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Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 16, 2020 at 8:18 a.m.
Thread: How to actually give Toronto some cap relief
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Sidstick87</b></div><div>I have been trading for Kappy for a while now so I love that, but not crazy about Kerfoot.

Not sure about Roy tho, thats a good question .... He is a sneaky good player but is he playing a lot bc of on a bad team? IMO, he is a really good 3rd pairing guy rite now.</div></div>

Roy's metrics look surprisingly good for playing on LA.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Missouri</b></div><div>I love the bringing back of Kapanen... but would be disappointed to see Simon leave. Again with a guy like Matt Roy thats just to much to pay. You had Joakim Ryan before in a thread (if that was you, don't really remember) and he wasn't a good fit either.

I recommend the Penguins adding a guy like Nathan Beaulieu - Fast on his feet and more of a depth guy. OR even a Chris Tanev if they can afford him on a short term contract.

Check out this thread I made a few weeks ago now!

<a href="https://www.capfriendly.com/armchair-gm/team/1697248">https://www.capfriendly.com/armchair-gm/team/1697248</a></div></div>

No not me on Ryan, I'll check out Beaulieu. Wasn't sure what the price for Roy would be...I'm not a Simon hater at all, I recognize his value but I do see him as expendable if we can get an upgrade at least in putting the puck in the net that would be nice. For me Simon can play on the 3rd line and help that out for sure, but I don't really like giving him top-6 ice time.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 15, 2020 at 5:40 p.m.
Thread: How to actually give Toronto some cap relief
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>aadoyle</b></div><div>i mean they have traded before they probs can do it again. Apparently the penguins do have interest in dermott if the interest becomes reality we may see a trade between the 2 in the offseason</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>aadoyle</b></div><div>u can blame babcock for that if keefe was coach from day 1 the projection for barrie would have been 10 goals 45 assists, Mostly barries goals get stolen by our tip in specialists</div></div>

I live in Toronto so I hear a TON of leafs stuff. the media and fans were going ballistic about Babcock usage of barrie. I would if I were in the pens front office, Dermott has a lot to offer. He is a LHD(behind Reilly/Muzzin) but Pit has Dumoulin/Petterson so I don't see Dermott's theoretical role increasing in PIT. with GMJR though nothing is impossible. He said Petterson/Marino would potentially be a pair for 10 years, but he's said good things about Jack Johnson(failure)and Derick Brassard(traded) as well so....there are very few untouchables.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 15, 2020 at 5:34 p.m.
Thread: How to actually give Toronto some cap relief
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>palhal</b></div><div>Sorry you didn't see Barrie play that much as a Leaf. Both coaches refused to play on the PK. He just be depended upon in his own zone. His even strength play was poor. He was OK on the PP but really wasn't that good either. Marner should be the PP right hand point. Holl was the probably the steadiest RHD Leaf last year. Even Ceci was much more dependable defensively that Barrie. Now Ceci was a CapFriendly whipping boy for some reason by all fan bases, mostly because of his contract but I'll maintain that Barrie was the worse Leaf Dman last year.</div></div>

Barrie had a down year for sure...last offseason he was the one of the most popular trade chips for many fans ACGMs, mine included...his next contract will take a hit for sure, but I don't think Toronto was a good fit. Ceci has all the tools, he just doesn't put it together.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 15, 2020 at 5:06 p.m.
Thread: How to actually give Toronto some cap relief
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>palhal</b></div><div>Why do so many think the Leafs are so desperate to get cap relief? Look around at other teams would get reasonable even sign their own RFAs....they are the will real cap problems.
Sorry to inform hockey fans, the Leafs are not "desperate need" of a # RHD. The fact that the the two worse Dmen the Leafs had last year will be no longer LeafsBarrie and Ceci,..... improves the Leafs considerably.</div></div>

The Leafs may or may not be desperate to get a #1RHD. Most think they should be. Taking away two NHLers(even if bad) and replacing them with AHLers won't necessarily solve the problems. Maybe I'm wrong, but IMHO, Toronto won't be a contender until their team defence majorly improves. I think they'll have to sacrifice some depth offense for some D help. Just my opinion.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 15, 2020 at 4:56 p.m.
Thread: How to actually give Toronto some cap relief
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JaredOfLondon</b></div><div>If the leafs trade their two best bottom 6 players, including their only 3c option for a bunch of guys who are not filling those holes, or other spots (ie right d) than yes, their bottom 6is basically destroyed. Trading them just for cap space would make the team much worse</div></div>

Cap space to fit the #1RHD which they desperately need.
The way their team is designed it will be top heavy. the big-4 forwards, the top 2-3 D, and the #1 goalie take up most of the salary cap. They can trade an big-4 forward, or a chunk of offensive depth. Or go with a substandard D core, keep their exorbitant offensive depth, and have no "Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup"--which I am totally fine with.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 15, 2020 at 4:18 p.m.
Thread: How to actually give Toronto some cap relief
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and all the other penguins fans...

What do you think of the trades and signings and the look of this team?
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 17, 2020 at 1:37 p.m.
Thread: Do any of these work
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>mhockey91</b></div><div>im opposed to selling low on Murray. I still think hes our guy</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Marcsnack</b></div><div>You rather hold on to both until later on into next season or next summer?</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Marcsnack</b></div><div>I guess that is fair. We will see how the rest of this season plays out if it ever does.. and go from there.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AFOX10900</b></div><div>I wouldn't trade Jarry. He was better for the majority of this year that Murr has been since the cup runs...</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>mhockey91</b></div><div>Management still has faith in Murray and believes he's our #1. id sign him long term to a cheaper deal and roll the dice with him. goaltending is a mental thing. hes shown he has the talent. hes got some mental roadblock he needs to overcome</div></div>

I think the best situation is to keep both for next year, because both have had their hiccups. They and DeSmith make a pretty deep 1/2/3. If Murray or Jarry for that Matter get a big head and want way too much, that’s really the only possible reason I could see one being traded. If so the pens could look at Khudobin or pens killer Halak.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 17, 2020 at 1:42 p.m.