Dreger: Rangers Interest In Drouin ‘Significant’
TSN Hockey insider Darren Dreger was on the radio in Calgary this morning and passed along this tidbit about the Rangers vested interest in Tampa forward Jonathan Drouin.
“It’s significant, it’s significant. Now whether there’s a deal to be made is another thing, and I don’t believe the Rangers have a full grasp on what the asking price is, but I was working on this yesterday as well and they do have some interest.”
TSN Hockey insider Darren Dreger was on the radio in Calgary this morning and passed along this tidbit about the Rangers vested interest in Tampa forward Jonathan Drouin.
“It’s significant, it’s significant. Now whether there’s a deal to be made is another thing, and I don’t believe the Rangers have a full grasp on what the asking price is, but I was working on this yesterday as well and they do have some interest.”
“You see a potential elite forward and he hasn’t proven he can be
that yet but most believe he can certainly be a top 6. He’s playing in
the American Hockey League. And he’s requested a trade. Now, publicly,
that’s going to grab the attention of a lot of NHL GMs.”
“The Rangers and Lightning obviously have trade history with Marty St. Louis coming to the Rangers. That was a tough deal for Yzerman to have to make. This one wouldn’t be as tough. But I can tell you this much, Jeff Gorton, the general manager of the Rangers is going to have stiff competition for Jonathan Drouin.”
Passing along one other note here… The Fourth Period reported on twitter yesterday that Dan Girardi, confirmed directly from his agent, does not have a no move clause in his contract that was originally reported as full no-move for the first 3 years, then a limited no trade for the last 3 years.
“The Rangers and Lightning obviously have trade history with Marty St. Louis coming to the Rangers. That was a tough deal for Yzerman to have to make. This one wouldn’t be as tough. But I can tell you this much, Jeff Gorton, the general manager of the Rangers is going to have stiff competition for Jonathan Drouin.”
Passing along one other note here… The Fourth Period reported on twitter yesterday that Dan Girardi, confirmed directly from his agent, does not have a no move clause in his contract that was originally reported as full no-move for the first 3 years, then a limited no trade for the last 3 years.
Cory Schneider and Braden Holtby were the goalies chosen for the Metro Division.
Lundqvist said that he had a "really strong start" but couldn't keep it up, adding "I don't think I deserve to go this year." (NY Post)
Instead of heading to Nashville, Lundqvist said that he will take the All-Star weekend to "rest and relax" and come back ready for a "strong push" in the second half. (NY Post)
Lundqvist has been an All-Star three times in his career: 2009, 2011 and 2012.
1:09PM: Alain Vigneault said on Wednesday that Jayson Megna will be staying in the lineup for the Rangers when they play the Capitals on Saturday. (Brooks)
Vigneault said that Megna would stay in the lineup even if Chris Kreider is available to return. (Brooks)
Megna attempted seven shots with 3 on goal, 3 that were blocked and 1 that missed the net.
He was the third star of the game.
Dave Maloney said that Megna was "tremendous" and that he was "so impressed" with his game. Maloney added that while Megna isn't Carl Hagelin, he did a lot of Hagelin-like things with being quick around the puck and making plays.
Megna said after the game that he didn't want to change how he played his game and that "you need to do what makes you, you." (MSG)
On what he tries to bring, Megna said that he tries to bring speed, "his biggest asset," and that he is an effective player when he skates hard and competes. (NYR Game Notes)
Rick Nash said after the game, "you never know how the chemistry is going to roll when someone comes up from the AHL, but he fit in. I thought he was great. He didn't miss a step out there and he was great." (NYR Game Notes)
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