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SakuThornton

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Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 21, 2023 at 8:43 p.m.
Thread: Meier trades
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>aktobos71</b></div><div>I know. But its Meier worth losing some of it now? This can tamper their progress in long term.</div></div>

I think so. Buffalo is on the verge of making the playoffs. Now's the time to trade in quantty for quality and really build a great core. Let's say the price for Meier ends up being Savoie + Krebs + a mid-round pick.

Where does this leave Buffalo in the near future?

Thompson, Quinn, Cozens, Power, Tuch, Dahlin, Samuelsson all locked in essentially. Ostlund, Skinner, Asplund, Kulich, Rosen are all going to be nice contributors as well. Add Meier to the mix and I think you have an elite core led by Dahlin-Power (one of the best pairings in the entire league). Meier is only 26 and gives you an elite power forward for the next 5 years. If Buffalo can add a legit starting goalie this offseason by leveraging some of their prospects, that's a team that's ready to contend as soon as next season.

Prospects are great to have but there's a time to buy at the end of a rebuild, that time is now for the Sabres
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 21, 2023 at 5:12 p.m.
Thread: Deadline
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Haymaker26</b></div><div>I think Pittsburgh takes that, but they could also use a decent middle-six option or two.

is SJS willing to move either Labanc or Barabanov, and if so, what do Sharks fans think either would cost?</div></div>

I wouldn't think Pittsburgh is interested in Labanc, although he's quite underrated. The obvious Penguins to move are Kapanen, Carter, and DeSmith. Barabanov seems like a much better fit, an upgrade on Kapanen and cheaper, and provides good two-way play. I would think Kapanen + a 2nd would do it for Barabanov. Not looking backward at what Rutherford paid for Kapanen but looking at his realistic value right now it's what makes the most sense to me. Would hope for a bit of a resurgence from Kap next season for a Sharks' deadline move, and Barabanov was a great waiver pickup.

What would you think of Bonino (50% retention) + Barabanov for Kapanen, a 2nd, and a 4th? Let's cut out the 7th here.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 28, 2022 at 6:52 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 25, 2022 at 12:05 a.m.
Thread: Covfefe
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>In_it_to_winnik</b></div><div>I never said you made it up. Hagel to toronto makes a lot of sense. I just don't believe he's worth all that. Robertson will be on the team next year with a sub 900k aav. Quite possibly the best addition to the team next season. Also I don't consider maple leafs hot stove as a legitimate source. Again yes to the idea but a realistic price (as stated in the article).

I'd give it maybe a 10% chance Mrazek gets traded in season. Off season? Absolutely but you cannot trade goalies like him before the playoffs. Goalies who can legitimately start games and push your starter are far too valuable imo.</div></div>

Hotstove article contains sources from insiders such as Frank Seravalli (quite accurate).
It's funny, I'm getting pushback on both ends of the spectrum here. Some believe Toronto is giving up too much here, and some believe Toronto has to add a significant amount to the trade. Which is it?
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 24, 2022 at 10:53 p.m.
Thread: Covfefe
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>In_it_to_winnik</b></div><div>Dont think they move Mrazek as he has a large sample size of being a good goalie. He needs to take some starts off of Campbell. In what word does Hagel get all that? What evidence exactly? I know everyone player is God according to this cite, but realistically Hagel is a great complimentary winger for really good players. He is not the main play driver on his line. If he is worth that, does bunting get 3 first? Where does it end? Chicago needs a full rebuild. A first in a very deep draft along with a solid centre prospect is a good start.</div></div>

I didn't just make this up lol.
Mrazek, Robertson, and Hagel are all involved in trade rumors.
https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2022/02/18/toronto-maple-leafs-trade-target-brandon-hagel/

I also think it's in Toronto's best interest to move Mrazek and free up cap space for next season