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Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 3, 2020 at 6:15 p.m.

Thread: Whos better Malkin or Ovi

I take Geno every time.
Centre depth is huge and having 2 elite centres has been huge for the pens success. I’m more than satisfied with Mr. 101. Lol. He’s a top-50 player all time and top-10 in the league still. This year he was in absolute beast mode. There was a time he was involved in 40% of the pens offense!!!

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 3, 2020 at 6:17 p.m.

Thread: Whos better Malkin or Ovi

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 7, 2020 at 2:58 p.m.

Thread: Ok just one more

Using the same argument twice gets the same results......

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 7, 2020 at 12:48 p.m.

Thread: Ok just one more

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>mhockey91</b></div><div>Haha beauty</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Caniac2000</b></div><div>If the price is Necas, Carolina are not making any deal involving someone they have said word for word "is a core player for years to come" on top of that, he's expansion draft exempt. one of the only right handed forwards on the roster, and a 40+ point scoring rookie. You're overestimating Murray. He's won 2 cups, sure. But Fleury played a big part in both runs. Without Fleury, neither cup happens. Now you're looking to offload Murray and you want Necas? Get outta here. As for Mrazek being the starter, again no. When healthy, Reimer started more games than Mrazek, and was better. Necas is not being traded for a goalie, because it's just not as big a hole as the forward need is.</div></div>

We’re not just talking a Murray for Necas straight up deal. The pens would add a forward at least. A Murray deal wont be a 1 for 1 swap.
Coaches and GMs say a lot of things. The coach compliments Jack Johnson, the human pylon. Our GM says players are great one day and trades then the next.
I absolutely recognize fleury’s huge contributions to win those 2 cups. Defense and goaltending wins championships. Murray/Fleury(both performing at their best) was the best and most successful goalie tandem in recent memory. Mrasek/Reimer(in whatever order you put them) are not a Stanley cup caliber tandem. Their goaltending is not top-10 or close. You recognize how huge it was to have Murray/Fleury but you claim your goaltending isn’t a weakness...Reimer(your supposed starter) was a bust in Toronto. Mrasek is nice but you yourself said he’s not a starter.
A necas + for Murray + forward + deal makes a tons of sense.
Period.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 6, 2020 at 9:01 p.m.

Thread: Ok just one more

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>mhockey91</b></div><div>Thank you.</div></div>

You're welcome. I've been following this conversation and decided to join the rush to make it a 2 on 1. Crosby to guentzel... He shoots and scores!

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 6, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

Thread: Ok just one more

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Caniac2000</b></div><div>Even a Murray at his best isn't worth someone who's got the potential to be a top-line right-hand talent. Is he worth a lot? Sure. Necas? No, C'mon.</div></div>

Murray at his best won 2 cups. Necas is nice but you're overestimating his value worse than Pens fans ever valued Murray. CAR doesn't have a solid goalie situation and I think Murray will be traded to a team like that. If Mrasek isn't the starter(which he is) then a Murray +++ for Mrasek + Necas is exactly the deal that would be made.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 5, 2020 at 5:39 p.m.

Thread: Ok just one more

Just to clarify I have zero interest in giving up guentzel.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 5, 2020 at 5:38 p.m.

Thread: Ok just one more

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 9, 2020 at 6:34 p.m.

Thread: 76M cap and 2 CBOs unlikely scenario

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 9, 2020 at 9:03 p.m.

Thread: 76M cap and 2 CBOs unlikely scenario

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NoWah49</b></div><div>this team is stacked. might have to add to the Carolina offer tho, they're big on Necas</div></div>

so I've heard. he's like their favourite child...lol

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 9, 2020 at 9:05 p.m.

Thread: 76M cap and 2 CBOs unlikely scenario

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SlickWilly</b></div><div>CBO and cap issues aside (both of which I think don't happen but what-ifs are fun) I think the Ducks trade looks like a trade they might say yes to, Hallander is a good prospect and a 1st rounder, along with Bjugstad, who wouldnt be a cap dump on their team. I think there is just no way the Hurricanes trade Necas though, maybe if you made it someone like Bean or if you wanted a center back Rees probably fits there too, but I think Necas and Suzuki are gonna be off the table for them</div></div>

I'm Ok with bean, he had a good season in the AHL.
PIT could use a #3C for sure.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 10, 2020 at 3:15 p.m.

Thread: No way these teams do these trades

1. too many RHD.
2. EK isn't a top-5 D anymore...that contract will be one of the worst in the NHL in a few years. His injuries have slowed him a bit. I'd take him for less...but Marino is amazing.
3. Schultz will not make that much...he's had literally one good year.
4. McCann, Sheary, and Murray get more $$.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 9, 2020 at 9:13 p.m.

Thread: Jarry Trade Option

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jfstompers</b></div><div>Try Detroit for the Jarry trade.</div></div>

Detroit should totally grab a goalie worth protecting before the expansion draft.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 10, 2020 at 3:23 p.m.

Thread: Jarry Trade Option

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Arom5477</b></div><div>Hornqvist was 2nd on the team in EV Goals per 60 mins. I think he can stay. Slow or not.

And Sheary has shown great chemistry with Sid. Sheary and Simon can fight for that spot. They're there to support Sid and Guentzel, nothing more, nothing less.</div></div>

I agree that Hornqvist can still provide 20 goals, but he's still injury prone, getting older and slower, and overpaid...those factors combine to make some want to get rid of him. Whether its a buyout or going to Seattle, he shouldn't be here past next year.

"And Sheary has shown great chemistry with Sid." That was still 2016-17--that's a long time ago...sheary has had one good year. I'm not opposed to bringing him back for a small deal(2x$2M), but it should be as a 3rd liner at best on the depth chart. Craig Smith from Nashville is the perfect fit for the team. He's a cross between Rust and Tanev. Fast, tenacious, good at winning puck battles, 20+ goals every year.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 10, 2020 at 12:19 a.m.

Thread: Jarry Trade Option

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Arom5477</b></div><div>Hornqvist was 2nd on the team in EV Goals per 60 mins. I think he can stay. Slow or not.

And Sheary has shown great chemistry with Sid. Sheary and Simon can fight for that spot. They're there to support Sid and Guentzel, nothing more, nothing less.</div></div>

support is something you will never get out of Sheary.
What that line needs is a Rust like player. Fast, Disruptive, fights for pucks will go to the boards and help do the dirty work.
You don't realize how badly you slow down that top line. The best way to stop crosby is to bup Hornqvist's slow self on that line and he's paid way to much to be a 3rd-4th line player.
The other way is make sure Jake and Sid have to do all the grunt work because a 5'8 guy is never going to get it done.
I'd so much rather they get THAT guy who takes that job off those two and puts them in open ice.
That is not Sheary. That's why they liked Simon there. He would atleast go get the puck. But he is useless offensively as he couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with that weak shot.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 10, 2020 at 3:29 p.m.

Thread: 31 in 31 pt 23

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Marcsnack</b></div><div>If I am Pittsburgh, I do not make that Murray trade. Getting no value for a goalie who can be a #1.</div></div>

agree.
Murray won't be shipped out of town for chicken feed.

BTW no to Bogosian and jarry gets less...

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 10, 2020 at 9:38 a.m.

Thread: 31 in 31 pt 23

Marino is very very good

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 10, 2020 at 3:30 p.m.

Thread: Fiji Water GM

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Marcsnack</b></div><div>Chicago would have trouble taking on Murray's cap without getting rid of someone else. Also, I feel like Pens would want a current piece, so he can play right away.</div></div>

bang on, <a href="/users/Marcsnack" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@Marcsnack</a> !
the pens don't need prospects. they have real roster spots to fill.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 10, 2020 at 1:24 p.m.

Thread: Fiji Water GM

Chicago would have trouble taking on Murray's cap without getting rid of someone else. Also, I feel like Pens would want a current piece, so he can play right away.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 29, 2020 at 7:09 p.m.

Thread: Unreal Speed

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 7, 2020 at 1:34 p.m.

Thread: Pens Crazy Offer Sheet

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Gabriel11</b></div><div>Another bridge deal for Murray?</div></div>

my best guess.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 7, 2020 at 12:38 p.m.

Thread: Pens Crazy Offer Sheet

Forum: NHLMay 9, 2020 at 11:05 a.m.

Thread: NHL 2020 Playoffs Projections Round 2

Assuming the 24-team format, the 8 voted winners of the play-in face off against the top-8 teams which received a bye.

TOR-BOS

PIT-PHI

CAR-TBL

NYI-WSH

WPG-COL

EDM-DAL

NSH-STL

VAN-VGK

Who wins in these series? Which series do you think would be the most intense?

Forum: NHLMay 9, 2020 at 11:05 a.m.

Thread: NHL 2020 Playoffs Projections Round 2

Forum: NHLApr. 28, 2020 at 12:05 p.m.

Thread: NHL 2020 Playoffs Projections

I think the most likely scenario for the 2020 NHL playoff format would include 24 teams, and the top-8 would get a bye-week while the other 16 play a best-of-__.
In this case the matchups would be:
CBJ-TOR---}Winner(plays)BOS

PIT-MTL---}Winner(plays)PHI

NYR-CAR---}Winner(plays)TBL

NYI-FLA---}Winner(plays)WSH

WPG-CGY---}Winner(plays)COL

EDM-CHI---}Winner(plays)DAL

ARI-NSH---}Winner(plays)STL

VAN-MIN---}Winner(plays)VGK

Who would you take in the theoretical "round of 24"?

Whoever wins that round will move on to the "round of 16".

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