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Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 18, 2020 at 12:13 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 10, 2020 at 12:40 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 24, 2020 at 4:31 p.m.
Thread: Leafs done Pens fan opinion
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NYR1983</b></div><div>I hope you realize we aren’t trashing the roster. Just tired of marincin for gold bars type of trades</div></div>

Yeah, 10000%. Some ACGMs make zero sense.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Byrr</b></div><div>I wonder how many of the depth guys get claimed on waivers going into the season. Engvall and Anderson can go through without them but Brooks, Malgin, Petan all need to pass through.



Also, while I agree, Robertson cant play in the AHL. He would be in the OHL whos season is very questionable right now. Probably why you see him up on 4th lines in peoples AGMs.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Penguins21</b></div><div>Good to know, thanks for the info. But I still don’t think it matters where he plays. It’s not gonna be on the 4th line in Toronto. And also sitting in the press box when you need that defensive 4th line and tougher/ bigger 4th line. Top scoring prospects don’t play on 4th lines. They will stay down and get the playing time elsewhere until a top 4 forward spot is open or atleast a 3rd line and 2nd PP spot is open for competition. You don’t play your top scoring prospect on the 4th line. And 4th line minutes. Unless his shine is gone and hes 26-27 years old and looking like a bust.</div></div>

Because Juniors is likely not happening, the teenagers may actually be able to play in the AHL this year... some talks of that. Otherwise, there's still the option of playing in Switzerland or one of the other European leagues (besides the DEL, which I believe is also cancelled).
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 24, 2020 at 10:44 a.m.
Thread: Saw this trade earlier
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>leafs_RtheBest</b></div><div>Kuemper trade requires just SDA, Kivi, and a 1st. Keep the 2nd. You said yourself, 1st rd and prsopects. SDA is a rly good prospect, Kivi is a decent one, and the 1st. That's it.

Ekblad trade is WAYYY overpaid. Why would you trade for Ekblad and sacrifice a 30+ goal scorer on a good contract AND a 15th overall pick and a servicable 2nd/3rd pairing D-man? Nylander and Dermott for Ekblad and a 4th. Or just sign Pietrangelo, and give up Johnson and Kerfoot instead for draft picks. You get assets and a great defender, without sacrificing a core player and a 1st and Derms?</div></div>

The cost of Ekblad, who still possibly hasn't reached his highest potential of being that high IQ superelite defender, is going to be really high. I think it's an overpay but you're not getting a 4th back for Nylander + Dermott, but I don't know what makes Florida bite. The less you need to give up, the better.

I wonder if the play is to make a trade for Ekblad sacrificing Nylander + or perhaps a Marner deal, and then still signing Pietrangelo in free agency. That blue line would be no joke and the offense would still be elite with Ekblad/Pietrangelo and losing one of the top Right Wings.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 23, 2020 at 10:30 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 8, 2020 at 1:44 a.m.
Thread: Andersen and Pesce Trade and Bottom 6 Depth
I think the Leafs need to add 2 RHD to be closer to a cup contender. Holl in the top 4 is okay - I really do like him, but imagine having Holl on the 3rd pairing?? Now we mean business. And having a more well-rounded attack and forecheck is what we need as well, but let's focus on the defense:

DeMelo is a cheap enough, defensively-oriented guy who ticks a lot of boxes for the Leafs. A little better than Holl at almost everything so he's great.

Gudas is someone Dubas has been talking to in the off-season. Idk exactly why you're not a fan of him, but I'll admit I haven't had many opportunities to watch him play this past year. His stat line shows he's good defensively and has a lot of hits, which is a nice-to-have aspect in a defenseman.

On that note, Cernak for Liljegren is an idea I have been very fond of. I've floated that idea a lot a lot. Cernak is like Schenn except more fleet of foot with less bruising ability, which is a good tradeoff.

I've honestly never been the biggest fan of Hamonic, not gonna say much else, but he blocks hella shots so I could see it working. I think he costs too much for what you get and there are better options in Free Agency or through trade, could be wrong though.

I know Matt Roy and Sean Walker are decent options too. Bogosian as well. Shattenkirk I'm honestly not sold on because I'm not sure it adds a different element to the team. Petro is the expensive on one the books and it seems nearly impossible.

I've talked in other threads about how expensive Parayko would be and I'm not interested in exploring that route too much. I think the ask is too high and he's a tad overrated.