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Forum: Armchair-GM15 hours ago

Thread: Off-season Im expecting

Detroit seems like a pretty realistic landing spot for Durzi. I don’t necessarily hate sending him there for a 2nd+.

What’re the chances the Kings can switch McIsaac for Viro or Johansson? McIsaac requires waivers, and that’d leave the Kings with 4 LD requiring waivers after resigning Tobi, not to mention also cutting into Spence/Clarke getting a spot.

Forum: Armchair-GM20 hours ago

Thread: Possible

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>PuckLuck_77</b></div><div>Oilers have no space to sign Bjugstad unless they jettison someone like Yamamoto (which they might be happy to do, who knows). They have a huge cap crunch and Bouchard needs a LARGE raise. There's the chance that Bjugstad takes a discount to stay with a really good team like Edmonton though.

We'll see what happens. Blake literally can't be done making moves. We'll see who it ends up being. Arvidsson? Iafallo? Durzi? Lizotte? Roy? Who knows. I know who I'd trade in that group, but I got no say in it haha.</div></div>

Arvidsson and Durzi probably are the two for sure, if they dump anyone that is. I love Arvy, but team control matters when facing a cap crunch, and I don’t like keeping him to lose him for nothing if it means trading Iafallo.

Forum: Armchair-GM20 hours ago

Thread: Possible

Not sure the chances of the Oilers letting Bjugstad go are very high. Would love to have him if he tests though.

All in all I like it though. I’m hoping Kupari and Kaliyev can both get looks in the top 9 this season.

Forum: Armchair-GM21 hours ago

Thread: Retooling the Jets

Not inclined to trade Portillo since we just got him, but could work something around Durzi+ for Hellebuyck 50% retained.

Forum: Armchair-GMYesterday at 1:43 p.m.

Thread: 23 24 Boston Bruins Aggressive Game Plan

Goalie is a necessity, but not at the cost of Roy and Vilardi.

Kings also aren’t going to retain anymore salary given how tight their current situation is. This basically puts the cap to the ceiling without a replacement for Vilardi or Roy.

Forum: Armchair-GMYesterday at 12:26 p.m.

Thread: defenseman swap

Would need to take Moore with Roy to make the cap work, but the Kings aren’t interested in trading Roy. Maybe Durzi, but even so that’s too much cap allocated to the LD. Not a good fit overall.

Forum: Armchair-GMYesterday at 12:15 a.m.

Thread: Leafs

Nylander for Durzi+ leaves the Kings with ~2M in cap to find a starting goalie and put the finishing touches on the starting lineup. A tough ask for a team, especially when they likely won’t be able to extend Nylander past this season.

Forum: Armchair-GMYesterday at 10:16 p.m.

Thread: Next season

Already extended Gavrikov. No thanks on Edmundson.

Forum: Armchair-GMYesterday at 9:04 p.m.

Thread: Cat to LA

I love Cat, and I’d definitely want him on my team, but a tough ask for the Kings to gut their core to get him, especially with his hefty QO after a down year.

Debatable whether they’d even be able to afford a lengthy extension as well.

Forum: Armchair-GMYesterday at 5:54 p.m.

Thread: What aboot this

If Dumo is willing to sign that I’m all for it. I want to see an increased role for Kaliyev compared to last year though.

Forum: Armchair-GMWed. at 1:20 p.m.

Thread: Next Steps

Been hanging onto hope that Gavrikov’s reported ask is total money, and not AAV, but unlikely that’s the case. One can dream though.

Vejmelka is a great get per usual at that price.

Gotta fit Kaliyev in there somewhere though I feel. He’s done well enough in his very limited role to garner a better look.

Forum: Armchair-GMTue. at 2:47 p.m.

Thread: Gavrikov extension likely coming

Sounds like 2 years, 6 million for Gavrikov according to Mayor

Forum: Armchair-GMTue. at 10:40 a.m.

Thread: no berg or krejci

Needs to be Swayman or retention needed on Ullmark. Tight against the cap needing to dump Petersen and sign Vilardi and a 2LD.

Gavrikov also doesn’t leave LA if he’s signing for that (he’ll get closer to 5-6 on the FA market).

Forum: Armchair-GMTue. at 9:16 a.m.

Thread: Santas Workshop

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Garak</b></div><div>Hmmm... I like JAD and the 2nd is fine, but I really don't feel that is enough to take on Petersen's contract, even with Mrazek in the deal. The thing about Mrazek is, CHI has no need to dump him. If there is no need, then there is no value in it. Trying to balance value using something we don't need makes no sense for us. But, a creative proposal nonetheless!</div></div>

This was part of the issue, as there’s no incentive for the Hawks in simply swapping bad contracts, which is why there still has to be picks/prospects going that way.

Forum: Armchair-GMMon. at 8:32 p.m.

Thread: Santas Workshop

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>tkecanuck341</b></div><div>Boston fans want to trade a goaltender to LA. They just want that goaltender to be Ullmark and they want to get back significantly more than this.

I'm mildly amused because the main argument for the haul for Ullmark is "He's going to win the Vezina this year!" but then they suggest that Swayman (who didn't win a Vezina) would cost even more.

Stay away from Boston's goaltenders.</div></div>

Wanted to try assembling a team without sending Arvidsson away, so Swayman is one of the few goalies that works cap-wise. Granted he’s young, posted solid numbers and has team control, so there isn’t a ton of incentive to move him unless they get a sweet deal.

Issue is the Bruins probably aren’t interested in futures and neither team can afford to add much more for roster players.

Forum: Armchair-GMMon. at 8:28 p.m.

Thread: Santas Workshop

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Hawksguy81</b></div><div>Hawks won't burn one of their two remaining retention slots on Blackwell. So I'm guessing take him out since Kings can't afford his full cap hit? With that said, Hawks might consider this. Nice job coming up w/ something new!</div></div>

Ah yes, McCabe’s on the books for 2 years yet. So that simplifies that deal.

Kings probably have a tough time sending Petersen without picking Mrazek up the other way. Figure the Hawks want to keep one of their NHL slots open for Soderblom/Stauber.

Forum: Armchair-GMMon. at 8:07 p.m.

Thread: Santas Workshop

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Gofnut999</b></div><div>That’s a no from Boston.</div></div>

Fair. I figure the Bruins will want to ride Ullmark/Swayman for as long as the cap makes it possible.

Forum: Armchair-GMMon. at 11:43 a.m.

Thread: IF matthews wont sign

If Matthews won’t extend, why wouldn’t the Kings just wait until July 1st, 2024 and get him without giving up those high value assets?

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 19, 2020 at 5:53 p.m.

Thread: Sergachev Trade Value amp Offer Sheet

I think the Bolts would want Vilardi, but I think if the Kings could net Sergachev without giving up Byfield, Vilardi, Turcotte or Kaliyev I’d consider it a good deal for Blake.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 19, 2020 at 12:50 a.m.

Thread: Barkov at the deadline

I don’t think Minnesota should be emptying the cupboards just yet. I understand the need for an elite center, but they’ve got Rossi. They’ve got Khovanov. They’ve got Khustnutdinov, McBain, Beckman, etc etc. Surely at least ONE will fit the bill. For now I think it’d be better off long term just sticking with the process for a year or two. There’s some key UFA classes coming up here too.

Forum: NHL TradesOct. 12, 2020 at 4:35 p.m.

Thread: (NYI/COL) - Toews for 2021 and 2021 2nd round picks

I’m convinced Sakic has a man inside every organization at this point.

Forum: NHL SigningsOct. 12, 2020 at 2:11 p.m.

Thread: Montreal Canadiens signed Tyler Toffoli (4 Years / $4,250,000 AAV)

Makes me wonder what on earth Benning offered if Toffoli took a pay cut to go to Montreal.

Forum: NHL SigningsOct. 12, 2020 at 1:31 p.m.

Thread: Colorado Avalanche signed Ryan Graves (3 Years / $3,166,667 AAV)

I honestly expected Graves to sign for even cheaper, but still a fantastic contract.

Forum: NHL SigningsOct. 11, 2020 at 9:37 p.m.

Thread: Toronto Maple Leafs signed Jimmy Vesey (1 Year / $900,000 AAV)

Leafs are just going to start throwing players at their bottom six and seeing if they stick. Thought Toronto would be fine with what they had, but I guess Dubas has other ideas.

Forum: NHL SigningsOct. 11, 2020 at 9:35 p.m.

Thread: Winnipeg Jets signed Derek Forbort (1 Year / $1,000,000 AAV)

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Bf3351</b></div><div>Too bad none of you know be is a actually the worst defenseman in the NHL.

I rather have Jack Johnson in my top 4 than Forbort in my bottom pair. This guy sucks ass and I had to watch him for 4 straight years. People wonder why Doughty "sucks" its because he was paired with this bum for almost 4 straight years. Doughgy is the only reason this guy ever had decent numbers. But watching him, get ready to see very stupid decision making, lots of turn overs, zero physicality, and lots of goals against when he's on the ice. He's the most frustrating player I've ever watched in my entire life. I rather watch peewee B than watch this guy. He belongs in the ECHL. How he remains in the NHL is beyond me. Probably bc of Doughty or made Joakim Ryan look like a top pairing dman last year.</div></div>

Pretty much everyone I know that’s a Flames fan hated him by the end of this season 😅

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