The Rick Nash Trade List; And Other Evening Links

Written by Adam Herman on Tuesday, July 10 2012 18:03.

The Rangers confirmed the signing of center Jeff Halpern today, who will join Arron Asham and Michael Haley as replacements for Ruslan Fedotenko, Brandon Prust, and John Mitchell. It is possible that Glen Sather is not done wheeling and dealing, but we do have a better picture, I think, of how our bottom two lines will look. I think it's a general consensus that keeping Prust would have been nice. But given the economics and the hand Sather was dealt, I think he did a decent job in replacing the departing bodies. What do you guy think? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, but not before visiting the following links:

- Aaron Portzline updates us on the Rick Nash situation in Columbus and the teams that are on Nash's list of approved teams. While the presence of the Rangers is not unexpected, it is a bit surprising that the Canadian forward does not list a single Canadian team. [BlueJacketsXtra]

- Newly signed Rangers prospect Kyle Jean discusses the process of signing with the Rangers and his expectations for his first professional season. [Soo Evening News]

- Chris Kreider will partake The Big Assist IV, a charity game featuring other NHL players such as Martin St. Louis and Matt Moulson. [Darien Times]

- The Rangers have ended their partnership with Whalers Sports & Entertainment, and although the team will play in Hartford this season, the future of the Rangers' minor league affiliate is up in the air. [Hartford Courant]

- And finally, former Rangers Assistant GM and Glen Sather's right hand man for many seasons, Cam Hope, has been named the General Manager of the Victoria Royals of the WHL. Coincidentally, the Victoria Royals, previously known as the Chilliwack Bruins, were at one point partially owned by Glen Sather himself. [Vancouver Sun]

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AnnoyingJoe

definite downgrade.

KevinDeLury moderator

@AnnoyingJoe What's a downgrade?

AG_Blue

@KevinDeLury @AnnoyingJoe -- I reckon Joe is saying that replacing Ruslan Fedotenko, Brandon Prust, and John Mitchell with Jeff Halpern, Arron Asham and Michael Haley (or even Taylor Pyatt) is a downgrade.

KevinDeLury moderator

@AnnoyingJoe @AG_Blue @KevinDeLury I actually realized that after posting it. Thanks.

AnnoyingJoe

@AG_Blue @KevinDeLury that is exactly what I am saying. Thank you, sir.

tikk10

I think it's more accurate to view Taylor Pyatt over Haley as one of the three replacements for Prust, Feds, and Mitchell. Haley's likely going to start out in Hartford and come in to replace Asham or Rupp if necessary.

Herman_NYRBlog

@tikk10 Brain cramp by me. You are correct.

KevinDeLury moderator

@Herman_NYRBlog @tikk10 No brain cramps allowed on this blog. Oh wait, they're almost a prerequisite.

Jessica Chattelle

The Rangers pulled ownership of the Whale from Howard Baldwin, the guy who bought the team And changed the name to the whale. Gave it the AEG. The group that owns the Xl Center in Hartford, CT

Jessica Chattelle

The Rangers pulled ownership of the Whale from Howard Baldwin, the guy who bought the team And changed the name to the whale. Gave it the AEG. The group that owns the Xl Center in Hartford, CT

erichan

Wait, what? The Whale aren't our affiliate anymore?

erichan

@erichan Blah, never mind. When in doubt, read the article.

KevinDeLury moderator

@erichan Ha! That usually helps.

Gary Penoro

Where's Kreider's charity event being held?

Dennis Cronin

Wolfpack, Whalers, who's next?

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