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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 8, 2022 at 12:47 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 8, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.
Thread: Where to go from here
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>RazWild</b></div><div>I know it breaks up the Russian line thought. But I've particularly cared for novelties like that in my hockey.

But I'd rather have Rossi centering Kaprizov and Boldy and a Ohgren-Khusnutdinov-Yurov line instead.

I prefer it for several reasons.

1) This gives Kaprizov the best center possible.

2) Each line will have a power forward, a defensive minded center who can score and distribute the puck, and a highly skilled Russian winger.

3) Yurov's game will likely be a better fit for Khusnutdinov given they're both players who play with a ton of pace and speed. And while Ohgren might be a step behind those two he still has some speed to his game too.</div></div>

I feel like Beckman and Ohgren are very similar players. Both have legit shots but Beckman might be the better skater and Ohgren has the better 2-way game (at 18 anyway). Could see either guy next to JEEk or Rossi.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 8, 2022 at 10:28 a.m.
Thread: Where to go from here
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>RazWild</b></div><div>I know it breaks up the Russian line thought. But I've particularly cared for novelties like that in my hockey.

But I'd rather have Rossi centering Kaprizov and Boldy and a Ohgren-Khusnutdinov-Yurov line instead.

I prefer it for several reasons.

1) This gives Kaprizov the best center possible.

2) Each line will have a power forward, a defensive minded center who can score and distribute the puck, and a highly skilled Russian winger.

3) Yurov's game will likely be a better fit for Khusnutdinov given they're both players who play with a ton of pace and speed. And while Ohgren might be a step behind those two he still has some speed to his game too.</div></div>

IF all these kids pan out, the Wild will have by far the most talented and versatile group of forwards in franchise history! Making line combos will be a very enjoyable chore!
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 8, 2022 at 10:05 a.m.
Thread: Where to go from here
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TanSor</b></div><div>Definitely agree on preferring a center, I was <em>really</em> hoping Nazar would fall. I like Ostlund a bit too, but he went before our pick as well. Completely agree on wanting a center and RHD in the 2nd round.

I didn't know much about Ohgren before the draft, but reading about him it seems like a decent pick. Scott Wheeler is really high on him, had him ranked 14th in his rankings. Pronman isn't quite as high on him and ranked him at 28th. Seems like he's a goal scorer which we definitely need and plays with good pace and compete. I'm getting flashbacks to 2019 when we took Boldy for Ohgren since I didn't know a ton about Boldy then and they seem like sort of similar prospects.

That said, I LOVE the Yurov pick. Was really hoping we'd grab one of the Russians. I preferred Miroshnichenko, but Yurov looks like a really talented player and I think he could be one of the best prospects to come out of this class when we look back in 5-10 years. It will probably take several years to get him over here, but having Kaprizov on our roster doesn't hurt that.</div></div>

I can already envision these lines: Ohgren/Rossi/Boldy, Kaprizov/Khusnutdinov/Yurov
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 8, 2022 at 10:01 a.m.
Thread: Where to go from here
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MNBassman</b></div><div>How do you like the Wild’s picks so far? A center would have been nice, but I have been arguing for awhile now that the Wild’s pool of wingers is poor and I love both these picks!

I’d like to see a C and a RHD taken in the 2nd.</div></div>

Definitely agree on preferring a center, I was <em>really</em> hoping Nazar would fall. I like Ostlund a bit too, but he went before our pick as well. Completely agree on wanting a center and RHD in the 2nd round.

I didn't know much about Ohgren before the draft, but reading about him it seems like a decent pick. Scott Wheeler is really high on him, had him ranked 14th in his rankings. Pronman isn't quite as high on him and ranked him at 28th. Seems like he's a goal scorer which we definitely need and plays with good pace and compete. I'm getting flashbacks to 2019 when we took Boldy for Ohgren since I didn't know a ton about Boldy then and they seem like sort of similar prospects.

That said, I LOVE the Yurov pick. Was really hoping we'd grab one of the Russians. I preferred Miroshnichenko, but Yurov looks like a really talented player and I think he could be one of the best prospects to come out of this class when we look back in 5-10 years. It will probably take several years to get him over here, but having Kaprizov on our roster doesn't hurt that.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 8, 2022 at 2:20 a.m.
Thread: Leafs 2223 Opening Night
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GMBL</b></div><div>Yeah, that's the same with his brother, then it was a calculated risk that didn't work. Here, it's just trading a higher producer for someone who is better defensively so it's a trade off. There's other options in fa that are likely better than the both. So, giving up the assets for the Leafs wouldn't make sense, and taking a higher hit (even for one year) doesn't make sense for the wild since they would have to replace what Foligno brings with a second player perhaps but also replace Kerfoot for the next two dead cap years, instead of replacing Foligno (potentially) in the last.</div></div>

Kerfoot led the Leafs in secondary assists, and Marcus is much better than his brother was when the Leafs acquired him. I love Kerfoot and would be upset if he left but Foligno brings more value to a team, no question. Also low 1st round draft picks are overrated anyway.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 8, 2022 at 2:12 a.m.
Thread: Leafs 2223 Opening Night
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>RazWild</b></div><div>It's not like we'd trade him for that anyway. It would take a gross overpay for us to consider it. And this ain’t it.</div></div>

Yeah, that's the same with his brother, then it was a calculated risk that didn't work. Here, it's just trading a higher producer for someone who is better defensively so it's a trade off. There's other options in fa that are likely better than the both. So, giving up the assets for the Leafs wouldn't make sense, and taking a higher hit (even for one year) doesn't make sense for the wild since they would have to replace what Foligno brings with a second player perhaps but also replace Kerfoot for the next two dead cap years, instead of replacing Foligno (potentially) in the last.