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Forum: Armchair-GMYesterday at 5:38 a.m.
Thread: Keeping Necas-Jarvis-Guentzel Long-Term
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>evelutions2</b></div><div>With Nikishin and Morrow coming into play, the loss of Skjei and Pesce gets mitigated. Having 2 very good top pairings is a luxury, especially when the 3rd pair has been playing like no worse than a 2nd pair for a large portion of the season. Whilst it will hurt to lose them, it won’t hurt as so many people seem to think. Orlov was brought in to replace Skjei, and with Chatfield surpassing many expectations, Pesce becomes a little more expendable.

As for your proposal, Canes would not consider that. No need for a LHD unless they are a stopgap for Nikishin, at which point a 3LD can be signed for cheap, acquired via trade for cheap, or Smith/Fensore can be brought up for that role. Boqvist isn’t all that interesting, and Dumais plus a 3rd isn’t enough to get Necas.</div></div>

Do you truly think those two are just going to step in and be able to handle that role? Defense is difficult to break into the league. College is a good place to develop but the league is a lot faster. It takes time to be able to adjust.
Forum: Armchair-GMYesterday at 5:24 a.m.
Thread: Would Ottawa do it
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Indy</b></div><div>Honestly...flipping the board is highly doubtful. Columbus survives by the gate and I am sure ownership group would rather have a competitive, even if its not cup worthy team, than waste another 3-4 years rebuilding off a rebuild similar to what Buffalo just did (and likewise getting killed by the gate). STH retention is being saved by outdoor game this year but during the 25-26 season if we don't start winning there might be a drop off of that all important full price STH cash. No...if anything they will press to have a competent team in the next year or two that would sneak into a wildcard than go through what Buffalo has been doing.

Likewise though I don't see a new GM flipping the board because (how I see it) we hold 4 of the 5 "keys" to win the cup (we are missing that strong 2C which is why if we get Celebrini that's gonna be MASSIVE). The issue really is we have some redundancy in player roles and we just need to let the kids cook. People forget that most players who can immediately impact the NFL are 22-23 years old when they are drafted...here most of our premium players can't even drink (and have many calling them a bust because they are boys against men)</div></div>

The argument against this is that the CBJ have an already deep prospect pool but may be 2 yrs of a rebuild could pay dividends and allow this team to be restructured in a way that would allow us to sustain a long cup run window.
Forum: Armchair-GMFri. at 8:14 p.m.
Thread: Laine and Lightning
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Dan_the_Man</b></div><div>Why does TB "need to replace Stamkos"?
Last time he literally signed 2 days prior to UFA and accepted the offer that was given in November. Did he say I'm done here ? No actually quite the opposite. After making the "I'm disappointed" comment the next sentence literally he said I'm ready to sign tomorrow.</div></div>

Stamkos is 34. Unless he is willing to take 5 mil per yr then TB is going to have a heck of a time trying to fit him in. Plus, you run the risk of decline. For TB, signing Stamkos would be quite the gamble. If he does decline it effectively stops them from being able to compete in a growingly competitive division. The idea for any team to stay competitive is to try to get younger by making moves that benefit the team. TB knows they aren’t signing Stamkos back or otherwise he would already.
Forum: Armchair-GMWed. at 3:29 p.m.
Thread: Norris Laine Swap End of 2025
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Nhl_oilers</b></div><div>Personally, I wouldn’t take that deal from Edmonton, and before anyone goes ballistic on me, yes I did read the trade and saw it said “any team”, however, they posted it going to Edmonton.

As a side note, if you were going to trade Alex Texier, what would the asking price be? He is one of the only guys off of Columbus that I would want, that we could realistically get without giving up a million assets for.

And of course, have a great one!</div></div>

Texier to me has found a role on the 3rd line with Silly and Nylander. The Jackets are unlikely to trade him but if he doesn’t want to sign long term then I could see us moving him but the price would be difficult to predict.
Forum: Armchair-GMTue. at 11:42 p.m.
Thread: New GM Splash Move
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>squashmaple</b></div><div>Why? They don’t need another wing. There’s two of them in this trade already, both of whom are better than Chinakhov (when healthy).</div></div>

Right now the Sens have Stutzle, Pinto, and Norris down the middle. Sure they can move one of these guys to wing but that just doesn’t really make them any deeper. They have a lot of money wrapped up in Stutzle, Norris and Tkachuk (and soon to be Pinto). They have issues in goal and are also weak on defense. If OTT is smart they won’t destroy their depth at C. This trade gives them value at wing while also making them deeper. Laine even though he has had the injury bug, is still a guy that is going to give them 60+ points a season but more towards a point per game. Chinakhov is a projected 30 goal guy and Johnson is a wild card. For the Jackets it is a gamble but Tkachuk, to me, seems dead set on playing for a US market team. Columbus may not be the greatest choice but the cap structure of this team, the pieces already here, and the relatively low cost of living would make more sense for Tkachuk. Plus, his type of game would be a welcome addition. I see this deal being a win-win for both teams now but more of a steal for OTT in the long run. But as a Jackets fan, I am ok with this bc it makes us a contender now with Gaudreau. We should maximize his prime now or trade him or rebuild. Really the only choices.