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GrumpyOldMan

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Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 21, 2019 at 12:49 p.m.
Thread: TML 2019 the most expensive player in NHL
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Laudan</b></div><div>Main CHI representative detected : check

waiting for NYI, PHI and BUF ones ( rest of fan bases are acting pretty reasonable tho )</div></div>

BOS: Maybe you get Cam Fowler for that, but not Manson. I realize Fowler is LD and not RD, but Manson is a pipe dream. Pesce is another TOR pipe dream, so don't go there either.
Marleau trade works for all. Can't get much closer to the family in SJS.
Larsson trade would help EDM turn the page with new GM/coach and build depth in their lineup [beyond CM, LD and RNH]. Makes sense.

I think this is the first TOR GM that I've seen signing that forward trio for a combined total over $18M. I have an over/under bet with a TOR fan on that number, but with the salary cap being less than $83, I'm not nearly as confident as I was in January. I don't think Marner will be over $12 AAV, but I think KK will be over $3.
I would like the Bruins to offer sheet KK, AJ and Pavel Buchnevich in succession (offer the next one $4M AAV as soon as the team matches the previous player's offer). Whoever they get can play RW on the second line.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 14, 2019 at 12:43 p.m.
Thread: Time for a Rebuild
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GrumpyOldMan</b></div><div>I'm in for Lindholm - and Rask would address CAL goalie - but the goaltending wasn't their problem in the playoffs. Selling Rask at his high-water mark makes sense, but I can't imagine that CAL is on his trade list.
Take the draft picks out of the DET deal and ask for Mantha instead. AA doesn't enter his own Dzone unless it is for a line change.

I am not a Duchene believer, but if he would take only 6 years, then fine.
Breadman is not going to like the Boston weather or state income tax, when he has more attractive options for either equal or more $.
Lauzon doesn't make the NHL roster with Chara still there.
You probably need to include JFK or another prospect to get OTT to take Backes.

Maybe call it a tune-up instead of a rebuild, because you are "only" moving 2C, 4D and 1G. ;)</div></div>

What I mean is: the 2nd line Center, the fourth best Dman, and the #1 Goalie on the team.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 14, 2019 at 12:42 p.m.
Thread: Time for a Rebuild
I'm in for Lindholm - and Rask would address CAL goalie - but the goaltending wasn't their problem in the playoffs. Selling Rask at his high-water mark makes sense, but I can't imagine that CAL is on his trade list.
Take the draft picks out of the DET deal and ask for Mantha instead. AA doesn't enter his own Dzone unless it is for a line change.

I am not a Duchene believer, but if he would take only 6 years, then fine.
Breadman is not going to like the Boston weather or state income tax, when he has more attractive options for either equal or more $.
Lauzon doesn't make the NHL roster with Chara still there.
You probably need to include JFK or another prospect to get OTT to take Backes.

Maybe call it a tune-up instead of a rebuild, because you are "only" moving 2C, 4D and 1G. ;)
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 13, 2019 at 6:05 p.m.
Thread: The Bs are Killing Me
UncleRay - You should have stopped drinking after regulation ended last night.

Regarding some comments: B's don't want Zaitsev at $4.5 for 5 more years with all the young D they have coming up. Zaitsev is at best a #4 D. That is way too much money for that spot unless they are a high scoring power play points machine (like Krug). I actually don't mind Krug, when you look at the stupid $ that Yandle and some other 40+ point Dmen have gotten. Not sure if you remember when the Bs had THE worst PP in the playoffs. Without Krug that PP gets too "pass around the outside until the ice melts".
No way Backes waives his NMC to go to OTT [what location is worse in the NHL?] - AND to move him you would have to add a 2nd round pick and a prospect.
$4.5 for KK is fine, but don't trade for him - offer sheet him. If TOR matches then offer sheet AJ - either improves the team speed.
One more thing: Wagner plays on Coyle's line next year. They have success and the Bs extend them both.
Zboril is behind Uro Vakenieneineinen at LD. Hopefully Chara retires to make room as Moore looked MUCH better than the beginning of the year.
I'm not on the trade Krug page at all, but If you have to trade Krug - I agree it will never be to TOR (at least not direct) - get me a young winger (but more than JP from EDM)
McAvoy is only going to take a bridge because he thinks he is the next Bobby Orr (but better). Kid's ego is bigger than Texas.
Throw Heinen in as the Backes sweetener.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 8, 2019 at 5:53 p.m.
Thread: ok lets see next year
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jfstompers</b></div><div>Hoffman is a talent and not everyone in the room has to be a leader and a die hard hard. there is enough leadership on this club to take a guy like Hoffman who just wants to play and doesn't go for all the logo cheering. yes id rather have a bunch ofdie hards but not everyone is like that. the lockeroom isn't a worry with this team. Ill agree they didn't love Hamilton but I dont think smith was traded for attitude reasons. he was a good soldier when he was here. They legit wanted hayes instead, thought he fit krejci better. backes wants to play not sit so I think honestly he'd waive for anywhere that he gets a shift.</div></div>

There is a reason why some players get passed around for less than equal value.
Dougie Hamilton and Riley Smith are two recent examples. Hamilton is playing musical chairs at this point. FLA basically paid Vegas to get rid of Smith.
Hoffman is the most recent example of a talented player who detracts in the locker room.
The problem with all three is that they should have grown out of the me first attitude by now.