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Forum:
Armchair-GM
Mar. 23 at 12:28 p.m.
Thread:
Give the Kid a shot -STL
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JMSTL2019</b></div><div>If our top 6 is Buch-Thomas-Neighbours Stephenson-Dvorsky-Kyrou that could be nice</div></div>
In 2024/25 I could see something like
Buchnevich - Thomas - Kyrou
Neighbours - Stephenson - Snuggerud
Dvorsky on 3rd line C or W and when he’s ready for 2C in 2025/26 or 2026/27 season, then Stephenson would slide to 3C.
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Armchair-GM
Mar. 14 at 7:46 a.m.
Thread:
The Snake is back
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>noted</b></div><div>Yeah but they keep winning sporadically so prob won’t get one of the ones I want at least…</div></div>
Yes. Maybe trade up few spots with that 2nd rounder or something like that. We will see. Parekh, Yakemchuk or Jiricek are possible 🎶
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Armchair-GM
Mar. 13 at 6:11 p.m.
Thread:
The Snake is back
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>noted</b></div><div>Yeah. Blues have forwards young and older and goalies young and older. Need D so often look at teams with surplus of D but none of those teams' fans ever seem to want to trade those D. I can't see NJ trading their first this year though regardless.</div></div>
We’ll probably take D in this year’s draft :)
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Armchair-GM
Mar. 1 at 4:31 p.m.
Thread:
My Buch returns
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AC14</b></div><div>Carolina and Floridas packages are much more valuable than most of the others.
Very low chance any of those 1sts are below 20th overall.
Don’t know how to value Kakko. Very inconsistent so far. Wouldn’t put much value on Broberg/Holloway. Most likely bottom of the roster players.</div></div>
I agree. Key is try to get very good D-man prospect back if we´ll trade Buch.
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Armchair-GM
Feb. 28 at 5:51 p.m.
Thread:
Cutting all of the dead weight now
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>noted</b></div><div>Maybe he makes a big leap, but looks like Dean will not be ready next year - hasn't done much in AHL.</div></div>
Yeah. I think Snuggerud, Bolduc 2024/25, Dean, Dvorsky more like 2025/26 and Stenberg, Lindstein 2026/27? (Full time roles).
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Armchair-GM
Feb. 26 at 12:56 p.m.
Thread:
STL Blues - Brady
Better try to build competitive team in the next 3 years, let prospects find their place on the roster and possibly sign Brady in off-season 2028 (if he want to play here after his current contract).
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Armchair-GM
Feb. 25 at 10:12 a.m.
Thread:
Blues TDL Discussion
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>tstrauss16</b></div><div>Hoping for a high-end defenseman on either side.</div></div>
Yeah. Probably someone between Buium, Parekh, Yakemchuk or A. Jiricek.
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Armchair-GM
Feb. 25 at 7:57 a.m.
Thread:
Blues TDL Discussion
Nice. We will see what player we’ll take with 1st round pick this year.
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Armchair-GM
Dec. 3, 2023 at 1:29 p.m.
Thread:
25-26
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>tstrauss16</b></div><div>If we draft Dickinson or Levshunov (that’s a big ask since we would need to be Top 7), they should be ready by then, which would give both of them one year in OHL/NCAA and one year in AHL. I agree we need to try and sign someone big on defense. Leddy we could push to the 3rd line and buy out in his last year (which only hits $2M in 2025-26 and $1M in 2026-27). I think we are strapped next year for defense and then changes will happen. I think we trade Krug and/or Faulk that offseason. I think there are more intriguing options in the 2025 free agency class (Chychrun, Theodore, Provy, Gavrikov)</div></div>
Of course, Levshunov or Dickinson could be (but still don’t know about TOP 4 impact role), but I don’t think we will be THAT bad. We will see… Yeah, we must get one of those Defensemen!
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Armchair-GM
Dec. 3, 2023 at 12:23 p.m.
Thread:
25-26
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>tstrauss16</b></div><div>Realistically we keep Buchnevich cause we should on paper be competing by 2027-28. I seriously think we need to suck the next 2 years and the retool would be complete. I mean imagine forward core being: Thomas, Kyrou, Buchnevich, Neighbours, Bolduc, Snuggerud, Dvorsky, add another top 10 forward, plus our depth options are Dean, Stenberg, Pekarcik, add some 2nd round selections, and free agents if prospects don’t pan out. Then defense is where we need help, we have Parayko under contract still, Lindstein should be in the bottom four, we hopefully draft a top 4 D this year, perhaps Perunovich breaks out. Defense free agents are gonna be essential.</div></div>
Exactly my thoughts. Maybe even 2025-26 or 2026-27 can be in play. We need some things going right way, but I´m good with attack options. We´ll need someone like Hanifin or Chychrun sign with us. That would be great. We should have lot of cap space (especially if Krug is traded). I think we will need get D-man more via trade or FA. I´m not sure, even if we draft D-man in 2024, that he will be ready by that time. Probably not.
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Armchair-GM
Dec. 3, 2023 at 9:23 a.m.
Thread:
25-26
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>tstrauss16</b></div><div>I think I’d rather trade Leddy with retention than buy out Krug. We can trade Krug with retention too if needed but I’d rather get Leddy off the books. I think Neighbours will bridge unless he puts up 2 consistent seasons. I also wouldn’t mind trading Buchnevich for a solid group of assets. I like the idea of sending him back to NYR for Schneider, Kakko, and maybe a 2024 1st with half retention on Buch. That way we stock up and say 2025-26 is the season we begin trying again.</div></div>
Exactly. Neighbours will get bridge deal like Thomas and Kyrou before. I think Buchnevich will be re-signed if he’s agree on 5-6 years. It has to be very good D-man if he is traded. But we will see. :)
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Armchair-GM
Dec. 1, 2023 at 7:21 a.m.
Thread:
The boys are back in town
Yes, that´s true. Trade is also possibility, but sign for free is even better. And he could be interested as hometown kid. But who knows. We will see.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Nov. 30, 2023 at 7:29 p.m.
Thread:
Rebuild
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BDHockey</b></div><div>I don't know that there is a pressing need to get rid of players like Hayes and Saad. They are sort of stop gap players who are fulfilling their role Their term is probably short enough that they would be out or pending ufas for our next contention window. In terms of making spots on the roster, I think that clearing out vrana and Kapanen (or even Buchnevich if someone overpayed) should be enough for the amount of prospects we have contending to break roster.
Bolduc and Dean should get shots if they start to pick things up after a slow start in the AHL, but beyond that I don't know that twe have really any other NHL ready prospects yet.
If the goal is to go full rebuild you probably have to sell Kyrou and Thomas at some point too, because we would honestly probably be giving up on being competitive for their primes (per Armstrongs own words.) While the idea of drafting in the basement is always super enticing, a half to full decade of basement dwelling sounds a lot less fun. I think that there is a legitmate shot to sneak into the playoffs this year and while this team is definitely not the same team as in 2019, I dont think that rebuilding is the direction we should go as a small market.
While the mushy middle isn't a spot you want to be in for a long time, I do think that Blues can remain a wild card team throughout this retool and build enough depth to be a Stanley Cup contender. Especially if Robert Thomas keeps developing into 90+ point forward.</div></div>
If Brady Tkachuk sign with Blues when he’s 28 years old (as Thomas) UFA, would be nice.
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Armchair-GM
Nov. 30, 2023 at 7:21 p.m.
Thread:
The boys are back in town
Brady would theoretically sign as a free agent. He will be UFA in 4,5 seasons when he’s 28 years old.
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Armchair-GM
Nov. 27, 2023 at 7:41 p.m.
Thread:
20 game progress report
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AC14</b></div><div>Pretty good write up
Few things. I think we as fans often overlook how much a culture means to an organization. I think it's why there's a large reluctance to completely bottom out.
In general I would agree we could really stand to bottom out. Normally I wouldn't say that, but with this draft class being so defense heavy if we could snag one of the top 3 defenders it could do absolute wonders for us moving forward. Realistically looking out we aren't too far off from where we need to be. However, there are some pretty sizable hurdles to get there. The consistency issues have to be addressed and in all reality I don't think it's a coaching problem at this point. But I think we have to accept they are going to stay for at minimum 2-3 years. Dvorsky will be an nhler probably at the beginning of the 25-26 season. Same with Snuggerud, although he may push the bill for the 24-25 season. With that those players are going to be leaned on and are going to have the same growing pains we experienced from a Kyrou. Thomas not as much anymore, I've been extremely happy with his play thus far and has been rather consistent..
We don't really need to add in youth to our system at the moment on the front end. Chances are at the minimum Snuggerud, Dvorsky and Stenberg will be NHL players. There's a good chance that Bolduc and Dean at least contribute to some degree throughout the next couple of seasons at the NHL level, to what degree I personally am unsure. But that's 3 more young forwards being injected in that are going to have some growing pains. I am pretty skeptical of Neighbors staying on our top line. However, he plays a style that is pretty complimentary and he could be a 3rd wheel to a line so I'll just project that out. I'd imagine the front office would want to keep Buchnevich around but for this exercise I'll go without him.
Crop of surefire guys to still be around in 3 years (Assuming no trades) Thomas, Kyrou, Schenn, Saad, Hayes, Neighbors -> 1st liner, 1st/2nd liner, 2/3rd liner, 3rd liner, 3rd liner. 2nd/3rd liner.
Youth to be injected theoretically in that time in top 9 roles: Dvorsky, Stenberg, Snuggerud
Possible additions to top 9 youth: Bolduc, Dean, Alexandrov
is this a good group? No not really, it's a pretty lackluster group to be honest with you. I think Dvo will be a good top 6 center, he is extremely creative, has a great shot, and is hard on the puck. However, he has issues of trying to do too much at times which will take time to iron out as it is with Kyrou. Snuggerud I can pretty feasibly see being a 2nd line goal scorer on a good team, but that too will take time, I think his game is pretty mature so it wont take as much time but still nonetheless. I may be higher on Stenberg than most but he plays and feels like a guy that's going to succeed. Where exactly on an NHL team that's hard to tell. He isn't overly big, not overly fast and doesn't have any outstanding tools. However they're all pretty good and he's been a pretty key piece to successful puzzles in alot of places.
Long story short, do we need to sign Buchnevich long term? No not really, but in all reality he's got to be worth more to us with what we currently have than a late 1st, a middle 6 youngish scorer and a prospect who looks pretty tilted towards offensive abilities. I'm all for the idea that we will need to replace faulk soon. But I would rather us not stick with this formula of having 3-4 Puck movers who lack ability in their own zone and just turning towards throwing Parayko out there if the other team gets a draw in our zone to try and band aid the issues.</div></div>
Agree. I’m also not worried about our attack. Everything can happen, but I believe we have some very good young forwards coming in 2025/26 and next years. Still I think they’ll want to sign Buchnevich. If he would agree with something around 8 mil for 5/6 years I don’t see a problem. I think with his complex style he can do it and be part of this core… Agree It must be great package to send him out.
We will have a lot of cap space going forward (especially if we’ll trade Saad/Krug or Leddy, but still) with ELC’s or bridge deals (Snuggy, Dvorsky, Bolduc, Neighbours, …) and with cap go up it should be no problem.
And there’s still Free agency or trade when we will add forward and/or defenseman when Thomas and Kyrou are in their prime…
I’m not so calm about our defense and defense prospect but we will see what will Doug Armstrong do.
Overall I’m not so negative about Blues future. We could be in a good spot with little bit of luck. And I agree - Culture is important. They will not tear it down I think. But nice discussion here :) LGB!
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jul. 8, 2023 at 6:09 a.m.
Thread:
Would Boston Take This
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>tstrauss16</b></div><div>Yeah true. We need Kap and Vrana to be stop gaps for Bolduc and Snuggerud in my eyes. I think Blais will be a long term bottom 6 winger for the Blues for a while.</div></div>
Exactly
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jul. 6, 2023 at 1:27 p.m.
Thread:
St Louis 2023-24
Snuggerud - NCAA 2023/24 season
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Armchair-GM
Jul. 6, 2023 at 1:24 p.m.
Thread:
Prospect Pool
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>tstrauss16</b></div><div>Great point! I think Vrana we need to put with Thomas and Buchnevich and get him a lot of points. Trade him with retention at the deadline for something solid.</div></div>
Yes. 24/25 should be ready Snuggerud, Bolduc, Dean and maybe Dvorsky so it will be interesting. Really solid team. If right moves we should be back in contending in around 3 years I would see 💪🏾 Army must solve defense, but I believe he will. Thomas, Kyrou at their peak years, Buchnevich and top prospects (hopefully) ready in full time roles and lot of cap space for FA players. It should be around 92 milions in 2025/26 season. LGB!
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jul. 6, 2023 at 8:23 a.m.
Thread:
Prospect Pool
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>tstrauss16</b></div><div>They seem super high on Pekarcik, who I am pretty sure will play in the QMJHL next year. Stancl should be moving to the WHL too. Without counting Tucker, Hofer, Alexandrov, and Neighbours, I’d rank our pool:
1) Dvorsky
2) Snuggerud
3) Bolduc
4) Dean
5) Stenberg
6) Lindstein
7) Buchinger
8) Pekarcik
9) Loof
10) Kessel
We should have 3 picks in the top 60 again next draft, I’d like the take a RD with our first that can replace Faulk in 4 years. Then I’d like to get a true RW and G in the 2nd round. My ideal thought process for our future core would look like this 4 years from now:
Bolduc - Thomas - Snuggerud
Neighbours - Dvorsky - Kyrou
Stenberg - Dean - Buchnevich
Lindstein - Parayko
Perunovich/Buchinger - Mews (2024 1st Round Pick)
Hofer - Zherenko/Drafted G</div></div>
And possibly even more TOP 60 picks if we trade Vrana and Kapanen at TD 2024. I could see even 1st round pick for Vrana (if 30 goals season or something like that), at minimum 2nd rounder.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jul. 2, 2023 at 3:38 a.m.
Thread:
Starting to take shape
I think Army will solve defense more via trades or FA. But yeah, attack is pretty set for the future. With lot of cap space availaible for years to come. So that’s cool. Just please no more “Krug/Leddy” types of contracts…
Forum:
Armchair-GM
May 13, 2023 at 6:51 p.m.
Thread:
STL 2024-25
Ferraro - Parayko
Mayfield - Faulk
Leddy (or someone) - Tucker
Would be cool 😁
Forum:
Armchair-GM
May 13, 2023 at 5:23 p.m.
Thread:
STL 2024-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>tstrauss16</b></div><div>I think starting at 19th overall the defense (outside of Reinbacher and ASP) start getting selected. So maybe we have a shot at 26th. Bonk at 30-32 with that Dallas pick would work I think.</div></div>
Yeah. It’s pretty deep draft. Maybe we will trade that two picks for 24-26y player, but maybe we don’t have to. I’m pretty cool with what Armstrong is doing and with the potencial look of this team. If things go right we could be back very quick, I think :) Draft will show us.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
May 13, 2023 at 5:11 p.m.
Thread:
STL 2024-25
Holy ****. Wtf?! 😆 My first active discussion here. Sorry 😆
Forum:
Armchair-GM
May 13, 2023 at 5:10 p.m.
Thread:
STL 2024-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>tstrauss16</b></div><div>More likely to get Moore than Dvorsky at 10 I’d imagine. Wouldn’t mind trading one of Parayko, Leddy, or Krug in the 2023 offseason. Could sign hometown guy Mayfield to come to the Blues. If Parayko is moved out, defense would be:
Ferraro - Faulk
Perunovich - Mayfield
Krug - Leddy
Ultimately, Blues should make sure to restock D and grab either Bonk or Willander with one of the late picks and potentially both.</div></div>
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>tstrauss16</b></div><div>More likely to get Moore than Dvorsky at 10 I’d imagine. Wouldn’t mind trading one of Parayko, Leddy, or Krug in the 2023 offseason. Could sign hometown guy Mayfield to come to the Blues. If Parayko is moved out, defense would be:
Ferraro - Faulk
Perunovich - Mayfield
Krug - Leddy
Ultimately, Blues should make sure to restock D and grab either Bonk or Willander with one of the late picks and potentially both.</div></div>
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>tstrauss16</b></div><div>More likely to get Moore than Dvorsky at 10 I’d imagine. Wouldn’t mind trading one of Parayko, Leddy, or Krug in the 2023 offseason. Could sign hometown guy Mayfield to come to the Blues. If Parayko is moved out, defense would be:
Ferraro - Faulk
Perunovich - Mayfield
Krug - Leddy
Ultimately, Blues should make sure to restock D and grab either Bonk or Willander with one of the late picks and potentially both.</div></div>
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>tstrauss16</b></div><div>More likely to get Moore than Dvorsky at 10 I’d imagine. Wouldn’t mind trading one of Parayko, Leddy, or Krug in the 2023 offseason. Could sign hometown guy Mayfield to come to the Blues. If Parayko is moved out, defense would be:
Ferraro - Faulk
Perunovich - Mayfield
Krug - Leddy
Ultimately, Blues should make sure to restock D and grab either Bonk or Willander with one of the late picks and potentially both.</div></div>
Yeah. Mayfield is another good option. We need good stay at home D-man with some size. We will see what new defensive trainers will do in 2023/24.
Willander looks great. Not sure if he’s there at 23-25 pick. But maybe we will trade up. Who knows.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
May 13, 2023 at 5:02 p.m.
Thread:
STL 2024-25
Hmmm. Nice. I don’t watch Sharks that closely, but always read about him as a solid defensive D with captain potencial and he’s also young and on good contract. So i was careful. Interesting 🤔 We will see what D. Armstrong do.
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