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Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 7, 2023 at 12:04 p.m.
Thread: Detroit is an unlikely landing spot but it sure would be interesting
I honestly think this more than gets it done without retention, if Detroit were to go down that road. Keeping the retention slot open for 4 years, plus the money saved, would be equal to a 1st; add on the fact that you've thrown in a pair of 1sts and I'd argue you can call it a day there - throwing in Wallinder and Veleno is overkill.

If I was Yzerman, and I thought Karlsson was a worthy swing to take, I'd package something like Wallinder, the '24 1st from Boston, a roster player like Gustav Lindstrom, and Fabbri's 2x$4M deal for Karlsson with no retention. I've got the cap room this year and next, and the hope is that the cap will jump up enough in 2 years that Karlsson's last 2 years aren't particularly onerous.

It's a very interesting swing to take - I don't think it fits the Yzerplan, for whatever that's worth, but I also feel like if you can get a potential Norris winner without giving up any of your premier assets, it's worth thinking about.
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 30, 2022 at 12:23 p.m.
Thread: Zonecoverage
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>OldHabsFan61</b></div><div>I thought about making a more realistic Lafreniere offer but honestly I’d only do it once the stupidity cools down.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Just_A_Guess</b></div><div>IF there is a Laf trade to be done with these 2 teams, the best time (for MTL) would be in the offseason after the draft. MTL should not move their '23 picks (1sts) imo. Offseason trade I'd send '24 1st (top 5 protected), '24 3rd, Ylonen (who could take the same deployment currently as Laf but at a much lower rate), + MAYBE one other small piece or take back something NYR want to dispose of in return.

Would that get beat? Likely. Should MTL be gutting their picks and prospects for Laf? No.

Dach (3rd overall in the same draft) returned a 1st + 3rd and can play C (something more valuable than just a winger). Laf has had less than stellar seasons (yes I know he's likely to vastly improve but he won't do so on the 4th line) and I'm not willing to move the farm for him just because he's from Frenchland.

Whether anyone agrees with me or not, I really hope MTL does not make a move for him until at least after the draft...if at all depending on the price. I also understand that NYR will likely want more and that's fine, send him elsewhere if you can get better.</div></div>

I posted this on another thread but I feel like it's relevant to our short conversation so far.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 23, 2022 at 8:59 a.m.
Thread: Were the Habs distracted by the Pierre Gervais tell all book
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>jonh514</b></div><div>Sure ... But at the same time... Therrien works for Bell Media and is on the radio and Television almost daily. Does he lose his job?

What about Bergevin who is looking for a GM job around the league, is he now untouchable because he was party to this and covered it up.

The people he is talking about are active members of a very small community and it hurts and is shocking to see it.

Do I think it details the Habs season? Absolutely not. Do I think they are distracted that for a lot of these guys people that they knew and worked with are reflected in this negative light, yes I am sure they are all curious and worried and wondering. I also think they are all concerned about how this might change the dynamics of the locker room. If the wrong confidence is betrayed, even a 100 point player could be kicked out of the league.</div></div>

I don't feel bad for Bergy. Habs gave him an opportunity to be a GM and paid him a lot of money. He'll always have a job in the NHL. I don't know if he'll be a GM again. I do miss that Red suit though.