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Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 7, 2021 at 10:42 a.m.

Thread: Get me a goalie Ken

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>coga16</b></div><div>thats the point. They are screwed, they arent getting help anytime soon so if the idea is to get someone to upgrade from Koskinen now, its not happening, they will have to ride it out for him for a big chunk of the season waiting for help to arrive and by then it could be too late</div></div>

The thing is, If they can Upgrade Koskinen 3 weeks from now they will end up with more wins by the end of the season. waiting till deadline does nothing. 14-21 days is actually nothing wen it comes to being better afterwards... there would still be 2/3 of the season left to play catch up.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 10, 2020 at 4:32 p.m.

Thread: Mid-seasontrade deadline

Lagesson and Bear sign for less for those years. Lagesson is a league min guy on 1 or 2 year deal. Bear is 1 year Deangelo 1M type deal or a 2-3 year deal in the ~2M range. Holland hard balls his RFAs

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 10, 2020 at 1:44 p.m.

Thread: BARRIE TO EDMONTON

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Timmah007</b></div><div>Why does bouch need more time? I think when your named an ahl all star that kinda earns a legit opportunity. Don’t give Bouchard the experience this year then have him and broberg coming in at the same time. Hardly think we are 2+ years from broberg cracking the line up.</div></div>

I think the idea is to replace Klefbom minutes with another proven PP guy. Once Klefbom gets put on LTIR the Barrie signing is just lateral. We would still have room to sign a goalie(if there's anyone available) or even trade for a goalie. And sign another depth D or land another top 9 forward like Kahun. Holland also said he doesn't want to give young players a spot, they have to win it. Bouchard could still come in during training camp and take a spot. The left side is still wide open. I could see him Barrie or Bouch moving to either side to make it work, if he does in fact win a job.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 24, 2020 at 5:24 p.m.

Thread: Lines when everyones healthy

I'm still so much more preferential to Ennis as a LW on a shutdown third line with Sheahan and Archibald. You don't need three offensive lines when the top two lines are going to command 40+ minutes a night. Teams are going to need to dedicate a combination of their best defensive lines and pairings just to think about containing the Dynamite and McDavid lines. A shutdown line will eat away at any depth scoring the opposition can muster. That leaves a sheltered usage line of Neal-Haas-Chiasson to pick away at opposing teams over the course of a seven-game series.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 3, 2020 at 6:28 p.m.

Thread: Buyout Neal Sign Hall

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Omark23</b></div><div>Who are you getting back in a Neal trade though? Another cap anchor most likley. I don't like buyouts but this gives you the ability to sign Hall to a competitive contract.</div></div>

A pick. Any 25+ goal scorer at $3.8M has positive value. 33% retention adds the same amount of room as the buyout does, but it only lasts for 3 years vs 6.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 3, 2020 at 8:05 a.m.

Thread: Lines when everyones healthy

I'd love to see Benson on the 1st line, I think that line could be very successful together. Benson is a very cerebral player who is pretty good on the boards and responsible defensively.

That 2nd line is blowing up the league - every coach is putting out their best defenders against McDavid and the Draisaitl line is taking advantage. It's no coincidence that the Oilers are one of the hottest teams in the league since that line was put together: this line is 13 GF - 2 GA at 5v5 in the past 11 games, Oilers record is 8-1-2 with a +20 goal differential.

Also, I think I'd have Caleb Jones in instead of Russell: 2 goals and +4 in the past 2 games when paired with Benning. They seem to have instant chemistry.

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Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 31, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.

Thread: New Jersey Fans what is the cost

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ConnorsCousin</b></div><div>Shero isn’t around to fleece Chiarelli anymore ?</div></div>

Now we have Tyler Dellow's ego out for revenge

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 24, 2020 at 5:22 p.m.

Thread: Dumba to CAR and Zucker to PIT

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ConnorsCousin</b></div><div>Hey TanSor you’re probably one of the best AGMs for the Wild on here. Had a question on values of players/trades you’d make with the Oilers for:

Fiala (is he untouchable?)
Greenway
Donato</div></div>

Thank you! Fiala is probably untouchable, or at least it would take a large overpayment to get him. I'd imagine Greenway or Donato could be had. Not sure what the Oilers would have to give to get either of them though...

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 23, 2020 at 11:05 p.m.

Thread: AA and Donato

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>aedoran</b></div><div>Manning is a UFA and the chance of him signing with the Wings is slim to none. So why do you want to rent Manning?</div></div>

I want the other part of the package, Manning is just a dump for them, we let him walk who cares

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 19, 2020 at 10:47 p.m.

Thread: whats the cost sharks fans

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ConnorsCousin</b></div><div>pls give me better targets at better prices. I'd like to see us get some heavier guys that can skate and put up points, just can't think of any. I wouldn't go in on Kreider - his player type just screams Lucic to me.</div></div>

Kreider is a very good skater and has good hands - two very big dissimilarities to Lucic. I don't see the connection... in any case, Kreider will likely be more expensive than he's worth, so I agree that Edmonton shouldn't go after him.

But Thornton and Marleau? Perennial chokers. I'd go after guys like Granlund, Koivu and Craig Smith, personally.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 15, 2020 at 7:41 p.m.

Thread: Some trade targets Id like us to go after

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Dach</b></div><div>You’re not getting bertuzzi. Doesn’t matter what assets you have. He’s an all star</div></div>

So was zemgus girgensons. Every team gets one

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 10, 2020 at 2:46 a.m.

Thread: Trade with Detroit

If you make it 2020 2nd it's probably closer to happening

Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 4, 2019 at 8:24 p.m.

Thread: Pageau and Fast - thoughts

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ConnorsCousin</b></div><div>My hope is he's not a rental and would re-sign. I would guess Holland wouldn't even entertain this deal if Pageau didn't sign an extension before acquiring him.</div></div>

You gotta hope that Holland is smart enough to realize it's not worth dealing solid assets for rentals, the Oilers are doing unexpectedly well but it's still not worth dealing anything higher then a 3rd round pick for a rental imo.

Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 3, 2019 at 10:17 p.m.

Thread: Killer First Line After Taylor Hall Trade

The Oilers are already on pace to make the playoffs and do not need Hall to get there, IMO. At this point, Bear is going to be more valuable to the team than Hall because defense wins championships. Bear is a fast, tough, puck-moving RHD who is RFA.

I would hate to see the Oilers give up a 1st also. It could be the next Pastrnak, Klefbom, Kuznetsov, etc.

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 25, 2019 at 5:55 p.m.

Thread: An idea

You guys have four top-6 forwards, including three that can play center. You should focus on filling the other two wing slots first rather than looking for a #3 C, and for the reasons advanced by <a href="/users/BlastnyFromThePastny" target="_blank">@BlastnyFromThePastny</a> , Ottawa probably isn't interested in sending you Duclair (and surely isn't interested in sending you Pageau unless they're convinced he won't re-up there).

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 26, 2019 at 2:38 p.m.

Thread: How are we winning with this roster

Special teams and Tippet's defensive system.

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 26, 2019 at 3:43 p.m.

Thread: Reuniting two brothers

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Tchuckycheese</b></div><div>Khaira has a brother on Nashville?</div></div>

Pekka Khaira

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 26, 2019 at 3:29 p.m.

Thread: Reuniting two brothers

Khaira has a brother on Nashville?

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 23, 2019 at 12:19 p.m.

Thread: Id love to see this for the trade deadline

Fair, reasonable and realistic trades, could maybe add another late round lottery pick to LA but not certain it's totally necessary either.

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 17, 2019 at 5:24 p.m.

Thread: Bring in AA - Keep rolling

This will get the Sharks AA, but the AA in Ottawa not the one in Detroit.

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 17, 2019 at 5:24 p.m.

Thread: Perfect Top 6 Addition

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ConnorsCousin</b></div><div>ooo I don't know about this one chief. While Lindholm got 78 pts in 81 games, I think Drai still exceeds contract value. first of all, outside of Ovechkin, nobody comes close to goal scoring. And secondly, Drai is arguably the best player in the league rn, and isn't even top 10 in salary. Lindholm is on a value contract but Drai is the ultimate value contract in the league.</div></div>

I never said 1 for 1, there is just no one else on Edmonton that Flames would consider trading Lindholm for

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 17, 2019 at 4:34 p.m.

Thread: Puljujarvi and Fiala to Chicago

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MikeyThePensFan</b></div><div>I don't think the Wild are going to trade Fiala for a guy that can't play anymore.</div></div>

I don't think the Hawks are going to trade their 1st for a guy with less than .5 p/gp

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 17, 2019 at 4:38 p.m.

Thread: Perfect Top 6 Addition

These are the exact reasons why all Marner for Lindholm + (like Hanifin or something) threads were quickly shot down. He's Marner for less than half rhe price

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Skyraider112</b></div><div>1 star for low effort, didn't even try to get the value right, just plain sad. My guess would be Nurse, 2020 1st unprotected, Benson, and probably another high pick or prospect</div></div>

Read description, i saw how bad the trade was and stopped myself to do that before freaking out. And no Lindholm starts with Drai

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 16, 2019 at 9:57 p.m.

Thread: Helping out the Leafs

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>palhal</b></div><div>How does this help the Leafs? JP's in Finland and Larsson is on LTIR.</div></div>

read the explanation

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 9, 2019 at 8:05 a.m.

Thread: The ONLY way Hall comes back

I agree with much of what you wrote here, specifically that Holland won't trade for Hall. While I personally wouldn't sign him, some of the smartest hockey people I know have said they would, so I do have time for the "sign Hall" conversation. I would make it conditional on a couple things: (a) the contract mirrors Stone's deal with Vegas, I.e. no more than $9.5M cap hit, (b) clean disposition of Neal's contract and probably Russell's, too. If Neal scores 30+ (seems likely, he's on pace for 55) there are teams that would take a hard look. I'm going to suggest NJ as Neal is the player they were hoping Simmonds could be this year, I doubt they re-sign Simmonds and in this scenario they lose Hall too, so they might well be in the market for a big goal scoring winger. Russell will have 1 year left and (after July 1st) will be owed $1.5M, there are teams that will find that attractive for sure. And it's not like Russell's game is declining, you could easily make the argument that this year has been his best in a while.

The alternative to signing Hall would be signing other guys that can help for less: Kreider ($5.6M x 4), Kassian ($3M x 1), etc. I also think Bear should get term, I'd like to see him signed to the Ellis contract, which works out to $3M x 5 based on an $83M upper limit.

Petan is meh - Benson is better IMO.

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