Blazingbat11

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Forum: Armchair-GMSun at 1:57 pm
Thread: Marc Bergevin is an underrated GM
For me, at the time, the most frustrating part was when Bergevin was selling to the fans and media that the team issues were because of “attitude”.

And <strong>no one</strong> was buying that back then, and I mean <strong>NO ONE</strong>. Shipping out 2/3 of MTLs elite core (Subban and Pacioretty), not to mention trading what was once their most highly rated “center” prospect in Galchenyuk for, again back then, a widely considered bust in Domi.

Glad to be proven wrong.



HOWEVER!!!!! Let’s not forget that Bergevin completely failed at his initial “five year plan” when he first took the GM job for the Habs. His “reset” now looks fantastic don’t get me wrong, but it took him a while for him to find his footing.


One last thing, while trading (no one saw that coming), drafting, and pro scouting (finding guys like Byron, etc.) have emerged as true skills of Bergevin. Contract negotiations is something he needs to work on. giving Subban 9mil AAV and Price 8years max term... not his greatest moves...
Forum: Armchair-GMNov 5 at 2:00
Thread: Bergevin will have to open roster spot
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Copenhagen</b></div><div>That is not what we are talking about, please read above about what it was. He said I have never seen depth because the oilers never had any and something that i was in my dads pants during the latest oilers time. Read above and you can see for yourself</div></div>

I have been attentively reading good sir. My comment about bringing up past success to Habs fans was in response to the following segment<strong> you wrote</strong>:
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Copenhagen</b></div><div><strong> I have one thing I havnt seen is that many cups from the Canadians during my lifetime!</strong></div></div>

Your words, not mine.

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Forum: Armchair-GMNov 4 at 11:55
Thread: Bergevin at an Ice Hogs game
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ChiHawk</b></div><div>We can't take on Tatar's cap without giving back some cap. Maybe Tatar (retaining some cap) and Ylonen for Beaudin and Gus</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Sebybbq</b></div><div>Gus is worth **** he was a healty scratch lately. He can’t play defense and is offensive game hasn’t been stelar this year. If montreal take a contract back i think zack smith is the salary montreal would be welling to take. Plus tatar value is pretty damn good since he join the habs he as been very consistent. So tatar and ylonen for gus and beaudin isnt good for montreal since gus is a ufa this year and he clearly wants to pass go and collect is money.</div></div>

I know Tatar has been popping up a lot on here (ever since he arrived in MTL lol), but realistically there is zero indication the Habs have any interest in moving him. Cap hit is solid, and so is his production and chemistry with Gally and Danault.

Ylonen for Beaudin would be an interesting deal. At the draft they were only picked 8 spots apart. Both would fill a team need. But I would be super hesitant to move Ylonen. Sure Caufield has taken over that top winger prospect spot, but Ylonen was clutch af at the WJ last year. Would be hard to let him go, but to get you have to give right?!
Forum: Armchair-GMNov 1 at 1:17
Thread: Romanov for Brodin extended
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AH96</b></div><div>Brodin is top pairing on the Habs <strong>today</strong>. Romanov might never even come over the NHL.</div></div>

Would Brodin be on Habs top LD? Yes, you are correct.

Is Brodin a top pairing Dman? No...the answer is no.

Brodin is a solid 2nd pairing<strong> Defensive</strong> dman. He does not play play any PP minutes and is a PK guy. Zero chance I give one of MTLs top prospects for him.

Not to say Habs wouldn't have interest. They absolutely would! But it would revolve around MIN taking one someone like Kulak or Reilly, with MTL giving up a B prospect + probably a solid draft pick (2nd or 3rd rd pick depending on the prospect). I think that's more than fair.

Habs really need a top pairing LD. Brodin isn't it.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov 1 at 1:01
Thread: Hey NSH use Tolvanen or trade him
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>herzausstein</b></div><div>If they traded him, it’ll be for a prospect of similar value but maybe in a different position. Don’t see a need to trade him.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>gmgb</b></div><div>Turris is healthy again, and playing really well. He could be a cap casualty in the off-season, but for now the Preds are relying on him. Aside from Gallagher (Habs would be idiots to trade him), nothing on Montreal's roster would be of interest to Nashville. Tatar perhaps, but I don't see Poile giving up a Tolvanen for him. Nashville's prospect pool is pretty shallow right now.</div></div>

Habs have a solid amount of prospects now. they could probably swap. Would NSH be interested in a D, FWD, or G?
Forum: Armchair-GMOct 20 at 10:44
Thread: an ahl team plus one star player
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You tryin' to make us read the Matrix?

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Forum: NHL SigningsOct 16 at 6:24
Thread: Philadelphia Flyers signed Chris Stewart (1 Year / $753,757 AAV)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>drewjenks</b></div><div><strong>LMAO ... OK there bud. </strong>

1) All of the Leafs key forwards are already signed through next season.
2) All of the Leafs press-boxers are already signed through next season.
2) Anderson + Rielly + Sandin + Liljegren are signed through next season.

<strong>SIGNED FORWARDS</strong>
Hyman - Matthews - Nylander
Johnson - Tavares - Marner
T.Moore - Kerfoot - Kapanen
N.Petan - Gauthier - Agostino

<strong>SIGNED DEFENSE</strong>
Reilly - Sandin - Liljegren

<strong>SIGNED GOALIES</strong>
Anderson - Joe Woll

<strong>SIGNED PRESS-BOX</strong>
Agostino - Kossila + (Gravel or Holl)

<strong>2020-21 SEASON TOTALS</strong>

<strong>Signed Roster</strong> = 20 Players
<strong>Team Cap-Hit</strong> = $70,500,000
<strong>Salary Cap Est</strong> = $84,500,000
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<strong>Remaining Cap Space</strong> = $14,000,000

<strong>Required Signings</strong> = 3 Defensemen (Dermott = $2,000,000 / Muzzin = $5,000,000 / Barrie = $7,000,000)
<strong>Total Cost</strong> = $14,000,000

And Toronto really doesn't have to sign Barrie if he wants too much money.
They could also trade Kappy + Hyman for help on defense or cap-space.
Especially if Mikheyev + Moore keep playing as well as they are.

<strong>Go check it for yourself though ... I mean, were definitely on the right website. </strong></div></div>

Here folks is a wonderful exhibit of someone taking a comment WAY too seriously. It's fascinating to see, but also quite sad at the same time. anyways, Moving on!!
Forum: Armchair-GMOct 16 at 2:49
Thread: Kotkaniemi development discussion
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SevenLeg</b></div><div>Agree with almost everything you said. At this point I don't even know what they're doing with him, it looks like they're scared of trying something new. I don't think Laval is the best option though. Maybe try him with someone else than Armia and on the PK.</div></div>

Well realistically I don't see Bergevin sending KK to Laval anyways. Too stubborn, and I bet he's WAY too scared of the media and fan backlash that would happen if he would. Even if it might be what's best for KK.

I agree that maybe putting KK away from Armia might be for the better. Armia has been playing pretty good lately, but he is kind of a "puck hog" if you know what I mean. I wouldn't mind seeing KK with Byron and someone like Weal or even Suzuki.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct 16 at 2:43
Thread: Kotkaniemi development discussion
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GMs</b></div><div>The real problem is MTL need to tank another year, but if we send down Kotkaniemi, Mete ( for 40ish game of waiver exempt ), Suzuki and Fleury, MTL fans and media will go crazy. MTL NEED to tank another year, but if they do, fans and media will said MTL CAN'T missed the playoffs again ... So they will all say fire Bergevin and Julien. So right now, they are trying to win games, but Nate Thompson is way better than Kotkaniemi and Suzuki on the ice lets be honest. So Claude Julien is trying to win games, and Suzuki isnt helping, Kotkaniemi different story, he's still good. Thats my opinion, bring up Peca Alzner Weise and send the kids to Laval. Poehling Suzuki Hudon Evans Fleury Brook Mete Juulsen Kotkaniemi AHL. Next year, bring up Poehling Mete Romanov Caufield Juulsen Kotkaniemi Evans and leave Fleury Suzuki Brook Vejdemo Leskinen Primeau more time in the AHL and you can add Ylonen</div></div>

Never gonna happen. MTL are gonna claw and fight their way all season, for a slight chance at a post season birth. Is it gonna happen?,..maybe, maybe not. But that's the expectation for the team. I know it, you know it, everyone knows it.

and Thompson has been good/great at grinding it out, which is his role and exactly what Julien wants from him. perfect fit. no wonder he looks good. With KK, Julien basically uses him as relief to the top 2 lines. If Julien wants offense, he's either using the Danault or Domi line, only once those two lines are gassed out does he put KK on the ice (even then he double shifts Danault sometimes over putting KK), and anytime Julien wants to play a defensive game, it's either Danault or Thompson's line.. never ever KK's, which is kind of sad because I don't consider KK defensively irresponsible, he's actually pretty solid for a 19 year old.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct 8 at 2:06
Thread: Deal with CBJ
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ajp_18</b></div><div>Mere would walk in behind a still solid top four of Jones, Werenski, Savard and Nuttivaara. He’s then have to compete for ice time with Gavrikov, Harrington and Kukan, who all know the system and playing style of the team. </div></div>

That's a good counter argument. I can understand that. I didn't think of Nuttivaara. I know it's says RD everywhere, but he can play LD right? since he's left handed.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ajp_18</b></div><div>You also have to remember that Murray was the 3rd overall pick and was a top prospect at one point and this the last few years has been very good when he’s been healthy.</div></div>

Not a good argument. I think Murray has shown what kind of player he is. As you said, he's a solid top 4 D, when healthy. Health is the biggest concern, seeing as he hasn't played a full season in over 3 years. At 26 years old, the 3rd overall top prospect thing doesn't really hold that much weight anymore.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct 8 at 1:46
Thread: Deal with CBJ
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ajp_18</b></div><div>Sorry, but no. Columbus will keep Bjorkstrand, who they think can hit his stride and be more consistent this season, and Murray, who when he’s healthy is a good top 4 dman. From a CBJ fan it looks like a pretty big downgrade for only a 3rd. Plus we have Gavrikov who’s played pretty well in limited minutes this season. Mere would have a hard time making our line up. Our d is our biggest strength atm, so why’d have to get more future picks to make this trade or get a better option for more consistent offense.</div></div>

Again I fully concede that Bjorkstrand holds more value than Armia. But doesn't replacing a 26 year old Murray with a 21 year old Mete make up that difference??? if not, so be it. it's all good. But it's laughable that you think Mete wouldn't even make your D corps.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct 8 at 12:38
Thread: Deal with CBJ
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ledge_And_Dairy</b></div><div>Can't see CBJ doing this. Murray and Bjorkstrand while older, are still very young. Bjorkstrand seems to be much better then Armia by now and Murray (if healthy is probably better then Mete</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>arafay</b></div><div>Not even close imo. I would say tatar and a 3rd for Murray, bjorkstrand. Way off right now.

When healthy Murray is a sold #3. Bjorkstrand can take a game over and with a little consistency he could be a solid top 6 forward.</div></div>

I don't disagree if we are evaluating all these players right now. But the argument for swaping Bjorkstrand over Armia is that that with Mete only being <strong>21</strong>, and Murray at <strong>26</strong> (and a UFA in 2 years) Mete holds more value than Murray imo. Let's not forget that Mete has proven to be able to play a top 4 role. In MTL sure he's playing a bit over his head being paired with Weber, but in CBJ, where he'd be insulated with Werenski playing above him, and being paired with a more defensive minded guy like Savard, Mete would thrive. and the pick isn't a throw in either. a 3rd with the possibility of becoming a 2nd still holds solid value considering all the players involved here.

EDIT: oh, and we can stop with the Tatar trades....he's not going anywhere. This was /still is exclusively a capfriendly ACGM thing where MTL moves him. The guy is too consistent and compliments Gallagher and Danault too well. The line was able to shut down the Marner and Tavares line (it's only one game, granted lol but is still a note worthy accomplishment),