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Forum: Armchair-GMMay 9, 2023 at 12:03 p.m.
Thread: Lets Play Hawky
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Samsoc22</b></div><div>You’re right on everything except Philly is in a cap crunch. Once FA’s leave they will start to actively take in back contracts for picks lol they will have around $15M without trading anyone. Once Hayes goes that will probably open up another $5M so no cap crunch. They will probably trade Provy but not cause of cap reasons and I don’t see them giving up a third for it either. I think he’s worth at least a 1st, probably more if they retain on him</div></div>

I should rephrase… they might have a lot of space, but a lot of bloated contracts. Instead of paying to dump DeAngelo or Risto, they might as well get future assets for a guy who hasn’t lived up to his reputation the last couple years and won’t fit their future timeline. The additional Third might be unnecessary, as you said.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 7, 2023 at 9:33 a.m.
Thread: Reset and reload
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JoeROFLCOPTER</b></div><div>Wait until this guy finds out about Albert Johansson, who looked to be fighting for a spot in the pre-season last year.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>buffbry</b></div><div>Edvinsson is hurt but once back will be with the team, we also have mcissac if we needed a call up which would be same as aho. Wings don't need or want clutterbuck at all, so this trade makes no sense from a wings perspective. Zadina for wahlstrom is more then fair</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MoreHitzSeider</b></div><div>Lindstrom stinks and is currently looking for a team in Sweden to play for next season. Edvinsson is out 4-6 months after shoulder surgery but he'll slot in LD eventually. Chiarot will be playing RD when Edvinsson returns. There's no room for Aho in Detroit.

Walman plays with Seider. Chiarot began playing the season with Seider but the 2 didn't mesh. Walman fits Seider like a glove and Seider started racking up the points immediately after pairing with him.

Edvinsson's injury gives Johansson an opportunity and Yzerman will give him a chance in training camp to see where he's at. McIsaac might even get a look for 7D.</div></div>

I mispoke. I meant Chiarot-Maatta, not Wallman. Looks like Detroit has a solid top 4 and then a few young guys vying for spots. I think a guy like Aho can push the pace a little and make some of the younger guys work harder to earn that spot. Not everyone can come in and be a superstar or even play at a solid NHL level (expecting Edvinsson to walk in as a rookie after a lengthy injury is wishful thinking). One year under a mill, even if he gets pushed out of the lineup, Aho is a very valuable asset other teams would lineup for. Again like I said, a good stop gap for Detroit who is looking to make an actual playoff push this year, not just "develop" for another season
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 4, 2023 at 9:29 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 30, 2022 at 6:15 p.m.
Thread: Kings Playoff Push
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>krakowitz</b></div><div>And how do you know he still has high value? He's played 8 of Ontario's 17 games this year, and played 35 games all of last year. He can't stay on the ice, and when he does, it's not like he's dominating. He's not playing poorly, but it's not what you'd expect from a 21 year old 5th overall pick. To say that he still has high value but the value of Provorov and Hart is so diminished is just inconsistent.</div></div>

This is like a common fallacy in most sports circles that people go "first round pick" as an absolute value. He was a top 10 pick less than 3 years ago, he still has clear value. He's not worth a "top 10 value" anymore, but if he was a 25th overall pick, people wouldn't be so reactionary about him. Good example: look at what Alex Nylander got in a trade after being pretty good in the AHL and bad in the NHL. Turcotte arguably has better stats than he did, as well.
Philly is totally hamstrung on the blue line with their contracts, Provorov alone is likely not worth more than an early 2nd at this stage with his money. Hart as well is playing well, but 2 years ago he was arguably the worst goalie in the league and not great last year at all. I'd argue this deal is much more risky from LA's side than Philly's side in the end.