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Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 14, 2021 at 3:21 p.m.
Thread: 2021-22
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>tkecanuck341</b></div><div>As recently evidenced by Toffoli, players who produce elsewhere generally are stifled in LA's defensive-first system. Essentially reduce all point totals by 30% if you play in LA. Guys that are struggling offensively elsewhere are not going to succeed in LA. While I don't disagree that Drouin could do well with a change of scenery, I don't think that would be the case in LA. I don't think he would do well.

You're right about Guhle. For some reason I mistook him with Anaheim's Brendan Guhle, who is significantly more underwhelming. That changes things a bit. Drop Drouin from the trade, and swap out the 2021 1st with the 2022 1st and I think LA would go for it.</div></div>

I understand your point of view now on Drouin and the playing style in LA, that makes sense and it would probably serve him better to be on a more offensive minded team.

Thank you again for your input,

G
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 14, 2021 at 1:54 p.m.
Thread: 2021-22
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>tkecanuck341</b></div><div>No thanks from LA. Zero interest in Drouin and Kempe is worth more than what is almost a 2nd round pick in next month's draft.</div></div>

Kaiden Guhle was a 16th overall pick in 2020 Draft and is highly regarded, I don't think his addition should be overlooked.

Let me just say, I am a Montreal Fan and I have been frustrated with Drouin. That being said, I believe he has value as a complimentary offensive piece in a top 6. He puts up numbers and has strong playmaking skills. Surrounded properly he can add a lot of offense. However in Montreal the expectations were that he would be dominant, which he is not. He's got two years left on not the worse deal and I believe Drouin can bounce back in an environment that has much less pressure and scrutiny from the media.

Thanks for the input,

G
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 28, 2021 at 11:33 a.m.
Thread: Would nsh do this
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Riley816</b></div><div>Because Montreal fans don't want him and are pawning him off on Seattle..</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TheThunder</b></div><div>Good answer I'll reword the question . What rational reason for Seattle does Francis act brain dead and take Drouin?</div></div>

I am not sure I agree and I see where the logic is for Drouin to Seattle.

Let me just say, I am a Montreal Fan and I have been frustrated with Drouin. That being said, I believe he has value as a complimentary offensive piece in a top 6. He puts up numbers and has strong playmaking skills. However in Montreal the expectations were that he would be dominant, which he is not. I could see Seattle "taking a chance" on him as Vegas did with Perron and Neal. Seattle is going to need players and they could do a lot worse than Drouin in my opinion. He's got two years left on not the worse deal out there, I could see scenario where he flourishes in Seattle or a similar less intense market/fanbase. I actually think Habs could get a better return somewhere else for a player that equally could use a fresh start or an offensive needy team.

Hope this is the explanation you were looking for.

Thanks,

G
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 20, 2021 at 4:48 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 7, 2021 at 8:57 a.m.
Thread: Habs 2021-22
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Campabee</b></div><div>1. Drouin has played well enough over the past 2 seasons to warrant keeping him around. His production hasn't decreased he was still on pace to eclipse 40 points this year just he has passed more this year than in typical years.

2. Skinner has wayyy less value than Weber even with how poorly Weber has played. I am not a Weber fan either, but at least Weber is still serviceable in the bottom 4. Skinner is bad at everything except scoring and we have our sniper now at 10 times Lee's the cost. Montreal passes.</div></div>

I totally understand your point of view on Drouin and I am not as down on him as the majority of the fanbase seems to be right now. That being said though, I believe playing in Montreal is affecting him negatively because of his style of play and the repercussions that has with media and fans. Drouin is a valuable player with skill, but I don't think Montreal atmosphere is where he is happiest and playing at his best. I think a change of scenery would benefit him greatly.

I also understand your point on Skinner being less valuable than Weber and being on a worse contract. But I think adding Risto and Skinner gives us more speed which we seem to have lost this year. And most importantly, speed on the defensive side. Risto can bring the play out of the defensive zone and add offense, I am not sure anyone besides for Petry can do that on rosters right now (possibly Romanov but it's a lot to ask of him at this time).

Thanks for your input!

G
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 6, 2021 at 2:15 p.m.
Thread: Habs 2021-22
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>mhockey91</b></div><div>Have habs fans soured on Weber that much this season? I remember before the season started some habs fans said he was still a top 10D in the NHL (laughable I know), but now it seems like In all trades he’s a massive cap dump</div></div>

He's gotten so slow that it's extremely noticeable. He still has a huge shoot, is a great leader and locker room guy I am sure, but he can't do top minutes anymore. I find his play drastically decreased this year and it could be due to the amount of games we are playing over a more condensed schedule which doesn't help. But I am concerned about his long-term viability. The defense as a whole looks slow, so ideally I would remove him and bring in some speed and offensive skill to the backend. That's why I wanted Risto, plus Drouin needs a fresh start in a smaller market.

Thanks!

G
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 6, 2021 at 2:05 p.m.
Forum: Trade Machine ProposalsNov. 6, 2020 at 12:49 p.m.
Thread: MTL - LAK
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>tryger</b></div><div>Kings decline. Brook's value has tanked and Byron will be a liability once the Kings start competing in a year or two,. Madden was the main piece for the Toffoli trade, they aren't getting rid of him until at least giving him a shot in the AHL.</div></div>

Fair enough. I thought Habs had more defensive prospects than offensive and LA the opposite so a swap would help even out both teams. I agree with Madden &gt; Brook that's why I added Byron in because imo Byron &gt; Amadio. I thought Byron would be useful in the bottom 6 and add some good speed to LA. Since Kings have plenty of cap space with everyone signed, I thought it would help both teams and Mtl gets a bit of cap relief/flexibility.

Thanks for your input,

G
Forum: Trade Machine ProposalsOct. 16, 2020 at 8:34 a.m.