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GordM85
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Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 22 at 4:20 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 30 at 11:21 a.m.
Thread: Savard
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Fail4Nail</b></div><div>Tbh, I think Lavoie will be an NHL player. His shot is NHL caliber and has redefined his game a bit in the AHL. I can see him being a middle 6 forward, given the opportunity. I was never a fan of Bourgoult and hated that we drafted him.
Also, I see some Habs fan like Savard and some don't. I don't watch the Habs, but just stats wise, he's -47 thus far in his career as a Hab and has horrible analytics. He's also 33. I know he was fairly underrated a few season ago, but it seems like his best days are well past him.</div></div>

You may be right about Lavoie. Like you with Savard, I haven't watched him play. I just don't get good vibes from Lavoie...

As for Savard, fans who watch him play absolutely LOVE him. He is ALWAYS up against the opposition's first line and best players: always. He block shots like there's no tomorrow.
Just like Tortorella was a MASSIVE fan when he was coaching CSavard in Colombus, and why he fetched a 1st round pick with Tampa, Savard is a player that inspires defensive confidence.
I didn't know him AT ALL priori to him coming to Montreal, so I understand you might not know him well. He does NOT stand out; not spectacular.

But any team that gets him, the fans will love him right away. Heart and Soul guy. Will take a bullet to save a goal.
He would fit so well in Edmonton, and honestly, I still wouldn't want to trade him as a Habs fan haha

anyway,Edmonton is tramplinig the NHL right now haha. Incredible. Historic.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 7, 2023 at 7:55 a.m.
Thread: Having a peak at next year
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Drshnuckels91</b></div><div>I like him as a player but this team needs to free up cap space rn. I don't see any rebuilding Ceci as he's more of a player who benefits from stronger structure rather than being the best d-man on a terrible defensive core (Arizona, Chicago, etc.) no contending team takes him as his cap is too high. Foegele I think might just have to be the player to go</div></div>
I think the player to go is more obvious. With Nurse, Ekholm and Broberg on the left side, Kulak is the contract that will be divested if Holland needs to clear one.

I don't disagree that Foegele is somewhat at risk due to his contract, but I do disagree that he's a cap dump. GM's have repeatedly shown that a big, fast and physical guy with a good motor and decent hands is valued around the league.

Look at the Oilers forwards 5v5 goal scoring this season, Foegele shows well despite rarely playing with McDavid or Draisaitl.

1. McDavid: 1.60 goals/60
2. Kostin: 1.38
3. Kane: 1.13
4. Foegele: 1.04

His points/60 is a hair above RNH's for the season, he leads the forward corps in takeaways and is near the top of the list for hits. He's well worth his remaining $2.75 x 1 contract.
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 21, 2022 at 12:28 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 14, 2022 at 2:05 p.m.
Thread: post deadline
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Timmah007</b></div><div>Kosk has had great stretches like he’s on right now over the past few years. It’s not a one off. The only issue he consistently runs into is being overplayed. That issue is all on coaching staff not the player. Have no reason to think Allen would do any better under the same circumstances. Actually could make it much worse since kosk has proven more durable. I’m not saying Allen is brutal or bad just that kosk is better. Both are more suited as quality back ups.</div></div>

You can still sign Koskinen (mistake imo) and flip Allen next season if/when Skinner is ready. While moving a struggling Smith and having a reliable 1 A/B that isn't going to be out for 3 weeks during the playoffs because he sneezed too hard.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 9, 2021 at 12:19 p.m.
Thread: Tampa role players with our elite talent Winners
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Billy12Bob</b></div><div>Detroit already have a player they want to buy out.
AHL players are not an asset, they take up a contract spot that then can't be used on a better player should one appear on waivers or via trade.</div></div>

Man you have no clue what you are talking about.

DET for years was built on players in the AHL all on contracts that counted towards their 50 contract cap. Benson would be a great pick up top AHL player ahead of many in DET pipeline ready for a shot in the AHL. as for a team that finished next to last you take as many assests as you can to build yes they all dont work out but top scorers in the AHL typically do..

Only reason the oilers would not keep him is they are looking for veteran wingers as they are in a win now mode this summer. not a rebuild bring up young players.