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Random_internet_guy_1967

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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 20, 2023 at 8:31 p.m.
Thread: Fresh outlookdown year
I doubt Boston accepts. It would be a good idea on paper to get a prospect with the ceiling of the next Bergeron as his replacement, but along with the doubts of whether he can reach that ceiling, I don't think Swayman and a 1st would be a fair price for him. Swayman is probably going to end up a consistent top 6-10 best goalie in the league, and to pair him with a 1st for a guy who hasn't played a full NHL season and a cap dump of a goalie in Driedger probably isn't the best way of improving your team.

On Seattle's end, I don't know if they'd accept simply because their center position is really in no man's land. Beniers will definitely be a solid 1c (he pretty much is already) but he probably can't be the only high end center option on an actual contender, and other than Gourde at 3c, the rest is pretty subpar, with Wennberg 2c and Bellmare 4c. Seattle probably won't look to give up their best prospect who also play a position of need, though I still do think they accept the trade because they bring in a young guy who plays another position of need, being a goalie.

TL;DR This trade is definitely good on account of it answering a position of question for both teams, the main issue is that it creates new problems for both teams in the process. If you're looking for a good center prospect and a goalie for Swayman, maybe Arizona's Vejmelka and C. Geekie for Swayman, Poitras and a 3rd could work, or San Jose's Eklund and Kahkonen or Blackwood for a similar return?
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 18, 2023 at 7:43 p.m.
Thread: v111
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>sharcuda22</b></div><div>good lord this is one of the most pretentious condescending things ive read in awhile. You have no idea who is on driedger's 10 team no trade list, or what his desire is to get an NHL role. Buffalo is in the market for a RD but go off king. I don't really know what Minnesota needs other than in playoffs all I heard was how much they needed a center so that Matt boldy could go back to wing. I will think twice before I post with you, a bonafide NHL insider, and wasting your time goodness gracious</div></div>

ok, first of all, dont take things personally, if I sounded condescending or anything along those lines, I apologize, I'm not out here to call anyone stupid, and its not like I have the best track record of valid opinions, but that doesnt mean I cant HAVE opinions. I dont know whos on Driedgers no trade list, but I still like to make the assumption just in case. Also, sure Buffalo is in the market for a RHD, but i feel if they have a guy in the org who's identical in play style, they wouldnt want him.

Again, I'm sorry if I worded my comment in a way that came across as stuck up, sarcastic, or egotistical, that wasn't my aim.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 17, 2023 at 2:21 p.m.
Thread: Adding Wright
I think keeping Wright in the AHL most of the season is the best for his development, and having him on the 4th line isn't the direction to go. If Seattle does decide to bring him up, I think they'd trade Wennberg before, letting Gourde get 2C temporarily and Wright 3C until he proves he can play top line caliber. Also, moving to the other lineup choices, I doubt they put Mccann on the right side, and would just prefer to push him down to 4th line like they did in the playoffs. Do I agree with this? no, but unless they buy out Schwartz or keep Kartye down, Mccann 4th line is the only option
Forward lineup:
Kartye-Beniers-Eberle
Mccann-Gourde-Burakovsky
Eeli-Wright-Bjorky
Schwartz-Geekie-Tanev
Assuming Schwartz isn't bought out, this is probably the best possibility for the lines, Gourde gets pushed down if/when Wright's ready and Wennberg is 2C until Wright is ready for call up. In a perfect world, Schwartz gets traded for picks and either Lind or Sprong get bottom right wing Tanev moves to the left, but if that doesn't all happen, this is what I expect we'll see the team running with.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 16, 2023 at 7:23 p.m.
Thread: Sharangovich trade comps
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Random_internet_guy_1967</b></div><div>On the surface, each trade looks fine, but the issues are a bit more related to team direction or positional needs. Seattle doesn't need to add wingers right now, unless there's a major injury, they would need to get rid of wingers, as guys like Kartye are just waiting for any roster spot at this point. Chicago I doubt they move a 2nd and 3rd for an RFA who won't be extended anyways, but I do see how they might feel a bit pressured to get immediate roster players for Bedard, but unless you push that 2nd to a future year, I don't think it goes through. Anaheim, their is space in their top 9, but as mentioned by another comment, you're kinda just swapping players for the scenary change that doesn't make the most sense. Of all of them, the Ducks I think are the most inclined to do this if the new contract isn't too long term or isn't too much money, and the Kraken make the least sense with their already excessive amount of wingers.</div></div>

I don't like to shoot down transactions without suggesting alternatives to think about, so if you're looking for teams I could see having a demand for him, I'd say Anaheim and Chicago for different returns, Buffalo if they want to add to their bottom 6, Dallas if the money works, (Hilariously) Arizona if it isn't for picks, and Winnipeg are all teams to look into.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 16, 2023 at 7:15 p.m.
Thread: Sharangovich trade comps
On the surface, each trade looks fine, but the issues are a bit more related to team direction or positional needs. Seattle doesn't need to add wingers right now, unless there's a major injury, they would need to get rid of wingers, as guys like Kartye are just waiting for any roster spot at this point. Chicago I doubt they move a 2nd and 3rd for an RFA who won't be extended anyways, but I do see how they might feel a bit pressured to get immediate roster players for Bedard, but unless you push that 2nd to a future year, I don't think it goes through. Anaheim, their is space in their top 9, but as mentioned by another comment, you're kinda just swapping players for the scenary change that doesn't make the most sense. Of all of them, the Ducks I think are the most inclined to do this if the new contract isn't too long term or isn't too much money, and the Kraken make the least sense with their already excessive amount of wingers.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 9, 2023 at 9:16 a.m.
Thread: Danny Briere tears it down
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Joey_mar_cur</b></div><div>not enough cap space for what samsonov will inevitably want, kallgren is a UFA, Woll is borderline ready, Murray is on robidas island. WAAAAYYYYY too many goalies</div></div>

Sammy is an RFA, and I don't think he'll be getting more than Murray's current cap hit. Woll is as good if not better as Montembeault (though I admit its a smaller sample size), and moving Murray will be to open the necessary cap space to sign Sammy. Kallgren shouldn't be in this convo, he's a 4th string, but even then, worst case is he signs in Europe.

Also, imo, the Leafs shouldn't trade all their futures unless they can be certain of what their getting back. Sure, the Leafs have proven that they aren't afraid to test the goalie position with unproven talent and risky acquisitions, but they didn't pay futures for them, Murray came with picks, only costing future considerations, and Sammy was a 1 yr 1 mil FA signing, both guys (and 2 late picks) acquired without sending out 2 1sts, our 2nd best young left wing behind Knies, and Murray, who can be dumped with far safer methods.

Do the Leafs have so many goalies that we can't go out and try to acquire one? no, but should we go out and acquire one? also no, especially not one with media baggage after the WJ incident, and who is known for consistency problems, and we shouldn't invest the little draft capital we have for it.