BrianMacLeonsis

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Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 27, 2018 at 10:29 a.m.

Thread: McDonagh

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ClockReads2113</b></div><div>They'd want much much more.</div></div>

True, but if they couldn't get it, and wanted to rebuild from scratch, this is a fantastic Caps lineup.

Of course I'd still trade a late pick for Franson or Schenn, and then loan Bowey and Vrana to the Bears until the playoffs, because Bowey is still pretty green, and either Franson or Schenn just might start ahead of him and add more defense and penalty killing to that third pairing.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 27, 2018 at 10:44 a.m.

Thread: McDonagh (actually makes sense)

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BrianMacLeonsis</b></div><div>Grabner is worth a second and Stephenson. McDonagh is probly worth Burakovsky, Johansen (a top tier defensive prospect), and a 1st but instead I decided to give you Hobbs as well. Don’t gimme that bs</div></div>

Absolutely correct.

But if you're trying to explain that to someone who has no idea who the Caps' top prospects are, it's worth pointing out that Burakovsky and Johansen are each recent first round draft picks who are ready to play 18 minutes a night in the NHL with a rebuilding Rangers club. Honestly, the two of them would be enough of a knock your socks off offer for McDonagh and Grabner, if the Rangers are on a losing streak at the deadline. I don't think the Cap want to trade Johansen at all, as he's a future #1 defenseman, but the chance to add a current #1 defenseman makes that trade worthwhile.

The lineup above still needs a fourth right handed defenseman, but other than that it looks solid. You've solidified the defense an wings for the playoffs without playing into some Caps fans' obsession on here with trading away Orpik and Grubauer, so you end up with a better top four on defense, AND better defensive depth. Defense wins championships, so it makes sense to have both talent and depth at defense and at goalie if the Caps want to contend for a championship.

I could see upgrading Grubauer to a proven playoff winner, but I don't see the Caps "letting the kids play" at defense and goalie in the playoffs.

Even though you're overpaying for past achievements on McDonagh, and haven't bolstered the Caps' depth at RHD, the overall roster here gets five stars. Solid effort.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 27, 2018 at 10:46 a.m.

Thread: McDonagh (actually makes sense)

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Rangerfan01</b></div><div>Why would they trade with a division rival</div></div>

Rebuilding clubs don't have rivals. When Johansen is a #1 defenseman, and McDonagh has retired, the Rangers will look back and laugh.

In the meantime, the Caps have a chance to contend, which, if they win, just helps the Rangers get more tv viewers and sell out tickets faster to three or four home games a year.

I mean, if the Rangers were good right now, I would totally get your question. Since they aren't, why not?

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 26, 2018 at 9:59 p.m.

Thread: McDonagh (actually makes sense)

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BrianMacLeonsis</b></div><div>Y’all can have Oshie instead and we’ll keep Burakovsky</div></div>

I'm a hugeee Oshie fan!! But then again I'm not sure if NYR are lol!

Issue again comes down to NYR wanting to get younger and have a 'socks blown off' offer.

Similar issue with the Keith Yandle trade years ago. ARI was shopping, but not overly seriously that year. NYR grossly overpaid at the time and acquired him. Need that overpayment unfortunately

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 25, 2018 at 11:23 a.m.

Thread: Thoughts?

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>FlamesCup2017</b></div><div>I think your proposal for Muzzin is falling well short of what it would take the 3rd would have to be a 1st and even then you would probably have to throw in Bowey or Djoors.</div></div>

Yeah, might be that Caps would have to give them a higher pick but Burakovsky, a 1st and Djoos/Bowey is a stretch.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>palhal</b></div><div>If the Hawks are in a hunt for playoff spot, they won't be giving away players away.</div></div>

Well, it doesn´t look good for them...

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 25, 2018 at 9:41 a.m.

Thread: Thoughts?

Not bad

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 23, 2018 at 10:15 p.m.

Thread: If you must pay Carlson, and keep Bura, and somehow get better...

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BrianMacLeonsis</b></div><div>Beagle isn’t worth more than 1 million</div></div>

He's worth every penny and it'll show when he's gone.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 22, 2018 at 9:55 p.m.

Thread: full send

I just read a post where you said none of the trades were realistic. (Which was true) but then you go and do the same thing.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 22, 2018 at 12:43 p.m.

Thread: Renting Karlsson for 1.5 years

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>hazard</b></div><div>Actually have some logic when I said that. They did it last year when they traded away prospects and picks for Shattenkirk, and you want to go down that road again? Think twice mate. Regardless, Sens wouldnt agree. They already have whale of contracts with Phanuef and Ryan, and you want to throw Orpiks at them too? Think again</div></div>

Implying Shattenkirk and Karlsson have the same impact on a team.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 19, 2018 at 3:50 p.m.

Thread: Karlsson, Carlson, and Stanley, oh my.

I'm a Caps fan and love Carlson but I'll take that deal in a heart beat.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 19, 2018 at 10:33 a.m.

Thread: Knock out 2 birds with one stone

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BrianMacLeonsis</b></div><div>How about you take anything anyone will give you. You guys are absolutely horrific.</div></div>

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Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 18, 2018 at 1:16 p.m.

Thread: Not fair value

But you're right: there's no way Arizona retains salary to help out a club without any financial worries.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 18, 2018 at 1:36 p.m.

Thread: Not fair value

Please gosh no. Bura is a young top 6 player that is 22 that can be here for 8 years. Hjalm is a 30 year old defensive dman that will be here for 1.5 seasons. I like Hjalm as a partner for Carlson, but that trade is terrible.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 17, 2018 at 6:16 p.m.

Thread: Scoring and filling a hole on the wing along with a Dman with term

Pass. Switch out Coyle with Niederreiter and I'm down.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 17, 2018 at 2:50 p.m.

Thread: Deadline move for Winger and Dman (MIN, CHI)

- Under no circumstances do the Caps need Franson...Chicago does not even want Franson.
- Yes to dealing Orpik and I'm okay to include Siegenthaler (I don't see him being as blue-chip as Johansen, Hobbs, or others). But don't need to include Stephenson or the 2nd rounder.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 15, 2018 at 7:21 p.m.

Thread: Even MORE optimistic!

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>netminder71</b></div><div>Don't need Hudler, don't need Wideman...and take a look at those draft picks above...not enough picks to draft a future...sorry.</div></div>

True, but take a look at those years remaining on Ovechkin and Backstrom's contracts. Tick tock tick tock. The future, if they leave, is plenty of time to trade for draft picks.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BrianMacLeonsis</b></div><div>Looks okay to me</div></div>

That might be the nicest thing anyone on here has ever said to me. Thanks!

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 11, 2018 at 1:28 p.m.

Thread: Trade with MTL, AZ, MIN(per Krakowitz), VAN

Burakovsky would be a nice return for Pacioretty IMO

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 9, 2018 at 12:07 p.m.

Thread: Deadline

I don't mind the idea of Burakovsky+ for Kane I think it would be a good deal for the caps Kane paired with Wilson on that second line would be scary open up a lot of space for Kuznetsov. I just think Bowey and a 2nd is to much I think just put a 1st rounder in would be fair.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 9, 2018 at 12:32 p.m.

Thread: Edmonton trade. No way Krakowitz can give 1 Star this time

if i were you i would trader chorney and a 3rd to chi for franson or just pick him up off waivers

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 8, 2018 at 1:14 a.m.

Thread: Ideal Trade Deadline

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AZhopeful123</b></div><div>Add your first round pick to the Az trade and it’s a done deal</div></div>

Slow down speed racer. Pump the brakes. Don’t get too carried away there

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 4, 2018 at 12:34 p.m.

Thread: clearing some dead weight then adding

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BrianMacLeonsis</b></div><div>The Kane package isn’t enough. Would have to think Kane would get Burakovsky and a 2nd or 1st with a 2nd tier prospect back but they would eat 50% of his cap hit. I would not give Arizona a first in the orpik trade. Maybe a 2nd or 3rd. I like where your head is at though.</div></div>

You're adding epicycles. If the Caps trade enough to get Kane, and are willing to part with Orpik because no one is injured and they're over the salary cap, they can give Orpik to buffalo.

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