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Forum: Armchair-GM14 hours ago
Thread: Its ok to trade Knies
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ledge_And_Dairy</b></div><div>I don't think Meier is the right target for them personally. I think the Matthews injury will help them realize that their center depth is really questionable if one of the top 2 goes down. I think they should target ROR and move Tavares to the wing for this playoff run</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>rgwhite17</b></div><div>Im not sure on that, they have had injuries to both matthews and JT in the regular season and playoffs since trading Kadri and haven’t really looked to add another big time centre. ROR would be nice too if the price is right, more afraid he could be another foligno situation, taken a step back and just not healthy enough to make an impact.

I’d have to do it but pretty sure they have the cap to fit both assuming muzzin isn’t back and there’s retention. Sending out kerfoot and getting Meier half retained saves cap space even.</div></div>

I think Toews is a very good affordable option for the Leafs to go after. He's #1 at the dot, plays good defense, and has all the leadership skills in the lockeroom with 3 cups and a bunch of other awards to back it up.
Forum: Armchair-GM19 hours ago
Thread: Bulking
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>EvanderKanesLawyer</b></div><div>He's struggling. Not having good linemates will do that, sure. We can agree there.
Though, having hip issues at the ripe age of 34 doesn't exactly negate my point. He isn't the player he used to be, and teams aren't exactly willing to cough up major assets for him. He had a great year last year, but has fallen off. I know you don't think so, but players <em>can</em> fall off.

Call it a lazy take, but Kane is slipping and it'd be wise to move him now.</div></div>

Players simply don't fall off that hard year to year, especially elite players, unless there is a lot more to the story versus saying he's washed up.

The hip impingement is a simple same day surgery, so not concerned about that going into next season.
Forum: Mock-Draft19 hours ago
Forum: Armchair-GM19 hours ago
Thread: Bulking
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>EvanderKanesLawyer</b></div><div>Where else would he play.....? On the 3rd line in a defensive role? He would immediately play with Panarin, like they once did before.

I said "washed up" because it looks to be the case. He doesn't have the value he once did when it was rumoured he was on the block. He won't get you a Horvat style return.
A 1st, though, is reasonable.</div></div>

He's disengaged, facing daily questioning about being traded, playing with terrible linemates mostly who aren't capitalizing on his playmaking, is a new Father, and dealing with pain the last 2 seasons from his hip impingement. But just look at his stats over the last few years and more importantly last season to this one, players don't fall off cliffs within months. Lazy take to say "washed up", better take would be to watch him play and then understand the context of the position he's in right now.
Forum: Armchair-GMMon. at 9:20 p.m.
Thread: If we go after a defenceman
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CakeEaterBanks</b></div><div>So because Liljegren stepped up on provided elite defensive metrics while 3/6 of our top 4 dman are out he’s a 3rd liner? He’s top 4 dman on almost every team in the league. He isn’t a 3rd liner. He’s just in deep defensive roster that doesn’t get its credit.

Also to your point about Robertson we talk about his injuries but you forget to mention both of his years in the AHL he wasn’t even supposed to play there. Covid hinder his development more than injures. He’s gonna be top 6F and probably would’ve been one if he was in any other team than Toronto. More credit needs to be given on how hard it is to make Toronto roster especially with the way Sheldon Keefe wants his bottom 6 constructed. Toronto ain’t a team that’s gonna give an elite prospect top 6 mins because he’s a top prospect. They’ve gotta earn it as Toronto has cup ambitions</div></div>

I mentioned Lillypad is a 2nd liner on a deep defense team at best. Toronto is good, but their defense is not deep.

Toronto has a giant hole at the #2 LW slot. Robertson could've easily filled that. His injuries in the AHL versus NHL really isn't a concern, his injuries (plus the juniors before that) are mounting and that is a concern. He plays a style of game that he needs to back off on if he going to have staying power.
Forum: Armchair-GMMon. at 6:23 p.m.
Thread: Biggest Problems Gone
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Astoria</b></div><div>Idk Athletic says Domi's not that great (https://theathletic.com/3989390/2023/01/30/nhl-player-cards-chicago-blackhawks-2/). Says Blueger has more value then him, Kap is a cap dump mainly but still has some value but thats what the extra pick is for

The player cards are controversial and pretty sure these were created two months ago. That said in late december, they interviewed multiple scouts and a NHL GM and all said (besides 1) Domi is worth a 2nd rounder and the writers said a 2nd rounder. Since that time, Domi has been on-fire to the point the rumors are the Hawks may keep him and sign him longer term to help through the rebuild.

Nonetheless, not a chance Blueger and a worthless 5th rounder gets Domi much less adding Kap</div></div>
Forum: Armchair-GMMon. at 6:17 p.m.
Thread: If we go after a defenceman
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CakeEaterBanks</b></div><div>Doubt that Domi is more valuable than Abruzzese and a 2nd. There’s no retention and if the ask for McCabe is a 2nd a b prospect I doubt you can ask for more than that with Domi.

Like I said previously Robertson is only 21 yrs old. Injury history aside he’s an elite prospect that doesn’t get the credit he deserves. Kind like Liljegren with the Leafs and now he’s a legit top 4 RHD with the potential of being a top pair dman in the league.</div></div>

Domi is on pace for 60 points and 24 goals. I don't think he's more valuable then a 2nd and Abruzzese but never know. Domi's playing center and proven he can be a plug at 2C so maybe a team pays a late 1st at half retained?

Robertson is a complimentary top 6 guy, I would say he was ever elite but valuable yes. The problem is with his consecutive annual injury history, it brings into question durability...pretty sure it's now 3 years in a row. Regardless, his value is way down.

For the record, I don't think Lillypad is a top liner...2nd liner on a deep defensive team at best. Problem is, with injuries and lack of depth on D, the Leafs are forcing guys into situations and to their credit they are doing fairly well but the Leafs are playing a really good possession game as well due to the talent up front. Put Lillypad on most teams and he's a 3rd liner as of now.
Forum: Armchair-GMMon. at 3:58 p.m.
Thread: Trade Deadline
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TML_Bias</b></div><div>Yes I understand he has decent pt totals playing for CHI, while he is getting every offensive opportunity, PP mins.

He might get 5 more pts than replacement-- but would be a minus 20, the guy can't / won't play a defensive game. Floats through zones, and takes far too many nights off.

I'd stand pat w/ Kerfoot/Jarnkrok, or just about anyone else, before giving up assets for Domi.</div></div>

He's gets points by playing a lot but also playing on terrible lines scoring points. Next to JT and Nylander, he would capitalize on the opportunity, something Kerfoot and Engvall have shown they can't do. He's a good fit on that line watching the style he plays and how JT and Nylander play.

Defensively he's fine and he does play defense. He's not allowed not to in Chicago, so if you watch him this season he plays defense. Is he good, no, but he's not terrible either like maybe he has been in the past.