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Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 5, 2023 at 4:38 a.m.
Thread: taking larkins comments way out of context
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>aadoyle</b></div><div>If Det fans feel this is not enough for 2months of Larkin the fanbase be truly lost

As basically they get a 1st + 2nd + Minten who in redrafts probs goes late 1st now.

Thats pretty dam good for a rental as they dont got to take any salary back like in the Horvat deal saving them potential headaches.

That said I saw the comments even joked about it and while he would make an impact if I spend that kind of package I want someone who can make an impact beyond this season</div></div>

Hey man, we're just working through our emotions of potentially losing our 1C. One day at a time here.

Besides the retention ask it's not a disrespectful offer at all, but quite frankly I think it'd get outbid. Boston for example might offer the same deal, but upgrade Mints to Lysell. If Larks and Yzerman are truly at a stalemate and there's no other option then the OPs deal feels okay...but if Larkin were publicly on the trade block then I think the OPs deal gets easily gazumped.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 4, 2023 at 8:33 p.m.
Thread: Hagersville Tire Fire Pt2
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>swinny</b></div><div>I am not sure Chariot is bottom pairing, unless you think Evidsson jumps right in.

I would have to think that protected 3 pairing minutes would be the next step.

Not a Detroit fan, and although I know something, I am not deeply knowledgeable either, so enlighten me on what you are thinking here.</div></div>

Well maybe I'm just joining the ranks of Detroit fans frustrated with his game, but don't really see him as a top 4 D in our org right now or next year. I think Walman has 1LD locked down for the time being and our Maatta-Hronek pairing has been demonstrably better than him and Hronek. And we've got both Edvinsson and Wallinder ready to leapfrog him. As for Myers, maybe is Yzerman feels he can move him later he might do it. He's been very frugal and really only brings in older guys who he thinks he can flip.
Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 29, 2023 at 11:08 p.m.
Thread: Next Year
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>tonyhzs</b></div><div>If Wallinder is overrated and Buium is nothing special, and Rasmussen is middle 6 (this I agree) then why do you want these players? Keep in mind, Wallinder, if he makes the team, would be 3rd pairing behind Edvinsson/Johansen. I expect Wallinder to be in the AHL for 20 or so games. Or he makes the team and pairs with Seider if Walman doesn't come back. I might be a little too keen on Wallinder, but if he isn't top 4 this next season, he will be in 2025.

Buium is still a college kid. Raw but refining. He could be a gem or a bottom 4 or a bust. Too early to tell. Still a heck of a good prospect.</div></div>

No, you're not too keen on Wallinder. I'm very high on him too and dead against the Wings trading him. He's 20 and one of the top 10 D-men in the SHL. He only needs a few more points to put up a better season than Seider's year at Rögle.

Given that it's Detroit's LD we're talking about here, it's not unreasonable to suggest he might force his way into a top 4 role next year. Nonetheless he is, quite clearly, the main Detroit asset in the OP's trade proposal.