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Forum: Armchair-GMYesterday at 11:57 a.m.

Thread: 2024-25

It's tough to be 183 lbs when you're 5'9"... Might be something there.

Forum: Montreal CanadiensYesterday at 11:55 a.m.

Thread: Is Kapanen better than Beck

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GuyGuyGuy</b></div><div>Don’t overreact. It’s against Great Britain</div></div>

His second half and playoffs in Liiga were impressive as well. He seems to have turned a corner and we are seeing sustained improvements in his offensive game. He's pretty intriguing as a prospect to be honest.

Forum: Montreal CanadiensYesterday at 9:24 a.m.

Thread: Is Kapanen better than Beck

Maybe controversial I know, but Habs fans around here act like Owen Beck is the only significant center we have in the pipeline. In all honesty, Oliver Kapanen (who scored a hat trick today at the World Championships for Finland), might be a better 2-way player.

While Beck has been playing in the OHL the past 3 seasons, Kapanen has been playing in the top men's league in Finland. This year as a 20 year old you could say he was pretty dominant, especially in the playoffs where he scored over 1.0 PPG.

If it's not 100% clear, Liiga is a much harder league to play in than the OHL.

Kapanen has recently signed a contract to play for his father's team in the SHL (the top men's league in Sweden often considered to be the top professional league in Europe other than the KHL). He's eligible to play in Montreal starting in 2025-26.

What do you think? Can Kapanen be a better prospect than Beck?

Forum: Armchair-GMYesterday at 5:00 a.m.

Thread: A superstar A sure thing A project and A prospect

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>T0R</b></div><div>& Marners NMC is buddies with who?</div></div>

Suzuki I think. Weren't they hanging out at the all star game a few years in a row?

Forum: Armchair-GMSat. at 7:43 p.m.

Thread: Kings retool

What if you keep PLD and trade the Habs Byfield?

5OA + 27OA start the conversation?

Forum: Armchair-GMSat. at 5:21 p.m.

Thread: Where The Wild Things Are

Are you kidding. That's half the Wild core for your caataways... What a joke!

Forum: Armchair-GMSat. at 11:55 a.m.

Thread: A superstar A sure thing A project and A prospect

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>T0R</b></div><div>I don’t think Brad wants 11 mil in cap space in all honesty I think he wants 6-8 & a player that can help the team right away, the one I think makes the most sense is Nashville for Saros & Tomasino, Montreal is one of team I doubt he goes to with his NMC</div></div>

Tre and Hughes are buddies. You might be surprised!

Forum: Armchair-GMSat. at 11:17 a.m.

Thread: A superstar A sure thing A project and A prospect

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>themostleaf33</b></div><div>It's gonna take more then a few meegar 3rd rounders to get rid of Anderson's contract.

Toronto paid a 1st to get rid of 1 year of Marleau.

The habs are at least gonna have to give up a couple 2nd rounders.</div></div>

Times have changed, the cap is rising. But I am not opposed to upping the amount we pay.

Forum: Armchair-GMSat. at 11:16 a.m.

Thread: A superstar A sure thing A project and A prospect

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Rags21</b></div><div>You have Kakko slotted on the 3rd line lol why would he do any better on Montreal?

Besides they don’t need Kakko to be a point per game or close to like Mika, trocheck, Kreider, or Panarin. They need really solid 2 way players</div></div>

I do, but I would also see him on PP #2 as a bumper ideally.

Forum: Armchair-GMSat. at 11:14 a.m.

Thread: A superstar A sure thing A project and A prospect

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>T0R</b></div><div>Hmm it’s interesting but I think the fact this is a move to a direct divisional rival it would need another sweetener to make it worth it for Treliving, maybe a guy like Barron & Calgary’s 1st (which is most likely Florida’s because of the conditions surrounding it)</div></div>

If you want 11M in free cap, you won't get it from a team other than MTL IMO.

Forum: Armchair-GMSat. at 10:56 a.m.

Thread: A superstar A sure thing A project and A prospect

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Onlyfairtrades1</b></div><div>Why not? He is a good 200 foot forward that still has upside and his next contract will be affordable, so why not keep him?</div></div>

I just don't think he'll ever be a top 6 player for NYR, which would be a real shame. I guess if you are happy with a 2OA bottom 6 RW, then sure, though you can easily pick one up in free agency, especially if you don't give that money to Kakko.

Forum: Armchair-GMSat. at 10:52 a.m.

Thread: A superstar A sure thing A project and A prospect

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>WorstTradesPossible</b></div><div>Leafs don’t want prospects or futures out of a Marner trade. If it isn’t a solid top 4 d-man or a top 10 goalie to start the trade proposal, don’t even bother.</div></div>

You forget that they are still "THE LEAFS" and as a result can attract free agents with their 11M in free cash. This allows you to BOTH stockpile for the future and go shopping in free agency for someone like Pesce.

Forum: Armchair-GMSat. at 10:50 a.m.

Thread: A superstar A sure thing A project and A prospect

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Onlyfairtrades1</b></div><div>Rangers say NOPE. The have a better RW prospect in Perreault and have no use for an undersized defender.</div></div>

Oh year. Fair enough in Perrault. I still think they take a deal like this one. Why have 1 prospect when you can have 2? Kakko is not a player they should hold onto

Forum: Armchair-GMSat. at 9:43 a.m.

Thread: Marntreal Canadiens

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Campabee</b></div><div>I still wouldn’t do it, Marner is great but Habs want players who are harder to play against when it counts</div></div>

Everyone used to say that about Panarin in the playoffs. For years. How he couldn't get it done. How he was too soft. Then low and behold, the Rangers ice a balanced team (something the Leafs have never done) and Panarin is a superstar playoff hero.

Everyone criticizes smaller players when things are going badly. Think back, what did you say/think about Panarin 2 years ago?

Forum: Armchair-GMSat. at 9:36 a.m.

Thread: Marntreal Canadiens

Sign & trade can't have a 2024 pick. Marner can't sign until after the draft. How about a 2025 pick?

Forum: Armchair-GMFri. at 7:00 p.m.

Thread: Necas trade ideas

Habs want Necas and Matheson is a fair price. Not sure Kent will trade his former player who grew up in Montreal though.

Forum: Armchair-GMFri. at 7:05 a.m.

Thread: Replace All D

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MONSTER1974</b></div><div>I love the idea of using Barron to move Anderson, but Anderson has a NMC, and I’m pretty sure he’s not waiving it to go to the worst team in the league.</div></div>

I think he's waiving it to leave Montreal ASAP. It's not working out and his career is on the line.

Forum: Armchair-GMFri. at 6:35 a.m.

Thread: Keep going

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ericdufour</b></div><div>100 agree, but long term when the team will compete, he is most likely wont be there or will be on a lower line. Anderson/Dvorak and Gallagher wont either, but maybe (long shot) they can have a better year to be able to send them anywhere else via trade. Armia wont stay long on the bench either as some others player will be bench at one point or another. At the end of 2025, he wont probably be re-sign. Armia has been hot and cold through the years, unlikely it will change long term</div></div>

Why even bother with Glass? Play Armia all year and if he continues on his pace from the past 41 games, either re-sign him or trade him at the TDL.

Forum: Armchair-GMFri. at 3:56 a.m.

Thread: Keep going

Armia was much better last year than:

Glass
Anderson
Dvorak
Gallagher

He was the team's best penalty killer by far and was scoring at a pace worthy of his contract the last 41 games.

Forum: Armchair-GMThu. at 11:09 a.m.

Thread: Fixing the kongs

Add a top 3 protection on 2025 pick and the Habs accept. Not offering Hagen's, Martone, or Misa, but anyone else and this deal makes a lot of sense.

Forum: Armchair-GMThu. at 8:09 a.m.

Thread: Would San Jose Consider

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Nathanbrown99888</b></div><div>A potential counter offer (From a rangers fan, so neutral)
Smith and 14th overall for Hutson and 5th Overall.

Obviously this trade would still never happen bc San Jose arent trading will smith, but I think this makes it alot more interesting for San Jose</div></div>

Tough counter. Not sure what I would do. Personally I think Kent Hughes loves Will Smith (he coached him for several years) and badly wanted to draft him. That being said, I feel the Habs organization may be drooling over Tij Iginla who they "may" prefer over Cayden Lindstrom.

I have no idea. I think I take this deal and use the pick to draft Cole Hutson and hope he turns into an even better player than Lane.

Forum: Armchair-GMThu. at 6:53 a.m.

Thread: defending the youth

I like the Habs deal.

Harris is a really good player, but he's not gonna play in Montreal, and using him to offload Josh in a respectful way makes sense.

What additional draft capital would you want to drop the retention, add a 4th?

Forum: Armchair-GMThu. at 3:08 a.m.

Thread: Would San Jose Consider

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Wqrrior</b></div><div>internal bias and small sample sizes can lead to a lot of opinions, but that doesnt mean that he is on the same level as Smith. There is nothing that is motivating the sharks to make this type of deal. They can grab a dman with pick 14 or use next years pick to fill out that position. I think the likelihood of Smith being a franchise player is significantly higher than Hutson, not by a newhook of seperation.</div></div>

I can call that internal bias as well (Edit: just realized you're not a Sharks fan) Everyone doubts the small offensive defensemen... Until they don't!

Anyway, thanks for sharing your perspective!

Forum: Armchair-GMThu. at 3:01 a.m.

Thread: Would San Jose Consider

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Wqrrior</b></div><div>doesnt seem remotely close. i know hutson has potential, but it feels like moving an A+ tier guy for a pair of good complimentary guys. I dont see Hutson as a 1st pair guy and Newhook, a middle six C isn't nearly enough to fill that seperation</div></div>

I think Hutson is the next Quinn Hughes based on the 2 games he played this season. He is an A+ prospect all day. That being said, I respect your opinion and understand how you might feel differently.

Forum: Armchair-GMWed. at 2:30 p.m.

Thread: Movin on up

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Joblow</b></div><div>Yeah Necas is a fine players just ne the one you win with.
I would take Trochek anytime over Necas. Necas at 7 millions is wasting money big time. If he is that good Carolina will keep him if they aren’t red flag.they have money to keep him for sure</div></div>

They have to re-sign 10 UFAs and some RFAs... No they don't have the money, at least not without letting other players walk

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