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Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 29 at 5:12 p.m.
Thread: The best 23 arent always the chosen 23
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>palhal</b></div><div>A great way to piss off Nemec (or any pro player) is to sit him in the minors, just to save cap. He wouldn't have much interest in being a Devil for 10 or 15 years if that's (in his eyes) that's how the organization treats him or the team.
And if I'm a Devil player (except for maybe the iffy Dmen), I want the best chance of winning NOW....not this 10 year BS.</div></div>

Here’s a list of defensemen who’s contracts slid for 2 years:
- Evan Bouchard
- K’Andre Miller
- Moritz Seider
- Kaiden Guhle
- Brandt Clarke

These are some of the best D prospects and now players in the league. It’s not out of the norm to play two years in the minors after getting drafted and the team can afford to be patient with Nemec, like the Kings are with Clarke. It is very uncommon to see pro players pouting for not making the roster and given the players the Devils track record of developing NHL talent, it shouldn’t be a problem. Lastly, there is a business element to it and managing contracts in a flat cap era.

Teams want to juice those ELCs to maximize their odds at winning a cup and if the team doesn’t see Nemec as ready to take play everyday, send him down rather than ride the pine.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 22 at 2:02 p.m.
Thread: Comparing Zegras to other RFA Trades w 4 YRs of Control
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TrevorsZebras</b></div><div>I am purely speculating here because there is virtually no information on this, but I think Zegras was the one pushing for a bridge. Best contract he could sign now is an 8x8, but if he takes $6M over the next three years and proves himself a star producer, with the cap going up, could be looking at a 8x10+

Although I think there is also some truth to Verbeek being skeptical to sign him for 8 years with a lot of question marks still on him. If that is the case, then I really dont understand it from the Ducks perspective but we may never know for sure</div></div>

I have my own reservations about Zegras as a player and I’m unsure if he ever takes that next step or stay at C. From a Ducks FO perspective, I’m confused why you wouldn’t extend him. He’s good for business, a fan favorite, and the first drafted piece of this rebuild. I don’t get why Verbeek is trying to play hardball with his players. Realistically, hardball only works if you have (or on the precipice of) a winning culture and the player fears they will miss out on a potential cup run, if they walk.

Yep, Ducks FO and Zegras agree on term, not AAV. It’ll be interesting what happens to Zegras because I think a lot of the younger players gravitate towards him and if he is traded, how will the other building block pieces feel? Will they also fear they’ll get traded or want out and then start rebuilding a rebuild? All very valid questions.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 21 at 11:19 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 21 at 10:56 p.m.
Thread: Comparing Zegras to other RFA Trades w 4 YRs of Control
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Caufield</b></div><div>Ahh makes sense, I understand more what you trying to do. I think Reinbacher would make more sense if you are trying to follow that model since he is similar to Sergachev in terms of prospect situation</div></div>

I considered Reinbacher, but a) you don’t trade a top draft pick NOT even a year into the season, b) he filled a massive need at RD and is presumed to be Lane Hutson’s future partner and c) How does trading Reinbacher not get PR flack and enrages the entire fan base, after passing on Michkov? Management is all in on Reinbacher succeeding, arguably more so than Slaf imo.

That being said, the Habs have the most intriguing prospects and young talent available. They realistically could beat any other team for Zegras, if they wanted to and ANA lacks PWR FWDs and elite RHD.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 21 at 10:37 p.m.
Thread: Comparing Zegras to other RFA Trades w 4 YRs of Control
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>LIRIK</b></div><div>Drouin was stuck playing 3rd line his first two season in Tampa, while Zegras played 1st line. I think value should be close.

And Slafkovsky value is higher than Sergachev was. Not sure MTL should be adding a pick.

I think if a trade was to be made for Zegras, it would have been for MTL 5th overall pick at the 2023 draft.</div></div>

This is true, I admit it’s not a perfect comp, but it’s close enough and I think there’s an argument for it, which is why I included it. Drouin and Zegras were both high picks, and both hyped as players who are fringe stars, but have/had another untapped level to their game.

Any trade would have been done near the draft, I also agree. It’s tough now because most teams are against the cap right now. I forgot to add picks would be conditional based on games, like the Drouin trade. And yes, Slafkovsky has better value than Sergachev at the time. This is more of a best offer and I think of all teams, the Habs control the table in a Zegras deal compared to the other teams.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 21 at 10:34 p.m.
Thread: Comparing Zegras to other RFA Trades w 4 YRs of Control
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>pretzelcoatl</b></div><div>I take issue with the Drouin comp. Although he was the same age as Zegras is now, their production is very different in the two years leading up to the trade.

Drouin 15-16: 39 pt pace
Drouin 16-17: 60 pt pace

Zegras 21-22: 67 pt pace
Zegras 22-23: 66 pt pace

On top of that, Zegras is an extremely marketable fan favorite. It should take more than Slafkovsky and a 2nd to get it done imo.</div></div>

It’s difficult to find up and coming star players who get moved right after their ELC. It’s very rare and usually the team that drafted them will give an extension. I get what you are saying though and my idea was Drouin was also an up and coming player that had another untapped level (hindsight, he never broke through). Many are saying about Zegras, though we can all admit Zegras is a much better player than Drouin was at the time.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 29 at 11:03 a.m.
Thread: Good Draft from Chicago
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Garak</b></div><div>Moore at 19 is an absolute dream scenario. How he made it that far is beyond my understanding.</div></div>

GM Kyle Davidson agrees with our assessment. He was trying to trade up to select him. I’m so surprised he fell to 19. A+ pick, A- draft for Davidson. Only thing that prevents an A was getting a 3rd 1st. I understand Perreault was there, but you can’t pass on a guy who was going higher than Perreault in every draft, arguably the best skater in the draft, and is known for playing with everyone and elevating his linemates. It’s very clear Chicago wants to build a team off speed and transition.

Tank year was justified. It feels good to finally start seeing the light. We will look back at this draft as the turning point of this franchise.