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Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 9 at 6:20 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 8 at 8:31 p.m.
Thread: Looking Ahead To The Playoffs
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CD282</b></div><div>I didn't say that. But the team doesn't do as well when they load up the first line, and I can demonstrate that using numbers.

I think winning will make them happiest. That's the goal. They can always play together on the PP.</div></div>

1st off, McLeod-Draisaitl-Foegele are a small sample size to compare to RNH-McDavid-Hyman which have the most played time together by a mile, 2nd is Draisaitl-McDavid-Hyman!

If you haven't paid attention over the past few years, Draisaitl isn't happy. He's getting the **** end of the stick 5 on 5 because they feel they have to split 29/97. I get the draw of running them down the middle but sometimes you need to let the big dogs eat and let the rest get the scraps. EDM doesn't have a supporting cast that has enough chemistry to make the top 6 solid with 97/29 split up. It's always in a blender and Draisaitl always gets less while guys like RNH/Hyman/Kane/Etc. get more. EDM has center depth, they need to utilize that. This lineup commits to Draisaitl &amp; McDavid. Hopefully they commit in return!
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 8 at 8:02 p.m.
Thread: Looking Ahead To The Playoffs
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CD282</b></div><div>The Oilers are demonstrably better when they run

Nugent-Hopkins - McDavid - Hyman
McLeod - Draisaitl - Foegele

I don't get the temptation to run McDavid and Draisaitl together unless it's the last shift of the period or some such specific situation.</div></div>

The fact that Draisaitl can't seem to find lasting chemistry with anyone other than McDavid plays a huge role into whether or not they keep him happy enough to re-sign. McDavid/Draisaitl re-signing is as important, if not more important, than whether or not they win a cup this year. Commiting to playing Draisaitl on LW next to McDavid for the next however many years will make them both happy. They think and play on a level that most ppl just can't keep up with. EDM has depth at center and there's no reason 29/97/18 can't be the 1st line for the next 4+ years! If you base everything on statistics and think RNH is a better winger for McDavid than I wouldn't trust your judgement!
Forum: Fauteuil - DGMar. 5 at 5:26 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 3 at 10:09 p.m.
Thread: RD and Top 6 Wing Targets
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AEcho</b></div><div>NSH would probably ask that you make the 3rd, EDM's 2024 2nd instead. The combination of Sissons and Carrier is worth more than that package considering NSH's current center depth situation. The only player NSH has left in the system who could replace Sissons is Parssinen, and while he has done well finding his game again in the AHL, I don't think he could truly replace what Sissons brings at least right now.

NSH can do the retention on Carrier without any issue, and Carrier was Ekholm's partner for several years, so while Ekholm and Bouchard have been great, Carrier provides some extra defensive flexibility.</div></div>

Scissons isn't worth the base package on his own &amp; Carrier's ask is a 2nd with maybe a kicker. Adding the 2nd is too much IMO. I'd be firm on the base + 3rd
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 1 at 6:49 p.m.