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Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 6, 2023 at 8:57 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 28, 2023 at 3:19 p.m.
Thread: Thoughts
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CaseyFlyman</b></div><div>Now that's actually an interesting idea. My gut tells me we don't want any part of the Hertl contract, but my head says he's probably the best of the potentially available centers, and flipping Laine for a position of need could make some sense.

I think we'd be selling low on Laine, but he also hasn't given a lot of indication that he'll be able to get back to his high. If Hertl is open to waiving for Columbus...I think I'd take that. Definitely no retention either way, and maybe a peripheral prospect or pick to one side or the other, but it makes some good sense as a hockey trade.</div></div>

I think this move makes 100% sense for CBJ. You're kind of stuck already with a not great contract. As you stated the issue with finding centers is a real issue and honestly, he may be a perfect player to mentor Fantilli. Hertl's contract definitely isn't great, but when you look at how much the cap is about to start going up every year, it really won't be much of an issue going forward.

From an outsider, the issues with Laine is health and consistency. When on, he's a lethal player, but when he's not well... it's not great. If this made sense to SJ I think this is a fairly ideal situation for you guys. It's hard to find situations where you can move players making as much of them without it being super complicated.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 28, 2023 at 11:26 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 28, 2023 at 11:22 a.m.