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Owen Singh
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Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 3, 2023 at 6:52 p.m.
Thread: 2023-24 Anaheim Ducks Adam Fantilli
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>OldNYIfan</b></div><div>Bottom-6 Boqvist and backup Vanecek are no improvement on Henrique and Gibson, especially if Vanecek ends up costing us more for his two seasons than two seasons of Gibson would cost us.

The charm of including Vanecek in any proposed trade is vitiated by the fact that we think Lukas Dostal (whom you failed to re-sign) has a brighter future than Vanecek does. And for the next two seasons, he's a LOT cheaper.

Any Gibson trade starts with a 2023 first. You can argue that it ends there -- that's an opinion that's shared by many -- but that's where it starts. Add a first for any significant retention.

We have no incentive to move Rico. The acquiring team has to give us one, inasmuch as he would be the perfect linemate for Adam Fantilli. Frankly, Boqvist and the over-the-horizon second wouldn't make my fingers twitch.


You can say THAT again.


Good value for NJD because we're getting stolen blind.</div></div>

What's with the aggression bud? I understand you have fair criticisms for the trade but bashing my simulations this much is quite unusual for a GM tool that is truthfully basic. Labelling Boqvist as a bottom-six forward is underselling the top six ceiling still existent in his game (and encouraging signs displayed for the Devils).

Also Gibson is not the goaltender Ducks fans believe he is, despite being a near-elite goaltender at this level.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 3, 2023 at 6:45 p.m.
Thread: Projecting a 2023-24 New Jersey Devils Squad
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NJDevils1317</b></div><div>What is with the thinking the Devils should go after 30 yr old goalies with term well into their 30s?</div></div>

The intention behind a trade such as the one I simulated above is to rapidly leverage the beginning of an already accelerated contention window with a near elite goaltender at reduced price alongside the complete solidification of the forward core with Henrique. If New Jersey can field a team such as the one above, they may have an opportunity to be among the best in the NHL (with a finish perhaps at or higher than last season). Some issues may lie in the long-term scope of the Gibson contract, but the cap hit is not large enough to paralyze the Devils team-building wise.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 31, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
Thread: Projecting a Vancouver Canucks 2023-24 Roster Version One
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CW_73</b></div><div>I actually like Garland more than most, and have no issue with the value in a vacuum, but adding a more expensive contract by trading in a LD for a LW just doesn't make sense according to Boston's roster needs</div></div>

I wouldn't be happy with this trade (especially as a Bruins fan myself) but I could see this trade being reasonably executed for the Bruins if they are desperate for some forward upgrade due to a sudden loss of forward depth (which may occur with the exits of Bergeron, Krejci, and Bertuzzi all possible). A trade like this may be best rationalized if Boston cannot afford Bertuzzi and acquires a slightly cheaper top nine winger in Garland (for example).