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Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 14, 2023 at 7:20 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 14, 2023 at 2:19 p.m.
Thread: Still selling at TDL but some light purchases too
If Pat doesnt want to spend any assets to bring in a proven top 4 RHD, then I think Peeke is the best alternative, especially at that price. I just think the Ducks 100% need to bring in a defensively sound RHD. Helleson could maybe slot in, but I just havent heard anything about him yet that makes me confident in giving him a look in a season where we actually want to win. I would rather be too deep at D because both of those contracts will almost certainly carry value and never cost anything to offload if needed. Liking the Wahlstrom trade too, although I will admit I have no idea what his value is. But if we can get a young, big-bodied shooter in the top 9 at the price of an expiring contract and a B level prospect, I send that everyday. Only deal I would maybe not do is the Stalock one, I think having him be the veteran third option is necessary because who do we have after him, Clang? But its a third string Tendy trade so it isnt too consequential. We could easily pick up another veteran guy to play in San Diego. Love the line combos too, this would be a fun team to watch.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 9, 2023 at 4:08 p.m.
Thread: Rasmus Andersson
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Dickie_Dunn</b></div><div>I think the Hronek comp is legit. Hronek was buried in Detroit but now clealry showing he is a first pairing RHD. The clear differnce between the two players is Anderssons contract that is outstanding and where he is far better than Hronek (Hronek will likely get $7M per (likely) at the end of this season, While Rasmussen will have two more years after this one at approx $4M). Consequently there will likely need to be a sig premium to get Andersson, over what Van paid. Likely 2 -firsts, or a First and a top prospect. In the Canucks case this would likely involve Willander.
It would also assume that Calgary's season has been a disaster for them to consider selling off assets like Rasmussen, which is far too early at this point to tell. If there is a sell off at the TDL, then its possible that Calgary considers a rebuild and starts selling.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ledge_And_Dairy</b></div><div>It will cost more than Chychrun. Chychrun asked for a trade so he was on the block, that's not the case with Calgary and Ras. You would have to blow them out of the water</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Bast</b></div><div>The only way I see Andersson traded this year is for a 1st line forward with term to get Huberdeau going. I mentioned in another thread that someone like Tuch comes to mind. I doubt you'd be willing to part with Terry, or McTavish.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GiggywithGibby</b></div><div>Feels like too early an add and too old an individual. I'd rather leverage our cap space to pull off a Dougie Hamilton move.

2024 is supposed to be a RHD heavy draft on the first round, would rather stick to the plan.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>LosPatos</b></div><div>I would advise not to move our 1st until we really know what our team looks like (30-40 games in) and I definitely would advise to not move Zellweger</div></div>

Alright, alright... All fair points, I think I may be undervaluing Andersson's value a bit here, so thanks for keeping me honest. If he costs more than these proposals, then it is probably not worth it with the Ducks current trajectory. Will be interesting to see how the season goes for both Calgary and Anaheim because I think there could be a middle ground there depending on their seasons. If Andersson gets frustrated with the Flames direction and asks for a trade, the Ducks should be calling immediately
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 3, 2023 at 2:27 p.m.
Thread: Overreacting to the hot start
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Heinzey</b></div><div>Does anyone know what the plan is for Luneau this year? It doesn't make sense to me why they are keeping him on the roster if he isn't going to play. He didn't look quite ready when we have seen him (understandable he's only 19). We can't have him in SD because of the Q, so just send him back to the Q to get playing time and bring him to ANA or SD next year. Am I missing something?</div></div>

Assigned him to San Diego on a conditioning stint this morning. My guess is that he is down there as long as the rules allow it and then goes back to the Q. Im not overly concerned with him staying with the team for a couple weeks but I agree too much longer and it just seems kinda odd

https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-reassign-stalock-assign-luneau-on-a-conditioning-loan
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 3, 2023 at 2:18 p.m.
Thread: Overreacting to the hot start
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BeautifulIdiot</b></div><div>If I were you, I would try to get Anderson, I think that the price would be a little bit above what VAN paid for Hronek due to the fact that he has some term, CGY fans will say that you dont have a shot at getting him but if CGY looks to burn it to the ground then he would be one piece that could really hep to jumpstart the rebuild. I would imagine that they would want a piece like Zellweger, a centre like Lundestrom, and a first. Now that may sound like a lot but you are getting a difference maker to be your #2-4 through the value of his contract.</div></div>

He is probably my top choice, his contract, age, and fit with the team are all pretty sound. I also wouldnt mind Pesce, but he is owed a new contract that may price him out. For Andersson though, we get two solid prime years out of him, can either resign him or let Noah Warren take the spot if he develops well enough. Keeps the flexibility within the team as they reach their true competitive window. Not sure I would be willing to part with all of Zell, Lundy, and a 1st but I also dont think that any of those pieces are off limits in order to bring him in.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 2, 2023 at 7:13 p.m.
Thread: What To Do When The Team Is Fully Healthy Read Description For My Thoughts
I agree with pretty much all of this except I would keep the Russians together on Defense and just ice all three pairs fairly equally depending on who is hot. They have a lot of chemistry together and I'm not a fan of splitting that up. I would also love to see Leason get promoted to third line and bump down Silf, but I think its probably fine either way. I think between those 5 scratches, Vaaks stays, Lundy probably bumps Carrick out of the line up giving one spot to Carrick, and the last one has to be BO Groulx cause I dont see a world where he clears. I think Johnston and McGinn would clear, and if they didnt it wouldnt be end of the world (although I have very much enjoyed Johnston on this team). Ducks have a plethora of quality bottom 6 guys, so I think a trade is likely before Lundy comes off IR. Its hard to gauge though because the Ducks are exceeding expectations right now and who know if/when that will end. I still think they are probably sellers at the deadline and the performance of all those guys is making a Rico trade a lot more likely
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 19, 2023 at 11:59 a.m.
Forum: Anaheim DucksOct. 4, 2023 at 3:44 p.m.
Thread: Training Camp/Preseason
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GiggywithGibby</b></div><div>Watching him in juniors, and reading a lot of his draft profiles (he was a dark horse candidate to go as high as Tkachuk) I think he's got the tools, but he's been horribly deployed. Cronin seems to understand he needs to be used the same way Killorn was in Tampa, just because he doesn't get a touch doesn't mean he didn't contribute to the goal. Be a screen, cause chaos, jam at rebounds, just generally be a menace in front of the net to distract the goalie and the D so guys like Z and Terry can go to work. I'd like to see him replace Henrique in that capacity. His speed for a guy his size and general defensive responsibility I think would make him a good 2LW going forward. I think for a long time Comtois seemed like a better fit given his one breakout season, but now that he's gone, a 2nd like on Jones Zegras Terry in a year or two a time when we bring in another top RW would do well.</div></div>

I hope you are right, he is just such a fun player to watch out there. The Ducks could certainly use a net front presence in their top 6 so he could definitely see time there.
Forum: Anaheim DucksOct. 4, 2023 at 12:16 p.m.
Thread: Training Camp/Preseason
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GiggywithGibby</b></div><div>Really pulling for Jonesy to have a break out season as a complementary piece for the top 6. Watching him vs the Kings tonight, he's using his body and being a pest on front of the net and pursuing pucka into the boards.

Watching the Butcher at the preseason game vs the Sharks, he is as advertised. I know he's a short timer, but I might just get myself a jersey.

Really, really happy with what I'm seeing out of Carlsson, this kid is going to be SO good. 90% the creativity and playmaking of Zegras in a 6'3" frame and a solid two way game.

As to the defenseman, well there's some work to do there on their own zone. The talent and speed is there, just need to understand when and where in their own zone better.</div></div>

Thought both Gudas and Jones looked good last night. If we are as bad as we were last year, we should at least be more fun to watch. Even last night, the Kings basically started their opening night lineup and we looked pretty rough in the 1st and 3rd periods, but the added element of physicality kept me interested.

Im a Max Jones sympathizer, but Im not so sure he will be a steady presence in the top 6. Just not sure he has the tools in the O zone to stay in a top 6 role unless we are injury riddled.