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Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 23, 2019 at 11:41 a.m.
Thread: 14 of 31
Kings aren't getting enough of a return to make these trades worth it. Toffoli is definitely worth more than that, as is Martinez.

Toffoli is worth a 2nd and a B prospect, not a 4th and a C prospect. The Kings would keep and re-sign him before they traded him for that return.

Martinez is worth about two 2nd round picks, but without having to retain $4M in salary, half of that for two full seasons.

Kings aren't looking to take on any long term contracts at the moment. Rask would just be another guy they'd have to protect in the expansion draft. I'm sure the Kings would consider taking on his contract to help out Minnesota, but they'd have to add a sweetener for Kings to want to do it. Minnesota would be better off looking at a team that needs the immediate help.

The only trade I'd possibly do here is the Condon deal.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 31, 2019 at 1:51 p.m.
Thread: Is this an option for 2019-2020 lineup
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>FireShero</b></div><div>I would start Boqvist in the AHL so he gets adjusted to NHL sized ice. I don't think playing 10-13 mins a night on the 4th line would help his development; have Rooney or Hayden play there till a spot opens up in the top 9 for Boqvist.</div></div>

Boqvist is not AHL eligible. He either makes the team or goes back to Sweden. With that being said... a first line of Hall - Hischier - Bratt is a lock in my book. Go back to the line that Hall won MVP with.

Secondly, a second line of Gusev - Hughes - Palmieri is pretty much a given. Hughes is an assist machine and having both Gusev and Hughes being able to possess the puck entering the zone to set up
Palmieri's shot is going to be sweet. Palmieri from the top of the right circle and Gusev from the top of the left circle assisted from Hughes. That line will wreck havoc on lacklustre defensive minded players on opposing teams.

Thirdly, Boqvist - Zajac - Simmonds is a top 3rd line. With Boqvists skating ability and Simmonds flanking down the right wing to crash the net, Zajac will cover any defensive mistakes made by Boqvist on this new NHL rink.

My Fourth line is Wood - Zacha - Coleman. This line can fly and catch any team with the wrong matchups on the ice off guard.

Due Note: Wood can slide up into the 3rd slot and Simmonds can and will at times slide into the second line to protect Hughes.
Alt lineups: Wood - Zajac - Palmieri
Gusev - Hughes - Simmonds
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 12, 2019 at 8:50 a.m.
Thread: Realistic opening night roster
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DMikk</b></div><div>Zajac is going to play more minutes than Hughes, Zacha and on some nights Nico. I would think that the 2nd line opening night will be Coleman-Zajac-Simmonds. The biggest question is will Palms or Bratt be on the top line RW.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BruinsWillWin2020</b></div><div>Gotta send one guy down. This is really good, however I would put Hayden on Boqvist and Zachas line. Send Bastian or Rooney down</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Phoneyanteater123</b></div><div>I think any of those 3 plus maybe anderson will be competing for that spot this year in training camp.</div></div>


Imo Hughes needs a more skilled player on his line to play with, i.e. Bratt. BUT with Bratt being on the top line, its does bring back the line that dominated early in the season when Hall won the Hart. So a tough decision is to be made there. Simmonds imo can flourish on a line with Hughes and Bratt, crashing the net while also utilizing his hand eye coord. and shot from the top of the circle from skilled passers such as Hughes and Bratt.

Palmieri, however, is not a first line winger. So that problem also comes into play if those scenarios fall into place.

I do also think Mcleod takes that final spot. From the development camp footage ive seen, he looks sharp. Zajac line is a shutdown line, it will play against the top lines in the NHL and therefore accumulate high minutes every game from such.

We will not, and hopefully should not play Greene with Subban. Smith will make the team and will be sheltered at times to protect him but he can steal the show in the perfect world. I think Muller has become expendable. My lines, if the roster stayed the same, would be as follows...

Hall - Hischier - Palmieri
Simmonds - Hughes - Bratt
Mcleod - Zacha - Boqvist
Wood - Zajac - Coleman

Vatanen - Subban
Butcher - Severson
Greene - Smith
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 11, 2019 at 1:29 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 11, 2019 at 12:44 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 6, 2019 at 8:45 a.m.
Thread: Addressing needs
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BigDog91</b></div><div>Overpayment for Hamornic really. THis is why I love going on Leaf threads you guys are all nuts. He is top 4 RHD and Kadris value is alltime low. he is coming off worst season in 4 years and lowest goal total in full season. For second time he has was suspended in playoffs and with his record it will only get easier and longer suspensions. ALso, leafs have to shed salary.</div></div>

Oh yeah overpayment for Hamonic. He doesnt have extreme value. Teams are valuying Kadri extremely high due to his lovely contract for top-6 centerman. This is why he is worth Trouba for example. They want him. Kadri at 4.5mil is better than Hayes at 6.5, Stastny at 6.5 and so on.. he has high value despite your fair statements about him.