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Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 22, 2019 at 4:04 p.m.
Thread: Columbus Ottawa Trade Breakdown
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>pharrow</b></div><div>Abramov was a total disappointment for the monsters. "gets points in bunches" where??? Not on the monsters.
Maybe he turns it around, but he's running out of time. He didn't flash in cleveland and it showed on the stats sheet. If he would have I think they would have kept him. I think they gave up on him.</div></div>

He certainly hasn’t been all that I hoped he’d be, but look at guys like Jaden Schwartz, Tyler Bertuzzi, Michael Ferland, Chris Kreider, Mike Hoffman, Anthony Mantha, and Josh Anderson. They didn’t light it up in the AHL, but now they can play in a top six role consistently. I’d wait on him. Players also are not transitioning the same way that they used to. Also, Cleveland is an awful team to transition on. When Gerbe, Milano, Korostelev, Dalpe, Letestu, Broadhurst, Bittner, and Robinson are being played over you, there’s not a ton of opportunity. Abramov immediately become the 2RW on Belleville. I’d be surprised if he can’t turn it around and score at a better level. Obviously Ottawa is high on him, so he might be given a top line opportunity too. Columbus gave up on him. Kinda like Milano. And by the way, Marchessault as well. Proper development goes a long ways towards determining a prospects outcome.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 18, 2019 at 4:25 p.m.
Thread: Players the Caps should consider trading away
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Boush</b></div><div>Definitely not saying all need to/should go this year. The targeted roles are spot-on, though. You had me through "trade Niskanen." I think Orlov, Djoos, and Siegenthaler will be fixtures for the foreseeable future with Carlson. Kempny could go, but I think would be fine to keep on a third pairing role after this year, especially if Niskanen is also gone.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Eli</b></div><div>Some guys, like Kempny, do okay when transitioning from playing an average of 15 minutes or less per game up to 18 or 19 minutes a night on defense. You keep those guys, after that happens.

Signing Kempny at 2.5M before anyone knew if he could play a top four role was risky. Carlson has helped it pay off.

Talking like Djoos and Siegenthaler who play 14 minutes a night are better than Kempny already is just silly. None of the three is untradeable, but this Spring, Niskanen is pretty close to untradeable, because the playoffs are coming soon, and he can average 21 minutes a night, with about three shorthanded, and has finished each of the last two seasons in the top thirty defensemen in even strength points.

Name another player you can say that about, and then carry on talking like Djoos and Siegenthaler are ready to take his place, no questions asked.

Or just say you want to rebuild the team, and I'll totally get where you're coming from.

Niskanen led the playoffs in defensive zone starts, last Spring. Not percentage, but actual shifts: <a href="http://www.nhl.com/stats/player?report=skaterpercentages&amp;reportType=season&amp;seasonFrom=20172018&amp;seasonTo=20172018&amp;gameType=3&amp;filter=gamesPlayed,gte,1&amp;sort=defensiveZoneFaceoffs" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">http://www.nhl.com/stats/player?report=skaterpercentages&amp;reportType=season&amp;seasonFrom=20172018&amp;seasonTo=20172018&amp;gameType=3&amp;filter=gamesPlayed,gte,1&amp;sort=defensiveZoneFaceoffs</a>

So he's probably worth keeping around for another minute or two, unless some team makes a generous offer on him. That's not likely to be a rebuilding team, but maybe a Western Conference playoff team wants to load up, and gives back someone younger who can play almost as tough a role?</div></div>

The thing with Djoos, Siegenthaler, Orlov, and Niskanen is that on the left side, Alexeyev, Johansen, and Fehervary will eventually need roster spots. I’m not saying that all of them will make it, but chances are that two of them will and then you have far too many LHDs in their way. Johansen needs a spot. He’s too good to keep in the AHL. Priskie and Hobbs look solid, and one will need a roster spot in the future. Niskanen is essential for this year’s playoffs, so he needs to stay put. The issue is that his cap hit is too high for the Caps. He has value, so he should be traded and replaced by a short term free agency deal or a similar to Faulk trade. Siegenthaler looks like he could have a future, but I don’t see how Djoos or one of Orlov/Kempny does. This team has a two year window, and after that they are set for a quick retool. Samsonov, Vrana, Kuznetsov, Wilson, and the whole D core and prospects is an awesome start. Throw in a few veterans like Oshie, Backstrom, and Ovi and all you’ll need is a few top nine forwards. With Holtby, Niskanen, Orlov/Kenpny, a cap rise, and Bura off the books, you’ll have enough space to retool without a huge turnover.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 12, 2019 at 7:09 a.m.
Thread: The Horror
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>PhuckDaddy</b></div><div>Someone needs to get him out of there!</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Strobez</b></div><div>To be fair, Markstrom deserves a rest, and he also has some tightness in his groin, thats why he isn't playing today. Let this be game be a learning experience for DiPietro</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>t4tree</b></div><div>Dipietro wasn't supposed to play, but he got some sort of injury today, which forced Green's hand.</div></div>

Yeah I agree that Green had no choice. But making your NHL debut against a red hot team that happens to be a division leader is not a fun way to start. I think that Green should have recalled Leighton instead. He has NHL experience as a starter and wouldn’t have suffered as badly. DiPietro is still our future backup/starter, but he has at least 2 years to go before he should play in the NHL.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 11, 2019 at 1:59 p.m.
Thread: Stolarz is the Future not Hart
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>IAMAHOCKEYPLAYER69</b></div><div>They do stink Mr. President but those other teams just stink more</div></div>

And so does Pittsburgh? I agree that Philly isn’t a contender but there’s only a few points separating them and the Penguins. Philly has a great D core - it’s young and has a few needs but they’ll get better with experience and Hart seems to do well behind them. They have an incredible wealth of talented prospect in their system. A couple more would be nice but Philly’s retool is over. They’re set for the future. It’s better to just build internally and stick with Hart. He’s more proven then the King’s ransom that you’re getting. There’s a chance that none of those guys pan out. Starting Goalies are harder to find than A prospects.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 11, 2019 at 10:03 a.m.
Thread: Stolarz is the Future not Hart
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>IAMAHOCKEYPLAYER69</b></div><div>no but Hart is not Carey Price, Stolarz will be just as good plus getting a ton from the garbage Coyotes</div></div>

I think Philly fans will crucify you for this, but I’ll try to give you logical reasons why Hart is the future and not Stolarz. Stolarz has not started two consecutive games and registered a .900 sv% in both. That’s a problem. He’s a great backup, but even an elite backup is not a solid starter. Hart has done it 4 times in one fewer game. I won’t say that Hart is Carey Price, but these stats shock me.

without Hart: 30.5 SAPG, 3.67 GAPG, 14-18-6
With Hart: 32.8 SAPG, 2.45 GAPG, 11-5-1

So the defense has been worse since Hart arrived yet they’ve been one of the top teams in the league since he arrived. Hart has been scarily similar to Price since he’s hit the majors. He’s singlehandedly transformed Philly into a playoff contender from a bottom three team. I’d rather keep Stolarz and Hart as an incredible goalie combo.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 7, 2019 at 8:52 p.m.
Thread: Bring MOJO Back Year Two
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>krakowitz</b></div><div>At the time of signing them, Orlov was worth around 4M, Wilson between 3.5-4M, and Kuznetsov around 6.5M. If we had those few extra million, we'd be able to add another key piece to this team. It's not the end of the world, but I haven't really seen a contract he's signed where I end up going, "yes, that's a good deal for the Caps". Kempny and Eller are the closest things to it.</div></div>

I agree, though the Wilson deal could end up being a steal. If he ends up being a 60-70 point guy, that’s more than worth 5 million. Orlov is worth that deal, but at this point with Alexeyev, Djoos, Siegenthaler, Fehervary, and Johansen in the ranks, Orlov will be expendable in the future. The Kempny deal was amazing. The term on Oshie’s deal was rough, and Kuznetsov’s deal wasn’t lovely either. So he’s not known for great signings, so why not skip the UFA market and target those players?
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 6, 2019 at 8:02 p.m.
Thread: off season - Tampa in cap hell
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MTLaveragefan</b></div><div>Callahan is harder to move, especially if you have a dream team -­ other Gm don't like when there is a Golden State warrior team in the NHL</div></div>

No they don’t. But still, put it this way, I’ll hive you an example. Arizona doesn’t exactly care all that much about how Tampa does, they’re a bottom feeder team, so they ask Tampa to send them a second and third with Callahan for future considerations. Carolina hears of this, and wants picks at the deadline so they offer to take him for a second and 6th. New Jersey, Vancouver, Colorado, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, NYR, Ottawa, Philly, etc. all non-contending teams with cap space and no close dealings with the Lightning, want picks at the draft, and end up getting Callahan 1-2 million retained and a third for a 7th or future considerations. That’s what happens. All 30 teams don’t suddenly boycott the Lightning. If it helps their team, they’ll do the trade. Inner-division deals tend to not happen, so I only included non playoff teams from the Atlantic division.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 6, 2019 at 4:17 p.m.
Thread: Why are AGMs on here only saying Marner is in for a huge pay day
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>superbrett</b></div><div>But he's not better than Kucherov. I don't get why Marner's camp thinks he should be the highest paid winger in the NHL? Something needs to change with the way these contracts are going when people come off an ELC. These 22 year olds haven't earned the contract that John Tavares or Drew Doughty earned.</div></div>

I hear this one a lot. Kuch is better and is only taking 9.5. He wasn’t money hungry at all. His franchise center had just signed for 8.5 a few years back and he took a million more. Marner sees Tavares and Matthews take 11-11.6 and he’s going to at least equal them in points. And I hate saying this, but Marner has outplayed Matthews. Especially defensively. Matthews has really struggled that way. Marner faces top lines all the time and has played quite well. Taxes are higher in Canada, and Eichel/Matthews had no problem taking more than Kuch. Marner has also called off contract talks until the summer - why? So he can focus and play better thus command a better contract? Toronto isn’t going to let him go. He holds most of the cards, and why shouldn’t he? He’s elite.