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Forum: Armchair-GMSat. at 3:12 p.m.

Thread: Playoff lines I hope

Matthew knies is barely above ppg in the NCAA. I am hopeful for his long term development, but expecting him to be a first line winger this year is setting him up for unrealistic expectations

Forum: Armchair-GMSat. at 2:56 p.m.

Thread: Hurricanes C and Devils D

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>evelutions2</b></div><div>Moving KK makes no sense for the Canes. He is young and hasn’t even finished year 1 of his extension. He has been quite good offensively since the turn of the new year, and has been elite defensively the entire season. He isn’t getting moved.</div></div>

He has 1 goal and 6 pts in 14 games in January. He picked it up after that. 7 g and 16 pts in 17 games in Feb and march

Forum: Fauteuil - DGSat. at 2:50 p.m.

Thread: Draft UFA Trade

PLD seems like he'll want more than that

Forum: Armchair-GMSat. at 2:46 p.m.

Thread: Leafs Off-season

Matthews is worth much more than Bedard.

Forum: Armchair-GMFri. at 8:44 p.m.

Thread: Lines vs Avs

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 17 at 7:15 a.m.

Thread: Resigning the pair

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>palhal</b></div><div>Here's the issue I have with there resigning of Matthews and Nylander. Let's say the cap goes up 5m as you suggest in 24/25. Matthews and Nylander just between the two of them gets 6m increase as you suggest. So despite the fact other players on the team should be getting raises, and in order to attract players to sign with the Leafs they will want more money.
I dunno, haven't the Leafs gone this route with so much of their cap going to "few players" and it hasn't succeeded. A greater % of cap going to Matthews, Nylander and I assume Marner next season, does this really make the Leafs better.</div></div>

I figure the saving are the year after with Tavares getting a big pay cut

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 15 at 7:48 p.m.

Thread: trading 34 and 88

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>nintendofan721</b></div><div>Jason Robertson cannot be touched with a 39 and a half foot pole</div></div>

K I have to ask, why that specific number?

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 15 at 4:26 p.m.

Thread: Enough with the 7 d

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Rage44</b></div><div>I think you'll keep seeing 7D until Knies is available to get his team "tryout"</div></div>

I think people are going to be sorely unimpressed by knies and their unreasonable expectations are setting him up for disaster.

He has played well in the NCAA but hasn't lit it on fire.

Ignoring the real chance of bust, it's more likely knies comes in his first year as a borderline nhler and scores like a 10 g/30 pt pace for 1-2 years. And if all goes well he has a JT Miller like progression.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 15 at 12:41 p.m.

Thread: Lines vs Avs

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Stavros99</b></div><div>Nothing against ZAR, but I think McMann can be a more impactful player bringing nearly as good 2-way play with more offensive pop and seemingly better in transition and creating turnovers and retrieving the puck. I could be wrong of course. Only way to find out is for the Leafs to call him up which they are taking forever to do for some reason.</div></div>

I just don't believe he actually has offensive pop above ZAR. At same age there was no comparison. He has had a bunch of goals in a small number of games this year. So is this year a development way beyond what could reasonably be expected or just a heater? My guess is latter. But you never know as you say

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 15 at 11:52 a.m.

Thread: Lines vs Avs

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Stavros99</b></div><div>I agree, 7d is annoying but at the end of the day its whatever works best. I don't see it continuing in the playoffs but TB won 2 cups with 7d so can't rule it out entirely with this roster.

I don't know, McMann is intriguing to me. You rarely see a guy putting up the numbers he has that have his physical game and speed. The only guys in the last decade to really score at a similar clip in the AHL would be Frk, Barber, Gadjovich, Vatrano, and Pulkkinen. None of them really have the combination of size, speed and 2-way ability McMann does. In any event, at the very least he is an upgrade on ZAR IMO.</div></div>

He's 26 and was 1/4 point per game in the ahl at 24. It's possible he's the next Alex burrows or maybe Marchmont but that's about the end of the list that found their offensive game that late in their development. I just don't buy this scoring being more than a hot streak. It's essentially unheard of.

And why is he an upgrade on ZAR? ZAR is no world beater but he is as or more physical. Has scored more in the NHL than McMann (zero), and is solid two way and average offensively for a fourth liner...

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 15 at 10:29 a.m.

Thread: Lines vs Avs

Enough with the 7 d.

Bobby McMann is heavily overrated by much of Leafs fandom

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 14 at 5:43 p.m.

Thread: Crazy idea

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Despise</b></div><div>HOLY **** SOMEONE ON THIS SITE HAS A BRAIN!</div></div>

Hahaha.

It's one of my pet peeves when people pile on young players for being "busts" just because they made the NHL younger and are still developing. But their same age draft mates who just don't come to the NHL for a few years are considered top prospects

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 14 at 5:41 p.m.

Thread: Crazy idea

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AG_sweden</b></div><div>I'm tried of this turnovers and lack of defensive play. But worst of all is that 11.6 M contract. I like him as a person but not as a player.</div></div>

Just as I said to all the Kessel haters when he was a leaf, he's an absolute super star at what he does. Love him for what he is, instead of hating him for what he isn't. It's up to the coach and GM to build around such players. Look how Chicago built around Kane.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 14 at 5:39 p.m.

Thread: Keeping Matthews

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DirtyDangles</b></div><div>Jesus, you really comparing him to his brother? You Leafs fans truly are delusional when it comes to your prospects. You probably think Knies is a top 5 prospect in the entire NHL.

Oh and junior numbers are irrelevant in the NHL.</div></div>

Did you read my whole post or just that one part? I was using it as an example of how his progression isn't atypical and how he compared at that point. I'm obviously not saying he's going to be a superstar. And I personally think Knies is overrated fwiw

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 14 at 1:11 p.m.

Thread: Keeping Matthews

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DirtyDangles</b></div><div>Gonna have to give something better than that for Frost. Robertson is gonna be a career AHLer imo</div></div>

Robertson has all the skill to be a high end offensive forward. He just needs to prove he can do it health wise. He played better than his brother in junior. His bros rookie year was just after his 21st birthday which would have been nick this year if he stayed healthy.

To me for Nick, like everyone else thinks, it's all about it he can make it work at his size, both health wise and and physical dominance wise. I think he is scrappy/feisty enough for the latter. We'll have to see for the former.

He's younger though than most realize as we was literally the youngest player in his draft.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 14 at 1:08 p.m.

Thread: Keeping Matthews

87.5 million doesn't seem that crazy.

Signing Lafferty to that seems pretty dumb, especially with also giving acciari 2 mil. Lafferty is a very good fourth liner as is acciari. Both are fine 3rd liners. The way the Leafs manage their cap is to find value there.

You also underpaid Nylander. My hope is Matthews is more like 13.6. Highest paid right now is MacKinnon at 12.6. Matthews has made it clear he'll want his value but I am hopeful giving him a full million above the highest is value.

Schenn is not a first pairing defenseman today and definitely not in two years. RO'R will want more. It's optimistic to think Knies will be a #1 lw that fast.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 14 at 1:02 p.m.

Thread: Crazy idea

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AG_sweden</b></div><div>Panarin needs to play with very strong two-way players. He can't play with other offensive players because that line would be destroyed.

If NYR don't win, and he keeps playing poorly having his superstar friend's expect Drury to pretty much say it is either a trade or the AHL for you!</div></div>

Yeah I can't imagine threatening a guy who has been literally voted league's best, 3rd best, and 7th best at his position since joining you AND is your leading scorer this year and every year since joining you, with the ahl. That makes no sense. I think you just don't like him

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 14 at 9:00 a.m.

Thread: Coming Up Blank for a Catchy Name

I hope the Flyers know they shouldn't be moving firsts, but who the hell knows. I also feel its a bad trade for you no? Are you really in a situation where you want to be paid to take on bad contracts? WIth Spurgeon and Brodin to anchor your core, I would rather be giving Addison some space to grow and fill in cheaper without taking on bad contracts

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 14 at 8:58 a.m.

Thread: Crazy idea

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Sicksi</b></div><div>rangers can absolutely manage their cap for the next couple years without shedding anyone significant other than Kane</div></div>

Especially if they get Kakko/Laf signed for term at low levels and they then breakout. People forget how young they are it is still totally possible. Quinton Byfield, Alexander Holtz, Marco Rossi, Connor Zary are all 2020 (Laf's) NHL draft who are considered top prospects who have done minimal in the NHL. Perhaps less likely for Kakko

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 14 at 8:55 a.m.

Thread: Crazy idea

I doubt Panarin is interested. From the reports back when he went to the Rangers, he had a pretty short list of teams he was interested in, and they all seemed to be the traditional big cities

Even if he would, I'm not convinced its the right move for the Red Wings. He is likely going to decline sooner than later. This seems like the kind of move you make AFTER you make the playoffs for the first time, and are trying to take the next step.

Props to you for thinking outside of the box though

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 14 at 8:53 a.m.

Thread: offseason

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NJDevils1317</b></div><div>Lol, no. Not trading Mercer, let alone the 1st!</div></div>

Mercer has to be more valuable than a contender's first, no?

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 14 at 8:53 a.m.

Thread: offseason

As I understand it aren't you scratching Grzelcyk right now? I can't imagine him and Reilly can get you Wahlstrom, let alone Wahlstrom and a pick

I don't think NJD is against upgrading Vanecek, but goalies don't get huge returns. Especially not Ullmark who while coming off an incredible season does not have the track record. You would have to be content with like a first, or Nolan and a 3rd.

Orlov is not taking a cut on his last deal. And frankly the way he is playing, I suspect he would want Lindholm's deal at the minimum.

Eventually Bergeron will retire. But till he does luck you folks

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 13 at 3:26 a.m.

Thread: A shot at healthy lines

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Nathaniel</b></div><div>I wouldn't be shocked to see Kampf as the 4C and Lafferty as the 3C based on Keefe's deployment of the two recently</div></div>

I more got the feeling that Lafferty was being a place holder than that he thinks he deserves to be that high in the line up.

Forum: NHL SigningsMar. 13 at 12:11 a.m.

Thread: Washington Capitals signed Trevor van Riemsdyk (3 Years / $3,000,000 AAV)

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NoVaSpartan</b></div><div>TOI tells far from the whole story with him, he’s been competent playing 1st line with Sandin, 1st/2nd line when Washington was missing Carlson, and has excelled in every situation he’s been thrown into. He could very easily be a consistent 2nd pairing d-man like he was whenever Washington needed him to be.</div></div>

Except he's 31 and has never been a second pairing dman before for any extended length of time. I suppose the risk isn't huge at 3 mil, but I never like the idea of signing a guy at his age off a career year

Forum: NHL SigningsMar. 12 at 5:56 p.m.

Thread: Washington Capitals signed Trevor van Riemsdyk (3 Years / $3,000,000 AAV)

This seems okay. But he's already 31 and is a high end third pairing dman. Including Gustavsson he's been 6th in time on ice by a dman in Washington this year. Last year he was 5th. This year was his most toi since his sophomore year almost a decade ago. He's a third pairing defenseman not second pair

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