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Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 17, 2023 at 1:45 p.m.
Thread: How much
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Shibbal18</b></div><div>Yeah who would want to join a young team that's expected to be in the cup conversation over the next decade</div></div>

Umm my comment may have come off as a little harsh and I apologize for that but I was considering more than hockey. Spurgeon has a young family and they are growing up in Minnesota. He's not gonna uproot that when hes already set for life making tons of money. To be honest I am barely considering hockey in this discussion. Obviously nothing is certain but why sign for that long into your late 30's with a full no move and become the captain if you intend to even consider leaving. I frankly dont care about the state of either team to be honest. This is just my analysis of the situation but perhaps saying you cant speculate is harsh. Your welcome to thats the point of this website. Cheers :)
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 27, 2022 at 5:57 p.m.
Thread: But Maybe It Could Work For Us
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>pretzelcoatl</b></div><div>Of all the problems with this roster, you really managed to pick the ones that aren't actually problems. I'm not gonna bother going point by point but I will say that if Slaf is the pick he shouldn't be in the league right away, and if Cooley is the pick he'll be in the NCAA.</div></div>

Look I dont pretend to be an expert on the devils. I still stand by the point im not sure that defense gets you deep in to the playoffs but for sure I may be wrong. Now if the aim is to simply make the playoffs then for sure its probably fine. That simply comes down to organizational expectations. As for Slaf I would be surprised if he doesn't hop straight in to the nhl with international and league experience playing against men. though again that comes down to the organization once again. Just giving my honest opinions. Cheers.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 27, 2022 at 5:46 p.m.
Thread: But Maybe It Could Work For Us
Oh boy. To be honest im not quite sure what im looking at with this ACGM to be brutally honest. First off why are Arizona and Seattle Bottom Feeder teams Paying to acquire players. Seattle needs prospects not a veteran winger. Arizona doesn't do this because they want to weaponize their cap space and get value back for taking not great contracts. And as for the fiala offer its just not enough at all really. I mean even if you think Fiala is gonna get a garbage return this doesn't check many boxes if any for the wild. You need to actually play ball to get an asset like Fiala at the very least. Overall im just really confused at the thinking for everyone but new jersey tbh. Maybe Edmonton accepts but im not even sure about that. And even for Jersey im not sure that defense can lead to success in the playoffs but who knows. also what the hell did you do with #2? you gonna draft wright/slaf and not play them? seems really odd.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 25, 2022 at 10:40 a.m.
Forum: Trade Machine ProposalsJun. 12, 2022 at 2:14 p.m.
Thread: 3 way if fail wants out
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>jzooks37</b></div><div>It makes zero sense for Minnesota as team just entering there window and establishing themselves as a cup contending team to take a big step back and trade a very impactful forward for future assets such as nj pick or a 1st and prospect. however his name is all over the media as a guy to be moved... if they are looking to trade him the best package they could get is a high impact defenceman (like a Chychrun) or forward(liane) or a haul of two or three very solid players at a low number who can help them tremendously for the next several years.. I think its crazy to think this three way deal will come to fruition... however, its not far fetched to say they will get hual of guys along the lines of Anderson armia Dvorak and picks if the retain/money is right</div></div>

The window was shut the moment the wild lost to the blues. Wild can still be a good team next season but keep in mind they are paying more than 15 million in cap space for nothing. They cant add salary by trading fiala for pieces to win now. Trading for futures and looking to be a team ready to explode when those penalties come off the book is the only real way to move forward. Wild have to wait for Rossi, Lambos and Wallstedt to be ready and mold themselves into a younger team with a superstar like Kaprizov. adding a young high end prospect that can develop along with those guys is in my opinion the only way to move forward. Sure wild could try to patch the boat but where will that get them a couple first round exits? You just cant be a team competing for the cup with those cap penalties. I think Guerin sees this aswell which is why he did the buyouts anyway.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 10, 2022 at 10:10 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 9, 2022 at 10:27 p.m.
Thread: Does Fiala really fit
Fiala is an interesting player. Can look like Mcdavid Lite (Super Lite) at times but also goes very cold. Thats just how he is, hes an up and down player. Now do I think he fits with stutzle? i think players of that caliber can fit with just about anything. Hell fiala's center this season was freaking frederick gaudreau. But IMO im not sure hes really what ottawa needs if we are gonna look at the team itself. The defense (People can praise prospects all they want but we just dont know until they reach The nhl level) and goaltending are bigger issues for me with the senators long term. I wouldn't do a trade for Fiala if i was ottawas general manager because you have enough high end talent and skill. I think someone like Perron on a 2 or 3 year deal would be better overall. Vet with playoff experience and scores clutch goals. I think patience should be the way forward for Ottawa's forward core imo. Im interested to see what they do as someone who watches a lot of Sens hockey