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Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 26, 2020 at 3:33 p.m.

Thread: Go team

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>littlejerryseinfeld</b></div><div>So you just drop in to make snarky comments and then refuse to back up your statement?</div></div>

He shouldn’t have to, it should be really obvious. Contending teams don’t trade top four d men for nothing. They really don’t do it if the team is losing the other two left side d on the roster. You’re just ignoring completely what boston would be looking for in a trade.

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 25, 2020 at 2:17 p.m.

Thread: LETS GO

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>OldNYIfan</b></div><div>Rakell, Manson (50% retention) and the 6th for Nylander and Liljegren?</div></div>

I would pull the trigger on that for sure. Would probably have to involve a pick going back I would think.

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 24, 2020 at 8:47 a.m.

Thread: Burns and Simek for Coyle and Kase

Hahaha, you’re not serious are you?
You actually have the bruins giving you value for that dumpster fire of a contract? My goodness. And at the position they have the least amount of need at no less.

Eat half the contract, take out coyle, add in Moore and it’s maybe a conversation.

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 24, 2020 at 1:03 a.m.

Thread: Might as well pay him to score for us than against us

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>coreydox</b></div><div>Kapanan got a mid first and a prospect. How is Kerfoot not worth a second? I could change it to a Detroit 3rd but the difference in draft spots is about 13 picks, so I don’t think it changes things that much.</div></div>

yeah I'd argue Kerfoot is hella better than kappy. Plays centre, more term, he actually found success in our top 6, kills penalties. I kinda hope the leafs keep him, it's hard to find versatile guys like that that don't break the bank

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 23, 2020 at 12:30 p.m.

Thread: Overrated Players IMO

Tavares nearly won the rocket richard last year, and this year despite a broken hand/oblique injury/general injury problems was still point per game. His contract is a lot though, he'd better perform otherwise yeah, he's overpaid/overrated. But to this point, as a leaf, I'd say he's met expectations

Reilly had injury problems this year but last year at 25 he was the best 5v5 offensive defenseman in the league. If we give him a good d partner (as opposed to literal boat anchors) he'll be OP as hell, and at $5M AAV it's a steal

Freddy, yeah he's overrated

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 22, 2020 at 9:57 p.m.

Thread: Barkov

Can't see Vegas wanting all that additional cap. If Smith wants to stay on a good team as opposed to poor one, he can block any trade with his M NTC

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 22, 2020 at 6:56 a.m.

Thread: If Eichel Ever Demands a Trade

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ON3M4N</b></div><div>Rather wait and see if Barkov his the UFA market and then just sign him instead</div></div>

Barkov should be the target. Bergeron/Barkov contract expire at same time. Bruins would have plenty of cap space to sign Barkov. Fits the Bruins mold and a perfect player to replace Bergeron.

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 20, 2020 at 8:58 a.m.

Thread: Bye Bye Torey and Tuukka

Did you miss the playoffs? Halak is a backup.

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 19, 2020 at 11:35 p.m.

Thread: We Still Have Money

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ledge_And_Dairy</b></div><div>Nope, no one is forgetting that at all. Riemer is owed even less.</div></div>

Yeah, and for the price difference, who's got the best quality per dollar amount?

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 19, 2020 at 1:29 p.m.

Thread: Pietro 2

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NR1203</b></div><div>I could see him taking that. Obviously a bit low but the market may not develop this year because A) teams don't have cap space, B) lots of teams don't have cash, and C) the teams that have one don't have the other (Toronto has money upfront but no space, Colorado has space but not lots of money, STL doesn't seem to have either, etc.) I think Montreal is the only landing spot where he could get paid well but I don't know if they even want him now that they locked Edmundson in.</div></div>

What makes you think Colorado doesn’t have cash?

7x10 in canada, 7x9 in the US, 7x8 in a tax free US state.

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 19, 2020 at 11:06 a.m.

Thread: Detroit

Try again

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 19, 2020 at 11:02 a.m.

Thread: Detroit

I don't think Kerfoot is worth a 2nd AND a 3rd, maybe a 2nd to a team with multiple 2nds.

The Wings C Depth is woof. Kerfoot is not a 2nd line C, he is properly slotted as a 3C.

I expect Det to deal with TB, perhaps Tyler Johnson as 2C would work well. Why the heck is Det allergic to Right Shot forwards? Only Glendenning on the NHL roster and only 2 in the prospect pool, including those on the reserve list.

That is a major issue for the franchise IMO.

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 19, 2020 at 10:57 a.m.

Thread: Detroit

Leafs will want more for Andersen which the Wings shouldn’t do and we shouldn’t give that much up for Kerfoot

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 19, 2020 at 2:44 a.m.

Thread: We Still Have Money

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ledge_And_Dairy</b></div><div>Nope, no one is forgetting that at all. Riemer is owed even less.</div></div>

Not going to bother commenting on these trades but there will be alot of owners who will want guys like Riemer, Andersen and other players whose actual salary is much lower than the cap hit.

FYI: most of the Leafs roster has players that have big signing bonuses paid already and actual salary owed is way less than the cap hit.

With COVID well and thriving, I expect revenues for owners to be way lower for this coming season and that's where contracts with huge signing bonuses paid comes in for owners who are looking to cut actual cost.

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 19, 2020 at 2:05 a.m.

Thread: We Still Have Money

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ledge_And_Dairy</b></div><div>What terrible owner are you referring too? Both Canes and Yotes have pretty good owners</div></div>

A lot of people keep forgetting that Andersen is old just $1M for the year... it doesn't seem like a lot but for some teams, it's worth overpaying for. Especially if you've been told you're only allowed spending so much money next year

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 14, 2020 at 9:50 a.m.

Thread: Carlo

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Barup</b></div><div>No way</div></div>

basically how I feel everytime I see an ACGM for the Leafs trying to trade for Carlo

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 12, 2020 at 11:09 p.m.

Thread: Stay The Course

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jamiepo</b></div><div>I disagree, no Barrie no ceci. This team is already better.

Too much money in that pressbox though.</div></div>

Addition by subtraction - the team is literally worse with Ceci on the ice. Barrie at least had some offensive upside, but he was still terrible defensively. The two WORST parts of toronto's defence are gone this year

I see the leafs just signing a budget free agent and taking some cap space into the season, letting it accrue, and maybe making a trade after evaluating the team/young guys like sandin etc.

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 11, 2020 at 1:48 a.m.

Thread: D-Fence

That centre depth is um... suspect, to say the least

But at least the D is literally made up of #1 dmen so f*** it right

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 11, 2020 at 9:17 p.m.

Thread: blockbuster video

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>newballcoach</b></div><div>Why wouldn't they resign him? If he's the best available, why not? Last year everyone was worried he would want a raise. In flat cap land that isn't happening. I'm also not convinced any of the options out there are better.</div></div>

It would entirely depend on the money he wants. I think management wants a shakeup, and goaltending is one of those areas they feel comfortable doing it. Even if they went for a cheaper tandem approach as opposed to a clear #1/#2.

It's tricky bc yeah, I get nervous moving freddy because he HAS been really good, but it's also taboo to give a 30+ goalie big money and term. It almost never works out. If they can get a cheap free agent for $3-3.5M this summer, that's 1.5 available to spend on defence, or it's an extra forward for depth scoring etc.

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 10, 2020 at 11:54 a.m.

Thread: barzal os

Honestly, idec if it's a defencemen, Kyle Dubas allocating another $10M of the cap to a single player would be an abject failure. This would mean 2/3 of the D corps would be at league min, and the entire bottom 6 would have to be league min, as well as a goaltending tandem that couldn't surpass the standard AAV of a starting goaltender ($4-5M)

I'd've rather kept Kadri at 4.5 than trade him and get Barzal at 10.5

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 10, 2020 at 7:38 p.m.

Thread: Kuemper

if johnsson has the value of a 3rd, then Benning wont fetch you a third. more like a fourth and a late pick.

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 10, 2020 at 7:36 p.m.

Thread: Kuemper

you're just handing us Benning? ok :)

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 1, 2020 at 12:34 a.m.

Thread: Is that it for Krug and Chara in Boston

give chara 11x8

Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 31, 2020 at 7:32 p.m.

Thread: Rating All Major Jim Rutherford Pens Trades

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>EddieBower</b></div><div>I had bo clue Dubas found Hyman.
If that is true that might be better than the Kap trade.</div></div>

<a href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/dubas-details-first-maple-leafs-trade-gm-meeting-scared/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/dubas-details-first-maple-leafs-trade-gm-meeting-scared/</a>

It was after Nonis, before Lou Lamoriello - it's a good read

Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 31, 2020 at 6:56 a.m.

Thread: Getting Eichel Hall and Pietrangelo

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Gordon_Bombay</b></div><div>They are all solid players, but Eichel is one of the best forwards in the game

Krejci is in his mid 50s or so
Ritchie is nothing more than a big body
DeBrusk and Carlo are solid players, but no stars
The 1st round picks will be late 1st round picks.

No one of those guys is a superstar, not even a star.

If you want Eichel, I think the coversation should start with Pasternak + something</div></div>

Pasta + are you sure about that? Pasta is an elite scorer that just co-led the league in goals, who over the last 3 years is 2nd in the leauge in goals, trailing only Ovie. Oh and on top of that he is a $6.6 million cap hit. I don't know if I'd do Pasta for Eichel straight up, I certainly wouldn't say it would be Pasta +

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