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Forum: Armchair-GM5 hours ago
Thread: Suggestions plz
Not bad, although I only see Carolina getting rid of Reimer if they get a big upgrade in net (Lehner or Markstrom). Dzingel would be a nice, cheap addition with some upside. I know they're SJ lifers, but I think there are better ways to spend $1.4 million than on another year of Thornton and Marleau. They aren't bad players, even in their early 40s, but you've seen what some teams have done with guys on bargain-bin type deals. Guys like Duclair, Chiasson, Kulak and the aforementioned Lehner were signed for cheap, given a role and performed incredibly well with the teams that took chances on them. I think San Jose should be investing in guys like that, rather than older guys like Marleau and Thornton.

As for who some of these low-risk guys could be, I'd suggest Brendan Perlini, Vlad Kamenev, Mark Jankowski or Joe Blandisi. All of these guys were once really highly thought of, but have struggled to make it in the NHL. All will probably go without a qualifying offer this offseason (except Kamenev maybe, but he'll be cheap to get in a trade), but could provide some value on a team with roster space and low-ish expectations like San Jose
Forum: Armchair-GM9 hours ago
Thread: FLA - AGMs Come Pay Your Respects
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I took them to win lottery, so wouldn't surprise me if they get Laf.

Ngl, had higher hopes for them this season. Getting into the top 3 in the Atlantic is tough, but I thought with real goaltending, a loaded offense and an improved defense, they might be able to break through. Unfortunately, Bob was awful, Stralman disappeared, Barkov was a bit disappointing, Trocheck was exiled for lottery tickets and their prospects (Borgstrom, Tippet, Heponiemi, Keeper) have failed to make an impact in the NHL. And now they might lose Dadonov and/or Hoffman in the name of cutting costs. My only bit of hope for them right now (and the situation is pretty dire) would be to look at teams like the Blue Jackets, the Oilers and of course, the Islanders -- there isn't a lot here, but teams succeed all the time by doing more with less. They'll have to if they want to get back to the postseason.

But let's be honest, they're probably screwed next year....
Forum: Armchair-GMThu at 12:26 pm
Thread: Its not too complicated part 1
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>McRanteskog</b></div><div>Man, isnt Bellows a really expensive piece to get rid of Boychuk?
Couldnt you just give DET a 1st to retain 50% of his contract for the next 2 seasons?</div></div>

I wouldn't think it would cost that much tbh. They wouldn't even be paying him a ton of actually money. I've suggested Bellows and a 3rd to do just that before, only to Dallas, a team I think JB would actually waive his M-NTC for.

As for Bellows, I see him as a potential fringe 2nd liner, probably a 3rd liner on a good team. Good energy, lots of goal scoring potential, but I'm not sure if he he's ever going to be lock for the top-6. Then again, I'm not a scout lol. Only seen him play like 6 games in the NHL too. It's a crying shame they didn't even take into the bubble, let alone have him in the lineup. I'd rather see him than Kuhnhackl....

Went on a tangent there lol, but I'm sure you get the picture
Forum: Armchair-GMThu at 9:00 am
Thread: How was the game for yall
Definitely an exciting watch lol.

The McDavid goal broke me. The Highmore and Toews goals put me back together (stronger than I’d been before). I really, really, really don’t care if we “didn’t deserve to win,” because we ended up winning and that’s literally all I wanted when I sat down to watch today.

If I had to give real “analysis,” I thought Dach was great (Ennis hit was unfortunate, but I thought it was clean). Calvin De Haan looked pretty good as well, defended pretty well against McDavid; we’ve really missed him. Maatta sniping goals from the point is fun as hell. Crawford wasn’t amazing but he was much better (and again we won so idc). Strome still looks lost, Nylander was okay I guess and the 12-77-88 line is great, should be the 2nd line next year (although I’m sure JC will throw it in the blender first chance he gets).

Overall fun game, very excited for Game 4
Forum: Armchair-GMWed at 5:27 pm
Thread: Anton and taking out the garbage
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>csick</b></div><div>Doubt Strome takes a 1 year deal and Statsny is def better. If Strome is not centering Panarin, could be a disaster on the 2nd line</div></div>

Stastny's a better all-around player I guess, but Strome is the better offensive talent imo. He was solid with the Rangers after he was traded there, but even with Panarin, if they have chemistry, then so be it. Can't see why they shouldn't/couldn't play together. Stastny is getting older too, so the chances of him having that big fall-back year increase

You might be right about Strome not taking a 1 year deal, but to me it's not out of the question. Might be more money to go around next year and another great year centering Panarin could net him even more money on the open market. Could backfire obviously, but there is some precedent and his age could make him an attractive UFA next year. Not sure if it will happen, but something worth considering imo
Forum: Armchair-GMWed at 10:33 am
Thread: RFA UFA Small Trades
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>cgy_flame_fan</b></div><div>cgy might put him with gio b/c hanifin &amp; valimaki probably need a partner that is better defensively</div></div>

That's an option too, although I think one of the reasons Chicago's defense was so atrociously bad the year Gustafsson went off was because he was getting so much ice time on the top pair with Keith. Obviously he was outstanding in the OZ and in transition, but he's not good defensively and probably never will be. So maybe Gio can carry the load in that situation and that pairing can work really well. But I do have concerns about giving a guy is is flat-out bad in his own zone 20-22 minutes a game in all situations. In fairness, I thought he was a bit better this year when he was in Chicago, but his role was reduced, especially once Boqvist came up.

But like I said, I think he really fits in Calgary and they'd be smart to keep him. They'd make a fan out of me for doing it too lol
Forum: Armchair-GMWed at 10:02 am
Thread: O-S your best Center and which team accept
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DomCholette</b></div><div>Reading what CJB want to give.. something similare than Aho (3y @ 5,5M)... they might think about it as they would need to clean some player to get under the cap.
Same for NYI... I can't beleive they WOULD let him go after Tavy... but they are in a worst position than Tampa in regards of the cap.</div></div>

PLD and Barzal are the future for their teams, removing each of them from their respective rosters seriously impairs their team's ability to compete in the future. Jackets' cap should be fine, Islanders will be tricky, but they too have options and in the unlikely scenario that an OS does come, they should do whatever they have to in order to match it.

The Islanders may have some overpaid, aging players, but the Lightning have overpaid, aging players with full NTCs lol