebody got here to them about Hertl or Logan Couture, he would pay attention if it made sense for them.