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Boush
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Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 5 at 12:59 p.m.
Thread: Something Something John Denver
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>LimeyBarsteward</b></div><div>I don’t think I would do this deal from the Avs side. I guess I like Sammy more than some and Dowd less. Perhaps it was all the bs about him being worth a first round pick at the deadline. I am intrigued by FEHÉRVÁRY but … the value seems close just not what I would do.</div></div>

I think that's the rub. The value seems there, but it tweaks one way or another or is a pass altogether depending on your personal player evaluation. I'm far more down on Fehervary than most Caps fans (I think he is a legitimately bad player, and most everyone else sees him as a possible top-pairing guy), and I'm high on Girardi and his potential, especially relative to his contract. It's a move I could see the teams talking about given the Avs' possible cap issues and the Caps' clear defensive/aging issues.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 7 at 6:26 p.m.
Thread: Where Were Going We Dont Need Budgets
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>qc14</b></div><div>1. I would go shorter on bridges for McM and Sandin, I don't think either has really proven they're long term pieces yet this year
2. Why buy out Kuemper just to sign Nedeljkovic and save ~$1m?
3. Would rather bring back NAK and Malenstyn than have Fischer and Sutter - don't think they would be any more expensive either
4. They're almost certainly going to have $2m in bonus overages from Pacioretty's deal
5. $60M total is the most I would give to Guentzel (around 8.5x7 or 9.5x6), don't really care about the years. Don't think he's the best fit but not many other options in FA
6. With this much space, I think you have to go out and get a legit top pair defender as well. I think the market is actually surprisingly deep there this year - Hanifin, Skjei, Pesce, Roy would all fit the bill
7. I would be very nervous having McM, Lap, Miro, and Leonard taking up 4 of my top 9</div></div>

1. I would, too, but I also would have done the same with Protas. GMBM seems to have different ideas. I think they've each done as much as he has, with higher draft capital and potential. He may be trying to solidify the near-term core of the team.
2. Term. There does not appear to be a great option in free agency, so I'd rather go for upside than downswing, have the short term small cap savings, and the long term bigger savings and roster spot.
3. I'm not a fan of either of them. I'd rather try something new, especially so if Dowd does get traded (which I didn't have happening here).
4. Maybe. In this scheme, not a big shift in strategy if he does, but he's already showing struggles to stay healthy.
5. 100% agree.
6. Also agree. Hanifin or a trade would be my choice, but I'm making the assumption the big names get signed and/or traded with extensions this offseason. The money is there.
7. Young coach, young players with little preconceived notions and high talent ceilings. I'm ready for the gamble, but it's definitely a gamble.
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 29, 2023 at 6:12 p.m.
Thread: Let the Bad Times Roll
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>qc14</b></div><div>would do the NSH one if we didn't retain on Jensen, tough to use up two slots in one deal.

CGY wouldn't take it and I don't think Lindholm is a good fit at all anyways

Would want significantly more to do the Campbell/Kuemper swap</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ClockReads2113</b></div><div>I guess the NSH trade is fine?

Hard pass in the CGY trade. Caps need to keep their good picks unless it's for a young top 6 player with term.

Caps can get a lot more in the EDM trade.</div></div>

Yeah looking back at it the Calgary deal is light from the Caps side. I still like Lindholm so I'd go for it, but I get it.

On the Edmonton deal.... Nah, I think this is a stretch at best. The Caps get cost savings and a younger goalie putting up similar numbers now and historically, *and* the draft picks. I wouldn't touch this deal with a 10 foot pole if I'm Edmonton, but I don't have the brain damage required to be an Oilers GM.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 20, 2023 at 4:31 p.m.
Thread: Caps mid season changes
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>All_Knowing</b></div><div>I would be hesitant to trade Kuzy and go with this current center depth. While last game was a fine win, it was against a bottom team (who have looked terrible). Strome has looked fantastic and so has McM. But relying on Lapierre to be a consistent 3c is unrealistic at this point (especially after one strong game). Center depth is one of the most important aspects of cup contenders, and this center depth is not good enough, especially going against better teams.

Now if you added a trade for a true 3c (ex. Wennberg from Seattle, who just might be selling), I would be totally fine with trading Kuzy. But until then, going with this center depth is not good enough to be effective on a nightly basis.</div></div>

The other trades I really don't like at all, but I'd pull the Laine/Kuzy trigger in a heartbeat - would even add in one of our gaggle of 3rd pair LDs and a mid-to-late round pick as sweeteners. Totally agree on the skepticism of a young, largely unproven center corps, but 1) if there's a trade partner for Kuzy that makes sense, you've got to pull the trigger, 2) Protas can play center, and we have another guy or two in Hershey that can fill in, plus Dowd can handle 3C for a stint if needed, and 3) it doesn't preclude us still trading for another center (Lindholm, Wennberg, etc.), and if anything eases things since we'll have a better idea of what the future center depth might look like and the hard trade is already done.