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Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 26, 2023 at 12:19 p.m.

Thread: STL Blues - Start with the D

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TheRealisticGuy</b></div><div>Those were good trades until I saw the NYR & ARI ones</div></div>

Sorry that you disapprove, but I feel strongly that the Blues defense is a horrible mess and until it's addressed they won't be competitive. Ref. the NYR trade - I want K'Andre Miller. What's it take both in terms of assets and then making it cap compliant for the Rangers? The AZ trade - what don't you like?

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 26, 2023 at 12:15 p.m.

Thread: STL Blues - Start with the D

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ecupirate07</b></div><div>canes dont need to do that move especially as structured</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MitchJr</b></div><div>Don’t think leaf’s would cough up both 1st & Minten; 1st + lesser prospect or 2nd/3rd + Minten. He’s highly thought of by Leafs brass</div></div>

That's fine, maybe a lesser prospect, but I think the Blues need a 1st coming back.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 20, 2023 at 3:47 p.m.

Thread: STL Blues 2023 TDL

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Fozziebear6</b></div><div>You lost me at "Also, move Kyrou." no need to read anything after that.</div></div>

Really? You think Kyrou is "core" material? Berube and Ott have had him for four years now and his game hasn't evolved. Now that he's guaranteed $65M+ do you think he's eminently more coachable?

Kyrou is no Brett Hull, but much like Hull he will generate highlight film for the next 11 years, play terrible defense, be a pain in the ass for his teammates to play with, and win you nothing. Like Hull, he will make a nice ancillary piece to an already competitive team that has strong leadership.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 20, 2023 at 1:55 p.m.

Thread: Just One NYR fans take

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Masonh618</b></div><div>I'm not sure if that Edmonton trade is necessary. That's more of a lateral move.
If Kravtsov is moved at the deadline he'd probably replace the 2nd round pick in this Tarasenko trade.
I also expect the Rangers to target a left defenceman.</div></div>

Would NYR be interested in Mikkola, Krug, or Leddy?

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 13, 2023 at 10:08 p.m.

Thread: STL Blues - No Mo Pond Hockey

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>VladislavTretiak</b></div></div>

Interesting. Doubt that the Blues would pay that price.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 13, 2023 at 10:05 p.m.

Thread: STL Blues - No Mo Pond Hockey

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TJTwolf</b></div><div>As it currently stands that's a no from the Avs, they're below you in the standings.</div></div>

True, but everyone believes the Avs will make in and then go deep in the playoffs. The Blues are no better than first round toast.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 13, 2023 at 9:09 p.m.

Thread: STL Blues - No Mo Pond Hockey

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>mokumboi</b></div><div>So much "Michael Gary Scott: OMG NO, PLEASE NO!! NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!" I don't even know where to start.

Then don't.<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>VladislavTretiak</b></div><div>Edmundson for Zachary Bolduc</div></div>

I love Eddy, but Bolduc stays. I think the Blues would be a better team with Edmondson, but the Habs need to take Scandella in the deal. If Kravtsov isn't enough to make this deal palatable, I'd throw in another young guy or a 3rd.

Dream on, bub.</div></div>

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 13, 2023 at 8:32 p.m.

Thread: STL Blues - No Mo Pond Hockey

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Nightowl26</b></div><div>Isles have no need for Krug.</div></div>

The Isles' weak PP might be all that keeps them out of the playoffs and I'm looking for any team with cap space to take him. Plus, he might waive his NTC for a NE team.

Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 13, 2022 at 7:52 p.m.

Thread: Reversing the galaxy brain decisions

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>STLBlues17</b></div><div>Saad has been generally okay defensively (last year a big aberration) but Schwartz was so dominant. Tracking back lower than most wingers, forcing turnovers, skating pucks up ice, and then even making things hard on D with his forechecking.

Yeah perhaps things change. My guess would be Seattle takes Husso or Mikkola or Sanford (I think most people thought Vladdy was washed in summer 21 and Seattle’s analytics people likely wouldn’t touch Barbashev) but there’s no way to tell. A lot of bodies broke down after the cup too and perhaps Armstrong thought pre-back-injury Parayko would be a $9 million D rather than a $6.5 D and that’s why he felt the need to prepare differently. Idk, the point is that almost everything else that Armstrong could have done would be better than this product and it’s so frustrating watching all these beloved STL players finding success elsewhere when they feasibly all could still be here.</div></div>

I love the original post and I appreciate the intelligent observations the others have made. The Blues should not be in this predicament, but the Cup team has been gutted. Not a single All-Star on that roster, but they competed and they played for each other. Not really sure what the Blues can do now except rebuild. It was really, really fun while it lasted. So much wasted, unappreciated talent.

Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 9, 2022 at 6:21 p.m.

Thread: STL Blues - CPR

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Yotes269</b></div><div>Chychrun and a likely top 3 pick for Krug and Kyrou? This isn’t chel, Arizona doesn’t even consider. Good players, not worth the price you want.</div></div>
About that first round draft pick, you make a valid point. My bad. On the other hand, Bill Armstrong won’t get a better offer for Chychrun than Kyrou and some baggage. And, let’s face it, neither of these teams is going to go anywhere in the playoffs for the next few years and AZ has the cap space to carry Krug. Both teams look better long-term under this scenario. I’ll edit out the draft pick.

Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 9, 2022 at 6:17 p.m.

Thread: STL Blues - CPR

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>HockeyIsMyPassion61</b></div><div>Detroit passes, We like Perron.

Krug isn't waiving for Arizona, plus Doug Armstrong isn't dealing Jordan Kyrou after just giving him an 8 year extension.</div></div>

I’m not sure the Krug wouldn’t go to Arizona. Also, Kyrou has demonstrated that he either will not or cannot play the game the way Berube and Ott would like him to. Combine that with his contract and what appears to be the frustration of his teammates with him, I think Armstrong has to admit his mistakes and move him.

Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 9, 2022 at 5:04 p.m.

Thread: Tarasenko

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>STLBlues17</b></div><div>Yeah I’d be happy with that. I think Harley did pretty well for himself in his minutes last year. He would immediately be the Blues best D prospect.</div></div>

I think this works for both teams, but in a perfect world, I think I'd rather have Lian Bichsel instead of Harley. Either way, they are both excellent prospects.

Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 8, 2022 at 12:09 a.m.

Thread: STL Blues - More senseless brilliance

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Prime_Jimbo</b></div><div>Ummm Kyrou??? Teams would be all over that. Hell, I'd suggest the Canucks should offer their 2023 1st, Boeser/Garland, Rathbone, and more but I guess it is inevitable that Perron would make his way back to STL</div></div>

Perron. He may not have much left in the tank, but ROR has been a shell of himself without him. I'd bring DP back for another couple of years. Armstrong was foolish to let him walk without an offer in the first place. If you do not bring him back, you might as well move O'Reilly at the TDL. The sun has set on this rodeo.

Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 8, 2022 at 12:05 a.m.

Thread: STL Blues - More senseless brilliance

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Prime_Jimbo</b></div><div>Ummm Kyrou??? Teams would be all over that. Hell, I'd suggest the Canucks should offer their 2023 1st, Boeser/Garland, Rathbone, and more but I guess it is inevitable that Perron would make his way back to STL</div></div>

Kyrou is incredibly talented, but his style of play and the Berube/Ott style have collided and it has been detrimental to the team. He's demonstrated that he isn't going to change, might as well move him for assets.

Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 8, 2022 at 12:02 a.m.

Thread: STL Blues - More senseless brilliance

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Gmonwy</b></div><div>Cap compliant for 1 year then deeper the next. Also if Sutter would f***ing change up the PP that could work as well</div></div>

I get your point, but I'm trying to find a home for Krug and his contract. He's a luxury - great offense, mediocre defense - STL cannot afford.

Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 7, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.

Thread: Injured to hell and back

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>mokumboi</b></div><div>But they're not going to pay this. And I think the Blues have watched enough former stars win the Cup with a division rival to last 10 lifetimes. Or honestly, just enough hated rivals winning it period. They are not helping the Avs win again. I can't believe I'd need to explain why.</div></div>

I get what you're saying and I hate Kroenke as much as anyone, but two 1st round picks, especially this year, would be tempting. But, nope, Avs would never do it.

Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 7, 2022 at 11:53 p.m.

Thread: STL Blues - More senseless brilliance

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Gmonwy</b></div><div>Calgary is getting literally nothing they need</div></div>

Calgary's PP is a mess. Krug would help immensely. Everything else is about keeping both teams cap compliant while sending a huge LHD to STL.

Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 6, 2022 at 10:39 p.m.

Thread: Next Year

Monahan probably won't get that much and I think he might get his game back on a stronger roster. You might even get him on a 2-year deal.

Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 6, 2022 at 10:26 p.m.

Thread: Next Year

I like the Monahan and Sundqvist moves. It's been several months since I talked to Sunny, but they kept their house here. I feel strongly that the Blues need to move Krug and/or Leddy and find an upgrade LHD.

Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 5, 2022 at 10:37 p.m.

Thread: STL Blues - Correcting DA II - Heavy

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>West_Virginia_Take_Me_Home</b></div><div>I am not totally convinced that you aren't Armstrong. Somehow we are supposed to look at this and think, wow it could be worst if we replaced him.</div></div>

So, you guys are all in with the current state of affairs? Yikes.

Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 5, 2022 at 2:05 p.m.

Thread: STL Blues - Correcting DA II - Heavy

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jfstompers</b></div><div>I mean idk why Detroit gives up another season of perron for a few months of tarasenko.</div></div>

What would it take to get Perron back? No reason to keep O'Reilly around without him.

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 29, 2022 at 2:40 p.m.

Thread: STL Blues 112 - ChychrunKyrou

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Yotes269</b></div><div>Bill would have to have some serious dirt on Doug in order to convince him to do this</div></div>

So you and mokumboi are in agreement?

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 9, 2022 at 8:59 p.m.

Thread: STL Blues - Fire Doug Armstrong

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GMBL</b></div><div>Is Doug Armstrong coming over in that trade package? If so, maybe Bill considers that offer. Although, maybe he would want a massive sweetner, who knows.</div></div>
If there was anyway to ship Doug to AZ, I’d be all for it. What a disaster.

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 9, 2022 at 8:57 p.m.

Thread: STL Blues - Fire Doug Armstrong

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>palhal</b></div><div>Bad trade for Arizona. No way any NTC player waives for Arizona. Have the Blues "hit the wall" with their "aging" long term contract players?</div></div>
It’s a ****show here in STL with no end in sight. Management has trashed this roster so badly, one has to resort to this type of ludicrous stuff for entertainment. Nonetheless, I appreciate the patience, candor, and good humor of everyone on this forum.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 20, 2022 at 3:23 p.m.

Thread: STL Blues - Matthew signs next year

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jchockey12</b></div><div>Trades are fine but I would not sign Nino... Instead I would keep scandella for depth and trade his contract next offseason to sign Tkachuk.
I do like the orlov trade but not sure the caps want to ship him out, especially for a somewhat weak return.</div></div>

I agree, the Caps probably don’t like this trade much, but they’re in cap hell, Ordovician is over 30 and in the last year of his contract, they may accept.

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