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Team: 2023-24 Columbus Blue Jackets
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Sep. 8, 2023 at 6:19 a.m.
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Thats a lot of nothing for a 1st line center. How could Calgary refuse...
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Sep. 8, 2023 at 6:56 a.m.
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Thats a lot of nothing for a 1st line center. How could Calgary refuse...


Its a bit light, fits exactly what CBS needs (playmaking 1C/2C). For CGY it all depends on whether theyre keeping Lindholm (i think they should), but maybe Roslovic can be re-signed for similar number and be the 3C of the future for CGY. Foudy is a 23 yr old 1st rounder who still looks good, but development has been slow and Pyythia is a midlevel prospect/4th rounder who could be real hit or miss and a good 2nd rounder.

Its light, but maybe if Pyythia is upgraded and while CBJ wont give up a 1st, maybe an additional 3rd?
Sep. 8, 2023 at 6:57 a.m.
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Lafferty is probably free on waiver wire, so its villenueve and a 5th for a 3rd and Leafs decline?
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Sep. 8, 2023 at 7:03 a.m.
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Lafferty is probably free on waiver wire, so its villenueve and a 5th for a 3rd and Leafs decline?


i doubt he's on waivers
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Sep. 8, 2023 at 7:27 a.m.
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i doubt he's on waivers


Alot of Leaf fans think that due to cap problems that theyll go 11f/7d with lafferty being sent down/waivers, (as Timmins probably will get claimed), and robertson going down or LTIR, because a 19 skater lineup without Lafferty is still over the cap by 200-300k. But most leaf fans have lafferty as the odd man out and not trading jarnkrot.
Sep. 8, 2023 at 7:41 a.m.
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See, the Flyers are in this interesting position called a REBUILD. In a REBUILD, you get draft picks, not grift wrap them for other teams.
Sep. 8, 2023 at 7:46 a.m.
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Its a bit light, fits exactly what CBS needs (playmaking 1C/2C). For CGY it all depends on whether theyre keeping Lindholm (i think they should), but maybe Roslovic can be re-signed for similar number and be the 3C of the future for CGY. Foudy is a 23 yr old 1st rounder who still looks good, but development has been slow and Pyythia is a midlevel prospect/4th rounder who could be real hit or miss and a good 2nd rounder.

Its light, but maybe if Pyythia is upgraded and while CBJ wont give up a 1st, maybe an additional 3rd?


Calling Foudy a 1st rounder at age 23 is pretty rose colored glasses. He was drafted over 5 years ago and has struggled to hold a depth role on one of the bottom teams in the league. He isn't waiver exempt and could very possibly be placed on waivers this year. His trade value is almost zero at this point in time. Roslovic doesn't even come remotely close to replacing Lindholm and Calgary doesn't have anything in the pipeline either. Pyythia is whatever.

This offer doesn't even make it to Conroy to think about. Any offer for a 1C is going to hurt. This deal is literally Columbus' castaways. Would you even accept that for Couturier?
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Sep. 8, 2023 at 8:05 a.m.
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Alot of Leaf fans think that due to cap problems that theyll go 11f/7d with lafferty being sent down/waivers, (as Timmins probably will get claimed), and robertson going down or LTIR, because a 19 skater lineup without Lafferty is still over the cap by 200-300k. But most leaf fans have lafferty as the odd man out and not trading jarnkrot.


You need to check your math. Who knows what the Leafs will do, but they can run a 20 man roster (11/7 or 12/6) & be cap compliant. And both rosters include Lafferty - he’s not getting waived.
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Sep. 8, 2023 at 8:09 a.m.
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Thats a lot of nothing for a 1st line center. How could Calgary refuse...


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Its a bit light, fits exactly what CBS needs (playmaking 1C/2C). For CGY it all depends on whether theyre keeping Lindholm (i think they should), but maybe Roslovic can be re-signed for similar number and be the 3C of the future for CGY. Foudy is a 23 yr old 1st rounder who still looks good, but development has been slow and Pyythia is a midlevel prospect/4th rounder who could be real hit or miss and a good 2nd rounder.

Its light, but maybe if Pyythia is upgraded and while CBJ wont give up a 1st, maybe an additional 3rd?


This offer might fall short of what Lindholm is worth. While he's a solid center, ranking around the 32nd best in the league, he's not quite a true 1C, especially for a team with Cup aspirations. Therefore, it's unlikely that teams would meet your expectations in terms of compensation. I believe a more reasonable offer might include a first-round pick along with a promising young player, possibly with an additional sweetener to make it more enticing.

$1.25 million over a span of 3 years seems excessive for Berni, considering his role as an AHL defenseman. His compensation should align with his position. While it's probable that he'll receive an offer greater than the $775,000 qualifying offer, it's unlikely to surpass the $1 million mark.
Sep. 8, 2023 at 8:23 a.m.
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This offer might fall short of what Lindholm is worth. While he's a solid center, ranking around the 32nd best in the league, he's not quite a true 1C, especially for a team with Cup aspirations. Therefore, it's unlikely that teams would meet your expectations in terms of compensation. I believe a more reasonable offer might include a first-round pick along with a promising young player, possibly with an additional sweetener to make it more enticing.

$1.25 million over a span of 3 years seems excessive for Berni, considering his role as an AHL defenseman. His compensation should align with his position. While it's probable that he'll receive an offer greater than the $775,000 qualifying offer, it's unlikely to surpass the $1 million mark.


Ranking him around 32????? LMFAO Name 20 centers that are better than him
Sep. 8, 2023 at 8:23 a.m.
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You need to check your math. Who knows what the Leafs will do, but they can run a 20 man roster (11/7 or 12/6) & be cap compliant. And both rosters include Lafferty - he’s not getting waived.


It'd be interesting to see how you do it then. According to this site, they are 2.9mil over the cap with 13 forwards, 7 dmen, 3 goalies and robertson on IR. I would assume that Gambrell (13th forward) and Jones (3rd goalie) get sent down, which is 775k and 875k AND robertson goes down or on LTIR 796k. Thats 12 forwards, 7 dmen and 2 goalies and a shortfall of about 400k.

The only dman being sent down out of the 7 is Timmins, who probably gets claimed, so its probably not him. The only forward sent down is probably Holmberg, so yes 11f/7d seems probably the likely way to start the year, however there is a 300-400k difference in holmberg and robertson to Lafferty, getting almost close enough to having a 19 skater lineup.

But who knows what happens between now and then
Sep. 8, 2023 at 8:26 a.m.
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Ranking him around 32????? LMFAO Name 20 centers that are better than him


Here are 31 I think are better: https://www.capfriendly.com/armchair-gm/team/4446692
Sep. 8, 2023 at 8:44 a.m.
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Here are 31 I think are better: https://www.capfriendly.com/armchair-gm/team/4446692


Ok lets go through this.
1. Stamkos played very little center last year. He was moved back to the wing as soon as Cirelli returned from injury. Like Giroux he is primarily a winger now
2. Bedard has played zero NHL games
3. Thompson is not a top 10 center, he's had 1 season of high production where he started out hot before his production fell back to earth in the 2nd half of the year, like how Horvat scored at an absurd pace before his trade. He is also very irresponsible defensively like Stutzle, Scheifele, Miller, and Malkin.
4. Tavaras literally had more points on the powerplay last year than he did at 5v5.
5. Hischier had a great year but he is certainly not better than Lindholm yet
6. Having Dubois above Lindholm is just troll

You clearly undervalue what Lindholm does and that's fine people undervalued Couturier until he won the Selke too
Sep. 8, 2023 at 9:24 a.m.
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Ok lets go through this.
1. Stamkos played very little center last year. He was moved back to the wing as soon as Cirelli returned from injury. Like Giroux he is primarily a winger now
2. Bedard has played zero NHL games
3. Thompson is not a top 10 center, he's had 1 season of high production where he started out hot before his production fell back to earth in the 2nd half of the year, like how Horvat scored at an absurd pace before his trade. He is also very irresponsible defensively like Stutzle, Scheifele, Miller, and Malkin.
4. Tavaras literally had more points on the powerplay last year than he did at 5v5.
5. Hischier had a great year but he is certainly not better than Lindholm yet
6. Having Dubois above Lindholm is just troll

You clearly undervalue what Lindholm does and that's fine people undervalued Couturier until he won the Selke too


Absolutely, I'm happy to go through this with you. Thank you for your breakdown.

1) Stamkos: He's a former 60-goal scorer and has been the heart and soul of the Tampa Bay Lightning for years. His willingness and ability to adapt and contribute in various roles is a testament to his hockey IQ and has nothing to do with an inability to play the center position.
2) Bedard: Although Bedard has yet to play in the NHL, his reputation as a "generational talent" precedes him. The hockey world expects him to reshape the league with his extraordinary skills.
3) Thompson: His value comes from his ability to produce at a high level. While Lindholm's production has been inconsistent and boosted by his linemates' success, Thompson's potential to be a top-tier center is evident by his 94 points in 78 games last season. He has already garnered Hart votes in just his second full season (he had more last year than Matthews, Crosby and Petterson), indicating his ability to make a significant impact on games.
4) Tavares: Despite relying more on the powerplay last season, is an elite center with a proven track record of offensive prowess. Unlike Lindholm, whose lone standout season can be partially attributed to Gaudreau and Tkachuk having career years as his linemates. Tavares consistently delivers and provides leadership that elevates his team's performance.
5) Hischier: He was 2nd in Selke voting last year as a 24-year-old, whereas Lindholm finished 10th. His ability to excel in multiple facets of the game, combined with his youth, suggests a bright future and potential to surpass Lindholm's impact.
6) Dubois: Despite his consistency and attitude issues, he still has the potential to outshine Lindholm. If he can address his motor and consistency problems, his size, skill, and youth could place him among the top 20 centers in the league. This potential upside makes him a compelling choice over Lindholm.

I want to stress that my evaluation of Lindholm's value is not about undervaluing him but rather a realistic assessment of his performance. If we were discussing the best defensive centers, he might indeed make the top-20 list. He's a solid defensive forward, but he's not Bergeron.

Furthermore, it's important to acknowledge that Lindholm's standout season was an anomaly in his career, marked by a point-per-game scoring rate. In the larger context of his career statistics, he aligns more closely with what you'd expect from a reliable second-line center. If we were to look at his career numbers without his 2021-2022 season, they would resemble those of an average second-line center.
Sep. 8, 2023 at 10:46 a.m.
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Absolutely, I'm happy to go through this with you. Thank you for your breakdown.

1) Stamkos: He's a former 60-goal scorer and has been the heart and soul of the Tampa Bay Lightning for years. His willingness and ability to adapt and contribute in various roles is a testament to his hockey IQ and has nothing to do with an inability to play the center position.
2) Bedard: Although Bedard has yet to play in the NHL, his reputation as a "generational talent" precedes him. The hockey world expects him to reshape the league with his extraordinary skills.
3) Thompson: Thompson's value comes from his ability to produce at a high level. While Lindholm's production has been inconsistent and boosted by his linemates' success, Thompson's potential to be a top-tier center is evident. He has already garnered Hart votes (he had more last year than Matthews, Crosby and Petterson), indicating his ability to make a significant impact on games.
4) Tavares: Despite relying more on the powerplay last season, is an elite center with a proven track record of offensive prowess. Unlike Lindholm, whose lone standout season can be partially attributed to Gaudreau and Tkachuk having career years as his linemates. Tavares consistently delivers and provides leadership that elevates his team's performance.
5) Hischier: He was 2nd in Selke voting last year as a 24-year-old, whereas Lindholm didn't appear on the voting list until he was 27, and again, that was in a season where he was in part buoyed by his standout linemates. Last year Lindholm finished 10th, and those are the only two seasons he has been on the voting list.
6) Dubois: Despite his consistency and attitude issues, he still has the potential to outshine Lindholm. If he can address his motor and consistency problems, his size, skill, and youth could place him among the top 20 centers in the league. This potential upside makes him a compelling choice over Lindholm.

I want to stress that my evaluation of Lindholm's value is not about undervaluing him but rather a realistic assessment of his performance. If we were discussing the best defensive centers, he might indeed make the top-20 list. He's a solid defensive forward, but he's not Bergeron.

When it comes to his Selke votes, it's crucial to note that he has appeared on the list only recently, and one of those instances coincided with playing alongside Gaudreau and Tkachuk during their career-best seasons. This context highlights how his performance may have been boosted by his linemates' success. Tkachuk and Gaudreau have both received Hart votes in recent seasons. Lindholm never has.

Furthermore, it's important to acknowledge that Lindholm's standout season was an anomaly in his career, marked by a point-per-game scoring rate. In the larger context of his career statistics, he aligns more closely with what you'd expect from a reliable second-line center. If we were to look at his career numbers without his 2021-2022 season, they would resemble those of an average second-line center.


Quite a few interesting takes here.
1. This is a ranking of centers Stamkos has played very little center over the last 3 years. I would know I'm a Tampa fan counting him as a center is as accurate as counting Pavelski and Giroux as centers
2. Again Bedard has not played a single game yet. He could absolutely be a generational talent right out of the gates but that hasn't happened yet. I doubt it will happen but Lafreniere was getting insanely high levels of praise before his rookie season too. Bedard could also have a slow start just like Hughes did due to his size.
3. You vastly overrate Thompson. He's had 1 season at level of production and again he, Stutzle, Scheifele, and Malkin are defensive liabilities. The fact that you have Thompson above Barkov, Eichel, and Crosby is evident of how your list is full of recency bias and almost only values points. I find it ironic how Lindholm has "1 outlier season" yet Thompson doesn't.
4. What world do you live in where you think Tavares is still an elite center. Team leader or not he is far from elite at this point.
5. The age Hischier got 2nd in Selke voting is a dumb argument. Also Lindholm was 10th in Selke voting at age 24. He's gotten Selke votes in all but 1 year he's played in Calgary.
6. Potential? Dubois is 25, he's a window for growth is quite small at this point.

Lindholm's game is actually fairly consistent. in his previous 4 seasons as a Flames Lindholm had an average shooting percent of 16.3%. Even if we go with his lowest S% of 1 of those seasons (14.6% in 20/21) it was still 2.8% higher than his from this most recent season. if he had even scored at that lowest prior rate he would have had 27 goals this season putting him at 69 points in 80 games. If he shot at that average 16.3% he would have had 30 goals and 72 points. You didn't watch Flames hockey this year. Sutter was a menace with lines and his system was all about shot quantity not shot quality. You get the puck to the first guy who as an angle on the net (generally a defenseman), he shoots it and you hope to shovel the puck in from rebounds in front. Without a highly elusive player like Gaudreau to draw attention away from other players and still make passes the team could never do anything in Sutter's system besides play a sound defense and dump & chase. Huberdeau is a hell of a player but his game is far more similar to Tkachuk's than it is to Gaudreau's. And Tkachuk did not produce well in Sutter's system until he was on a line with Gaudreau

On another note Lindholm has been extremely consistent on his underlying numbers. Take Hintz and Aho for example. You have them both ranked way above Lindholm despite both players putting up consistently similar numbers across the board nearly every season. If you think Hintz wouldn't have had a similar drop in production had he gone from playing with Robertson and Pavelski to playing with Benn and Marchment you are on something
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Quite a few interesting takes here.
1. This is a ranking of centers Stamkos has played very little center over the last 3 years. I would know I'm a Tampa fan counting him as a center is as accurate as counting Pavelski and Giroux as centers
2. Again Bedard has not played a single game yet. He could absolutely be a generational talent right out of the gates but that hasn't happened yet. I doubt it will happen but Lafreniere was getting insanely high levels of praise before his rookie season too. Bedard could also have a slow start just like Hughes did due to his size.
3. You vastly overrate Thompson. He's had 1 season at level of production and again he, Stutzle, Scheifele, and Malkin are defensive liabilities. The fact that you have Thompson above Barkov, Eichel, and Crosby is evident of how your list is full of recency bias and almost only values points. I find it ironic how Lindholm has "1 outlier season" yet Thompson doesn't.
4. What world do you live in where you think Tavares is still an elite center. Team leader or not he is far from elite at this point.
5. The age Hischier got 2nd in Selke voting is a dumb argument. Also Lindholm was 10th in Selke voting at age 24. He's gotten Selke votes in all but 1 year he's played in Calgary.
6. Potential? Dubois is 25, he's a window for growth is quite small at this point.

Lindholm's game is actually fairly consistent. in his previous 4 seasons as a Flames Lindholm had an average shooting percent of 16.3%. Even if we go with his lowest S% of 1 of those seasons (14.6% in 20/21) it was still 2.8% higher than his from this most recent season. if he had even scored at that lowest prior rate he would have had 27 goals this season putting him at 69 points in 80 games. If he shot at that average 16.3% he would have had 30 goals and 72 points. You didn't watch Flames hockey this year. Sutter was a menace with lines and his system was all about shot quantity not shot quality. You get the puck to the first guy who as an angle on the net (generally a defenseman), he shoots it and you hope to shovel the puck in from rebounds in front. Without a highly elusive player like Gaudreau to draw attention away from other players and still make passes the team could never do anything in Sutter's system besides play a sound defense and dump & chase. Huberdeau is a hell of a player but his game is far more similar to Tkachuk's than it is to Gaudreau's. And Tkachuk did not produce well in Sutter's system until he was on a line with Gaudreau

On another note Lindholm has been extremely consistent on his underlying numbers. Take Hintz and Aho for example. You have them both ranked way above Lindholm despite both players putting up consistently similar numbers across the board nearly every season. If you think Hintz wouldn't have had a similar drop in production had he gone from playing with Robertson and Pavelski to playing with Benn and Marchment you are on something
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It's great to see such a thoughtful analysis, but there are a few points I'd like to respectfully address:

Stamkos: While it's true that Stamkos has played primarily as a winger recently, let's not forget that during his center years, he was a consistent offensive force. Over his career, he has averaged over a point per game (1.05 P/G). In contrast, Lindholm has averaged 0.69 P/G. Despite recently playing wing due to team need, he has shown that he can still play center and I believe that he is the better center because of how productive he has been over his career.

Bedard: You're absolutely right; Bedard has not played an NHL game yet. His potential is based on scouting and projections, and it's important to acknowledge the unpredictability of a player's transition to the NHL, like with Laf. But Laf was never labeled a generational talent, so a better comparison would be to look at players like Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby, who lived up to their "generational talent" labels immediately. It's about the individual's skill level, and Bedard's junior career statistics and intangible makeup support the hype.

Thompson: Comparing Thompson to Barkov, Eichel, and Crosby is indeed a subjective matter, but it's worth considering that Thompson has shown elite production without the same level of supporting talent around him of some of his contemporaries. His single season of high production is indeed a valid point; however, Lindholm's career average P/G is 0.69, and while he had one standout season, the rest of his career aligns with the profile of a second-line center. On the other hand, Thompson's potential for growth and future production outweighs Lindholm's consistency, especially considering his age.

Tavares: The assessment of Tavares as an elite center may vary from person to person, but he remains a highly capable player with a history of success. Leadership and experience can compensate for any perceived decline in individual performance. In 2022-23, Tavares (1.0 P/G) clearly outperformed Lindholm (0.8 P/G). Even if we account for Tavares' potential decline, he has been more consistently productive than Lindholm over the years.

Hischier: Age should not be a sole criterion, but it can be a factor in considering potential. While Lindholm and Hischier both received Selke votes, the debate about their comparative defensive abilities can be subjective. I feel Hischier's 2nd place Selke finish suggests he's already a formidable defensive center. However, you are correct that Lindholm's career defensive stats, such as his consistently high faceoff win percentage and takeaway numbers, should not be overlooked when discussing defensive abilities.

Dubois: Age doesn't necessarily correlate with a player's growth potential. Dubois may have room for improvement in certain aspects of his game, which, if realized, could elevate his status. His career P/G is also already just higher than Lindholm's at age 25, (.695 vs .690), and he certainly can still improve if his consistency issue is addressed. I believe that playing with a veteran leader like Kopitar will help him unlock that potential.

This ranking of players involved various factors, and different opinions are valid.

Hintz and Aho, for instance, were ranked higher for their perceived consistency and contributions in various aspects of the game. While Lindholm's consistency in underlying numbers is notable, it's crucial to consider the quality of his linemates and the impact of the system on his performance. Gaudreau and Tkachuk are elite players who have a significant influence on their linemates' production due to their playmaking abilities and the attention they draw from opponents. In contrast, players like Hintz and Aho may have similar consistency but play with less impactful linemates.

Ultimately, hockey discussions thrive on diverse perspectives. Your analysis adds depth to the conversation and is appreciated. Thank you.
 
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