canucklehead44 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Rupp saw decreased minutes in NY last year, playing only 6:38 per game. In Pittsburgh, Rupp scored 22 goals over 2 seasons and averaged around 10 minutes per game and 200 hits per season. He brings size (6'5, 244 lbs) and toughness (83 NHL fights). Weise goes back to New York in exchange. The biggest drawback is his 1.5 million dollar cap hit. Pretty significant for a bubble guy. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinB Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Rupp brings more to the table than Weise does. If it's straight up NYR say no. I'm a Rupp fan though, so it would be great to have him in Van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Would they want a guy who they waived to come back? Sure he's young but what value would they see in someone they gave up? Conversely Rupp has won a Cup before and is at the least a physical checking winger, at most a fringe power forward type, though he's pricey and getting up there in years. This is a pretty interesting scenario, though I think for the price tag and level of production it may not be worth it to make the swap (rather sign Bitz back for the size, plus again he's pricey and getting up in years whereas Weise should pan out to be a similar player). I would do it if it helps the team's playoff depth, but it doesn't seem much more than a lateral move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I doubt NY will trade to get back a guy they put on waivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButterBean Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Makes no sense for NY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Garrison Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 We need to sweeten the pot a bit more. JG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 As previously mentioned, New York made their desire to keep Weise pretty clear when they waived him. So why would they trade a capable 4th liner for somebody who they had no interest in keeping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwarrior Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 if its a straight up trade, i cant see the rangers doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksFanMike Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 NYR says no... but Weise is only 23 and he has the potential to be a solid NHL depth forward so i dont think i'd do it either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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