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Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 3, 2019 at 1:07 p.m.
Thread: Taylor Hall
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>boyd1212</b></div><div>You're not far off although it may be the opposite. David Poile may decide that since PK is the better player (which he is) that he'd be more willing to move Ellis. Granted, the optics of moving Ellis before his team-friendly extension (below market value, no trade protection) kicks in would not be very good.</div></div>

Absolutely agreed. It's ultimately Poile's job to put the best possible team he can on the ice, so he'll weigh all options—including a damage assessment of dishing someone before their new extension kicks in. I'm curious to see how this summer plays out.

Personally, I'd rather hold onto Subban, but I understand it takes two to tango. Some teams will prefer PK while others would want Ellis. Until then, I'll be here with the popcorn.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 22, 2019 at 4:31 p.m.
Thread: Big move with NSH plus moves with MIN and EDM
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>blowing_the_zone</b></div><div>I hear ya on that. I think the very reason that the Preds would want to keep and move on from the others (if needed) is the same reason that the leafs would want to aquire him instead of the others.. contract price tags are super important.

If I'm reading between the lines here, I'm guessing that you're suggesting some trade centered around Johnsson or Kap would likely be a nonstarter and you're fishing for Nylander... I really don't think Dubas has any interest in moving him at all, but I certainly could be wrong..if it was the right trade.</div></div>

I'd say you're spot on. Preds have to move someone with a significant cap hit to free up room, however, the pieces Poile would ultimately agree to move for a scoring threat like Nylander aren't as appealing to other teams for that exact same reason.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 2, 2019 at 10:27 a.m.
Thread: Subban and big UFA-Flyers contend
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>toddbertuzzi44</b></div><div>They haven't missed their window, No one that is a significant piece is even over 29. You could argue that they have two number 1's. My point was PK would be a number 1 on most teams.</div></div>

Admittedly, I'm biased, but I also don't believe NSH's window is closed. For some perspective, the Preds won the Central. Albeit, the Central was a **** show, but they got the job done nonetheless with a 100 point regular season.

Keep in mind, this was done with a historically bad powerplay. If that powerplay is slightly below average instead of an absolute dumpster fire, the Preds could still be playing hockey. Not only was the powerplay horrendous, but they were also a one-line team. Opposing teams needed to shutdown Forsberg-Johansen-Arvidsson to be in a good position to win the game. With a surplus of defensemen, it makes sense to move one for some offensive firepower.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 29, 2019 at 8:03 p.m.
Thread: Subban
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>dgfresh78</b></div><div>I feel like this is a situation that is similar to what happened with Kessel in Toronto. Nashville hasn't performed well in the playoffs since being a cup finalist in 2017. I think PK is being scapegoated as the reason the team has underperformed. This could force David Poille to make a panic move and I think he'd definitely love to have Hornqvist back. I think of Nashville as a place Hornqvist would accept a trade to as he had many successful years there and fits Nashville's style of play. This is one of those best case scenario things so we'll see.</div></div>

No rumblings of character issues here in Nashville. Here is the situation:

With the emergence of Fabbro, the Preds now have five viable d-men. Fabbro is on an ELC, Ekholm’s contract is too good to move, Josi needs to be re-signed (which will be a substantial raise), Ellis’ extension kicks in this summer, and then we’re all well-versed on PK.

Nashville needs firepower upfront and they have more than enough on the blue line. A defensemen gets moved in the hopes of putting more dynamic goal scorers on the ice. Given the info above, it’s pretty clear PK is the one who likely gets moved.