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JacLax

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Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 14, 2016 at 3:19 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 3, 2016 at 11:23 a.m.
Thread: Tatar and Folwer trade. Helm and Weise additions.
I can't quite judge the DET-WSH trade appropriately because I don't know much about Orlov's value but I can tell you more details about Tatar.
First off I wouldn't read too much into the 4th line deployment as he averaged 15 minutes a game, around 10 minutes more than both of his line mates. I'm not really sure why the line-up was made like that or how deployment worked though. He also led the team in scoring (3A in 5GP) so he was able to produce.
Second he was the top possession driver on our team this season other than Datsyuk, was 2nd in G, 5th in A, and 3rd in P. That being said, Detroit was a poor team offensively this season so those stats aren't as impressive on other teams but it goes to show his value to Detroit.

Depending on Orlov's value I could see a trade like this working. One of Tatar or Nyquist are rumored/hoped to be on the move this off season for a defenseman although I believe that the preference would be Nyquist and for a RHD rather than a LHD.

All together a pretty good line-up, as LeafsFan said the trades address each team's needs and surplusses. Plus as a Detroit fan, I would love to see Helm go to WSH and think he would be the perfect 3C there.

Now a question for you, OP, is Johansson believed to be on the block this offseason? Why, if so?
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 1, 2016 at 4:21 p.m.
Thread: "Stamkos to Wings, don't waste your time looking" AGM
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>WingFanBT9</b></div><div><i><div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JacLax</b></div><div><i>I might be one of the few that thinks that Stamkos to Wings makes the a lot of sense. It will just be tricky to clear that cap space.</i></div></div>

I agree it works for the Wings, but it also works for a good 15 other teams. If you knew you could make $10.5M on any one of those teams, would you really pick Detroit? I see Detroit and Toronto in the same boat, your not getting a cup from them in the next 5 years. So why not go home to Toronto for the same money and play with this years #1 pick? I just don't see Detroit having enough pull to get Stamkos outside of overbidding for him. But it would be nice to get him.</i></div></div>

It's all very dependent on what Stamkos decides he wants. Detroit can guarantee: the same contract as anyone else, the 1C spot, a new arena, a core that is his age or younger, less pressure than a Canadian market, closeness to home, and a clean management reputation. Detroit can't guarantee: hometown spotlight, best chance at a cup, captaincy.

All in all each possible location has it's pros and cons but I definitely think there are reasons to be optimistic that he comes to Detroit. But then again so does Montreal, Tampa, Buffalo, Toronto, and probably a few others. I have to add that I find it funny how each team it seems he would fit best on are in the Atlantic.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 1, 2016 at 2:17 p.m.
Thread: Basic DRW
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BruinsGuyFYI</b></div><div><i>I thought Ryan Murphy of CAR was a RHD. Why try to move him to RW?</i></div></div>

He is but from what I saw this season CAR often utilized him as I am now, a 4th line RW with PP time as RHD. It's different but if he does well in that role (I don't watch much of CAR to know) then I see him eventually being a Krug type player for the Wings in that he plays 3rd pairing RHD with PP time. As of now though the defense is just too clogged.

Edit: The lineup here (<a href="http://www2.dailyfaceoff.com/teams/lines/18/carolina-hurricanes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www2.dailyfaceoff.com/teams/lines/18/carolina-hurricanes</a>) shows him at 4th line RW. I'm not entirely too sure how long he was there or how well he did but at least now I have something to back this up haha.