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Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 25 at 4:49 p.m.
Thread: Saros trade
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>athrin</b></div><div>wait and see what happens when the team learns to actually play defense and with a defensive structure. theres still 27 games left to the season, see how the teams play and how th G perform then evaluate.

overpaying top quality asset on a maybe is a dumb way to run a team and a am good way to cripple one for years.</div></div>

I agree with this, which is why I tried to make the trade without using any of the actually good players on the team. Frankly I can't figure out why people are so eager to trade Norris. He's young, on a long-term deal, and is recovering from injury.

I think the sens need an upgrade at goalie, but I think throwing away the great organizational depth they have in their top 9 forward group to get it done would be a mistake. I'm convinced that keeping guys like Pinto and Greig on bridge contracts will be crucial for long-term success. I'd maybe move Chychrun to clear up the awkward construction of the D corps, but then you gotta find a RHD replacement for him that doesn't cost more than like 6 mil a year.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 3, 2023 at 5:50 p.m.
Thread: Just Under the Cap
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>M0LSON</b></div><div>not sure if cap will be 83.5m it could be higher?</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>M0LSON</b></div><div>JBD is upgrade to Hamonic and no longer waiver exempt once called up(next season)</div></div>

My understanding is the cap will only go up by one mil next year, and then hopefully jumps up a lot more. Saw an article (I think in Forbes) that said it could be as high as 87 mil in 2024-2025, which would give them some significant breathing room.

Good point on JBD. I'd to see what he can do but the way I did these signings they literally can't afford to have him up with the team at the same time as another cheap depth defender. I think Hamonic can be good in a depth role for another year, but we'll see what management does.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 14, 2023 at 6:33 p.m.
Thread: Looking forward to the cap jumping up
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ste_Catherine_Street</b></div><div>The money is definitely there. But, Debrincat could just ask for his QO this year, and go to UFA in the same year we all expect a cap lift. I don't see the 9m working for him longterm.
(I am outting myself as a huge Habs fan btw), but I really don't see Ott winning with Chabot. He's too loose and has serious defensive problems. Jake Sanderson is much better. I would trade Chabot for 2 rly good 2d line Dmen...which I know isnt the intent of your post. Im just sharing..</div></div>

Hey no worries I appreciate the discussion (as long as no one calls Stutzle an Olympic diver lol). I've been concerned with Chabot's play as well but as a Sens fan I a) have to hope he solidifies as Sanderson shares more of his minutes, b) know that he's so important to the team dynamic that I don't think he's tradeable, and c) really don't want him to leave.

Your point on DeBrincat is totally right and there's no way to stop him from leaving if that's what he wants. If he thinks he's worth 10 mil per under a larger cap I guess I'd hope that new ownership will be willing to make that work. I like Cat and I think the Sens should do everything in their power to keep him. He fits the core's window and I think his finishing will bounce back up next year.