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Forum: Armchair-GMWed at 9:29 am
Forum: Armchair-GMMon at 2:20 pm
Forum: Trade Machine ProposalsMay 3 at 12:27
Thread: Rangers Get Grit
I think Foligno is the type of player you do not want to trade. His market value is much lower than the value he brings to Minnesota, and he is far more valuable than those picks could ever be. It's hard to explain. His value does not come from points and offensive glory, but rather from steady defending, well-executed gritty playstyle and being the perfect, extroverted teammate who makes everybody pumped and feeling good, no matter if they are more quiet and reserving or not. He also was seriously considered to be a captain (for a reason!).

Also, <a href="/users/BrodinCheerD" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@BrodinCheerD</a> , you could be more constructive when commenting your criticism. Saying someone's offer is "beyond comical" sure makes them feel bad, but does nothing in order to help them improve / see your point of view.
Forum: Trade Machine ProposalsMay 1 at 4:12
Thread: RW to LW
This is a very interesting take! Greenway and Gurianov are two different players. Greenway is more a power forward who is an unstoppable cannonball on the ice, wreaking havoc everywhere. Gurianov is more a skill-guy, who doesn't match Greenways physicality but makes up for that with his extremely good puck-skills.

If I'm looking for a more offensive forward, I'd take Gurianov. He fits the power-play as a dangerous shooting threat, and is a better offensive player overall. Greenway, on the other hand, has a better 200-foot game. He can be counted on to take defensive match-ups, as he has proven this year playing in a shutdown-line with Eriksson Ek and Foligno. He can also do damage on the scoresheet.

But who wins this trade? It really depends. We still don't know how good they are in their peaks. Gurianov is the more flashy player, but Greenway is more versatile. An interesting offer, for sure! Thank you for this!
Forum: Armchair-GMApr 29 at 2:44
Forum: Armchair-GMApr 17 at 2:27
Thread: Neutral Line
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MartysBetter29</b></div><div>If there's no deal to be made then fair enough but I'm a bit confused about the evaluation of Fiala. I think he's a good player (or else I wouldnt be wanting to trade for him) but he also is tied w Zacha in points and has scored 20 twice so far in his career. Am I missing something? I know he's a good player but that doesnt seem to be in the stratosphere of asking for Hischier or Hughes back. I totally get not being interested in Zacha straight up but I think expecting a #1OA talent in return might overvaluing the home player.</div></div>

The point of asking players like Hughes is not that they are equal in value or skill. It is because we really do not want to give up Fiala, so if NJ really, REALLY wants him, they have to give up a LOT.