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FloppyBiscuit

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Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 28 at 4:22 p.m.
Thread: Wild Fans Get in Here
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Blazingbat11</b></div><div>I agree that Boldy is worth more than Guhle atm, but not to the extent you're suggesting and that's being suggested in this trade. If Kent Hughes was hell bent on getting Boldy and had to overpay, then this deal is fine.

Let's not undersell Guhle here, he's still very much <strong>projecting</strong> to be a top pairing defensemen, and is trending to achieve that projection. The scouting report on this very website suggests it, multiple scouting reports and articles from other websites (the Athletic recently wrote about Guhle, etc.) suggest the same. All agree he won't be a superstar, but a steady reliable two-way top pairing guy.
Best comparable I can think of that Guhle is <strong>projecting</strong> to become, is Jacob Slavin. Not a superstar, doesn't play the PP, but plays the most even strength and PK minutes and can put roughly between 30-40pts a season. Definitely a top pairing guy.</div></div>
I agree with you 100% that Guhle is <strong>projecting</strong> to be a top-pair LhD. <strong>100%</strong>. My point is that a projection plus a last-quarter first don't come close to a youngster drafted 12th overall who has already proven that he's an All-Star.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 23, 2023 at 4:58 p.m.
Thread: Not a fan of either team but random trade idea
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>FloppyBiscuit</b></div><div>Makes sense. I like Fabbri's game, but dude seems like he's perennially injured. I like Mazur too, he was great for the Pioneers, but I feel like they should let him adjust with a full year in Grand Rapids, with a callup maybe happening depending on playoff positioning. And that was my one question mark as someone who doesn't follow Detroit too closely -- if Berggren is ready for a bigger role.

Also, I will say, it may seem like Detroit overpaid for Copp a little bit, but defensively sound middle six forwards still provide a lot for a team. Minnesota fans (me included) love Eriksson Ek for this.

Your comments have made me curious how Yzerman will approach the offseason; a few good UFA pickups could probably make the Wings a playoff caliber team, but it may be better to wait another year so prospects can develop before spending big.</div></div>

Mazur will for sure start in Grand Rapids, but college players seem to adapt quickly at the AHL level, so I would not be surprised to see a mid season call up.

Copp was a slight overpay by design. When Kasper is ready for 2C in 2 years, Copp gets to go back to doing what he does best as a top 9 plug. He never looks out of place with more talented players, and he elevates less talented players. In 2-3 years, the going rate will be around what Copp makes for that type of player. Yzerman bought up all of Copp's prime years.

The problem this offseason is the UFA market is weak. The most reasonable add is Severson at rd but the term and salary is not good long term. There are no good scoring wingers. It will be interesting what Yzerman does this offseason. He has a lot to work with, and he has patience so it can go a lot of ways.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 21, 2023 at 11:07 a.m.