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Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 24, 2019 at 2:51 a.m.
Thread: Johnny Hockey and Lucic - Cap Neutral Trade
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Macker74</b></div><div>This deal doesn't improve the flames or its cap situation I think any trade for Gaudreau would be a straight prospect deal and would have to start with Morgan Frost</div></div>

Whenever I hear this I can't help but think how contradictory it is. Adding Frost or Farabee for Gaudreau makes the Flames worse now too. Sure in the long term it (if Frost and Farabee progress as we hope) levels out but if definitely say my offer helps the Flames more right now. I doubt there's a deal that can be made that leaves the Flames better off after moving Gaudreau in terms of his pure skill level for cap hit. Frost was a 27th overall pick, you get to draft your own Frost with the 1st rounder.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 28, 2019 at 7:44 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 26, 2019 at 6:36 p.m.
Thread: 20-21 Guesses Thoughts Please
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ExpiredmilkYT</b></div><div>JVR will probably be lost in expansion. Think Frost makes the team this year as our 3LW, Farabee and Ruby playing in 2020-2021. This team seems reasonable though.</div></div>

I think that, health permitting, Rubtsov will be the first forward call up. I could see Frost (less so Farabee) making the team from camp but I think Rubtsov is the first guy they call up from the Phantoms in season regardless who's down there. I wonder if the hope over the next few seasons if to move one of JVR or Voracek and lose the other in the expansion draft (with a first round pick or prospect or other incentive).

Makes a lot of cap sense for the Flyers down the road with the likes of Frost, Farabee, Rubtsov, Ratcliffe, Allison, Brink, etc, all seemingly good beats to at least be NHL quality players.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 26, 2019 at 1:49 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 25, 2019 at 6:16 a.m.
Thread: Realistic Moves
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>markmws</b></div><div>While I disagree with the return presented, I also disagree that the Flyers would not benefit from shopping him. Yes, the right side is now solidified, however the left side has Provorov, Ghost, Hagg, with Morin knocking at the door. The fact remains that Ghost, who is 26, costs 4.5 million over the next 4 years, while Hagg is 24 and is a cheaper, albeit still strong option. With Morin knocking at the door and a right side that includes Niskenan, Myers, Sanheim, and Baun, the flyers could conceivable afford to part ways with Ghost IF it leads them to a bigger offensive fish.

I am by no means saying that they are shopping him, but they could conceivable shop him and it could be beneficial. The Subban trade is a good example: Trading a contract to free up space for a bigger offensive fish. Again, and I want to make this clear, I am not saying they are shopping him or that it would happen. Okay? Just that it could conceivable be beneficial. If the Canadiens were to trade for him, their first in 2020 would have to be involved, along with a cheaper, more high-end prospect AND one of their top defensive prospects not named Romanov. Maybe 2020's first, Josh Brook and Ylonen? Zero money returning, which helps them in free agency while stock piling high-end future assets. AGAIN, I am not saying that it will happen, or even that it makes sense, I am just saying that it's possible.</div></div>

I get that there are reasons where he could be moved (Ehlers for example - the Flyers take a small amount of cap back, swap two good players coming off down years and address teams needs).

That said Sanheim and Ghost can both play either side. Hagg is terrible and will hopefully be moved out to make Morin the 7th. It's also worth remembering that Provorov wasn't brilliant last season, and expecting Sanheim to be awesome again is a gamble (though a reasonable one). Ghost gives a huge insurance policy. There's a very strong chance he bounces back IMO just because he seems like the kind of guy who plays well in a good team rather than a guy who can carry the team. Frankly a pairing of Ghost - Weber seems perfect. Additionally Braun is here for one year. Ghost could easily be back in the top 4 fairly soon.

I don't think there's a free agent forward who'd give you what Ghost gives you for the same sort of cost. Ghost is understandably terrible at clearing his crease, other than that he's a very good D.

I don't really see much point in the Flyers collecting picks (first round or otherwise) in a major trade unless they're going to be instantly moved for another piece.

Basically I think the most reasonable Montreal trade is just Drouin for Ghost, but I suspect they don't want to move Drouin for precisely the reasons we shouldn't move Ghost.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 24, 2019 at 6:47 p.m.
Thread: Oilers fans what would Poolparty cost
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Eclipze</b></div><div>I’m not comparing Puljujärvis value to Drouin or Duchene, only the situation. Whatever value Holland has for JP, whether it be a late first round pick or a 3rd round pick. Could be a 3rd line forward or a prospect whatever it is wait it out. Sakic and Yzerman both waited Over a year before they moved their players. They did what was best for the team not for the player. JP has had his chances to succeed but has never taken advantage of them.</div></div>

I get what you're saying but Drouin and Duchene were still putting up plenty of points for their teams and providing positive on ice results. Letting Puljujärvi go back to Europe isn't going to achieve anything much in all liklihood. If he does well there he might just stay there. Even then I doubt a team would pay much off a premium for him.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 24, 2019 at 9:41 a.m.
Thread: Oilers fans what would Poolparty cost
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Oilfan1717</b></div><div>Lindblom and a mid-round pick.</div></div>

This seems wildly optimistic. Lindblom just scored almost as many points in one season as Puljujärvi has over 3. Lindblom is trending up, Puljujärvi is at best stagnating. I get you wanna get something worthwhile for him, but it's a big gamble for the team trading for him - I doubt they give up a player that is playing more minutes and outperforming him at similar cap hit.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Eclipze</b></div><div>That’s the Oilers plan. If he wants to go to Europe then let him go. One of 3 things is gonna happen. Hes gonna go boost his value and we can move him for more or he can decide to come back to Edmonton with new management. The worst case scenario is he doesn’t improve and we simply move him for whatever we can get. Holland is very aware of this and for teams to think he will sell low is ridiculous. One of the biggest mistakes Chia made was moving Yak the way he did.</div></div>

I doubt it. That's just the EDM side posturing. If he is done with EDM then it's best to just move on and get an asset you can use sooner rather than down the road. There needs to be some clean breaks in EDM, hanging on to unhappy players to hope their value goes up playing elsewhere doesn't do much good IMO. I'm sure you could get a serviceable middle sixer somewhere that could provide on ice value this coming season. I wouldn't be too fussed if the Flyers moved Hartman and a mid-to-later round pick for Puljujärvi. I think that's a decent return.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 21, 2019 at 9:55 a.m.
Thread: My Most Straight Forward and Reasonable Attempt
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>csick</b></div><div>I just I feel like too much money is on the backend right now and Ghost playing on the 3rd pairing is a waste and all it will do is bring his value down.</div></div>

I think the 3rd pair thing is misleading though. He'll still play 4 mins most nights on the PP, plus he'll pick up shifts in the top 4 in offensive situations. If he plays well he could quickly be back in the top 4 too.

It is too much money on the back end but that's on Braun and Niskanen (well it's on Fletcher obviously). Braun is a UFA after the season so I feel you've just got to make it work this year. If Ghost is just reasonable this time next year move him then - his contract will still make him an asset to someone unless he just can't play anymore. But it's low risk, high reward to keep him.