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Forum: Armchair-GM13 hours ago

Thread: Testing the waters on Bratt

how bout Vladi Tarasenko?

Forum: GM Game 2019-20Tue at 5:18 pm

Thread: V5 General Chatter

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Forum: Armchair-GMTue at 1:31 pm

Thread: Line Prediction vs COL

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TheEarthmaster</b></div><div>Yeah I would like to see Perron on his left before Tarasenko or Buchnevich probably. Walman has looked really really good, it would be a great if he could steal some minutes from Scandella and Krug and let those guys cook primarily in offensive situations.</div></div>

If Walman can steal minutes from Scandella, in a roundabout way it opens the door for Perunovich to come up and play with Scandella on the 3rd pair. That's the dream.

Forum: Armchair-GMTue at 1:15 pm

Thread: Line Prediction vs COL

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>mokumboi</b></div><div>I'd think Perron (and Barby, for that matter) would play the left way before Buch would. Buch is like Vladdy, he very, very much prefers to play the right side.</div></div>

Perron-RT-VT would definitely work, then you could keep the Schenn line together. Gonna switch to that and see how it looks.

Forum: Armchair-GMTue at 12:44 pm

Thread: Keeping Blais over Strome

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>mvp13</b></div><div>I considered the trade to be more of a cap/roster dump, and Blais would be flipped at the deadline or just not re-signed... but wow, he's been really impressive. I really don't remember him much in STL, but according to his interviews he said he didn't have much of an offensive chance over there. He really does have some nice hands to go along with the size, that toe drag assist the other night vs NSH was a thing of beauty! STL definitely wins the trade, but it's not as bad as previously thought, I don't think. More of a team needs vs team needs, I guess</div></div>

Yeah I always thought he was gonna pop in STL and then he'd get hurt every time he was really about to stick on a line (and then he'd have to work his way back into the lineup from the bottom) - part of the downside of being a big hitter. Happy to see him get a fresh start though.

Forum: Armchair-GMTue at 11:58 am

Thread: Keeping Blais over Strome

Good to see that Sammy is doing well so far in NY. He's such a fun player to watch; sneaky good hands. I thought he was gonna be the LW for ROR-Perron if he ever stayed healthy (but I'll take the Buch trade with no regrets)

Forum: Armchair-GMMon at 6:10 pm

Thread: Defence

Blues need defense more than RW. Marner is a good player but 10.9m to one winger makes the whole team weaker.

Forum: Armchair-GMSun at 3:24 pm

Thread: Marner challenge

This made me sick to my stomach

Forum: Armchair-GMThu at 6:22 pm

Thread: LA Lineup

I like where you've got everyone. Maybe flip neal and kostin based on how the game is going. I'd also take this opportunity to get Husso in there vs LA, but maybe Monday instead of the home opener. Only 1 back to back in the next 4 weeks.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 20 at 5:07

Thread: Under rated under cap

I agree with a lot of these guys (depending on the exact definition of underrated) but I don't think Edmundson or Eller are anything special. Haven't really seen much from Wahlstrom as a pro but he's a gamer. Lots of times when the Blues played the Yotes last season I thought Pitlick was everywhere.

One thing I notice about these underrated lists is that all the guys usually have a nack for scoring at 5v5, whether they're feasting on matchups or just simply better tuned for the open game. And conversely, the overrated lists usually have PP merchants and one-dimensional shooters.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 20 at 4:24

Thread: Eichel for Thomas

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TheEarthmaster</b></div><div>Bring me Marcus Pettersson. Tall, speedy young defensive defenseman with term who is already one of the best in the league at suppressing high danger chances.</div></div>

I'm not really sold on MP but he'd probably be pretty cheap to acquire and might be a fit.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>mokumboi</b></div><div>You already know what I'm going to say.</div></div>

I appreciate your self-control :tearsofjoy just seeing what it would look like, I think it's too steep all things considered

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 20 at 2:57

Thread: Every teams top 3 players

Third-best Blue is actually a tough call, but I don't think I'd say Schenn. Could go Buchnevich if you believe last year was legit. Or Perron, he's playing the best he ever has. Could go Thomas purely on upside. I think I'd go with Kyrou - off to a blazing start again this year, finished last season around 25th in the whole NHL in 5v5 scoring and should earn himself some PP time. Also can't sleep on Krug...

I guess the point of my rambling is that it's a very balanced team.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 20 at 2:45

Thread: Eichel for Thomas

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>F50marco</b></div><div>I honestly think Buffalo will not get a better deal than this from anyone. Frankly Im not sure STL should do this.</div></div>

Yeah I agree - it hurts the Blues a good bit, losing a few affordable guys just to add something that isn't 100% needed. Buffalo seemingly loses leverage every day, you gotta wonder what kind of package finally gets it done. Probably not better than this.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 20 at 2:43

Thread: Eichel for Thomas

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>csick</b></div><div>It looks very good. Now if you can upgrade LD , it would be a top contender</div></div>

Hampus Lindholm, come on down

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 20 at 2:39

Thread: Eichel for Thomas

<a href="/users/csick" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@csick</a> the forward lines are filthy. I had to keep Neighbours, he might already be Berube's favorite player.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 20 at 2:31

Thread: dannywalters Eichel trade Buffalo POV

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>csick</b></div><div>I agree but if he’s healthy , it would be a great move .</div></div>

I've looked at it a few times and "interesting" is the word I usually end up at. While I'm here I'm gonna go look at it again from a cap perspective tbh. Tough to say what package really gets it done for the Sabres to move Eichel though, that's the determining factor.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 20 at 2:27

Thread: dannywalters Eichel trade Buffalo POV

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>csick</b></div><div>With Eichel healthy + Kyrou, Schenn, Kostin, ROR, Saad etc, they’re big time contenders</div></div>

Oh I agree, they could be amazing with Eichel at the top of the depth chart. But they'd be taking a big gamble, especially considering how strong the fwd depth is now. What if you lose a guy to injury and you've already lost Thomas, Neighbours, and Tarasenko and another guy (cap has to move) and Eichel is still sitting... gonna force some guys into big roles just to make the playoffs, and then you gotta pray that Eichel comes back at 100% and can carry the team past COL/VGK/etc.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 20 at 2:17

Thread: dannywalters Eichel trade Buffalo POV

This looks pretty close to the last package I put together from the Blues' side. I think I had Vlad (flipped), Barbashev, Kostin, Bolduc, and conditional picks in '22 and '23 that likely end up as 1sts but bottom out as 3rds. No retention required on Eichel when you include Barbashev although it would be extremely helpful to have him at 8.5. Probably not enough for the Sabres but IMO the Blues probably put a stop on it around there given the context of the situation.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 20 at 2:06

Thread: dannywalters Eichel trade Buffalo POV

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>csick</b></div><div>It starts with Thomas and Neighbours</div></div>

Probably should be their ask, but with Eichel out for like 4 months or more that would be a pretty big blow to the Blues' roster. The Eichel to STL concept is pretty tricky... extremely shallow prospect pool and so much money already tied up for the long term. (I.e. the guys that you'd need to produce on ELCs/bridge deals would be traded for Eichel, and then there's nobody left to fill in the depth and no money to spend)

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 20 at 2:01

Thread: My Version of Every Teams Best Player

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ragsandbluesfan</b></div><div>Over Panarin?</div></div>

That was one of the tougher ones. I went Fox but both of them are easily top 5 at their positions.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 20 at 1:55

Thread: My Version of Every Teams Best Player

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Boltsbeathabs</b></div><div>Vasileskiy for TB</div></div>

not to call #1 bull**** but I think there is too much randomness in goaltending and Kuch (when healthy) is a guaranteed performer.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 20 at 1:27

Thread: every teams best player

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Sharkie0884</b></div><div>Kane lol!

Who would you actually pick for SJS?

And what are talking about the ARI pick is a joke? Loui is the goat! :tearsofjoy</div></div>

I think Hertl is comfortably their best player fwiw

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 20 at 1:23

Thread: every teams best player

ROR took over that honor when he won the Conn Smythe (and when Tarasenko's shoulder fell off of his body)

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 20 at 8:26

Thread: Deadass Sleeper Team

Considering the top talent in the 2022 draft and the number of rentals that the Ducks could trade to boost the rebuild, I really hope they don't fool themselves into going for it this season.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 15 at 9:55

Thread: Eichel Potential Landing Spots Per LeBrun

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Shibbal18</b></div><div>drop Perunovich, dont need him, add some cap relief or a long shot prospect</div></div>

The last package I came up with was maybe a little light - BUF probably pushes for Thomas or Neighbours - but something like this with the conditional picks could be interesting.

Tarasenko, Vladimir
Kostin, Klim
Bolduc, Zachary
Barbashev, Ivan
2022 1st round pick (STL)
2023 3rd round pick (STL)
Additional Details:
2022 pick becomes 3rd if Blues miss playoffs or Eichel does not play in 50% of playoff games
2023 pick becomes 1st if Eichel plays in over 75% of reg szn games in 2022-23 and Blues make playoffs

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