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Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 13, 2019 at 2:03 p.m.
Thread: Minimal Trades
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>sammy_daws1997</b></div><div>If that happens, then the leafs match and deal with it by not signing Ennis. But as history has shown, offer sheets are not a huge reality in the nhl. I do agree that Kap is the most likely target though...

As for Marner, idk what you are talking about because $10M is well within the expected range unless you listen to Dreger</div></div>

Wording was bad in the Marner reference. It is absolutely an expected range, but the situation is odd, because if $10M was acceptable by him, I feel that deal would have already been done. The standards have been set by the franchise with Matthews, Tavares, and to a lesser extent, Marleau. Will be an interesting summer situation to watch for. I'll be interested to see how this cap situation plays out, while finding ways to improve the team
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 13, 2019 at 1:53 p.m.
Thread: Minimal Trades
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jack_</b></div><div>lol when was an offersheet actually used? gms dont use them because it boosts the market and one of the best ways to predict the future is look at the past</div></div>

When referring to offer sheets, just because they were not signed, does not mean that there are none presented. And, there's no way Kapanen signs a contract for $3M when his value to other teams are in the low to mid 4's. He might not sign an offer sheet, but his agent will absolutely present that number to Toronto.

He is worth more to the team in a trade, much like Palmieri was for the Ducks a few years ago. There will likely be a bid war for him, as most teams could use him in a 2nd line (or better) role. Agreed that Toronto would match an offer sheet in that range, but I could see him getting a couple of picks (2nd and a 3rd) or immediate and affordable roster help for him, while not having well over $20M tied up in RWs
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 30, 2019 at 1:51 p.m.
Thread: Year 2
No need for Strålman in my eyes. Reilly Walsh in the pipeline should help round out the RD spot. Otherwise, you get a cheaper 3rd pairing guy, because that cap is way too tight (especially assuming that the cap goes up that much year over year).
Also, if Bratt keeps progressing, I could see him wanting a bigger paycheck than that.
Hall HOPEFULLY comes with a slight hometown discount, bringing him under $10M with the addition of a NTC/NMC as an incentive (his injury history limits games played each year, which is why his true value is in the same range as the Seguin contract @ 9.85M
This 20 man roster is a bit snug, and guys like McLeod, Bastian, Walsh, and Zetterlund will hopefully help in place of Donskoi and Strålman, providing some wiggle room and extra manpower.
I do love a lot about this team, and the main thing is Kapanen. I think he'll cost more than an offer sheet, but I believe he'd be very much worth it
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 30, 2019 at 9:29 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 30, 2019 at 9:21 a.m.
Thread: Realistic Offseason
Even if this were "realistic," (blowing up the entire defense is not something I deem realistic) as a Devils fan, there is a major imbalance in this setup.
1. The ONLY righthanded forwards on this roster are Palmieri, Zajac, Reaves, Callahan. This isn't something that is a dealbreaker, but it is something that would not make it the way to go with some of these moves.
2. The right side of this defense is too stacked, where either Pesce or Severson is going to be playing 3rd pairing minutes.
3. The entire forward group is a step sideways compared to the current roster, however significantly more expensive. (Dzingel getting paid based on the last season performance going into UFA is buying a stock very high)
4. Majorly depleted the pipeline with many of these deals.

If you're targeting Pesce (not going to get him, but regardless), why go after Trouba, as well? You could keep Wood and then not have to trade for Reaves. Otherwise, in 1 year, you have lost another roster player, and gotten rid of everyone in the AHL that can step in and fill that hole. I could see Pittsburgh and San Jose "going for it" like this, because of the age of their core, but when your top 2 centers can't legally drink yet, time is on your side. You don't start trading 24 year olds for 32 year olds