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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.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 2, 2022 at 6:22 p.m.
Thread: Some tweaks to get under the cap
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Carson</b></div><div>Build around Tyson Jost or Dmitry k? You realize wild have kaprizov, boldy and more right? Seems you are just baiting everyone and Want a reaction</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>mokumboi</b></div><div>Dude, they are trying to contend now. Or had you not noticed?</div></div>

:tearsofjoy you guys are hilarious. Contend? For what? They're closer to a chicken tender than a cup contender. Maybe they should spend more time working the concessions to actually earn those big contracts cause they're play sure hasn't been worth it. Boldy was hot for like 3 games then fell off a CLIFF! If you have a 10 point game and then don't score for 19 straight, your 0.5 P/GP is fraudulent. Kaprizov is good, but someone has to play defense for this team, and it won't be him. Get a few bigger guys like Nemalainen, Middleton, and Cizikas to kick the other teams ass. You can't make an omlete without cracking a few eggs :tearsofjoy
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 2, 2022 at 6:15 p.m.
Thread: Some tweaks to get under the cap
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>turtlemountain</b></div><div>These are bizarre moves.

Why would Anaheim trade the 3rd overall pick for RFA Fiala and Jost? Makes absolutely no sense.

Your starting goalie is Mrazek and his backup is a 36 year old that hasn’t played pro hockey this year except for 4 AHL games where he got lit up? Good luck with that.

You also signed Bozak until he’s 40.

Avs trade is weird too. Can’t see the Avs being too interested in 3 years of Jon Merrill. Minnesota probably wants to hold on to any NHL bodies making around a million.

Also, you do all this cost cutting and then trade for a $2.5M 4C with Cizikas? Odd.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Xqb15a</b></div><div>That’s a vomit trade for COL. Absolutely zero interest in Merrill, on top of that it’s an overpay</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>shaf_daddy</b></div><div>Leafs say yes and hang up before you change your mind.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GeneralLandro</b></div><div>Anaheim doesn’t consider this for a second</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ceeque84</b></div><div>Oilers say absolutely not.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Carson</b></div><div>Minnesota Declines the 1st and 3rd deal. &amp; 4th , &amp; 5th..all I can say to your proposals Are is bad. Like really.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AntreDiAnaheim</b></div><div>Ducks counter Kaprizov for Jacob Larsson, Derek Grant and a 2024 6th Rounder</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>mokumboi</b></div><div>This somehow manages to be overly optimistic and bad for the Wild.</div></div>

You guys are not only wrong, but also incorrect. The Wild cannot build around Tyson Jost and Dmitry Kulikov. Changes must be made to shake up the core. A guy like Mason McTavish is the ultimate buy low candidate. Anaheim risked it going 3 years on a guy with ZERO NHL experience, and had to send him to JUNIORS this year... Kevin Fiala is a former first round pick with multiple 60 point seaons under his belt. I get it's a bit much for a guy like that, but he has some upside. It's a chance for them to start over in 2-4 years and become actual contenders for once
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 26, 2020 at 12:41 p.m.
Thread: Bergevine at it again
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BStinson</b></div><div>Both Barzal &amp; Domi cost more. Detroit isn’t taking Hickey for a late round pick upgrade. The problem with Detroit’s defense is they have enough bottom pairing/press box guys but lack quality top 4 guys outside Hronek.</div></div>

If Hickey doesn't play half the season, Detroit gets a 5th this year for taking $2.5M in meaningless cap space that they can easilly afford. If he does play, I think upgrading a future pick is worth it. Hickey is also due a $1.25M bonus this year, so if Montreal waits until FA to make the move, it could make sense. To be fair, there was many reasons why Hickey didn't play this reason than just poor play. He's probably a bottom pair guy but dealt with injuries, Toews/Dobson getting spots, and the death of his brother. I think it's a low risk trade for detroit and at best they could flip him the year after for a 4th or 3rd. At worst, he does nothing and gets buried.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 26, 2020 at 11:43 a.m.
Thread: Bergevine at it again
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TheGHANDI90</b></div><div>Agreed it will be hard for teams to meet Domi's demands, that is why I see him sticking with Montreal for another year on a 1 year "show me" contract, and then gets traded at the deadline next season... and although I find it equally as hard to value Domi rn, he is assuredly going to fetch a 1st rounder minimum if that is what Kapanen got and then some.</div></div>

The thing with Kapanen is most people agree it was a clear overpayment, but his contract is pretty good and he'd be a year younger than Domi, if that makes a difference. Based on the fact Domi hired Ferris and fired his previous agent who was buddies with Bergevine, I think his time in Montreal is up or he's gonna be asking way too much with term from them. That's just my opinion, I could be totally off but that's how I've interpreted it
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 26, 2020 at 10:58 a.m.
Thread: Bergevine at it again
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MichaelSimonetta_97</b></div><div>Islanders hang up on that deal for Barzal not enough for him to be let go of the islanders</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Anza</b></div><div>Barzal isn't that cheap.</div></div>

Kiefer Bellows isn't great and probably won't cap off as much more than a bottom 6 power forward. Hickey is a straight cap dump and Lou would much rather have the tangible asset of Danault rather than some draft picks via offer sheet. The 16th overall in this draft could be comparable to a top 10 in most other drafts due to the depth and Danault himself is a solid 2C who is elite defenisvely with 50+ point upside. I don't think it's ridiculous ask. Barzal is probably a 1C, but he's definitely on the low end of that considering his drop in production since Tavares left. He's still young so he can defintiely get better, but I don't see him being much more valuable than say Duchene who was traded for a first, a B+ (at best) prospect, a 2C, a cap dump, and a third.