Rangers Draft, Pt. 1

Okay, haven't talked too much about the Rangers since they lost game 7.   That was massively disappointing -- though understandable given the plethora of injuries they sustained leading up to game 7.  Nevertheless, they have fallen short in 3 of the last 4 years and they have to take a hard look at things.

Today, the Rangers are probably going to trade Cam Talbot. Once round 1 starts later today, the Rangers will lose leverage every time a pick comes off the board, so, the sooner the better and really, get a first.   The Rangers whiffed on Reilly, who would have been this year's substitute first, just as Kevin Hayes was last season.  It would also be nice if the Rangers could move some salary in an expanded deal.   We'll see what happens there - if it gets done today, it will be great news.  If they can't complete today, they'll be stuck taking 2's.

In general, I am a big fan of the Rangers scouts, and that's why seeing them giving away ones for Nash, St.Louis and Yandle,  while not getting one back for Gaborik has seemed careless.   The Ranger strength has been their scouting staff, and giving them less quality chances to help has surely hurt.

We'll talk more over the weekend, but as of right now, the Rangers job is to get in Round 1 of this draft.