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Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 27, 2022 at 10:04 a.m.
Thread: Miller
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>remowilliams</b></div><div>we hold ALL of the cards on a miller trade, or we just do not trade him.If you listen to our GM and our PRES we are not trading Miller.So hopefully these Miller to Rangers iffy trades can stop.</div></div>

Of course you hold the cards...he's your player! And a good player at that...if you think his "window" matches that of the team's core...and you think you can extend him after next year- then there really is no discussion here...but I think most here believe this is not the case...so if Miller is not long for VAN- might as well sell at the top- and with 2 playoff runs left in his contract, NOW is the height of his value...might as well strike while the iron is hot- get your best deal...NYR or elsewhere! So while holding the cards- if you overplay your hand, you will probably be disappointed...Rangers fans unfortunately know how that works!
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 25, 2022 at 11:35 a.m.
Thread: All in on Offense
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Laquille</b></div><div>he would also bring a lot of stupid penalties. Kerfoot has made his case in the last playoff and this whole year how consistent he is. Very versatile. Don't get me wrong, I agree with you that the leafs would benefit from the passionate playing style and history that Domi would bring, but not at kerfoot expense, IMO only.</div></div>

this is a great take and i agree with you, i see a world where we can keep kerfoot and still add Domi and maybe another piece from CBJ like Texier. My original move with Kerfoot was only to Van when i had JT Miller as part of the package coming back. I love the idea of keeping Kerf cause youre right, he was great last year in playoffs and has been very consistent this year. The last couple of weeks the leafs second line has struggled and while i think JT miller could ignite that line it would cost a lot and if Kerf can stay and help them get out of their current rut im just as happy to keep him
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 20, 2022 at 2:29 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 5, 2021 at 3:06 p.m.
Thread: Leafs without Reilly in 2022-2023
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Laquille</b></div><div>Totally agree with you! only thing is from a Leafs perspective, in 2-3 years the big 4 need to sign new contracts, which will see an increase in at least 3 of them. Sandin in three years is projected to be #1 defenseman in my opinion. Wonder if enough money will remain for him or what is happenning to Rielly right now will happen to Sandin in 3 years..

My thought it more : If morgan leaves, the next 2 years we have more cap space, so let's us it to maybe overpay a bit sandin but then we have 2 years of cheap deal for him, would think both sides win</div></div>

That is true. In 2 years Matthews and Nylander expire and then a year after that Tavares and Marner expire. It's gonna be a colossal mess for whatever GM we have. The team will probably end up being a lot different from what we know now.

It would be a lot more advantageous if we got Sandin signed for a long term deal given the storm that's gonna come when the Big 4 deals expire.

If I had to guess what will happen with the Big 4:
- Matthews will be extended and Nylander will probably be traded
- Marner will be extended and Tavares will either be traded or accept a much smaller deal

Although that's a dangerous topic to bring up because it'll lead to a big debate.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 30, 2021 at 3:57 p.m.
Thread: iF Lou was In Charge
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>mauston_atthews</b></div><div>Says who? I hate these types of post because you have no idea what would’ve happened.</div></div>

Exactly.

So, one thing is for sure. Babcock would still be coach. So I highly doubt Holl is still here. It's pretty well common knowledge that Derek Ryan was plan B behind Tavares that summer, doubtful that plan would have changed. Derek Ryan on board means Babcock creates a checking line in 2018/19. This likely solidifies Connor Brown's place on the team long-term. Lou wouldn't admit to a mistake so soon, so Zaitsev is still on the roster. Marleau would have finished out his contract, so that requires a major twist to summer 2019.
Tavares not on board, slows down the rebuild, so it's highly unlikely that Muzzin is acquired at that deadline. Especially considering how Babcock felt about the trade as soon as it happened (whining that they didn't get a RHD).

Then this sets off a chain reaction that makes the team look 75% different then what you've got here.

Another guarantee, Bunting isn't on the team, he is here for Dubas/Keefe.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 9, 2021 at 12:29 p.m.
Thread: My Final Touches
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BallPuckFellow10</b></div><div>I am very comfortable having both Biega and Dahlström step in if there are injuries. Menell I will have to wait to see as it has been hard to find highlight of him from his pro career. I think Liljegren can move up and play with Muzzin without problem if there are injuries in the top 4 while it also would be good to see Sandin playing top 4 minutes if someone like Rielly went down. We would get a preview of what life without Rielly would look like. At the end of the day. EVERY team in the league gets worse when one of their top 4 defensemen get hurt. That is just a fact. Signing someone like Ben Hutton for extra stability wouldn't be the worst thing and then you have 4 defenders in Biega, Menell, Dahlström and Hutton that can step in if needed.</div></div>

I like Liljegren, but I'd like to see him prove he can play in the NHL before I'm comfortable with him moving up the lineup in case of injuries.

He's been great in the AHL, it really has not translated so far.

Contenders don't leave themselves open to their season being ruined by an injury to a key player.

None of the guys that have been mentioned have shown they make Dermott expendable.