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Forum: Armchair-GMTue at 8:02 pm
Thread: 11-7 Playoff lines
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>imawesome</b></div><div>Maybe you're right, but if we can get a top 5 pick like in the link I included plus maybe ABB can become a legit top6er as he's shown plenty of potential? I'd certainly consider it. What if we don't win a cup this year or next? There's a good chance in 5 years we'll just be a fringe playoff team because our prospect pool is basically non-existent plus we're looking at losing at least next year's 1st and/or Foote just to get rid of Johnson</div></div>

BB is not a sure thing, and if this weekend was any indication in Syracuse then Alex Green may end up beating Foote to a roster spot next year.

I think a downturn is inevitable after this year. Kucherov and Point though still give us a the best chance of competing and making a playoff run for the cup. As long as we have the core pieces in place, our prospect pool is sufficient enough as is to compete, but we'll need to start saving our 1-3 round picks eventually. I'll post an updated prospect pool assessment once Syracuse's season ends, but I think we have at least 3 NHL ready forwards and 1 defenseman who could fill in and keep us competitive starting next year.
Forum: Armchair-GMTue at 7:16 pm
Thread: 11-7 Playoff lines
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>imawesome</b></div><div>In my opinion we should use Kucherov to get rid of Johnson and restock our prospect/draft picks cupboard. As even though he is one of the best players in the league we've shown we can score without him this year, and it would get us out of a huge cap hole for years. Sadly I don't see JBB ever doing this and even if he was willing to Kucherov now has a NMC.

Here is an example
https://www.capfriendly.com/armchair-gm/team/2370858



Also, we should definitely play 12-6</div></div>

I don't know about that. Kucherov and Point together make us a championship contender. Sure without him we can make the playoffs, but we are no longer a deep run team.

If Point and Kucherov can rekindle their magic from last year, I think that group of 7 would hardly ever give up more than 2 goals a game if they play a committed defensive game. They've slowly been cutting down on the breakaways and shots against, so I'd try it. Probably 12/6 to start to make sure Kuch can play a full game.
Forum: Armchair-GMTue at 1:44 pm
Thread: 11-7 Playoff lines
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Rangsey</b></div><div>Remember 2015 when he put the team on his back, broke his wrist and was never the same again? Rough. I keep waiting for him to "come good" but the longer it goes on the more it sets in its probably not gonna happen.
I also get the eerie feeling we're gonna lose Palat and Killorn and ride out the Johnson contract :-/</div></div>

Something interesting Johnson has said in the past year or so is that when he entered the league not everyone could skate like they do now. While Johnson certainly isn't considered a bad skater now, his advantage over lesser skaters certainly has diminished. I think his wrist injury has been somewhat of a factor, but not as much as some make it out to be.

I don't get that feeling on Johnson. Worst case scenario I think we retain $2m and have to get cheap at all of the open spots. I'm personally open to trading 1 or 2 young players to Seattle if it meant full cap relief, but I know some fans on here have attachment to those players. He still commands &gt;50% corsi and xG percentages when on the ice, so he's certainly not bad.
Forum: Tampa Bay LightningMon at 6:30 pm
Thread: Looking at prospects who could sign ELCs starting next season
The Lightning have recently inked goaltenders Hugo Alnefelt and Amir Miftakhov to 3 year entry level deals, likely satisfying our in-house goalie prospect needs for the next 3-5 years. NCAA prospect LW Cole Koepke signed his 2 year ELC a few weeks ago, and we signed C/RW Odeen Tufto as a free agent out of NCAA to a 1 year ELC around the same time. Looking forward, here's who's left I think we can expect to officially join the organization with an ELC starting next season:

<strong>RW Maxim Cajkovic</strong>
Currently in the QMJHL, Cajkovic's signing rights expire this summer. He's a decent playmaking winger who would add a much needed right-handed forward to our prospect group.

<strong>LD Quinn Schmiemann</strong>
Like Cajkovic, Schmiemann's signing rights expire this summer as well. Schmiemann is kind of all by himself as a LD prospect in our system since we've neglected drafting the position with Hedman, McDonagh, and Sergachev having the left side locked down in the NHL. I think given time he'll give us flexibility to either buyout or retain on McDonagh's contract if we get to a point where we cannot make him fit under the cap. Schmiemann's WHL season is ongoing, and will probably sign at it's conclusion.

<strong>LW Jaydon Dureau</strong>
Dureau probably has less upside than Cajkovic, but he's still scoring around a point per game in the WHL. He was drafted as an overager last draft, so, he'll have another year before his signing rights expire. He will be AHL eligible if the Lightning want to sign him, and I expect they will.

<strong>LW Mikhail Shalagin</strong>
Shalagin already tried North American hockey last year in Orlando, but did not have a good season. However, amid the pandemic he stayed in Russia and put together a solid season. He would only be eligible for a 2 year ELC, making it less risky than a 3 year if he were to look out of place again. Shalagin is probably the least likely to sign or be offered a contract of the possible ELC group mentioned thus far.

<strong>RD Jack Thompson</strong>
Thompson will not be AHL eligible and will not be stealing a roster spot on the Lightning next year. However, occasionally players are signed to ELCs early. His OHL season never happened this year, and I believe he's currently with Syracuse on a ATO. He hasn't played a game for them, but I imagine Lightning development staff are getting a good look at him during practices. I don't think he'll be offered a contract, but maybe he will be.


Now, as for those who aren't expected to sign ELCs:

<strong>NCAA Juniors and Seniors</strong>
The NCAA season has been over with for around a month. If any of them were turning pro, we'd probably have heard by now. C Sammy Walker and RD Nick Perbix I believe have both indicated that they intend to return as seniors, RD Maxwell Crozier I don't believe is worth an ELC at this point, and I haven't heard anything on C/RW Cole Guttman.

<strong>NCAA Sophomores</strong>
Our group of rising sophomores does not include anyone like Florida's Spencer Knight, who immediately played NHL games after his freshman year. This group includes RW Nick Capone, RD Eamon Powell, and C Mckade Webster. They should all return to college next season.

<strong>RW Declan McDonnell</strong>
McDonnell has played quite a few games with Syracuse this year, but is only there as a result of the OHL season never starting. He won't be AHL eligible next season, and he hasn't shown enough upside IMO to be worth an ELC. He's a hard worker on the ice though, so hopefully this season's AHL experience will boost his development.