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Forum: Armchair-GMThu at 7:04 pm

Thread: a player i reasonably would want from every team

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ajp_18</b></div><div>Texier isn’t available. He’s proven to be a solid player so for him you’d have to be willing to part with a similar player. So probably Necas for Texier, but neither team would want to make that move at this point.</div></div>

Stealing this response but inserting Robert Thomas for Texier.

Forum: Armchair-GMWed at 1:45 pm

Thread: Small moves after watching last game

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CHUG</b></div><div>I'd say a second rounder is pretty fair for a player who has averaged 30 points a year over his first two years. His production is slightly up this year, but that has a lot to do with being moved up in the lineup on a fairly bad team.</div></div>

Maybe it's not that far off, but a 2nd round pick last deadline got a few months of Brian Boyle. This is a 2-yr rental of a better player. IMO he could pull a 2020 2nd + 2021 2nd, something like that.

Forum: Armchair-GMWed at 1:30 pm

Thread: Small moves after watching last game

With all those things you consider Coleman to be, don't you think they'd want more, if they decide to move him at all? It would be nice to see him on a good team but I think he holds more value than that especially mid-season.

Forum: Armchair-GMTue at 3:22 pm

Thread: Blues 2020-21 moves

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>STLBlues17</b></div><div>I would sell high on Perron instead of Schwartz tbh, this season isn’t all that impressive when you dig deeper. He leads the forwards in 5v5 ice time and yet has less 5v5 points than Barbashev. In fact, Thomas has almost 200 less minutes and has 7 more points. If he puts up a point per game season, there’ll be some GM that offers a first round pick plus.</div></div>

I'd prefer that. Then what would Schwartz's extension look like? 7 x 6.5? Does that work long-term?

Forum: Armchair-GMTue at 10:16 am

Thread: Who Is Better

Leafs fans: Sandin

Habs fans: Romanov

Hockey fans: way too early to tell

Forum: Armchair-GMMon at 1:44 pm

Thread: Can Berube get him to improve his game

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>STLBlues17</b></div><div>I’d rather pay for Toffoli or Kreider, I have no belief in chucky</div></div>

Regardless of what we all think, I don't see Army and Chief getting together and going after Chucky so it's all just hypothetical.

Forum: Toronto Maple LeafsMon at 1:38 pm

Thread: RASMUS SANDIN HAS BEEN CALLED UP TO SAVE THE MAPLE LEAFS

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>mondo</b></div><div>it's kind of annoying.

Well to be honest, it's more annoying that people constantly respond to the topic saying it's annoying. But annoying nonetheless.</div></div>

annoyinception

<em>*drumming intensifies*</em>

Forum: Toronto Maple LeafsMon at 1:13 pm

Thread: RASMUS SANDIN HAS BEEN CALLED UP TO SAVE THE MAPLE LEAFS

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Boomer125</b></div><div>I like Sandin, he will be good, rookie of the year is beyond a stretch</div></div>

I'm just having some fun. Do y'all not see the hyperbolic posts in all-caps every day about the Leafs? Is that just me?

Forum: Armchair-GMMon at 1:08 pm

Thread: Can Berube get him to improve his game

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>STLBlues17</b></div><div>I think he’s just bad at hockey</div></div>

I would never cite draft pedigree in evaluating a player, but you'd have to think there is some raw talent there when the guy goes 3rd overall. If you can tap into that talent, it could be worth a shot. But the fact that we've said this for years about Chucky makes it all very suspect. I can see the perspective that STL is in no position to take on reclamation projects though.

Forum: Toronto Maple LeafsMon at 12:56 pm

Thread: RASMUS SANDIN HAS BEEN CALLED UP TO SAVE THE MAPLE LEAFS

<a href="/users/TMLSage" target="_blank">@TMLSage</a> Saved you the effort today :tearsofjoy

Forum: Toronto Maple LeafsMon at 12:55 pm

Thread: RASMUS SANDIN HAS BEEN CALLED UP TO SAVE THE MAPLE LEAFS

Rasmus Sandin is the best defensive prospect in the last 25 years and now he will leave his mark on the greatest team in NHL history. There is little doubt that Sandin's contributions from now until the end of the season will propel the Maple Leafs all the way to the Cup Finals where he will score the cup-winning goal. My only question is if there is enough time left in the season for him to steal the Calder Trophy. My thought is yes, this guy will pass Hughes and Makar for the Rookie of the Year.

Forum: Armchair-GMMon at 12:50 pm

Thread: Can Berube get him to improve his game

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>F50marco</b></div><div>If the price is small, sure but I don't think any team can "fix" him.</div></div>

Why do you think he is broken - is it effort/attitude, hockey sense, playing wing? Or some combo of those?

Forum: Armchair-GMMon at 12:39 pm

Thread: Can Berube get him to improve his game

To me, it's a question worth finding the answer to - but that's not to say it isn't extremely risky. Chucky has already gotten "fresh starts" with teams less structured/defensive than STL so there's not a huge chance that his all-around game improves with us... but, if he does improve, we're adding a nice shooting/PP threat PLUS freeing up 1.5 million against next year's cap. Every dollar is going to count next year, and IMO we will have a few solid, cheaper replacements for Sanford. On the other hand, if Galchenyuk doesn't improve, it would be hard to hide him in our lineup... maybe it could be a trial and trade before the TDL (similar to Tanner Pearson from LAK -> PIT -> VAN all in one season).

Forum: Armchair-GMMon at 11:45 am

Thread: Target Dumba

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Dylan1995</b></div><div>Quality > quantity dumba is very good and Minnesota has no reason to move him thus making it an overpayment to get him and I don’t even think Nylander alone is enough to get him let alone this awful package lol</div></div>

incoming reference to Dumba's stats this season lol tHiRtEeN pOiNtS

Even if Dumba was available, I don't see why TOR would want to add another guy that does the same things as Rielly and Barrie. There are only 2 PP units and a limited amount of offensive draws. TOR would be better off adding a guy that can sit back and defend when the other guys are flying around the ice IMO.

Forum: Armchair-GMMon at 11:41 am

Thread: Blues - Kreider

Y'all better not expect Kyrou or Kostin for Kreider... just gonna be let down when it doesn't happen. The Blues are way too thin on quality prospects to be tossing them away for rentals.

Forum: GM Game 2019-20Sun at 12:58 pm

Thread: 2019-20 GM Game - Messages to the MODs

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Mr_cap</b></div><div><a href="/users/Banks" target="_blank"><a href="/users/Banks" target="_blank">@Banks</a></a>

There seem to be a few pages that have gone missing - CBJ, DET, WSH, EDM, WPG, COL, NYR.

Thanks,
- BOG</div></div>

<a href="/users/Banks" target="_blank"><a href="/users/Banks" target="_blank">@Banks</a></a> <a href="/users/Jarvis" target="_blank">@Jarvis</a>
The WPG page: <a href="https://www.capfriendly.com/armchair-gm/team/1422361">https://www.capfriendly.com/armchair-gm/team/1422361</a>

Forum: Armchair-GMJan 9 at 3:36

Thread: Major cap hell

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jamiepo</b></div><div>It’s only cap hell when you have players under performing contracts. Not a big fan of this petro deal or the Faulk deal but for now they are contributing parts to a winning team.</div></div>

For sure. The Faulk/Schenn/potential Petro deals could all look poor, but it's all about playoff success in these next few years. The Blues will want to squeeze every drop out of this core.

6 years for Petro isn't as unsettling as the possibility of him getting 7-8. He's not speedy or physical, he'll age like Ryan Suter IMO. Should still be a positive player in his mid-30s.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan 9 at 3:18

Thread: Major cap hell

Being a cap team while contending for cups is business as usual, they'll manage. Blais probably gets 1-2 yrs at 1-1.5 mil - he has 15 NHL pts. Foley hasn't played a game in years. Bozak isn't worth that much at his age/cap hit.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan 9 at 12:09

Thread: Anderson to Blues

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>mokumboi</b></div><div>This is an overpay. Anderson has been absolutely awful this season and Blues fans go overwrought about Sanford regardless of how he actually plays (which is typically not bad). They just have to have somebody to tear down, and since they can't bag on Allen these days, here we go on Sanford.</div></div>

A 25-yr old RFA who scored 27 goals in 18-19 and then shoots below 2% through half of this season, and gets an injury to boot, seems like a great buy low option. Anderson has spent time on all 4 lines, hasn't been able to stick with any linemates this year, but he's already shown that he can produce in the NHL. You and I watch Sanford all the time, at this point we know his highest level of play and how infrequently he actually reaches it.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan 9 at 11:30

Thread: Anderson to Blues

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>STLBlues17</b></div><div>It could work considering Thomas lights it up every time he gets to play with physical, grinding wingers who can finish. I saw somewhere that Kase might be available and I think that would be an amazing fit who could boost 5v5 offense by a lot. Stick him on the ROR line and I bet he scores 30+ goals. The only issue is that I have no idea what he’d cost.
Imagine:
Schwartz-Schenn-Tarasenko
Kase-O’Reilly-Perron
Blais-Thomas-Bozak
Barbashev-Sundqvist-Mac</div></div>

I like Kase a lot. Seems like a guy that would go for a lot less than what we all would expect. His underlying numbers have been pretty much star-caliber but he's always underutilized or injured.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan 9 at 11:13

Thread: Anderson to Blues

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>STLBlues17</b></div><div>I’m not sure about Anderson. I’ve always felt like he was a strong player but he’s played almost 500 minutes this year and has 4 points. I’m assuming it’s a combination luck and injury, but I’d we’re getting a player like that it has to be a super low price</div></div>

Just thought it was interesting given Chief's ideal style of player. He'd be a big upgrade from Sanford regardless of the point production this year. Pairing him with Thomas could definitely get him going with some greasy goals.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan 7 at 5:47

Thread: Message to all the Habs fans

:popcorn

Forum: Armchair-GMJan 7 at 5:40

Thread: Apparently Williams

Probably Canes

Forum: Armchair-GMJan 6 at 4:17

Thread: 2020 Cap Crunch

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jamiepo</b></div><div>Cap space is there to fill the roster. Leafs have no issue with a 21 man roster. This leaves plenty of room to find a partner for Rielly.

What I do wonder is if they have roster room for all of their nhl wingers.

I think this myth that teams with extra talent to spare won’t get a fair trade lives only on this site. There are 30 other teams out there. That is where the competition comes from.</div></div>

I agree with your last point. Trade value varies wildly depending on the time of the year, but not because an individual team may have a surplus of talent or a demand for cap space. If a GM doesn't want to pay for a player because they think the other team will get burned on the cap, then they'll just look dumb when the next team makes the trade.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan 6 at 3:37

Thread: The Answer - 2020-21

Allen Iverson comeback confirmed in 2020-2021

Tbh Iverson playing for the Leafs is more realistic than Parayko.

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