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MikeyVC97
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Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 24, 2023 at 11:46 a.m.
Thread: Another Nylander
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Leafsfan98</b></div><div>So why not build one? You would have Bedard, Nylander, your 2024 1st guy, Korchinski and Nazar, and that's off the top of my head... That's a nice core</div></div>

A core consists of TEAM of proven NHLers, IMO. Nylander would be the only member of the core you just named who has even played one NHL game! No prospect is a guaranteed, core player (except prolly Bedard).

At this point, the Hawks "core" might be Bedard and S. Jones. Adding Nylander would make three. That's not a core, IMO - it's a start.

The rebuild like the one on which the Hawks have embarked will likely take three to five years. To build a "core" requires hitting on a lot of high draft picks and a lot of luck. Then would be the time to add a FINAL piece to the puzzle.

Hey, I could be wrong... Reasonable minds can disagree. Cheers!
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 24, 2023 at 11:16 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 23, 2023 at 12:03 p.m.
Thread: Murphy Best Trade Asset
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>T0R</b></div><div>Firstly thank you for recognizing Topi is a decent to good prospect I appreciate it, secondly are those all LD cause if so you are about to have the reverse LA Kings situation (just saying)</div></div>

Topi is a good.

We 100% are in the reverse LA Kings situation. I think Nolan Allan has swapped back and forth a bit, but he's a natural LD. It's such an odd thing too because us Hawks fans have been asking management to play Ian Mitchell and Alec Regula over freaking Zaitsev last year...and...not only did those guys NOT play, but they also got traded. So the absolute truth is we have (1) RD prospect in our entire system that's worth something. Rinzel. He's the only guy.

With that said...LOTS of draft capital and next year's draft is deep defensively. LONG road for a rebuild, but some odd moves for sure.

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Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 17, 2023 at 11:59 a.m.
Thread: Most Cash and Upside for AM34
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MikeyVC97</b></div><div>He will be 26, IMO I think 15 mil AAV gives you some patience in a top USA market to make more in endorsements not having to deal with the Toronto media and playing with Bedard. There is not a team in one years time who is in cup contention that can afford to give Matthews that type of cash. So if it's about winning he will take less money than he is worth to play for an immediate contender. If it's about his career he will take the most money in the most attractive market with the best long term chances of success. I don't see another franchise who can offer the cash, the city and the potential over 7 years than the Hawks. Do you? If so what team?</div></div>

Well, as I said previously, it would be a smart long term decision for him to take that money if CHI offers it. But, i'd be willing to bet he will be looking at more short term goals, such as going to a team that is closer to winning. But, I do think AZ would be a good option for him, considering their similar trajectory, cap space, and the fact that he is from there. There are also plenty of teams who could easily and would be willing to make room for him, if there is mutual interest. But there definitely aren't many teams outside of CHI that are perfectly set up for such an acquisition. So, in that way, it does make sense. There is just a lot more to it than the financial aspect.

I've also heard rumblings that he may be looking for that big number on a shorter term deal of like 3 to 5 years. Which makes sense from a long term perspective too. Sure he might not have the same money guaranteed beyond that timeframe, but that would put him in a position to move on to the next contender seamlessly without team interests hindering or affecting his own goals/plans/preferences. So, I'm not saying I am against it entirely, there are just a lot of unknown variables that make it a more complicated situation than this would suggest.

If he is willing to be patient, and he isn't going to be toxic to the rebuild, prospects, or team, and he fits CHI's plans, and they can see a manageable path forward even with adding that much salary to the books, then yeah, go for it.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 17, 2023 at 10:55 a.m.
Thread: Most Cash and Upside for AM34
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MikeyVC97</b></div><div>Outside of Bedard can you guarantee any single prospect will be as good as Matthews or even has a decent shot of being at Matthews level?</div></div>

No. But that is irrelevant. That cap space will be eaten up or needed way faster than most people think. Now is not the time to be spending. And, again, the only way they attract a guy like Matthews is if they are spending a lot, loading up the roster, and going for deep playoff runs. I highly doubt Davidson is willing to spend to the ceiling and throw a wrench in the rebuild just to attract Matthews, that go against his entire philosophy. The only way they do this, is if Matthews is willing to be patient with the rebuild. But, if he leaves TOR, it is probably because he isn't willing to be patient anymore.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MikeyVC97</b></div><div>They still have 13 mil in cap space after signing Matthews they are basically paying Matthews what (Perry + Johnson + Foligno) make now that is not breaking the bank they have so much cap space even after signing an MVP player.</div></div>

I don't think you realize how quickly and easily $13M can be used up. Even with the planned increases, it isn't enough, and the higher the ceiling, the bigger the piece of the pie will be for the players.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 17, 2023 at 10:33 a.m.
Thread: Most Cash and Upside for AM34
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Subbanator7667</b></div><div>If this were to happen Chicago would be praying the cap has those big increases coming. Bedard may very well be a +10 million contract guy by the end of his ELC. Then add on all the young elite players that will want to get paid along beside him and trouble would be in the horizon</div></div>

The COVID escrow is on course to be paid in full by the end of the 23-24 season. They are on schedule for the increases to go into effect over the next few years with a projected cap ceiling of $92.5M for the 26-27 season. There is no question about it... Unless there is another pandemic or season haulting event of some kind that causes major profit losses AND another agreement like the COVID loan.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 17, 2023 at 10:31 a.m.
Thread: Most Cash and Upside for AM34
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MikeyVC97</b></div><div>I know everyone is freaked about Toronto's current cap and lack of success problem but that's NOT Matthews' fault. The Leaf's overpaid Marner and others not Matthews. To think the Hawks can't sign a top FA because they have a lot of prospects is a flawed mentality. Look at what happened when the Hawks in the early days of the last rebuild signed Campbell and Hossa those were amazing FAs to add to a crop of drafted prospects. You can never be 100% obviously, there will be mistake signings like Huet. But like I said you don't even get opportunities to sign players like Matthews every year maybe once-a-decade type FA opportunity!</div></div>

I dont have a problem signing Matthews as a UFA, quiet the opposite. I just disagreed with you saying it will be "years" before the rebuild is over.

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