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Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 30, 2023 at 2:45 p.m.
Thread: Coming to Washingtons rescue
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>brady_t12</b></div><div>In a vacuum the value is somewhat close but I think the caps would be foolish to move their first rounder right now. A 2025 second and 2024 mid-late pick for those two combined would be closer in value I think.

That being said, the caps have such an insane logjam on their roster that they need to move some bodies out before even considering bringing anyone in. They are in a weird position of having plenty of cap space and not even close to enough roster space, on top of the fact that they do need to add a legit top 6 scoring threat.</div></div>

I imagine a few roster players would need to be included in the deal to not only alleviate some cap space but alleviate some roster spots. Malestyn and/or Dowd come to mind.
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 30, 2023 at 2:41 p.m.
Thread: Sens should be willing to move Chychrun or Tkachuk for the right haul
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>csick</b></div><div>I’ve come to the conclusion that to fix their flaws they have to move :

One of Tkachuk or Batherson (defence isn’t there)
One of Chabot or Chychrun (too many puck movers)
Brannstrom , Kubalik, Tarasenko (no future here)

The 2 I listed are the most likely to get us a huge haul to send us into a nice 2 year rebuild and have a prospect pool ready to come in hard in 2 years</div></div>

1. You can still teach these guys a system and D. You don't trade your best forwards for defence. Considering they still haven't gotten a proper coaching staff or system behind them. You also don't trade the guy who will go into battle and drag the crew with him or the guy with the best valued contract right now.

2. Chychrun and Chabot are fine when healthy. The best defence is to always have the puck and great first pass. These guys give you that. Stop attaching anchors to them in Hamonic/Zaitsev...

3. That's an obvious. These guys were never part of the solution long term. Trade them and recoup some assets to either restock the cupboards or acquire the right guys.

There are some issues with this team <strong>right now</strong>. But a knee jerk reaction in trading your most skilled guys is asinine when:

A) They haven't been coached properly in 6 years (goes for both forwards and defence).
B) They haven't played with proper partners in 6 years (defence).
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 18, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Thread: Consoloation prize
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TJTwolf</b></div><div>Oh I absolutely agree with you on most of your point. I would consider LOC 'very hard to replace' and unless it was something like he had to be part of a Crosby trade for example or something like that, I wouldn't move him. Like I said....something very, very big.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MeetYourMakar</b></div><div>With how he has effected the quality of play of each line he's on. I don't see how to Avs could replace him at or below his cap hit. This is also taking the off-ice benefits out of the thought process. Untouchable is an over-used word, but I do believe it is correctly used here. Kovalenko is a pipe dream until he shows up and I am not sure he will be happy with an LOC type role. I appreciate your posts and view, not trying to argue, just explaining myself.</div></div>

The modern day "Connor Brown" before his injury sounds like. And the Sens version of Mathieu Joseph (before he got hurt). Guys who don't feel out of place on any line.