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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 12, 2022 at 1:03 a.m.
Thread: Spitballling
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Windjammer</b></div><div>No, it's a nothing offer. Dubois can't walk for nothing unless the Jets let him, which won't happen. The standard rental price of a first and his prospect at the TDL in 2 years is better than this, so there is no incentive for Winnipeg to trade him nite fir a Novak package.

Fiala is a bad example, Minnesota was forced to trade him and had no leverage. Right now Winnipeg has all the leverage, so they aren't even slightly comparable.

Bottom line the trade doesn't make the Jets better now or in the future, so there isn't any chance the Jets look at it.</div></div>

To say Winnipeg has all the leverage just isn't true. This all comes down to negotiations with Dubois and whether or not he decided to file for arbitration for 2 years and LITERALLY walk for nothing after his years have been served. He has 2 years left on his RFA and the entire point I'm making is that there are rumors he only signs long term with Montreal because that's where he wants to be. No team is trading for a kid who will not stay with their team long term lmao. Not to mention his value probably, maybe not, but probably has taken a hit as a result of his past antics with CBJ and WPG. To say that offer doesn't make the team better in the future is also just not true so long as Dubois does not stick around. Harris is a decent prospect, perhaps you could improve the trade by replacing him with someone slightly more enticing, a 2024 first rounder from a team who just finished last in the NHL, and a decent centerman who can serve as a second line replacement in the short term for the guy you are losing at a cheaper cost with some of the best faceoff numbers in the league. We will just have to agree to disagree I suppose. As far as the Fiala comparison, I only bring him up as he is an example of an RFA being dealt most recently. Sure it isn't the best comparison I admit but the reasoning is to get a rough idea of potential return.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 11, 2022 at 11:56 p.m.
Thread: Spitballling
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SMH</b></div><div>They got the winger they needed and they got the big center they needed, if dach doesn't work out by the time he's 23 PLD will be a free agent and can come for 'free'</div></div>

I agree but these moves are an indicator of what they want this team to become in the future. Obviously PLD could be a long shot or may never happen, not saying it will. My point is if this kid is literally saying he will not sign anywhere long term not named Montreal and he fits the exact identity this team is trying to build around, a move to acquire him is a no brainer. Additionally, Dach is not a proven commodity in the way Dubois is and neither is Slafkovsky even though I love the pick and am excited for his future. Either way these posts are just for fun man! Am just trying to build a semi-realistic roster to entertain myself!

As far as the waiting for free agency instead. Thats for sure a possibility. It's also a possibility that Hughes and Gorton wouldnt want to wait 2 years for that to happen.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 11, 2022 at 11:45 p.m.
Thread: Spitballling
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SMH</b></div><div>Can we effin STOP with the effin PLD trades FFS</div></div>

It's not that serious man. PLD fits the identity of what Hughes and Gorton want for the team. It's not often you have a skilled, big, young center who you KNOW wants to play for your team. If they could snag him you obviously should. My gripe with acquiring him would come down to the contract. Anything above 7 I would say to stay away. As far as "can we stop with X trades". No, they will never stop so long as there aren't rumors of alternatives and no other moves cancelling the possibility of it happening are made. Not worth getting frustrated over others fake trades on a website made for people who obviously aren't the real GM of your favorite team lol.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 1, 2022 at 5:37 p.m.
Thread: Montreal Rebuild
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Lancebmx</b></div><div>I could see Yzerman taking calls on him, like every gm should do about every player in my opinion, but I don't think he's being shopped unless he has other deals in place, like possibly a Petry trade.
I've made deals like Hronek to Dallas to replace Klingberg for Stankoven and a couple of seconds in return and that seemed to be good with most of them. I also added Petry to Detroit but only paid a third and Habs fans weren't to happy but really he's older and has big cap hit. Also Habs are actually in a difficult cap situation right now although some fans seem to not realize it.</div></div>

Habs definitely are in an interesting position. It really will come down to whether or not Price retires this offseason. 10 mil off the books before the FA period will make the world's difference. The continuation of that uncertainty will prevent Hughes from really making any large moves this offseason though. Hopefully we get answers soon! (my previous comment did not load so I basically retyped lol my b)
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 1, 2022 at 5:34 p.m.
Thread: Montreal Rebuild
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Lancebmx</b></div><div>I could see Yzerman taking calls on him, like every gm should do about every player in my opinion, but I don't think he's being shopped unless he has other deals in place, like possibly a Petry trade.
I've made deals like Hronek to Dallas to replace Klingberg for Stankoven and a couple of seconds in return and that seemed to be good with most of them. I also added Petry to Detroit but only paid a third and Habs fans weren't to happy but really he's older and has big cap hit. Also Habs are actually in a difficult cap situation right now although some fans seem to not realize it.</div></div>

Yep. Habs are in an interesting limbo right now with the uncertainty of Price returning. Losing that 10 mil means a whole lot to management. If Price remains in the lineup you can bet barely any moves are made in FA or in the offseason in general IMO
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 1, 2022 at 5:29 p.m.
Thread: Montreal Rebuild
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Lancebmx</b></div><div>I have not seen Detroit fans trading away Hronek. If there are some they are likely ridiculous AGMs and not from rationale people. I've made a few Hronek trades myself but that's only to either get a nhl ready centre or good prospect that will fill that hole in the future. Hronek is very valuable to Detroit since we have no one to fill that hole left by him. Hronek is an offensive guy that has some deficiencies in his own end but he is still quite young and has room to improve. If I remember correctly he was Detroit's leading scorer two seasons ago. On terms of your trade proposed it would likely have the second going the other way just based on age, contract and potential. That said Petry doesn't fit our timeline, would he be a nice piece for sure if the price was right, but likely he goes to a different team that values him more. It makes more sense to play the younger players we have now.

Also good on you for not overreacting to the Detroit fans ripping on you. We see dozens of these a day and Habs fans usually get absolutely ridiculous in response, so much respect to you for that.</div></div>

Completely understand. I don't mind passionate fans! Montreal probably has the worst of them ;). I only do these to spark discussion and learn more about other team's players.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 1, 2022 at 5:27 p.m.
Thread: Montreal Rebuild
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MoreHitzSeider</b></div><div>I'm not talking about you per say. It's each day on CFACGM where Petry Mania runs wild on here. Why is Detroit his only option?

As for Hronek, I don't believe Yzerman is actively shopping him. But like Zadina, I wouldn't be surprised if he's traded at some point. Seider quickly took over the #1 Defenseman role and Hronek seemed lost last season.

He's overrated by some Red Wings fans but he's underrated too. He's somewhat of an enigma. Some games he's very good. Other games he's very bad. But overall he's still a top 4 Defenseman and Yzerman isn't going to just give him away for nothing.

His value is all over the place really. No matter what I say it is 100 people will disagree.</div></div>

Thanks for the informational response. Completely understand that viewpoint on Hronek, it's almost identical to Habs fans perspective on Petry but his term and age sets him apart. Seems there is a lot of interest from GM's for bigger RHD currently since apparently Tyler Myers is getting attention now. Who knows what that would mean for guys like Petry or Hronek but if I had to guess based on Myers rumors they'd most likely fetch more than people may think on the current market. Only time will tell!
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 2, 2022 at 1:50 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 2, 2022 at 1:43 a.m.
Thread: If Price Retires
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Campabee</b></div><div>IF Price retires we don't chase Letang or Perron. Those are guys you chase if you plan on competing for the next 2-3 years not if you are starting a rebuild.</div></div>

I completely agree about Perron in terms of time-frame. I just find Suzuki and Caufield DEFINITELY need an upgrade for their wing and Perron fits that mold to me. Given his previous interest in the team before signing with St. Louis last time around, I wouldn't be surprised to see an offer thrown at him as a cheaper option to fill in the gaps. As far as Petry goes I have no idea at this point where they stand with him. The presser he gave gives me the impression he wants to stay but obviously we don't really know where he or management stands. All I know is that Letang is the exact type of puck-moving defensemen they need and is the only player of that caliber in UFA for the next 3-4 years that I find Montreal may have a reasonable shot at signing. Those types of players completely change your team. Having a Letang on our powerplay this year most likely would have won us many more games. If you really want guys like Caufield to really thrive on the PP, you need that point quarterback.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 7, 2022 at 10:35 p.m.
Thread: What Id Love to See 2022-2023
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>OldNYIfan</b></div><div>Every single one of these trades other than the Armia and Byron ones (I think that they'll bring you SOMETHING) overstates the value of the Montreal players involved, and you should have to add to each one. In particular, four years of soon-to-be-26-years-old Connor Garland is worth a LOT more to Vancouver than one year of soon-to-be-27-year-old Jonathan Drouin, and neither Norlinder nor the future second make up for the difference.</div></div>

Right. It makes sense that non-hab fans hold this opinion while clearly those who watch the team overvalue them, some more than others. I don't agree that these particular trades overvalue Montreal's players with the exception of maybe the Garland trade, which I did explain my reasoning in the description. Will be interesting to see where these guys end up and what their return will be regardless!