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Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 22 at 5:38 p.m.
Thread: Realistic 24 Offseason NJD
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MartysBetter29</b></div><div>I hope we don’t give up much as I’m not a big Markstrom guy but I feel Fitz is gonna feel pressure. I’d rather not give up Holtz, I’d like to see him under a different coach before we give up on him. Think Marky will get a 1st, anything beyond that will probably depend on the market and how many teams are bidding for him.</div></div>

If a trade goes down, it’s likely to be after July 1st, when Markstrom gets a big bonus. So any picks are likely 2025 and later.

Also, if Saros is in the running, he can extend starting July 1st too, so I doubt Nashville moves him a few days before that window opens.

If Fitz gets pressure to move the 2024 1st before the draft, it would have to be much more enticing (like Markstrom plus VAN 1st for #8-12 pick…or maybe later pick attached if retention included). Otherwise, he will wait until summer.

Just my guess.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 29, 2023 at 5:33 p.m.
Thread: QOs to keep space
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MartysBetter29</b></div><div>Sheesh. I dont know how I was so off on Hartman’s slotting in the Minnesota lineup. Watched a lot of his game and love what he brings (and how he owns Binnington) but for some reason thought he was playing more of a middle 6 role. Yeah probably wise to hold on and see what comes at TDL. I do think he would be a great complementary 3rd line piece on NJ so maybe theres a fit there but also a team with less depth who views him as a 2nd line player may be willing to pay more.</div></div>

Well in fairness, he shouldn't be a 1C and middle 6 is where he belongs. If it's a team that has cup aspirations, he'd be a good pickup for a 3rd line and can play up or down as needed depending on injuries.

Wild just dont' have anyone that's a real 1C. Ek is a better C, but he just doesn't work with Kaprizov very well. Hartman is a good trigger man with a sneaky good wrist shot and can play a pest role, so he'd for sure have value at his cap hit come TDL.

Keep an eye on him as the season kicks off - NJ would be an interesting landing spot.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 29, 2023 at 4:36 p.m.
Thread: QOs to keep space
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MartysBetter29</b></div><div>Probably correct that deadline might make more sense. If Minnesota is still in it guessing they’d prefer to keep him.

Only risk is if the season goes poorly for him/the team return might take a hit. But guys like him are always in some demand around playoff time.</div></div>

Yeah I think that's a gamble they're ok with - they let Dumba walk because they wanted him for playoffs, so I dont' think Guerin gets overly concerned about maximizing trade pieces.

Hartman plays 1C for us with Kaprizov, so assuming he stays healthy, he should be pretty productive just by way of that. I think if they're clean out of a playoff spot, he'll get dealt. If not, I could see him staying and just take the L on trade value.