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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 20, 2023 at 11:51 a.m.

Thread: Up to 8 of these guys could sit

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ritzy</b></div><div>Formenton is the interesting one, as OTT decided not to give him a contract last year.

I can't recall, but I believe a few of these guys have come out denying their involvement. Others have been real quiet.</div></div>

On top of Formenton, I thought it was pretty interesting Raddysh and Katchouk got traded right around when the investigation got announced.

I think the only guy that actually had a concrete alibi is Mete. The college players also had decent ones but nothing guaranteed.

Forum: NHL SigningsJul. 19, 2023 at 3:38 p.m.

Thread: Winnipeg Jets signed Gabriel Vilardi (2 Years / $3,437,500 AAV)

So long my sweet prince…

Should be a great deal for WPG. Hopefully his health has turned the corner and he can keep being a productive player.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 16, 2023 at 4:09 p.m.

Thread: Avs fans are all kinds of funny

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Koskinen_The_Great</b></div><div>You forget Bergevin is there that drafted Mailloux in the 1st.</div></div>

And? Are the Oilers going to suddenly trade for Veleno because Holland was there when they took him in the 1st?

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 16, 2023 at 3:54 p.m.

Thread: Avs fans are all kinds of funny

I mean, the last guy that was a ‘god in the BCHL’ the Avs drafted didn’t turn out so well.

Kings pass. Trading an area of weakness in Kaliyev for an area of strength in Mailloux.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 11, 2023 at 11:25 p.m.

Thread: goalie savior

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>IconicHawk</b></div><div>Murray would be a downgrade from Copley</div></div>

I mean, the Kings do now have Buckley on their staff now, so it’s entirely possible he is.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 11, 2023 at 6:22 p.m.

Thread: Roster projection

Englund gets buried before Grundy. It’s the whole point of him getting signed for the amount he did.

Forum: NHL SigningsJul. 11, 2023 at 6:12 p.m.

Thread: Arizona Coyotes signed Travis Dermott (1 Year / $800,000 AAV)

Coyotes succeeded in rebuilding Valimaki it seems. Hopefully they can do the same here with Dermott. Only a few short years ago I think any team would’ve loved to have a healthy Dermott at this price.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 11, 2023 at 1:01 p.m.

Thread: What I would do as a non-Boston fan

No cap for Swayman, so the deal is kind of moot. Even if the Kings had enough to add him, keeping 3 goalies on the roster is not ideal, so one of Copley/Talbot goes back to BOS.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 10, 2023 at 8:07 p.m.

Thread: Who was the most dominant line in junior or NCAA from recent memory

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>drambui</b></div><div>i'll go with ktachuk, dvorak and marner. They were just invincible that year, all the way throught the memorial cup.</div></div>

I remember London and Brandon was pegged as the final pretty much from day 1 that year. Such a pity London proceeded to wipe the floor with them.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 10, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.

Thread: Who was the most dominant line in junior or NCAA from recent memory

2013 memorial cup had two of the CHLs best:

Leipsic - Petan - Rattie
vs
Drouin - MacKinnon - Frk

Winterhawks then replaced Rattie with Bjorkstrand the year after.

Forum: NHL SigningsJul. 10, 2023 at 7:06 p.m.

Thread: Boston Bruins signed Ian Mitchell (1 Year / $775,000 AAV)

I’m actually interested to see how he does this year, being reunited with his coach from his freshman year at Denver.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 10, 2023 at 1:45 a.m.

Thread: Projecting Red Wings one year from now post DeBrincat Trade

Roy doesn’t leave Los Angeles unless someone’s willing to rip open the purse strings for him, which definitely isn’t the case here.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 8, 2023 at 10:24 p.m.

Thread: The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Doubt the Flames will be trading for any larger names until they have a better idea as to which direction the team is heading.

Given the current state of their goaltending, I highly doubt they’ll give up their 2x AHL goalie of the year without at least a half decent youthful goalie coming back.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 7, 2023 at 1:19 p.m.

Thread: What the leafs need rn

They need LA to give up their top prospect for LTIRetired Muzzin?

Doubt Calgary would be trading for pending UFAs given the current state of the team, regardless of any hometown connection.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 7, 2023 at 9:17 a.m.

Thread: Pure Luck Dubious

That’s definitely an offer I’d keep in my back pocket if I was the GM. Think they’d prefer Arvidsson, but if they needed to clear cap for something else I think this is a solid deal.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 6, 2023 at 9:01 p.m.

Thread: The King Returns

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>tryger</b></div><div>You know what, maybe I got that wrong. My bad friend.

https://www.usahockeyntdp.com/roster/show/4312827</div></div>

Haha well you had me convinced! Enough guys do the one year and dip, so it wouldn’t surprise me.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 6, 2023 at 8:42 p.m.

Thread: The King Returns

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>tryger</b></div><div>USNTDP is pretty much like playing for a team, they play something like 30 games.</div></div>

Was unaware he spent any time with the USNDP actually. I was under the impression he jumped from his U16 team to Hamilton, and didn’t have much to do with them outside of the international games.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 6, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.

Thread: What IS His Plan

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MaxBorjshlapsky</b></div><div>My wishful thinking is they're committed to 6 foot 5 cal Foote they have a deal in principle and just waiting to make room, just my thoughts.</div></div>

Foote’s not exactly the defensive guy I had in mind, but I suppose the situation can’t get worse by taking a flyer on him in a sheltered role.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 6, 2023 at 7:58 p.m.

Thread: What IS His Plan

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>RipNasty</b></div><div>Yeah the Reaves signing is not good. But he does give them the toughest guy in the league so that's good.</div></div>

Toughness is all fun and games until he’s being scratched in the playoffs like his stints in PIT and NYR, which is generally when you need said toughness the most.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 6, 2023 at 7:40 p.m.

Thread: What IS His Plan

As much as I think it would be stupid to do so, they’re likely going to trade Brodie. Samsonov opting for arbitration opens another buyout window for Murray, so there’s an option as well if they have no takers via trade.

I am curious as to who’s going to play defence for this team though, as none of their recent additions are known for that. Treliving is also falling down the same rabbit hole the Penguins and Rangers found themselves in with Reaves. It’s an interesting scenario that is likely going to take a surprising turn one way or another.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 6, 2023 at 7:06 p.m.

Thread: Kopitar

As much as I’d love to have him, I’m not keen on giving 36 year old Connor Hellebuyck 9M. He’d have to come down in either price or term.

Of course, context matters as to whether this is a pure FA signing or if the Kings are attempting to retain him.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 6, 2023 at 7:03 p.m.

Thread: The King Returns

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>tryger</b></div><div>As you can see above, I also am a Turcotte truther, also Kaliyev and Turcotte used to play together so man that would be cool as a middle six line.</div></div>

Outside of the national team? Huh, wasn’t aware of that, but that would be a pretty slick middle six line for sure.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 6, 2023 at 5:51 p.m.

Thread: The King Returns

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>tryger</b></div><div>I think Roy understands his future is to be our Matt Greene, less minutes but should be able to shut things down for 16-18 minutes a night. I hope he will sign a 6-7 year deal which should bring down the AAV.

Ziemmer will need some time, lots to work on with his skating. Remember Danault and PLD are exceptionally good playmakers, I'm hoping they help Kaliyev, Turcotte, Byfield, et. all get into another gear.</div></div>

Touche. That is the perfect role for him. I had him in at a little more than Anderson, so the difference is pretty negligible.

A full season of top line minutes for Byfield, as well as significantly more exposure to the top 6/9 for Kaliyev should hopefully kick them into another gear. Still holding out faith for Turcotte, as I once was for Gabe, but he’s getting closer to his make-or-break season. If he can stay healthy he’ll surely get back on track.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 6, 2023 at 5:34 p.m.

Thread: The King Returns

Tad cheap on Roy I think, but overall relatively promising.

Looking forward to Ziemmer eventually slotting into that RW depth. I think that’s about all this team is missing, barring a big leap from Kaliyev this season.

Forum: NHL SigningsJul. 6, 2023 at 5:03 p.m.

Thread: Los Angeles Kings signed Anze Kopitar (2 Years / $7,000,000 AAV)

Hoping it would have come in lower, but also hard to complain about giving him 7 with everything he brings.

Hopefully there can be another cup in that extension!

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