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Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 29, 2019 at 3:52 p.m.
Thread: Trading Jeff Petry to Anaheim for Futures
I posted almost the identical trade a few nights ago and got generally trashed for the idea (my version was Petry+Lekhonen for Comtois+1st rounder)

From my point of view, Anaheim still looks like a pretty competitive team on paper, rather than a rebuilding team. They've got a solid top end defense in their mid to late 20's (Manson, Lindholm, Fowler), a great goalie in Gibson, and some very good top 6 forwards (Rakell, Henrique, Silverberg, etc.) as well as an aging but still effective Getzlaf at center.

It seems to me like a trade that generally helps both teams, perhaps with some extra secondary pieces/picks exchanged for balance.

But there are lots of good opinions above - if the centerpiece is a 32-year old defenseman in Petry, maybe there's just too much risk and not enough value for the Ducks.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 28, 2019 at 3:55 p.m.
Thread: HABS QUESTION GAME
I think the team needs to accept that they are a middle of the pack team at best - so take a step back, miss the 2020 playoffs, and concentrate on collecting more high-end picks and prospects.

So first Domi goes because he's near-peak value. Danault would be next although i'd prefer to keep him to protect and mentor the young centers over the next 3-4 years. Keep Kotka, Poehling, Suzuki as they are the likely future core.

For the second group, I'd keep Armia he has the most value and they need a bit of size. But if the price is right all 3 can go.

Third group, I'd move both Petry and Tatar at this year's TDL. Maximize the value coming back as they would not be considered pure rentals this year. Maybe Habs could pick up a couple of extra first round picks for 2020. I like them both but their value can only decline from here.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 17, 2019 at 4:53 p.m.
Thread: Something New for Left D go west to the Desert Dogs
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>hanson493</b></div><div>right now arizona has the 3rd best defense in the league. why are they getting rid of a young stud for offense? their forward group is pretty decent. i dont think you are getting a dman from arizona.</div></div>

I know what you're saying, the Coyotes likely don't want to move one of their young defensive building blocks. But Arizona offense last year was 27th in the league, and this year it sits near the bottom again (obviously it's early in the season). The defense and goaltending is solid, but without some offensive depth they're still going to have trouble making the playoffs.

I would think there is a point where the offer is too good to refuse. Maybe the Habs add a better young defensive prospect to sweeten the pot...maybe change it to Drouin and Cale Fleury. Then the coyotes get 2 young building blocks for one...
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 19, 2019 at 12:58 p.m.
Thread: What Did It Cost - Everything
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CN10</b></div><div>So Murray won't be a fit with Weber on the top pair? I see Montreal moving a top 6 forward who the organization was unhappy with to end the year and which will soon be replaceable by the forward prospects coming up for a #2/3D and a young backup goalie. Columbus may need to sweeten the deal with a 2020/2021 mid round pick but I think it seems fair and addresses both team needs.</div></div>

In terms of value Murray for Drouin is not a bad starting point for a trade. Habs would likely be a better team overall if Murray was reasonably healthy for a few years.

The problem is that Drouin acquisition from Tampa was so high profile for Marc Bergevin, that he'd have to be perceived to hit a home run in a Drouin trade at this point (someone like Ghost from the Flyers). Getting Murray would look more like a solid double, not the home run.

For better or worse, Drouin likely gets a longer leash in Montreal, and in a couple of years is finally let go at lower trade value.