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Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 8, 2023 at 10:53 p.m.
Thread: What is the Ceiling
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>earl08</b></div><div>I think Nuke has 30G potential but don't think he's selfish enough for 40G. I also think 29 &amp; 96 were way overused last year; best case is a reduction in minutes (&amp; possibly small reduction in pts). CMac did a good job to address weaknesses &amp; they should expect to go all the way!</div></div>

My thinking with the train having a big goal season is that most of our team are more passers than shooters. Johansen will most likely have three times more assists than goals and Lehkonen is a guy who is good at getting space for his linemates. That could force Nichuschkin to shoot more, you're probably right though.

Definitely agree on the overused part, it changed the way Mackinnon played too. The best part of his game is the quick spurts, which is hard to do playing 24 minutes a night.

I honestly would like another signing or two, as of now we will be relying on some unproven guys to make the roster and provide secondary scoring. Foudy could catch fire with the play style of his linemates like I have above, and then my point is moot.

Cheers to hoping they go all the way!
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 22, 2023 at 10:49 a.m.
Forum: NHL SigningsJul. 17, 2023 at 10:13 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 9, 2023 at 6:35 p.m.
Thread: Thoughts
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JeffW</b></div><div>Not 100% sure but isn't behrens committed to mcaa this season?
Foudy would be good but not sure which role he's ready for, I assume if drouin sucks they might try oulosson in a top 6 role depending on his camp</div></div>

Yeh, you're right he most likely is, I forgot about that. Ensuring we have at least eight competent defensemen makes even more sense unless they plan on a Hunt/Macdermid/Johnson rotation as sixth defensemen. I hate that plan personally. Previous injury history with the Avs defenseman would think that would make Macfarland make a move too.

Foudy this year would be like Newhook last year, rotating around the lineup trying to figure out where he fits. I'd rather have that as an injury backup plan, so hopefully, we do see a couple more signings, even if those guys start in the AHL.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 9, 2023 at 12:35 p.m.
Thread: Thoughts
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JeffW</b></div><div>They can't give kovalenko a spot out of camp because he's still under his KHL contract until March 31..

If cogs needs a maintenance day you probably throw in macdermid or hunt.

I like the idea of signing Foote, maybe Maxime comtois over bovquest, bigger body more upside</div></div>

There's been a little talk of possibly buying out that contract, but you're probably right that wont happen.

I think Hunt they see as an AHL guy who can come up if need be, Macdermid just wasn't the same last year. I could see Ducks or Hawks wanting him as an enforcer and Mac being fine with getting him off the books.

I could for sure see Comtois, I was just thinking of a more skilled guy to bring more out of the bigger/grittier guys like Wood and Colton. I would also rather have a backup plan for a guy who could possibly play top six in case Drouin doesn't work out as planned.

I wouldn't mind either one of Avs signing a couple more guys or giving guys like Foudy/Behrens a shot out of camp. I doubt they are ready for full-time, but it's a possibility, and having younger kids jump in could give a jump to a team who seemed to be a little down on themselves at certain points last year.