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Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 14, 2020 at 1:35 p.m.
Thread: Roster Attempt 5
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JumboJoe</b></div><div>totally agree with both things <a href="/users/papishark" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@papishark</a> said

Simek definitely has more value to us than 2 mid round picks and it makes more sense to let our young guys play 4th line than sign a FA

don't love Gregor on the 3rd line but having Galchenyuk on the 3rd line is pretty solid so they kind of cancel each other out


overall this is a pretty solid team. we didn't give much up and we definitely could make the playoffs. probably out in the 1st round or 2 though, but hey it's a step in the right direction.</div></div>

This is just another idea in terms of how they can invest in their forward group. Rather than have one guy making 6 mil, if we retain Labanc on a decent deal and gamble on Galch and Anderson it could pay off in a huge way if they excel and at worst they're still good depth pieces who can move around the top-9. I moved Simek because I think that 2 mil can be used on adding a bit more depth (in this case I thought Reider and Soucy) as well as freeing up a top 4 role for Ferraro (who I really want to see next to a healthy Karlsson). Also I was actually looking at Gregor's advanced stats and he was actually very solid. He projects to be a top 9 forward and is probably one of the best players on the roster in terms of his conditioning and skating. He will turn some heads if he plays more minutes next year, the only thing we need to see improve is his finishing ability but that comes with more ice time and playing higher up in the lineup, if anyone is ready to step up and fill in a spot on an elc it's him, I really believe in him! Thanks for the feedback, love having a respectful and open discussion about the team, it's refreshing to see on Armchair LOL.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 14, 2020 at 12:21 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 12, 2020 at 1:46 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 7, 2020 at 1:27 a.m.
Thread: Two Trades
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JumboJoe</b></div><div>thanks for putting some time into it!

I agree that Merkley use to have attitude problems and a bad defensive game. There's been reports that his attitude has gotten better from Dale Hunter (head coach of the London Knights) that Merkley has really improved his attitude;
here's a short blurb about it on DobberProspects;

Those who questioned his character issues will be happy to hear that London Knights head coach Dale Hunter has been singing Merkley’s praise not only for his on-ice production but for his off-ice leadership as well. Hunter has been quoted saying that Merkley’s humour and attitude in the dressing room are one of the reasons his teammates love him.

As for his defensive game it definitely isn't perfect yet and far from it but he definitely improved it in the past few seasons

For the cap issues I don't think there's a big problem. Merkley still has 2 years left on a sub 900 thousand contract and you could probably get him in the NHL at the age of 21 as a solid top 4 defenseman and he'd only be making 894 thousand. The only big player you have to sign that year is Boeser who yes, he will come with a pretty hefty price tag but that's nothing compared to having to sign Petterson and Hughes.</div></div>

Merkley's contract isn't the one I'm worried about, it's Beartschi, Beagle, Roussell, Ferland, Myers, or Eriksson (take your pick). Clearing one or two of those (imo) needs to be priority #1 this offseason before exploring trades to improve the team.

Regardless, that's some nice praise coming from a highly regarded hockey personality in Hunter. It's good to see a kid so talented start to figure things out.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 4, 2020 at 1:17 p.m.
Thread: Couple Moves
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JumboJoe</b></div><div>definitely closer

would you do the Islander's 2020 1st, Columbus' 2020 2nd and Dallas' 2020 2nd for Labanc, Tampa's 2020 1st, and Washington's 2021 3rd?</div></div>

I think Ottawa would be more inclined to trade a name like Chlapik and the WPG 3rd (2020, #78) than move two seconds in a deal like this.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Green4D4Again</b></div><div>It might be a bit of column A and a bit of column B type scenario. Dorion has gone on record saying this draft is too deep to go off the board. I believe the feeling around here is that he's saving some picks in 2021 to use as bait for the expansion draft and some picks in this years draft to snag a solid, young top 6 forward or top 4 D from a team in cap trouble. I don't think the NYI first is off the table, but it probably wouldn't be for Labanc. Maybe a Cirelli from the TBL.

This is all moot if NYI ends up with #1 overall (chances are low...) the pick then shifts to next year.</div></div>

Statistically, the Lightning are better off moving heaven and hell in order to keep Cirelli and Sergachev than trade and/or lose them, and I think they recognize that. Not sure the exacts behind how they manage it, but it's Tampa. I've come to just expect it from them now. Some very dumb things would have to happen in order for the Islanders to not beat Florida and win the lottery: I can see Bobrovsky getting hot out of nowhere, but the latter, I can't. In the case it ends up being pick #15, I think the point is moot: reaching a smidge to pick Gunler at #15 is justifiable.

You have more insight than I do. How does:

Chlapik + NYI 2020 1st (#21) + CBJ 2020 2nd (#46) + WPG 2020 3rd (#78) for Labanc + TBL 2020 1st (#31)

feel for the Senators?