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08:24 AM ET 07.09 | Perhaps the Rangers' energies are being misdirected. Shea Weber is the player for whom you pay the bounty the Blue Jackets are demanding but won't get in exchange for Rick Nash. Weber is not yet 27 and universally regarded as a franchise player who plays the right defense position. ... The Rangers have all sorts of players quarantined in their bid for Nash, and well they should. But for Weber, an intimidating physical force at 6-foot-4, 235 pounds who was on ice for more power-play goals scored than any other player in the league, the list would be as short as this: 1. Henrik Lundqvist (redundant anyway with Nashville owning Pekka Rinne); 2. Ryan McDonagh; 3. Ryan Callahan; 4. Dan Girardi; 5. Chris Kreider.

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July 9, 2012 08:46 AM ET

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Or, you know, wait until he's a UFA?

dannylimes

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July 9, 2012 08:51 AM ET

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I thought Brad Richards would be on the short list

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July 9, 2012 09:04 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:51 AM ET 07.09 by drysdale

I thought Brad Richards would be on the short list

as would Bettman

Spiny Norman

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July 9, 2012 09:05 AM ET

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By the way, another pointless, speculative, 'trying to make stuff up" piece from our friends at The New York Post

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July 9, 2012 09:08 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:04 AM ET 07.09 by Spiny Norman

as would Bettman

you are getting mean spirited for so early in the morning calling me Bettman-like

drysdale

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July 9, 2012 09:12 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:51 AM ET 07.09 by drysdale

I thought Brad Richards would be on the short list.

Hes not on the list because he has a NMC. Same as Gabby.

Buc Fettman

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July 9, 2012 09:15 AM ET

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Rangers throwing the sink, weather they really want him or just dont want the Flyers to get him, either way I see him as a Flyer with the Preds getting a boatload in return...

FanOFlyers

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July 9, 2012 09:18 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:08 AM ET 07.09 by drysdale

you are getting mean spirited for so early in the morning calling me Bettman-like

vertically challeneged are you my friend?
Fior that was my only intent with my post, no offence meant anywhere but at Dwarfus Horriblus

Spiny Norman

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July 9, 2012 09:32 AM ET

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Rangers willing to slash untouchables for Weber?

I wasn't aware there were a lot of Indian players on the Rangers.

Canuck eh?

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July 9, 2012 09:39 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:15 AM ET 07.09 by FanOFlyers

Rangers throwing the sink ...

Rangers' sink is pretty rusty and has a few leaks.

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July 9, 2012 09:48 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:32 AM ET 07.09 by Canuck eh?

Rangers willing to slash untouchables for Weber?I wasn't aware there were a lot of Indian players on the Rangers.

a very subtle punjab at The Rangers?

Spiny Norman

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July 9, 2012 09:53 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:32 AM ET 07.09 by Canuck eh?

Rangers willing to slash untouchables for Weber?I wasn't aware there were a lot of Indian players on the Rangers.

Maybe they're willing to cut Kevin Costner and Andy Garcia to get him??

santapig

Kansas City , MO

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July 9, 2012 09:57 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:48 AM ET 07.09 by Spiny Norman

a very subtle punjab at The Rangers?

Nice. I always wondered why they were called the Rags.

Canuck eh?

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July 9, 2012 10:03 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:48 AM ET 07.09 by Spiny Norman

a very subtle punjab at The Rangers?

Canuck always Sihks the truth in every story.

roamer

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July 9, 2012 10:06 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:03 AM ET 07.09 by roamer

Canuck always Sihks the truth in every story.

I think we should have Ghandi other way with this story

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July 9, 2012 10:06 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:57 AM ET 07.09 by Canuck eh?

Nice. I always wondered why they were called the Rags.

some say the best team money can mumbai

Spiny Norman

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July 9, 2012 10:12 AM ET

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Let's say this trash is remotely true. The Rangers wouldn't trade anyone from #2-#5 for Weber? Dan Girardi would be a reason to hold up a trade for Weber. Talking about the best dman in the game. Who else on the Rangers would people even want except for the couple they listed up there?

Nard Dog

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July 9, 2012 10:14 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:06 AM ET 07.09 by Spiny Norman

some say the best team money can mumbai

That's a New Delhi-cate subject, my friend.

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July 9, 2012 10:15 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:14 AM ET 07.09 by roamer

That's a New Delhi-cate subject, my friend.

true, but it appears the die has already been caste

Spiny Norman

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July 9, 2012 10:20 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:15 AM ET 07.09 by Spiny Norman

true, but it appears the die has already been caste

Let's hope they have some good Lucknow or Glen Sather will start wearing Kashmere sweaters from now on. That will be Jalalabad for the image of the NHL!