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Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 20, 2023 at 10:39 p.m.
Thread: Building Blocks 2
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SupremeBone</b></div><div>Canucks fans can correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure both Poolman and Pearson are slated for LTIR "retirement" so this move doesn't open up that cap space for them and MIkheyev was actually really quite good for them. So, your trade has them trading a capable middle-6 W that had success with them, 4 picks (including a 1st), and some LTIR deadweight for a solid RD prospect and an actual deadweight RD that doesn't crack their lineup even without any offseason upgrades at RD (an upgrade that should be a priority for them). In light of that, you're likely gonna have to revise your thinking on that one.</div></div>

I totally agree with you. A few days prior to this I did "Building Blocks" that has a different VAN trade that plays right into the angle about LTIR that you mentioned. Thanks so much.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 25, 2021 at 11:11 p.m.
Thread: Making the playoffs
Looks good. I especially like that Petr Mrazek add. I think keeping Hinostroza on a low cap hit as a depth forward would also be a smart addition due to his speed. He'd play 1/3 to 2/3 of the games depending on the opponent and injury situation. I just have to point out, however, that there's no way Dallas parts with Esa Lindell. Lindell is loved in Dallas and he has a very team friendly contract. Heiskanen, Klingberg, and Lindell are as untouchable on Dallas as Keith, Seabrook, and Hjalmarsson were for the Hawks in their prime. I think Zadorov will go to arbitration and be on the Hawks one more season. The Hawks wont sell low on Zadorov due to the ties to Saad, so maybe Zadorov can have a good season and get dealt at the trade deadline, regardless of the playoff picture.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 22, 2020 at 2:27 a.m.
Thread: Proposed Lines Updated with Strome Traded
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>csick</b></div><div>Strome would cost a 1st or at least a real good prospect and a 2nd</div></div>

I don't think Anaheim gives up a 1st. They are not a top contender where Strome is the missing piece to put them over the edge. They are in somewhat of a rebuild mode themselves and probably value their 1st rounder. Based on this past season, the odds are it will be a high 1st rounder. But the arguments that Strome is worth a 1st++ are valid so this trade probably wont happen. Hawks will probably sign Strome to a contract that expires in 2023, the same year as Kane, Toews, Debrincat, and Keith. Maybe with so many players in a contract year going into the 2023 offseason the Hawks will have more to play for in the 2022-23 season. Contract years are motivators. The Seattle expansion draft will also play out by then and there's probably an angle to consider there.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 21, 2020 at 8:56 p.m.
Thread: Hawks fans thoughts
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>etpeck</b></div><div>Necas would be a total nostarter for the canes</div></div>

Kane sells Jerseys and Tickets, Necas doesn't. And there's a lot of Chicago transplants in NC, especially Raleigh. Also, I see a 2022 1st being included in the deal but the Hawks would probably throw in a 2022 2nd. Hawks management will want to say they got two 1st round pics for trading away the only Blackhawks 1st overall pick, one of the best American born players ever, and the revenue possibilities of decade old franchise scoring records being broken. The real question is will Kane waive his NMC clause to go to Raleigh? I've been to a game in Raleigh and I'm going to say that's a hard "no". Kane isn't married with kids yet and I don't see Raleigh offering what Kane is looking for other than the Canes are a good team and the fans in Carolina are legit. Hope this perspective helps.