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Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 29, 2021 at 8:34 a.m.

Thread: Trade Deadline

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Barilko14</b></div><div>You traded decent depth pieces for worse depth pieces.

Which makes the team worse.</div></div>

While Dermott is a solid 7th D, and Mikheyev is one of the fastest in the league and I like him, he just doesn't have the hands to finish his chances. Braun is an upgrade on Holl.
Geertsen is a big boy who can play physical and doesn't mind dropping the mitts if called upon. Who else on the leafs backend can do that? Granted he's there in case a series begins to heat up or get ugly, or rest Sanding or Lily. Bastian is also a big physical boy and younger than Clifford and Simmonds. So rotating them doesn't seem all that bad. Or again if injuries appear he can be inserted much like Clifford. I would take Bastian all day over Engvall. Besides his ungodly reach, he doesn't really contribute to the team.

So I'm not really sure where the depth pieces got worse since the current depth pieces didn't provide anything for the last few playoffs.

Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 29, 2021 at 8:06 a.m.

Thread: Trade Deadline

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Barilko14</b></div><div>Why stop there?

Toughness is the key to playoff success, might as well bench Marner and play Clifford there.

Trade Nylander for Delauriers.</div></div>

While your first few words make sense, the latter portions do not. A Nylander for Wilson trade perhaps, but neither side would do it.

In this particular scenario I traded depth pieces for other depth pieces but saved money, got bigger and added toughness/grit. Doesn't affect the top.6 in any way.

I'd like to have Clifford in the lineup so he can be alternated with Bastian and Simmonds.

Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 27, 2021 at 5:05 p.m.

Thread: Lineup for next game

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>palhal</b></div><div>You know more than the rest of us, if you can predict when the next game is.</div></div>

Some time in 2022 silly!

Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 20, 2021 at 7:59 a.m.

Thread: Trade Deadline

Normally when a team trades a 1st, 2nd, and their 3rd picks plus prospects, you usually expect to have players that will play higher in the lineup than the third line (Brassard does belong there all the same but not Hertl).

You could easily trade less value for lesser players that could do the same job.

Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 19, 2021 at 7:16 p.m.

Thread: Tradeline

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NHLfan10506</b></div><div>Devils counter with Christian Jaros, Jimmy Vesey and Tyce Thompson for Kurtis Gabriel, Rasmus Sandin and a 6th.</div></div>

Why would they add the Hawks to the deal just to get Gabriel?

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 28, 2021 at 9:21 p.m.

Thread: Too bad the north Division didnt exist this year

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NYRxLundqvist</b></div><div>We don’t want or need Reilly</div></div>

There were rumors they were interested in Giordano. I figured a younger but still offensive minded DMan like Rielly would suffice.
Really the trade could be anywhere for a bigger bodied prospect and a couple of decent picks.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 27, 2021 at 10:05 a.m.

Thread: the Mailloux effect

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MTLaveragefan</b></div><div>Well... he might be interest to be wanted by a GM that believes in second chances.</div></div>

To be fair it's a deal I could see Dubas doing as well. Similar to with Chucky, it would be a one year "Redemption Deal" to better the team and hopefully help the player.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 27, 2021 at 9:54 a.m.

Thread: the Mailloux effect

So you make a big deal about who they drafted and how it will affect the look of the team, and then you proceed to sign Tony DeAngelo (given his reason for being a FA in the first place is due to controversy it seems a little ironic).

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 26, 2021 at 10:47 p.m.

Thread: Tougher team for the playoffs

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>PeterForsberg21</b></div><div>VAN doesn't need Rielly.</div></div>

Is this the real PForsb?

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 26, 2021 at 9:10 p.m.

Thread: Tougher team for the playoffs

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>LeafsFan1634</b></div><div>none of these trades make any sense for the Leafs</div></div>

To be fair I said it would be a tougher team. I didn't lie...

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 25, 2021 at 4:33 p.m.

Thread: New look

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JaredOfLondon</b></div><div>You forgot one thing about the players you traded for, they are not very good and putting tanev on the top would be an utter disaster .

I also some how missed you signing know awful person and bigot tony deangelo which is much worse.
That guy lost his shot at the nhl and any gm who signs him is as gross as he is</div></div>

I think you'd be surprised with his speed. According to how many breaks and partial breaks Hyman had, Tanev could use his speed and slightly better hands to pop more in. Not to mention having him on the top line means more ice time. More ice time leads to more hitting which hopefully will wear down the other team some.

As for the signing. Similar to Chucky, it seems like something Dubas would do (assuming Tony came out and apologized). Cheap no risk deal.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 25, 2021 at 1:13 p.m.

Thread: New look

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JaredOfLondon</b></div><div>How about getting players that add up to at least half riellys value?</div></div>

I did. Big stay at home DMan in Soucy. And a speedy heart and soul player in Tanev. Sandin will replace Reilly for offensive DMan and anchor on the PP. Soucy adds size and toughness on the back end that replaces BOGO. Tanev replaces Hyman at a cheaper cost,.hits more, and I'm confident playing with Matthews and Marner would up his production more than Hyman.

These two pieces fill needed holes for the sake of Rielly. Fair trade in my eyes. Because Seattle is starting they will want at least a prospect to part with these players hence SDA. 5th could be removed I guess.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 25, 2021 at 9:58 a.m.

Thread: New look

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SNipeSHowInc</b></div><div>If Rielly is being traded at the deadline that means the Leafs are out of contention. And if thats the case Rielly gets traded to a team in contention for Prospects and picks, not guys who have established NHL careers</div></div>

That is one way to look at it.
I viewed the other angle which is losing him after the playoffs so trade him while you can and get established players to continue the playoff run.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 25, 2021 at 6:19 a.m.

Thread: LEAFS 2022

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Caniac2000</b></div><div>Dreger made it public yesterday Hamilton wants between 8-9... why would he take FAR less to play in a major market (which he's publicly said he dislikes) for a team that's going to throw loads off pressure defensively on him?</div></div>

I think if the leafs offered 7x7.5-8M they potentially could do it. As a franchise they have money. They could do what they did with Matthews and I believe Tavares and make the majority of his contract a signing bonus. This way Dougie gets guaranteed money every year. Other than this I can't see him signing with the Leafs.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 25, 2021 at 6:14 a.m.

Thread: Perhaps

The main issue I see here is the NJD trade. You're basically trading Mikheyev for another Mikheyev only this one isn't as fast. Plus you give up Dermott and a pick. The leafs would be better off keeping Mickey and Dermott and either trade them at TDL for assets or a depth grinder player for the playoffs.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 24, 2021 at 4:51 p.m.

Thread: Leafs Projected 2021 Lineup

Can't lose in the first round of you don't make the first round.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 23, 2021 at 6:08 p.m.

Thread: Making Changes and getting tougher bottom 6

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>WorstTradesPossible</b></div><div>Not making the 1st round is certainly one way of breaking the cycle…</div></div>

I think this team poses more of a playoff threat than than last year's. As long as they can get at worst 2nd wild card they'll be fine.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 23, 2021 at 5:49 p.m.

Thread: Making Changes and getting tougher bottom 6

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Nate</b></div><div>Wow, every single one of these negatively effects the Leafs</div></div>

How so? I believe it provides a better balance throughout the line up while adding grit and size in the D and bottom 6

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 22, 2021 at 11:59 a.m.

Thread: Cup Champs

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>OldNYIfan</b></div><div>To be fair, it's his first effort. We've all made lulu's.</div></div>

Was unaware. Retract my snotty comment due to ignorance.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 22, 2021 at 10:48 a.m.

Thread: Cup Champs

I've done some terrible ACGM's in my day, but never as high on drugs as this one was made. Wow!

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 22, 2021 at 5:26 a.m.

Thread: TML 21-22 V6

I'm a die hard leafs fan, but come on!

"Hey is this Columbus GM? Hi it's Kyle Dubas from TML. I have a couple of players who aren't getting much ice time, do you use the fair play rule? Can you trade me two of your roster pieces for them? Oh and you have to retain half their salaries. Yes for both. If it helps I can throw in a second round draft pick. Ignore the fact it'll probably be a late second rounder, and pay more attention to the fact I don't have many draft picks left because **** our future right? So this is actually a limited edition rare draft pick. What's that? Oh you'll think about it and call me back? It was hard to understand you when you were laughing (hopefully not at me).
Cool, talk to you later.
(He's definitely going to call me back and accept)"

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 21, 2021 at 8:50 a.m.

Thread: Top Line Engvall

In a bottom 6, lower risk role, he is consistent. Neither amazing nor terrible which is a good thing. He can skate and as mentioned does randomly produce on a streak.
However, if he is doing Hyman's job it would be the same as icing 2 forwards. Matthews and Marner would have to work harder and skate more to get the puck. If he could pack a few more.pounds on to fill out or even just become more aggressive, he would be a great pick retrieval player. Unfortunately he reminds me of Gauthier in that he's big but not one mean bone in his body...

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 21, 2021 at 8:17 a.m.

Thread: A broken clock is right twice a day

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Caniac2000</b></div><div>A broken clock is right twice a day.

Clocks that run at the wrong time are never right.</div></div>

I agree!

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 20, 2021 at 5:37 p.m.

Thread: Leafs deal with Arizona

When you say "something like this" do you mean "nothing like this"?

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 19, 2021 at 8:59 p.m.

Thread: Making Changes

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Kosterjr</b></div><div>Yeah no thanks from Florida</div></div>

Because....

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