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Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 6, 2023 at 2:59 p.m.
Thread: Lundestrom
Lundestrom is a true center that really cant be moved to the wing, which is good with Boston's roster construction. Hasnt ever really got extended time with offensive minded wingers which I think is what his game has been missing. He flies under the radar in Anaheim. All of that is to say I think he would actually fit really well in Boston with the wing talent they have.

With that said, Anaheim needs a defense first LHD to play the middle pair with Drysdale. We would opt for Forbort over Grezlyk. Even Mike Reilly would suffice. Mintyukov and Zell are probably not ready to make the jump just yet, especially given GMPVB has publicly said he likes guys to overdevelop before making the big club, so getting a guy to pair Drysdale for a year until (hopefully) Mintyukov is ready to make the jump is ideal for Anaheim.

However, Anaheim rejects this deal as the ask for an up and coming center under team control is more than a one year rental LHD. But using Forbort and Lundestrom as center pieces of a trade is not far off, I just think Boston needs to add more value. Assuming Anaheim drafts another center top 3 in this draft, we will have to start moving some to the wing or out, and Lundestrom is probably close to first on that list to go.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 6, 2023 at 8:28 a.m.
Thread: Next season
I think the move on LD is to move Grizz, as you did, and put Ahcan in his place. Very similar capabilities in the way of puck moving and better power play QB capabilities. Sign a 800K or less 7D, let Lohrei play AHL full time.

Keep Lauko. That package doesn't get Holloway anyhow and Lauko can play third line if needed instead of Holloway. I'd run the lines:

Marchand-Monahan/FA Center-DeBrusk (Keep Marchy-JDB chemistry, I like the fit of Monahan)
Lauko-Zacha-Pastrnak (Czechmates lite)
Hall-Coyle-Lysell (Keep Hall and Coyle together, let Lysell learn from two vets with different skill sets)
Frederic-Koppanen-Hathaway (Gritty line, I like Beecher as the 4C and think he's ready but Koppanen impressed me in his NHL stint and face-offs are ridiculous)

Ahcan-McAvoy (Grizz lite with McAvoy, Grizz-Mac works so why not try this)
Lindholm-FA RD (I like Mayfield as a fit but split Lindholm and McAvoy to maximize both's usage and touches)
Forbort-Carlo (Gives Bruins big 3 defensemen their own pair to anchor, shutdown pair that plays similar minutes to Lindholm/FA RD)