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Anus_McLeod

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Forum: Armchair-GM20 hours ago
Thread: Floating Newhook due to panic mode in the fanbase
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>sedin33</b></div><div>You would need to add something like Byram for the Canucks to even consider it.

Before you respond, consider that Horvat is the captain on a very good deal. Wanting Vancouver to retain salary on top of that is really asking for a lot.</div></div>

The retention was more to get everyone to $5M but it wouldn't be necessary. In terms of adding, Colorado could add but certainly not Byram. There are very few players in the league worth both Newhook and Byram.

That said, I can see why Vancouver wouldn't move him. I considered him one of the longer shots on this list. If there was a rift between him and the organization then it could be possible. I know there is nothing to that effect now though. Figured no harm including him in this post though.
Forum: Armchair-GMWed at 3:26 pm
Thread: Does Makar kill penalties
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ZiggyPalffy</b></div><div>That's all fine and good, but if he was that good defensively, why isn't he on the PK? Seeing how he and Johnson are their only RD lol. Not counting Timmons bc he's a rookie and the word is he's been making a lot of "rookie mistakes"

IMO a Norris candidate/nominee should be on the #1 pair, playing #1 minutes, #1 PK unit, solid +/- and shut down performance, and maintain consistent offensive production.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jamiepo</b></div><div>Makar is awesome defensively. He plays a ton of 5v5 and pp. for this reason he is not killing penalties. Not because he couldn’t.</div></div>

See my post above. He does kill penalties and is good at it.
Forum: Armchair-GMWed at 8:05 am
Thread: Jarnkrok Staal Stolarz
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Richard88</b></div><div>I think if you can get Jarnkrok at $1m x 2 for a cheap price it's something you do as that's phenomenal value. It's like having Donskoi at $1m effectively. He can play anywhere in the lineup and at that caphit you can even afford to stack the lineup and have him on the 4th line if you want (not that he should be below 3rd line but just pointing out the value gives options).</div></div>

I hear the points but still feel there is a redundancy factor. Donskoi is already the guy who moves up when needed. Nichushkin can as well.

I would trade Compher or Donskoi for Jarnkrok. If something like that works or if they can get him for futures and then move one of those guys in a different trade then great. Keep Nichushkin and Jost though.
Forum: Armchair-GMTue at 7:47 pm
Thread: Jarnkrok Staal Stolarz
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NMAvsFan</b></div><div>There are arguments to made for and against but the bottom line for me is that the 3rd line has been <em>at best</em> ineffective and there are some guys on the regular roster that are acting as an anchor. If the 3rd line could get going, that would give other teams defensive fits and free up the top two lines to score more. I'd prefer to see something done about that 3rd line sooner rather than later.</div></div>

Anchor is a bit strong, but certainly a couple guys (namely Compher and Donskoi) have not been great 5v5.

Jost and Nichushkin play in such a way that when they aren't scoring it isn't an issue. That's important for the bottom six (imo). Bellemare and Calvert too. Even LOC. Keep those guys for their defense and play driving ability. All they need is 3C.

Jarnkrok is tempting but I don't think he moves the needle in this trade. Staal or another 3C probably does though.
Forum: Armchair-GMTue at 4:38 pm
Thread: Jarnkrok Staal Stolarz
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Richard88</b></div><div>Jarnkrok's analytics aren't the important thing. He's playing on a terrible team so they aren't going to be great to begin with anyhow.

What's important is that he could be acquired with a $1m x 2 contract and put up 30+ points.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NMAvsFan</b></div><div>JTC has had some 30+ point seasons and is doing jack squat so far. But, maybe a change of scenery does both Jarnkrok and Compher some good. I think it's a risk worth taking when you're trying to win a Cup.</div></div>

Better play from 3C (and better puck luck) could get a guy like Nichushkin going. I'm reluctant to have too much turnover, especially if it's a guy like Jost who drives play and is one if the better defensive forwards in the league this year.

I also believe (and correct me if I'm wrong) thank Jarnkrok is playing on their second line. Losing minutes likely means fewer points and then maybe we're back where we started.

Just see where Staal gets things and call it a day. That's my opinion.

Edit: just to be clear, I'm in no way opposed to Jarnkrok. He's good. I just think he may be a lateral move.
Forum: Armchair-GMTue at 2:29 pm
Forum: Armchair-GMTue at 11:27 am
Forum: Armchair-GMMon at 1:13 pm
Thread: Make any sense question mark
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Richard88</b></div><div>Initial reaction is that this is bad for Colorado. Kaut has 2 more years of ELC after this year which is very valuable.</div></div>

Brown won't make much more (if at all) on his next deal, so I think that's kind of a wash.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Richard88</b></div><div>I can understand the idea of moving Kaut given our clogged RW, but moving him for a guy like Brown does nothing to help the Avs. If Kaut is moved it needs to be in a package for a 3C or a goalie (eg. Kuemper).</div></div>

Having as many guys that can play C as possible is desirable (imo). Otherwise you end up with Dries in the lineup. Brown still has upside but has been derailed by injuries and a crappy organization. I don't personally think it's as far off as some others.

That said, I can see and appreciate your points. I'd rather include him in a deal for Crosby or Malkin but I do think this is interesting enough to discuss. I just don't see Kaut as an impactful player on this team.