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Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 15, 2018 at 11:30 p.m.
Thread: 2018/19 no Tavares or Dahlin
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>LobbysOilers</b></div><div>GRIT, how many points does grit score?</div></div>

A lot when you're playing in the corners and on the forecheck instead of a dumb and chase but no board pressure. what made Koivu so good is that he could generate offense from below the goal line. Drouin and Gallgenyuk have the ability to get open from the wings but not one to get them the puck, Tkacuk will be that guy and he can do it from every where on the ice. Having Tkachuk on a line with Drouin and Gallgenyuk would allow any of the 3 to swap between wings and center and make it hard on the defense to keep up with them cause they can all produce from each side of the ice. It's why the Bruins top line of Pasternak - Bergeron - Marchand is so dominate, they can attack from each part of the ice. Montreal has lacked that for the last 3-5 years.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 15, 2018 at 11:25 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 15, 2018 at 1:58 p.m.
Thread: Fix?
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>wojme</b></div><div>Taken a hit? How? He's put up solid numbers in points and faceoffs. Solid defensively. That cap hit is gonna look great when other first line centers are gonna be getting paid 10-14 mil. We're not dumping him off, we're taking value for value. Don't look at the Colorado trade because it's obvious that the sabres won that deal.</div></div>

He was doing all that in Colorado, but people weren't willing to give up a 1st or 2nd for a 3rd line center, why would that change now? The fact that Pittsburgh gave up the amount they did for Brassard is a rarity. Looking into the comments he made about losing interest in the game through out the year, it may be better to get him out of town ASAP instead of waiting it out, don't want that kind of attitude in the locker room during training camp.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 15, 2018 at 1:50 p.m.
Thread: Fix?
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GMTD</b></div><div>Five stars for taking O'Reilly.
When Kapanen puts on the after burners, I do not think any one can catch him. Speed kills, I like this prospect.
Hockey writers ranking all teams prospects: "Calle Rosen and Andreas Borgman – two excellent young Swedish defencemen of immense promise who could certainly vie for NHL playing time this coming season" Another good prospect.
I of course like the 2018 1st, right now it is the 25th, but this draft is loaded, so this is good
Then a 3rd in 2019 most likely will not bring in any gold, but I love draft picks.
While this is not exactly what the Sabres may have wanted for O'Reilly, it is a fair offer.
Retaining $1,500,000 is not a big deal, but maybe that is negotiable.</div></div>

This is the best deal the Sabres could get for a 2-4 center. Kapanen with Eichel would be a speedy combo.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 15, 2018 at 1:48 p.m.
Thread: Fix?
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>wojme</b></div><div>ROR is being under sold here. Yes two prospects and picks but they aren't good ones. Sabres can get a much better package from other teams looking for a number 1 center and/or a faceoff/defensive boost. This is not that package to get the sabres to trade ror since we're not actively trading him, but just listening to offers.</div></div>

O'Reilly stock has taken a hit since being traded to Buffalo from Colorado, if teams weren't willing to trade top prospects/picks for him when he was with Colorado - why would they do it now? I don't see any other team giving up a 1st or 2nd round pick for a #2 or #3 center. Buffalo could use the 2 picks to move up in the draft especially if the leafs first round pick in 17-20. If I was the GM for Buffalo I'd take this deal, get rid of his cap hit and try to create a new culture.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 15, 2018 at 1:24 a.m.
Thread: the re-tool
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CanadasTeam88</b></div><div>Just wondering, but why would the Flames give up Tkachuk, he will most likey be better than Hoffman down the road. I also dont see Calgary giving up Hamonic just to get Ceci in return. They paid a steep price for him and trading him after one season wouldn’t look good at all.

Korpisalo is worth more than that too.</div></div>

Korpisalo stock dropped the minute he was sent down to the AHL last season, Korpisalo is probably the easiest back up to trade for right now.
Calgary is looking for that winger to play with Monahan and Gaudreau - Hoffman gives them that. If I was the GM of the Sens, I'd try to swing that trade, it addresses a couple of issues for both teams. a Hoffman - Tkachuk plus pick would be possible, the Ceci-Hamonic part of the deal would be harder to get done, that I agree with.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 15, 2018 at 12:54 a.m.