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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 18, 2023 at 2:01 p.m.
Thread: Sell off vacation dot com
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>KrakBirds23</b></div><div>True, I misread that. Given Gru's performance in the playoffs I don't think I'd do it yet. I still think Seattle does nothing major until the 23/24 offseason when you have contracts coming off the books. I also am not sure that signing another goalie is the answer.</div></div>

I will admit, after thinking on it, and as a fan of both clubs, I do find the trade somewhat intriguing! Lol Hellebuyck is one of my favorite players and I dread the day he leaves Winnipeg. But if traded to Seattle, that would certainly soften the blow considerably!!

For Jets benefit, in taking Grubauer back, I think they'd maybe get a better return of which is looking less and less available to them as this drags on. So I like that for them!

For Seattle, having an unquestionable stud between the pipes would be amazing! I swear I needed to take my shoes off last year to count the number of games Seattle won by outscoring opponents! (7-6, 8-7, 9-8) lmao! Not a recipe for continued success!
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 12, 2023 at 8:39 p.m.
Thread: Wright
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GreatWhiteNorth</b></div><div>I think you just stated the exact problem here - his “long history expected to be 1st overall”. Seems like fans on here are built more on his hype of being given exceptional status to the OHL rather than what he actually is.
There’s a reason he dropped to 4th overall and that’s cause he’s not seen the same way by NHL executives as he is by fans. He didn’t dominate the junior the way he should have as an exceptional status player, combine that with his skating issues and attitude issues and I can tell you personally from talking to some people within the NHL that he’s not as highly regarded as fans seem to think.
He’s not the player he was in minor hockey where he could get by on skill alone. His future is a middle 6 centre, likely 2nd liner with slightly above defensive skill. Which aren’t considered high end prospects at all</div></div>

If Wright is all hype and not the vaulted prospect Seattle fans make him out to be---for the reasons you went into great detail to outline---then his return in a trade for Nylander, such as the one posted in this ACGM, must be tremendously underwhelming for you and so many Leafs fans. Perhaps the lot of you will stop suggesting trading for him then!! Lol
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 12, 2023 at 8:31 p.m.
Thread: Wright
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GreatWhiteNorth</b></div><div>Idk why a defenceman being involved is so funny to you. Why would Toronto trade their best trading asset and not address an area of need? Not to mention that Treliving has been pretty vocal about adding to the defence. It’s almost a guarantee that a defenceman would be involved in a Nylander deal.</div></div>

I didn't say that I thought it was "funny" that TO would want a D back and address that area of need . . . just that I like the deal for Seattle EVEN LESS if it means diminishing the d-core. Their PK would likely really take a hit with both Soucy and now Oleksiak gone.

Nylander is great but Seattle's reality is that they are deep on the wing and also had no issues scoring last season. Of course Toronto should look for a deal involving a d-man, but I'm expressing how I see things from Seattle's perspective. We would weaken our d-core and create a bigger logjam at forward. Yes, I suppose another deal could take place, but adding Nylander and a contract that may well be double that of the other forwards on the team doesn't excite ME as much as many Toronto fans think it should. But again, maybe it does Francis!! Guess we'll see.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 12, 2023 at 5:27 p.m.
Thread: Wright
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>KingExLeafs</b></div><div>I think a defenceman has to be part of the trade for the Leafs. And when a team acquires the best player in the trade they have to overpay a little.</div></div>

Trade I proposed is 4 assets for 1, again . . . a roster player, 1st round pick, top prospect, and an additional pick depending on the quality of roster player. Not sure what more you'd expect. (?) If he's that awesome, Toronto should pay him 10 million and just keep him!

A d-man involved makes me like the idea even less, LOL, but who knows . . . I'm not Francis! And pretty sur any deal would most DEFINITELY need to come with a REASONABLE extension in place, and given Nylander's history and current news on that front, acquiring teams probably shouldn't hold their breath!
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 10, 2023 at 2:25 a.m.
Thread: Projecting Red Wings one year from now post DeBrincat Trade
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>pens1991</b></div><div>Please explain how Rasmussen is worth two first round picks and a 2nd with a massive career best 29pt season when DeBrincat went to Ottawa for a 1st, 2nd, and a 3rd after a 78 point (41G) season.... :tearsofjoy :tearsofjoy :tearsofjoy</div></div>

I don't think he is saying Rasmussen is worth that, just that he's not a bust. And in his description he likens the trade to the overpay for Jeannott, whom Tampa acquired because he provided something they wanted and they clearly see more from him in the future. Question that needs answering is whether NJ might see something they want enough from Rasmussen come playoffs to make such a trade. (?) It's clear, you do not!
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 10, 2023 at 2:14 a.m.
Thread: Not assuming this is realistic but
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Moss_Bucket</b></div><div>Where did this idea that the Kraken would be willing to move their former 4th overall guy in Wright, the same Wright who was seen as the 1st overall player of his draft? I just don't understand.</div></div>

Most of it comes from the idea (falsehood) that Wright's been a disappointment, beginning with his falling in the draft and then second because he didn't tear it up his first season---even in a 24 game playoff showing with Coachella.

Second, it's the idea Seattle absolutely <em>needs</em> a gamebreaking winger, despite being 4th in league scoring last year and having solid depth in that position, already.

Then ultimately it comes down to teams out there who see an easy fit for the trade they fear needs making due to financial restraints. . . . "What, a team with cap space, oodles of picks and a top prospect---yes please!" . . . "While we're at it, we'll take that affordable shutdown RHD from you too, please and thank you!"

Not saying Nylander isn't a good player and Francis shouldn't look into him, but seriously doubt he entertains moving Wright and Larsson to do so.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 9, 2023 at 1:09 a.m.