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Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 18, 2023 at 11:24 a.m.
Thread: San Jose Trade
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Celtics21</b></div><div>They kind of have to make the salary work. Duclair’s best salary retention without adding a second team is 1.5m and Boston doesn’t have the cap space to enable.

I like Geekie and don’t really want to trade him, but someone who makes 1.5m or more is going to require a roster player. I think this years cap shortage is asking for overpaying for just 725k of retention

Under no circumstance is he a salary dump. He’s actually a bargain at his salary and a useful player.</div></div>

Ya the only roster transaction that makes the cap work to acquire Duclair in that scenario (barring any injuries) is sending Beecher down because he's waiver exempt and Geekie can play 4C.

I honestly wouldn't hate that idea. Run with Lucic-Geekie-Lauko/Heinen as the 4th line, then bring Beecher up for the playoffs. But I get it would be sending the wrong message.

It's still so early from now until the deadline, a lot can change so it's hard to predict.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 15, 2023 at 9:15 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 1, 2023 at 8:58 p.m.
Thread: Early BOS Trade Deadline
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CaseyFlyman</b></div><div>CGY won't be selling high, but let's not pretend that they don't have <em>any </em>leverage. If/when Lindholm is available, he's clearly the best center on the market, and there could be 10+ legitimate offers for him. That bidding war offsets some of the "poor" start so far.

I wouldn't mind Columbus retaining here for a pick. We easily get outbid by a team making a legitimate push, so seeing an ACGM where he's not sent to Columbus for some mix of KJ/Marchenko/this year's 1st is a breath of fresh air.</div></div>

Oh I don't expect CGY to sell Lindholm for pennies on the dollar, but CGY fans shouldn't expect to get a ransom for him either.

In my opinion, it will look similar to Horvat's trade. Which is what I tried to re-create value wise with this BOS trade.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 28, 2023 at 8:39 p.m.
Thread: Kinda hope
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Gofnut999</b></div><div>Well said.

I think Poitras is more ready then Lysell tho. Lysell has not impressed me.

I think there is a chance they give Poitras 9 games, if they do that means someone else placed on waivers. To keep him up full season is a tall task.</div></div>

Oh I'm totally with you. Poitras should get 9 games if he continues to impress. And if he does, he's definitely closer to NHL ready than Lysell. But I agree he should be sent back to juniors after, then revisit the idea of calling him back up in the new year depending on Boston's need for a top6 centre.

The other question is how much does the front office value Greer or Brown. If they really like one vs the other or are scared of losing both to waivers, that probably kills the idea of Poitras getting 9 games.

I don't see either getting claimed, but what do I know.

March-Coyle-JD
Zacha-Poitras-Pasta
JVR-Geekie-Freddy
Lucic-Beecher-Lauko
Boqvist
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 31, 2023 at 4:03 p.m.
Thread: 23-24 Bruins
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Celtics21</b></div><div>I can definitely see a Merkulov vs Lysell battle for one of the top 6.

If you watched at the beginning on the year, Lysell was the clear cut winner. His speed and agility was really fun to watch.

Over the course of the year, Merkulov was more consistent and his perceived defensive shortcomings were not as advertised. I’m not sure if he has the speed I’d like on the Pasta line personally.

I’m intrigued to see how Lysell come back this preseason. Talent wise, I believe he’s the clear winner</div></div>

I agree, Merkulov and Lysell are the clear two choices to compete for that last top6 spot. I gave Merkulov the edge because he's more physically ready for the NHL level, but Lysell could definitely surprise in camp from his off-season work.

I also think Merkulov fits the roster better than Lysell. I don't really like the idea of a JD-Coyle-Lysell or March-Coyle-Lysell line opposed to the lineup above, but I could be wrong, I would have to watch it in action. Whereas we've already seen what a March-Coyle-JD line looks like when Bergeron was out during the playoffs, and it didn't look that bad.