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Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 30 at 1:23 a.m.

Thread: big change

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AntiAnalytics</b></div><div>Don’t see the Sabres going after a player like that</div></div>

Honestly I only looked at the Devils trade until I saw this comment.

you dont think the sabres would go after a top 3 player in the league? why not? lol

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 20 at 3:37 p.m.

Thread: Yes I know hes not really available

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>dgibb10</b></div><div>Casey>Krebs
Holtz>Tuch (Tuch was a meh 25 year old roster player)
1st=1st
3rd=give up 2nd and get back 3rd</div></div>

That is...something. I'm not sure I agree but okay.

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 20 at 9:34 a.m.

Thread: Yes I know hes not really available

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>dgibb10</b></div><div>I'm not trading more than the eichel package for a goalie with 1 NHL game, who MAYBE could be a top 10 goalie, 3 years down the line</div></div>

this is not more than the eichel package, cmon. It's a prospect who has struggled in the NHL but still has a high ceiling, a great prospect who is playing amazingly in college but is still 5'10" which is a tough obstacle for NHL defensemen, and a first round pick.

I understand it's steep, but high-end goaltending prospects aren't traded. Neither are long-term solutions in net. It's all home-grown.

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 20 at 9:32 a.m.

Thread: Yes I know hes not really available

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NHLfan10506</b></div><div>Rebounds are definitely an issue (not quite Gillies-esque but an issue).

But if we are playing 5v5 they way we did for most of last year (and at times this year), many of those opportunities never come in first place.</div></div>

Most models have us playing at 5v5 the way we did for most of last year.

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 20 at 9:32 a.m.

Thread: Yes I know hes not really available

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Smitty426</b></div><div>Agreed, the other think is how teams are getting the odd man rush and also sneaking behind the D</div></div>

its hard for me to have an opinion about this. I watch hockey every night but on non-devils games im usually doing something like working or reading or something else, so I can't be confident in saying that the Devils are doing this at a higher rate than other teams.

In general when watching a neutral game, I can see what plays are defensive mistake and what plays are high-skill creation. It's harder to do that with the Devils as I'm more likely to assign credit, good and bad, to the Devils players because I am emotionally invested.

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 20 at 9:30 a.m.

Thread: Yes I know hes not really available

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NHLfan10506</b></div><div>I’m sure Askarov will be a good. But I think we will improve ourselves with…

1. Good health
2. Time/Experience
3. Better puck protection in back-end

Vanecek was out of position on two of the goals last night. He did not play well. But over long-term…if our 20 skaters are playing as well as we think they can, we can win with average / above average goaltending. If there is a goalie move for a solid reliable G with a little term that doesn’t cost us two valuable prospects, sign me up.</div></div>

I agree with this. But we havent gotten average or above average goaltending. we're getting bottom-5 goaltending.

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 19 at 3:26 p.m.

Thread: Yes I know hes not really available

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NHLfan10506</b></div><div>Goaltending is a long-term issue to be addressed…if Devils are spending that much, would they do it for a guy with 1 career NHL game? No chance.</div></div>

No one else is available anymore for a long term fix except Askarov (maybe).

That ship sailed when we didn't get Swayman at the draft.

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 19 at 1:58 p.m.

Thread: Yes I know hes not really available

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TyeZerker</b></div><div>No thanks. You keep the D the same when thats also the problem. Rather get Carrier and Trenin.</div></div>

Devils defense ranks according to various model (including the player/puck tracking data the devils have)
- NST: 15th
- MP: 18th
- EH: 14th
-JFresh: 13th
- HV: 8th (with implied passing)
- Devils Player/Puck Data: 10th (as of the Penguins game)

Devils goaltending:
- NST: 32nd
- MP: 32nd
- EH: 30th
- JFresh: 30th
- HV: 29th
- Devils: 28th

There's a very clear problem to be solved and it's not team defense. But if you want to do this trade for Zadorov/Wolf, fine with me!

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 13 at 11:49 a.m.

Thread: habs in 25-26

I would trade for Monahan. Idk if this is the trade, but I'd do it.

Forum: Fauteuil - DGNov. 13 at 9:57 a.m.

Thread: Goalie Move

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>KasperRoos</b></div><div>surely you're joking?</div></div>

It's too extreme a statement, because reputation and history go a really long way in the NHL, but he has not been good this year.

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 13 at 9:50 a.m.

Thread: Zaddy and Tanev

Why would the devils do this?

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 29 at 3:02 p.m.

Thread: McDavid Trade Value For Fun

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>edeangel84</b></div><div>Hughes is on a great contract so I understand your point but 97 is the better player.</div></div>

no one is denying that.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 27 at 10:27 a.m.

Thread: Flames Blow Everything Up

I'd be cool if the devils did this

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 19 at 12:18 p.m.

Thread: A bunch of small players and they effing suck what is that

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MrAicrow2009</b></div><div>Slafkovsky is.</div></div>

Slafkovsky /may/ be eventually. Right now I'm not sure he'd deserve to play in a single contenders top 6.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 18 at 11:04 a.m.

Thread: A bunch of small players and they effing suck what is that

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MrAicrow2009</b></div><div>Slafkovsky, Caufield, Suzuki, Dach, Roy, Evans, Ylonen And Harvey Pinard</div></div>

Are any of these players first liners on a contender? Caufield probably but after that?

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 11 at 10:27 a.m.

Thread: Pettersson

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Savage27</b></div><div>Bratt was literally ineffective in the playoffs cuz he is undersized. 32 of 32 front offices would say size is not overrated</div></div>

Yes, there is indeed a selection bias for size in the NHL. excellent observation.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 11 at 10:26 a.m.

Thread: Pettersson

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Savage27</b></div><div>Thought it was habs pick. Dach is only 22 and you cant teach 6'4</div></div>

Last year there were 54 NHL forwards who measured 6'4" and above

Just 9 of them exceeded 50 points.

Height is an attribute. If you can't turn it into tangible on-ice results, it's meaningless.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 10 at 11:28 a.m.

Thread: Pettersson

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Savage27</b></div><div>Reinbacher alone has more value than Bratt. Dach and the pick easily have more as well</div></div>

I can understand the argument for reinbacher.

Dach and the pick is pretty bonkers tho.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 10 at 11:28 a.m.

Thread: Pettersson

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GeneralLandro</b></div><div>Just keep Bratt if you’re moving Pettersson to the wing imo</div></div>

maybe from a cap perspective but Pettersson is the better player by a good-enough margin.

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 16 at 4:34 p.m.

Thread: TDL moves to make the playoffs BABYYYY

Zacha and Coyle as your top 6 Cs and you add...two wingers.

I'd make that trade rn for the Devils. who know what the TDL looks like

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 13 at 9:46 p.m.

Thread: debils

I'd happily do this were I GM.

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 13 at 2:35 p.m.

Thread: team by deadline

I'm okay with a Monahan trade if he continues to play like he did last season, but not at anything remotely close to this price.

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 9 at 11:38 a.m.

Thread: Jersey Gets All the Hughes

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Avsfantrumpetman</b></div><div>A Quinn Hughes trade doesn't need NEARLY this many assets but lord does it need better ones. Mercer is a good start and Marino would be a solid 2nd pairing for a team, but everything else here is just bleh. I think if you offer Mercer, Marino and a first rounder you'd be starting a conversation. But Lazar and Miller pretty much negate any of the picks you've offered here. Vancouver isn't going to take any cap dumps in return for their best defenseman.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Avsfantrumpetman</b></div><div>And remove Lazar and Miller.</div></div>

Wait why do you guys think think Miller is a cap dump

Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 24 at 2:57 p.m.

Thread: Jack Hughes vs Elias Pettersson a debate

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>dgibb10</b></div><div>Pettersson had a year at 24 that could very well be an anomaly fueled by the ridiculous shooting%s ive mentioned. Jack already has 2 ppg+ seasons under his belt at 21. Pettersson needs to prove it wasn't a fluke</div></div>

that's a completely reasonable argument

Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 22 at 1:02 p.m.

Thread: Jack Hughes vs Elias Pettersson a debate

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>dgibb10</b></div><div>Jack Hughes 19 year old sample size is meaningless because he was a TEENAGER. Again to put into perspective pettersson wasn't an NHLer at that age.

Meanwhile pettersson's age 20, 21, 22, and 23 seasons are a valid sample size to compare to jack hughes age 20 and 21 seasons. Pettersson cracked a ppg for the 1st time at age 24 when he had 30 assists to 2 guys shooting the highest % we've seen since 1990, in a division with god awful goaltenders. He needs to prove it again</div></div>

right but we arent comparing who was better at 19. we are talking about who is best now. so we should apply the same criteria, however you want to measure it.

jack was obviously better younger. but that's not what we're talking about. when you want to know if crosby or mcdavid is better *right now* you don't compare mcdavid to crosby in 2013, yaknow?

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