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MountRoyal514
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Forum: NHL TradesDec. 16, 2019 at 5:04 p.m.
Thread: (NJD/ARI) - Hall, Speers for Bahl, Merkley, Schnarr, 1sr round pick, conditional 3rd round pick
I hate the Devils more than any other team but even I wouldn't say they lost this trade. Seems like wherever Hall was going to end up, people were going to bash the Devils for their return. In all honestly, he isn't worth the moon, so I don't know why people were expecting that. Bahl and Merkley are really good prospects, and they got two picks out of it too. Giving up Speers was... weird... but aside from that, this really isn't a bad return for an overrated, polarizing, unproven (in playoffs) 28 year-old winger who was never going to sign in NJ anyway. I'm with you on this one, Devils fans (never thought I'd say that). Hockey world overreacting. Let's see what Hall can do in the playoffs before we call this a win for Arizona.
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 2, 2019 at 10:45 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 25, 2019 at 3:22 p.m.
Thread: Trade with the Wild
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GMs</b></div><div>I totally agree, mtl got a 2nd for Plekanec, you’ll get a 2nd, just not MTL, but a team who’s contenders</div></div>

you're pretending only clear contenders in NOV are going to be buyers in Feburary
that tells me you must be used to being wrong as a lot always happens between now and then .

MTL has its issues but a lot of that can be fixed by adding more size.
adding Koivu's size to 6'3 Kotkanemi and 6'4 Armia's line gives MTL a line that can physically wear down opponents .

personally i'd love to pick up Koivu and Clifford for the right price
Romanov will be up soon and Romanov-Fleury would be a physically dominating force .

Our D lead the NHL D in scoring with 13 goals the first 20 games so what we need is someone to punish players and block shots to tighten up our D. (Kulak wont hit and doesnt block shots while Reilly only blocks shots and nothing else . )

Clifford would be the best fit thought
one of the top 5 players in the league who can produce while also being a Enforcer
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 25, 2019 at 3:36 p.m.
Thread: Trade with the Wild
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Billy739</b></div><div>you're pretending only clear contenders in NOV are going to be buyers in Feburary
that tells me you must be used to being wrong as a lot always happens between now and then .

MTL has its issues but a lot of that can be fixed by adding more size.
adding Koivu's size to 6'3 Kotkanemi and 6'4 Armia's line gives MTL a line that can physically wear down opponents .

personally i'd love to pick up Koivu and Clifford for the right price
Romanov will be up soon and Romanov-Fleury would be a physically dominating force .

Our D lead the NHL D in scoring with 13 goals the first 20 games so what we need is someone to punish players and block shots to tighten up our D. (Kulak wont hit and doesnt block shots while Reilly only blocks shots and nothing else . )

Clifford would be the best fit thought
one of the top 5 players in the league who can produce while also being a Enforcer</div></div>

When has Clifford regularly produced? His career year was 21pts. Who is the guy that is "used to being wrong" again? I agree he would be worth picking up for a playoff run. Could offload one of those many 4ths for him. I agree Kulak and Reilly are kind of useless and I agree a lot can change and that MTL could use a Top 2LHD. A lot will happen from now until February, for sure. I think there are really only a handful of teams you an really count out of the playoffs at this point. I think Montreal has a chance to make the playoffs but as a wild card or #3 in the division at best.

I think the Koivu trade is a good trade if you're in a decent spot to make the playoffs. Montreal has a strong prospect pool right now, with a few of them claiming roster spots already and still a lot of mid-draft picks in this upcoming draft so moving a 2nd really wouldn't hurt them all that much, especially if you bring in a Finnish influence like Koivu for Lehkonen, KK and Armia. It is also a good idea to wait and sign him in the offseason. But maybe you only need him for 25GP in the season and a playoff run. Some intangibles are worth picks. Iginla (though he wasn't traded for picks and spent 2 1/2 years with the team) was a phenomenal influence on Landy and Mack. He deserved to win a cup but whatevs #justsuttermanagmentthings