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IcetoMeetYou33

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Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 5, 2023 at 11:05 a.m.
Thread: Maybe
Zero chance Ritchie even makes it out of the 2nd week of camp. He was a great depth find but that was for a reason. He needs a full season to heal from the injury he had last year and needs to prove he can take that next step in the OHL. This organization views him as a much higher ceiling than 4C, so I doubt he would even break into the league in that role to begin with. If Meyers can't cut it in camp, I think Ondrej Pavel is your next best bet to win that job. That being said, I disagree with your assessment of Meyers. His numbers SUCK, but he has good positioning, good D awareness and good FO ability. Where he struggles is with the "closeout" plays in the offensive zone. If he can refine the finishing ability (both passing and shooting), I think he has a chance to stick as the 4C.

ZAR makes perfect sense at league minimum for us.
Forum: NHL SigningsJul. 27, 2023 at 7:24 p.m.
Thread: Ottawa Senators signed Vladimir Tarasenko (1 Year / $5,000,000 AAV)
Love this deal so much. 1 year, there's no risk. The David Runblad trade comes full circle.

Get him up with Tkachuk-Stützle immediately imo. You want him shooting as much as possible, and Timmy is the best offensive creator on the team. He and Brady make room for their winger in two very different ways, and that means good things when that winger has Tarasenko's finishing talent. Having Giroux with Norris is also an extremely good choice imo. G is the best playmaking option on the wing, and Norris is the best shooter on the team.

Gonna see a Joseph trade here soon. He's making the money you need to pay Pinto. Gonna be sad to see him go. Great personality, great pk and a good defensive forward. Brutal season for him especially with injuries, but he's due to bounce back. Career 13% shooters Don't become 4.5% shooters overnight. Hopefully it's not too bad for Ottawa, but you kind of have to just pay the price to get rid of him.
Forum: NHL TradesJun. 24, 2023 at 12:28 p.m.
Thread: (NSH/COL) - Johansen for Galchenyuk
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>mondo</b></div><div>nashville really just gave up a retention slot and 4 million in dead cap for absolutely nothing lmao

colorado really needs forward depth and the predators absolutely could've gotten something tangible back</div></div>

They didnt which means that is the market. OEL was bought out as well. Teams are desperate to balance the books. Its not just competitive makeup, owners are in tough with the Bally Sports news and no more expansion dollars to save them but rather a money pit in Arizona. A lot of uncertainty.

The worse retention spot was the Ekholm one @250k and a year longer term. The alternative is not making a deal and facing the buyout. That should never be an option in a world where fans always complain about teams NOT making the necessary deals. It isnt easy to make a compromise when teams dont want to move an inch. Coulda, woulda, shoulda. You do whats necessary instead of doing the standard by the books that leads nowhere.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 15, 2023 at 11:00 p.m.
Thread: Low Risk
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>IcetoMeetYou33</b></div><div>I think you're right on for ROR on a 4 year, I do think he'll be more expensive at a two-year deal. That would expire in time for new Makar and Rantanen contracts.

I think EJ might have a bit left in the tank, he had a few really solid games last year, his first full one after a major injury. Who knows though, who do you think Avs should go after for a sixth right-handed defenseman?</div></div>

i think you can bury RoR at $5 mil by the time that comes around - $5mil in theory should feel more like ~3.5 today. there are plenty of $7mil rental options at center if they want to keep term light.

I'm not opposed to EJ in a 6/7D role. In fact, would love it. But his feet haven't caught up with his game - he's still plenty smart, but he plays like he's as athletic as he once was. All that is to say - if he wants more than a mil, there are younger, healthier options.