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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 28, 2022 at 8:42 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 26, 2022 at 7:59 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 21, 2022 at 8:02 p.m.
Thread: What should Lou give for these players
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>oliver_wahlstrom</b></div><div>HAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHA. you think that Wahlstrom is comparable to Tolvanen? Wahlstrom had more points in less games and is over 2 years younger AND played significantly less minutes a night. Now if you are moving Tolvanen for another player who has not panned out then maybe like Zadina or something. Not Wahlstrom lmao. This isnt islander fan bias, its common sense</div></div>

Told you that you wouldn't like it. Just to clear up a couple inaccuracies in your post:

The age difference between the two is less than 14 months - not two full years.

Wahlstrom had one more point than Tolvanen, playing in one fewer game last season. In their careers, Tolvanen has two more points in four fewer games. Points wise, they're basically equal to date.

Tolvanen averaged 13:26 in TOI last season. Wahlstrom averaged 12:04. I wouldn't call an extra 82 seconds a night significantly more ice time.

While both have struggled to meet their offensive expectations to date, where Tolvanen has significantly outshone Wahlstrom is defensively and physically. That's the main reason NSH ultimately doesn't consider this (being weak on LW with comparatively more depth on RW is another). I was just looking for the closest comparable to Tolvanen on NYI for the sake of debate, and it's obviously Wahlstrom.

I'm sure NYI likely doesn't want to give up on Wahlstrom yet - especially without Trotz there to keep him in the doghouse for his defensive lapses. I remember how tough Trotz could be on some of NSH's young players like Forsberg, back in the day. But if you change your mind and are willing to let him go for a 3rd and Cole Smith, sure we'll take a flyer on him.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 21, 2022 at 11:25 p.m.
Thread: Are We Disappointed Or Gonna Stay Patient
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ItWasIn</b></div><div>I think the Devils were a little bit handcuffed.Buyers in a flat cap world like expiring deals, the only one of significance in NJ is Subban. Hard for anyone to fit that in at 9, heck even at 4.5, I don't think the interest would match NJ's asking price.


From the outside, I think the Devils need to figure out their goaltending. Is Blackwood still the guy? Looks like goaltending has really derailed the season. That can really damage a young team when they can't get a save.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NLidstrom</b></div><div>Not a Devils fan, so from an outside prospective I’d stay the course.

Looks like a lot of guys have been having good seasons. Hamilton was the big catch last year, and a full year of him will be beneficial no doubt. Hughes took a step this year. Bratt, Mercer have been great. Just the goaltending I’d be concerned about, but that could bounce back. The team is on the right track IMO</div></div>

Great analysis from both of you. Any suggestions for goaltending? For me I'm find with keeping Blackwood but having a 1A/1B goalie. Few guys that come to mind are Samsonov, Vanacek, Fleury, or even just Daws