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Karr31

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Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 24, 2023 at 11:20 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 17, 2020 at 3:05 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 11, 2020 at 10:08 a.m.
Thread: Doing it Again
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Karr31</b></div><div>Certainly appreciate the opinion, but I don't believe perception is reality on this one. Dallas isn't unhappy at all with Pavs. Production may be down, but it's more the system. He's not alone on the roster from that regard. He's been a great addition, and price is just what the market dictated. You need veterans like him, this team is built more for the playoffs than reg. season, so still time for the acquisition to bear fruit.

Honka is definitely done here. 3rd not going to happen, that's agreed. Wonder is now, can we still get a 4th or 5th this offseason based on his play overseas? Time will tell.

And imo - a 1st never enters the discussion with Labanc.</div></div>

Looking at Dallas, I also don't see the deal happening really. I see the logic, but Dallas is in win now mode. And yes, Pavelski is going to help that more than Lebanc at this stage. The deal smacks more of rebuild on the fly than winning a Cup with Seguin and Benn in the line up.

Further Dallas' system is, well, thin. So the 1st is needed. Couple that with Nill actually having some wiggle room with the cap, and they can add some offense (which I hear is the objective this offseason).

I can see why the deal makes sense, and why it doesn't I guess. When you can argue both sides, usually a deal that doesn't work well lol
Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 28, 2019 at 10:50 a.m.
Thread: Dallas Stars Trade Deadline 2018
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Karr31</b></div><div>I mostly agree, though I do believe this would inch us up in goal production, it definitely wouldn't be by much. I like the Hayes addition if we can sign him to essentially replace Spezza down the middle beyond just this season. Will also add though, if you're adding current roster players to each deal (Nichushkin &amp; Janmark), then trading away Ritchie and Honka might be better served for the offseason if you believe those deals will get you in the playoffs. Otherwise you've depleted your depth, and could pay for it if any injuries hit during the run.

Kreider is definitely high on my target list if the price is right. I also believe Ferland could be a nice add given it wouldn't cost as much.

My bet is Nill is looking for value adds that won't cost much, yet could provide boosts offensively. He believes the team is close, and has leaned on the fact D and G are top in the league. If he can provide a spark to lift the offensive production, this team could definitely make a run. Hoping he doesn't stand pat like last year, as it's evident we need support on our 2nd line.</div></div>

I agree. I hope Nill would give a pick+prospect for a decent goal scorer near the deadline, like Kreider or for example Nyquist. Spezza is a decent 2C, but he needs the player that can score alongside him.
Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 24, 2019 at 12:43 p.m.
Thread: NY Rangers Trade
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Karr31</b></div><div>My thought was it'd likely take a roster player + prospect + draft pick. Nichushkin was a former top 10 pick that could flourish with a change of scenery. I put Hansson because NY looks like it could use a D prospect. Given current prices, perhaps Honka would've been a better offer, which I believe Dallas would consider...also a former mid-first rd pick. Once past players, obviously pick round could be negotiated.

Always funny getting feedback on here.</div></div>

you are sending Nichushkin back to the coach he couldn't stand so much he defected to russia. Hanson is not a good enough prospect. You offered a 5th rounder-- just lol.
For kreider it will take a b+ prospect and a 1st MINIMALLY. and that's if the rangers undersell (considering the pick is a late pick most likely)