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MLevy613

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Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 8, 2023 at 1:24 p.m.
Thread: Bye Cat - Sign and Trade
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>RC_burn</b></div><div>He's not going to be a top 6 guy and he's never going to be fast, but his skating has been improving year after year. His 5 game stint in the NHL last year showed how he can contribute in the bottom 6 and provide some secondary scoring. Maybe he won't make it and/or maybe he won't be useful, but he's on the margins and he still has a chance.</div></div>

I've watched Sokolov closely both in Belleville and his games in Ottawa. His skating has not improved very much. He was not impactful at all in his stint with Ottawa, and that is primarily due to his lack of sense in the defensive and neutral zones. In the offensive zone, at the AHL level, he has a nose for the net, and wants to be in tight and get those chances. At the NHL level, he was far too much of a perimeter player in the offensive zone, almost afraid to get in dirty.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 8, 2023 at 1:18 p.m.
Thread: Bergevin Roy compete against habs
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Fergy22</b></div><div>Until you tell me who the replacement for Gauthier is I can’t buy in. If they bring in some who is a better grinder on league minimum or close to then I am good.
I won’t debate your points on Paul vs Sokolov. Paul was a terrible skater but worked hard to get to where he is now and he can play nasty when needed. All I am saying is I would give Sokolov another year to mature , he seems to have improved each of the last 3 years. Again if you can fill that slot with a better 200 foot player i would vote yes. Ottawa need some 4th line grit and peskiness.</div></div>

I couldn't tell you who the replacement for Gauthier would be, but I believe Ottawa wants someone else.

Sokolov does not have the same Hockey IQ as Paul, and does not put himself in good spots outside of the offensive zone. Another good comparison would be Mark Stone. Mark Stone began with very poor skating mechanics and ability. He worked tremendously hard to get to a point where his skating was good enough for his IQ to put him in great spots. Sokolov, even in Belleville does not show this. I do believe Ottawa will give him 1 more year to show that he can improve, but I think the leash is now very short.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 8, 2023 at 9:13 a.m.
Thread: Bergevin Roy compete against habs
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Fergy22</b></div><div>Some good takes and I agree on all except not sure about 7 and 8 this kinda reminds me of Nick Paul. I would give him another year to progress.</div></div>

Gauthier, although I believe he is a solid 4th line presence, won't be brought back, because Ottawa doesn't feel the same way. I think they believe they can fill the role with a cheaper player, not that Gauthier is expensive, but in Ottawa's position, every dollar counts.

The difference between Paul and Sokolov is very clear. Hockey Sense. Nick Paul, although not a great skater, is a far better skater than Sokolov, and was also able to put himself in better positions to make up for his lack of speed. Further to that, Paul is a C, and brings more value in that alone. I like Sokolov, the person. It's just he doesn't have what it takes to be NHL ready. I said the same thing about Christian Wolanin, and ended up having a private discussion with him about it. He didn't take offense to my point of view, but did say he looked forward to proving me wrong, and I think he did, he turned out better than I thought he would... so my opinion is far from being accurate.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 8, 2023 at 9:09 a.m.
Thread: 2023-24 VAN
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>mv21227</b></div><div>Demko at 5v5
2020/21: .925 SV%, 6.67 GSAA, 7.89 GSAx
2021/22: .933 SV%, 26.42 GSAA, 19.81 GSAx
2022/23: .920 SV%, 4.43 GSAA, 7.14 GSAx
Forsberg at 5v5
2020/21: .913 SV%, -1.16 GSAA, -2.16 GSAx
2021/22: .921 SV%, 5.75 GSAA, 3.7 GSAx
2022/23: .914 SV%, 0.14 GSAA, 1.9 GSAx

Ottawa’s defense is not worse than Vancouver’s. We had OEL and Myers in our top 3 ATOI this season. Demko’s overall stats are brought down due to the fact that he plays in front of a historically bad PK and a terrible defense group. At 5v5 he’s elite while Forsberg is average. When healthy Demko is a top 7 goalie in the league</div></div>

That's a big stretch. A very big stretch. I think you're also undervaluing Forsberg, while overvaluing Demko. To say that Vancouver has worse D than Ottawa, clearly shows you didn't watch enough Ottawa games.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 8, 2023 at 8:37 a.m.
Thread: Bergevin Roy compete against habs
1. Far too little of a return for DeBrincat.
2. San Jose are not in a position to trade for DeBrincat.
3. Derrick Brassard is most likely done after that injury, unfortunately.
4. Tatar isn't signing here.
5. Beregevin won't be the GM, ever.
6. Patrick Roy might be the next head coach, if Andlauer gets the team.
7. Julien Gauthier won't be brought back.
8. Egor Sokolov is not an NHL player. He just isn't. I love the personality, and the drive, but his skating and defensive play are far below NHL standards, so much so, that offensive capability isn't enough to warrant a stay.
9. I noticed Brannstrom is gone, Ottawa won't let him walk for free.
10. Thomson is not the first choice to bring up, Bernard-Docker is.
11. Ottawa is looking at bringing in a Goalie, too, so might want to address that.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 25, 2023 at 1:50 p.m.
Thread: Simple Off-Season
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JSEB93</b></div><div>True - but we can get a pretty good understanding if a player would waive and who they would waive for. Especially on something like a full NMC as opposed to a 10-15 team NTC or something like that.

I am extremely curious. If you have a link or anything please let me know. I did some quick searching and couldn't find anything. I'm fairly up to date with Pens rumors, and never heard this one. And to be fair, BR isn't the pinnacle of trustworthiness lol. I'm not trying to **** on your trade or anything lol - I think it's an interesting one. Would prefer if it was the 24 1st round pick - but I'd still consider this trade for sure. I just think there's a better chance of me winning the lottery this year than Rust being traded to Ottawa.

P.S. if this trade happens I'm buying a lottery ticket and giving you 1% of the winnings</div></div>

Google Possible Landing Spots for Alex DeBrincat, it should come up.

As for the Lottery Ticket, deal! Although I think you and I will remain forced to grind a living out.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 25, 2023 at 1:32 p.m.