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Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 20, 2022 at 7:57 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 19, 2022 at 11:10 a.m.
Thread: Trading Up
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NeedTheCleanser</b></div><div>It passes the draft value chart without Johnson and taking on Tatar’s contract</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>McRanteskog</b></div><div>I think NJD trip over themselves to accept.
NJD move back 8 spots and gain a full additional 1st rd pick and a prospect (plus shed themselves of Tatar).

The difference between pick 8 and pick 15 isnt the 28th overall pick lol</div></div>

Tatar isn't a bad contract, not for New Jersey anyway. No reason for Devils to dump him.
He's been alright this year, albeit a bit underwhelming yes.

With that said, I'd want Devils to strongly consider this, especially if Tatar is removed from the equation:
- Johnson seems like a good enough prospect
- Gleb Trikozov is probably still available at 15
- That 28th OVA can be batched with one of Devils many expendable middle six wingers (Johnsson, Zacha, Tatar) to target bigger fish like Boeser, Garland or Fiala.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 7, 2022 at 12:15 p.m.
Thread: Not trading a first
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NeedTheCleanser</b></div><div>Quinn yes, but it wouldn’t shock me if JJP starts in Rochester for 20-30 games (like Samuelson). Injuries happen, and Copp is such a versatile 2way forward that you can put him on a line with the young guys to stabilize defensively. Not to mention ZG and KO have one more year left, you’ll need a defensive minded vet forward to take that role.

And they still need to hit the cap floor, which they might struggle to do.</div></div>
I don’t think the Sabres will have problems spending money this off-season. They are one of like five teams that have any. Teams gasping for cap space may have to make a trade with Buffalo to move salary at less than they want in return, just because nobody else can accommodate them.

Copp is a great idea for Buffalo, and I love the idea of adding Lars Eller as a replacement for Cody Eakin. I am curious what they plan to do in goal because I don’t think Anderson will continue to play after this year. He got his 300 wins, I think that’s what he was hanging on for. If they sign a legitimate veteran goaltender to mentor Luukkonen next year, and generally solidify the position they should be a playoff contender.