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Forum: Armchair-GMMay 12, 2023 at 9:33 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 11, 2023 at 6:59 p.m.
Thread: TBL offseason wish list
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CaseyFlyman</b></div><div>An upgrade, yes, but obviously significant enough for the FO to pay for him? Voronkov, Kuraly, and Foudy have the inside track for bottom-6 centers I'd think...but Colton has great underlying numbers and decent production. I'd make the trade, but even with Bemstrom moving out, I don't know if the FO sees enough value compared to what's already here or in the system.</div></div>

Voronkov is starting in the AHL and Foudy is probably part of the package to Philly for Kevin Hayes. Torts likes Foudy and I consider him as good as gone. If anything, Colton is a good winger as well and can play on a Tex-Sillinger/Jenner-Colton line where all three are above average faceoff guys and excel at puck control. I expect more wingers to be moved as well.

With the refs tossing guys out of the faceoff dot for as little as smelling funny, every team pretty much needs 2 centers per line.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 11, 2023 at 3:41 p.m.
Thread: Realistic off-season
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>dopplsan</b></div><div>I think CBJ pass. Kuzy's contract feels kind of risky, and with a Smithlesson/ Sillinger T6 in the next 1-2 years, he just feels gratuitous.

Not to mention, no chance in hell he waives that NTC to go to CBJ.</div></div>

It feels risky, but with only two years left it would fit the timeline quite well while allowing Sillinger and whoever gets picked at 3rd overall time to be sheltered with 2nd or 3rd line ice time.

He may accept Columbus, now. There is a decent Russian presence in that locker room. Let him talk to Marchenko, Chinakhov, and Voronkov about it. Marchenko is quite convincing.

I will say, I don't know if I would rather have Hayes or Kuznetsov, but both playing interchangeably at 1C/2C could be really fun to watch.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 11, 2023 at 3:31 p.m.
Thread: TBL offseason wish list
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TMLBRIAN</b></div><div>I assume Columbus accepts that.

Jeannot is already 25. I think any contract he signs pushes him into UFA. So there is no such thing as a bridge for him. (I could be wrong). Maybe 5 years, 2m a year?</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>dopplsan</b></div><div>He's definitely an upgrade to our B6. The question is whether we have roster space, even after moving Bems out.</div></div>

I would think it's quite acceptable. Ross Colton posted a 56.1% faceoff percentage this year. While he only took 189 faceoffs, it's quite good and gives whoever the HC may be to let him play next to Texier on the third line and rotate Center duties.

Now there is a better B6 Center I would rather get, but Nico Sturm is constantly in a state of "he was really good, he's not available" and "I'll offer him for a 4th rounder" ACGM posts.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 11, 2023 at 3:18 p.m.
Thread: Bruins
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>dopplsan</b></div><div>I think that works for CBJ.</div></div>

I think it could be a lesser pick. I think I would rather see what FA has before taking on Grzelcyk.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Bluejackets2000</b></div><div>Really? The difference between Bemsie and Grzelcyk is the #34 pick in the 2023 draft?</div></div>

It's not that he's better, he just fits a real need. Grzelcyk fits the current need for a LD2 with low term remaining until Mateychuk/Svozil/Knazko is developed to take the spot. Bemstrom is more of a luxury logjam winger.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>dopplsan</b></div><div>Bemstrom is a non-factor for CBJ. Great AHL guy who hasn't elevated himself above a depth piece. Was put on waivers 2-3 times this season and cleared. Of course, the ol' "change of scenery" could get something out of him, but at this point he is what he is for CBJ.

And yeah, I think it's reasonable to say 34 is too high. I'd like to target Griz, though.</div></div>

Calgary's third rounder/the CBJ fourth and Bemstrom would be okay to me. I want that second to target Michael Hrabal.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 9, 2023 at 11:07 a.m.
Thread: CBJ have some decisions to make
Miller's contract is horrendous and I have no problem leaving Vancouver to hold that thing. I guarantee Vancouver won't accept doing retainage either.

Hayes will cost less than that. For that return they could take a lot more in retainage. What I have gathered so far, Philly would be down for Foudy, Bemstrom, and the late 3rd rounder for Hayes retained down to $5 million. Big selling point is that these are Torts' guys.

Ian Cole is a decent stop gap on the left side for a year, but dropping Bean as well will require another LHD to be signed. Svozil is probably not ready. If a deal can be made with a potential UFA, I would try to trade for signing rights of a guy like Ryan Graves before the Defenseman bidding war starts. If not, move depth players for a rental LHD to clear some of the logjam.

You may have made depth at Center, but taking $14+ million in bad contracts with movement clauses hurts. The highest paid of which underperforms as a center. Leo Carlsson should be there at 3rd overall and can play 2nd or 3rd line center right away on an ELC. There are other centers available at a much more reasonable cost.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 8, 2023 at 1:27 p.m.
Thread: UtahGive me 2
I came here to talk about the Hayes trade, so I will do that first. But that Severson contract hate is completely undeserved.

I think The Jackets would prefer to not move the 2nd rounder (especially if they think a top G prospect is still on the board there; Hrabel please) and would to prefer to move forwards. I would at least make sure the players were the guys Torts liked when he was there. I think Foudy, Bemstrom, and a 2023 third would be my counter proposal for Hayes retained down to $5 million AAV.

For the Severson deal: It's not good, but it is probably realistic. All defensemen walking into Free Agency are going to catch big money in a bidding war this year and I think Severson can take real advantage of the real shortage on the RHD market. You may have given him an overpay of something like $500,000, but that may be what it takes to get a good RHD to go to a team who isn't quite ready to compete. To be honest, I think NJ will choose to keep him over Graves because finding a capable replacement is going to be more difficult. Any GM who doesn't expect second pairing guys to get overpaid is going to leave the Free Agency period without one.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 27, 2023 at 3:35 p.m.
Thread: offseason
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SK101</b></div><div>Not the most familiar with Ferraro. Is he really worth a first rounder? The sharks D was god awful every time I watched them this year so it’s hard to believe he would be worth a first. Would rather get a proven veteran</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Not_Isles5513</b></div><div>I’ve liked Ferraro since his days at UMass Amherst. I’m sure the Avs will trade a couple of second round picks for him in a year or two and everyone will be singing his praises again.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CaseyFlyman</b></div><div>This is my concern too. He hasn't really shown that he's worth a 1st rounder yet, so you're paying for potential. If the price drops to a mid-2nd, or maybe 2 3rds, CBJ probably say yes.</div></div>

I would only consider moving the first if Nico Sturm was included. In my opinion, he's one of the most underrated centers in the league. He has a great FO% and defensively he has been great his entire career. Even then, I would have a hard time taking on Ferraro since there's plenty of guys in the Jackets pipeline with "great potential" and what is really needed is 2 or 3 years of #2 LHD while the prospects continue stewing. Sturm would still be my real target in a trade like that.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 27, 2023 at 11:21 a.m.
Thread: Center options Whats the cost
The Hayes deal with Philly is almost an inevitability at this point, so there's a Top 6 Center they already have in place with somewhere around $5,000,000 in cap space. If the Jackets take Adam Fantilli or Leo Carlsson, there's a #2 who will become the 1C some day.

Backlund has a M-NTC and probably won't waive it for Columbus. That said, he's going to be a hard fit into the Top 6 where he should be. The price is probably this year's 2nd rounder and a sweetener.

Granlund is getting ready for a buy out, so the price would be whatever his asking price is in FA. If you don't want to get into a bidding war in FA, tell them you'll do it for Future Considerations. I wouldn't want to take him on for $5.4 million, though.

Logan Couture is worth a lot to San Jose so getting him out of there would be tough. They'll ask for the King's 1st + Jiricek + another prospect.