Ranger Stuff

Larry Brooks offered some answers and some things I just didn't agree with today. First thing, the answer: the Rangers haven't added assistant coaches because the ones they want from other teams are under contract till June 30.  Makes sense.  He also offered that there is league wide interest in RFA Kevin Hayes. Here's where I don't agree with him: Larry opines that the Rangers wouldn't use Hayes to move up a few spots in the first round. I think that's exactly how they'd make the best use of him.  Don't really want to move him for a vet or unless they can get a top prospect or package of picks.  The Flames are said to be one of the most interested teams, and they don't have a first rounder to offer, and I don't want Marek Hrivik back, so it would have to be their top prospect or two.  Hayes had a break out year this year with 25 Goals, and the main reason for moving him is kids with upside.   And the Rangers have to get out of the habit of giving away RFA's for low returns like they did with Carl Hagelin, the same draft night Sather turned down a first rounder for Cam Talbot and ended up with a second. I think that ended Sather's complete control, but the Rangers have to max their deals this week.

I wouldn't be surprised if they were active before the draft, like last year when they made the deal with the Coyotes.