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Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 17, 2023 at 12:03 p.m.
Thread: Ending rebuild sooner
I think your right close to the move for the Jets. I think someone said in a comment above that one more prospect might do it, and I agree, I think they would look at one more prospect and the deal is as good as done and both teams would be very happy. The one thing I would make sure of though as a GM would be to see if the Jets can do a sign-and-trade for Montréal as it would be quite the risk of trading futures in a non-playoff (currently) franchise for him to walk.

As for Joel Edmunson, if a second round pick is the value, I will be jumping for joy because that means Ceci on the oilers is worth a 1st and a 3rd. So I hope for the Oilers sake your right, but tbh I think a second is fair value. The one defenceman that I think could use a rehabilitation stint and maybe sign a 4-5 year deal that would make sense for the habs is Klingberg, maybe something to think about if a team said no to a second, but maybe a 3rd and a signed klingberg?
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 8, 2023 at 10:32 p.m.
Thread: Realistic Kenny Holland TDL concept
Well I like the intentions here, and I think you have targeted the right guys the Oil are looking at. Valuations though are a bit off for me.

Nashville would have to retain half of that contract for any team to look at it. He has just slowed down a lot in my opinion. I think half retention and a 2nd plus a b prospect would do the deal.

The Puju trade is def just prolly not gonna happen. Oil are activating Yams on sunday by the sounds of it, so he will probably be waived. We might trade him for future considerations or a 5th or Sixth, his value is almost nothing.

Arizona trade is quite fair I think, but I think St. Louis is really interested in him. They actually wanted him instead of Samorukov if im not correct for the real klim shady, but they I think would pay us for him, especially if we went after Tarasenko or Acciari, for a 5th and Foegele. I also heard St. Louis is interested in puju quite a bit. I think we would have to trade for Tarasenko for the cap to work for the Blues.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 8, 2023 at 10:13 p.m.
Thread: If I am going to pay it will be for someone significant
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Sjbackseatgm</b></div><div>If you're aware of how he's playing then why is this the proposed return?</div></div>

I think the thing I'm trying to highlight in this proposal, is how little leverage San Jose has with Karlsson. Sure he is playing like a Norris Defenseman, but with five years left, and at age 32, he won't probably produce like this ever again. He will be steady but Norris play twice or three times in the future? I find that a bit tough to swallow. Plus almost 20 teams will I find be guaranteeing needing a broker to take on his contract. If he was a 7 Million dollar defenseman, three firsts would be totally accurate, but he is at 11.5 Million in a cap strapped league. And for what teams are looking for, I just think there is very few teams looking to make a move for him. I think this deadline will be all about Wingers, or rental Dman.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 8, 2023 at 10:08 p.m.
Thread: If I am going to pay it will be for someone significant
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>EvanderKanesLawyer</b></div><div>Nice thoughts, and you took your time with it, too. Awesome.

I see what you're saying about Chych being 2 or 3 on a team like LA or EDM, but hear me out here;
27pts in 35 games while being able to eat like 22+ minutes a night definitely isn't a 2 or 3 defenseman "at best".

Teams are mostly going to be iffy on Chychrun because of his injury history. His last "full" season was in 2019-20 where he played 66 games. It's unclear if he can remain healthy moving forward.
It's clear he wants out, and AZ might have to part with a 1st and a mid/high tier prospect. I think if EDM waved a 1st and Broberg in front of their faces long enough they might bite. But does Holland want to do that?

Edmonton needs to take a step here, if they want to bring a cup to McDavid, and I think bringing in a big defensive name could do that.
That being said, I don't know if EK is the solution? Chych plays a more dominant 2-way game while being able to produce offensively, while EK is a one man offensive powerhouse.

I'm not saying Chychrun is the answer, either, but a good food for thought is that EK is also 32 and very injury prone. One wrong move and he's out. Do you want to take that risk? I mean, if you're throwing that many assets at EK, and at other teams to retain, wouldn't you just rather grab Chychrun?

I think a safer option (if Holland doesn't want to spend) would be to grab a low cost, effective rental like Maatta and maybe a good middle6/top6 forward and go for another run.</div></div>

I appreciate the thought here! Yea I agree that's probably what is holding teams back on Chychrun, I just can't see him holding up Number 1 or 2 minutes forever. I think if the Yotes did want anyone I think it would be Broberg but I think ideally they want to bring in a guy like Karlsson to mentor Bouchard and Broberg, similar to what Keith did. I just think the Defence plays a bit to edgy like I said and from what I read into Hollands interview, I think I'm close, and nothing like a Vet Dman too calm things down on the blueline. That's what Erik Johnson is for Colorado, and Giordano for the Leafs. I do think it's needed for success.

Either way I think the oilers acquiring Chychrun would be good and a bit of an upgrade for sure, I just don't think it wins us a cup, and if that's the case 2 firsts and a class A prospect is a bit rich for me. If it was a Bourgault/Shaefer and a 1st like you said, thats a good deal in my opinion. I'm sure holland is probably thinking the same thing we are! lol.
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