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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 1, 2018 at 12:20 p.m.
Thread: Dubas swings for the fences
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SammyT_51</b></div><div>That Anaheim trade is very good. I dont think Nylander gets traded but I like that you give Anaheim back some defender they can use. And dont take Larsson back, we have ton of LHDs in the organization. Get a forward from them. Otherwise very good trade.</div></div>

I'm not sure they trade him either but if they get Tavares i dont think they can afford Matthews, Marner and Nylander. I think Nylander will be the first of those 3 to be moved if they had to. I agree they have a ton of LHD's but Gardiner and Hainsey will be off the books, but even then their left side would be something like Rielly, Dermott, Rosen/Borgman. So if you leave Larsson out of that trade who do you think they could get back for a forward? I would think they'd be looking at a young player/ prospect someone like Nick Ritchie, Max Jones, Sam Steel, Troy Terry, Maxime Comtois. All very good prospects for the Ducks but if Larsson isn't a part of the deal you'd have to think the Leafs would be after one of those young players.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 24, 2018 at 12:26 a.m.
Thread: Gardiner for Faulk
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Gofnut999</b></div><div>With Slavin, Fleury, Carrick, Bean there they don’t need a LD. Sure Gardiner would be better than 2 of them but it isn’t a pressing need and with him in the package it means the rest of the package is minimal. Faulk for Gardiner is pretty close to even swap. They are lookng for a forward or a pick and mid level prospect. Been plenty of rumors of Hawks for pick and Duclair as part of a bigger total package. Your 1st next year plus some prospect. 2nd and Sparks might get their attention too.</div></div>

Gardiner definately wouldn't be a long term option in Carolina so it may have to be something like you said, i like the idea of Gardiner, Sparks and a 2nd for Faulk, i think that would be a closer deal.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 24, 2018 at 12:01 a.m.
Thread: Gardiner for Faulk
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MG1986</b></div><div>While Marleau could probably handle it on a short-term basis, he is not the ideal permanent solution at 3C. I would think the Canes say no to the offer, as has been suggested already by a poster or two. I cannot really see the Leafs having use for Orpik. He'd be taking up a spot that will hopefully go to a much younger, quicker defenseman in Borgmann or Rosen. Also, I am just venting here, but I was not happy at all with how the Leafs drafted this weekend.</div></div>

Yah i considered that as well, he could rotate in as the LW on the second line and i envision Schaller filling in at 3C between Hyman and Ferland/Grundstrom which seems like a solid shutdown line to me.
I think Orpik could be a great fit on just about any team after watching him in the playoffs over the years with Pittsburgh and Washington. Yes hes quite a bit older but he's a beast in the gym and i could see him being a guy who could play into his 40s. What he lacks in foot speed he can make up for with good positioning, having a good stick and being able to play physical which is something this Leafs D core hasn't done. He would be able to come in and out of the line up with Rosen and Borgman if needed but more seasoning with the Marlies shouldn't hurt them either.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 23, 2018 at 11:27 p.m.
Thread: Gardiner for Faulk
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Gofnut999</b></div><div>Canes pass, easy no. They will move Faulk for FW or picks.</div></div>

Was wondering what else i could throw in to make it more of an even trade. Johnnsson could turn out to be a really good player, Bracco might be a year or two away from cracking the Leafs lineup and in my mind Faulk is pretty much a right handed Jake Gardiner and the Canes could use him at LD. With a plethora of RD in Carolina after the trade with Calgary i think Gardiner would fit in perfectly there. Plus this year Jake Bean will likely need a year in Charlotte so that gives room for Bean to grow and Gardiner to play his final year of his contract on a good looking team. I can see him getting lots of PP time possibly with Hamilton on the other side, with Svechnikov, Aho, Teravainen that could be a lethal powerplay. Never know though im sure the Canes will have plenty of offers for Justin Faulk. Maybe adding a pick or two or Grundstrom instead of Johnnsson and i think the Canes would consider it.