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Originally Posted by GhostCookie
I think that's hitting the nail on the head. The local beat writers think the NYR are the best thing to hockey since ice. Seems the local guys think NYR will get him for pennies on the dollar with cap retention. If Buffalo is looking for the future, one year of MZ is worth nothing to them and just helps a conference rival make cap. Fox is untouchable, among others. So what can the Rangers offer Buffalo that fits Buffalo's plan and Buffalo feels is worth it?
I'm doubtful they get Jack for the pittance they seem to think they will have to pay for him. Also, according to the local guys, they are really the only trade partner Buffalo has, since they declined the Vegas offer.
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If the Rangers were serious, they can put together a good package in line with Buffalo's ask as Lafreniere or Kaako would be enticing pieces for Buffalo.
If Lafreniere is offered, I don't think there'd be much else in terms of a plus. Maybe Lafreniere and Kratsov and a 2nd?
Kaako's shine has kind of come off but he's still a 2nd overall pick from 2019 so has pedigree. Kaako, a 1st, Chytil, Kravtsov might be enough.