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Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 20, 2023 at 8:26 p.m.
Thread: Meier 23-24
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>papishark</b></div><div>Maybe Drury for Gunler?

Idk most of your guys seem interchangeable but this is a good basis for a deal.

I actually think the Philly second will be more perfered because Greier wants 2023 firsts, and its not too far away from being one.</div></div>

Yeah I debated between Drury, Gunler, Suzuki, etc. I could see a variation on the deal but I think the basis is close.

Drury I see as more of a higher floor bottom 6 guy that I think the Canes might value to fill out the bottom of their lineup at a low cost soon as the roster flirts with the cap. Gunler I think has more upside as a scorer but also more risk, so depends on where the Sharks priorities are at. I can see some back and forth over that kind of discussion but shouldn't be enough to hold up a deal.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 20, 2023 at 8:20 p.m.
Thread: Meier 23-24
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>nintendofan721</b></div><div>I don’t think Pacioretty is ever going to play again sadly.</div></div>

That may be true. Pretty brutal what's happened to him sadly, it'll probably be into the offseason before there's much clarity on his chances of fully healing and for him to make a decision. More just wanted to highlight the flexibility that exists in that spot with ~$5M available to fill it. There will be other good options I'm sure.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Faeyla</b></div><div>That's way too much for Patches if he wants to play again.

I can see the Canes giving him something like 1-1.5 at most if he comes back during the middle of the season. They're 100% in to re-signing him for next season if he wants to play.

I could see Staal taking something like 3 million for 2-3 years to end his career here. No need to give him that much.</div></div>

You may be right. I don't think anyone can reasonably say what the prognosis or timeline for Pacioretty will be right now, but if he gets a clean bill of health and is motivated to play I didn't want to look like I was lowballing him. Same with Staal, I originally had him in the $3-4M range as that wouldn't surprise me. But its easy to undervalue contracts when doing a mock like this to make the job seem easy, I wanted to see how even in more of a worst case scenario the cap still works and there is room to add/improve. Depending on what happens with Patches, I also like a guy like Tomas Tatar for that spot at a similar $ figure, so you could stick his name there if you prefer.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 13, 2021 at 6:51 p.m.
Thread: Tarasenko and Hamilton
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>vikhodush</b></div><div>I like the concept and really well thought out but I think including Suzuki is unnecessary in the Tara deal. Would imagine the next couple of guys just below Suzuki would still be enough.

I also don’t mind the idea of moving Skjei but would probably have a couple of other deals to move him for assets and then acquire another second pairing guy via a different trade.</div></div>

Thanks for the feedback!

Yeah I think the trade is probably an overpayment, especially considering the reaction of a Blues fan in the first comment saying he'd take it in a heartbeat. I didn't want to be a Canes homer and throw a lowball offer in though, and this way I think it kinda shows that even in a worst case, overpayment scenario the Canes system is capable of absorbing the loss. But ideally sub in someone like Rees for Suzuki or downgrade the pick to a 2nd.

As to your couple other trades idea to replace Skjei with a different second pairing guy, I don't disagree, just wonder if you have any specific names in mind? I'm sure there's probably a better combination of trades with other teams out there, I just didn't have anyone specific coming to me and had seen a Scandella/Skjei swap in another one of these mocks and liked the simplicity of it. If someone suggested a series of moves that netted out better in the end I'll gladly run another Armchair GM with those moves instead.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 25, 2021 at 4:01 p.m.
Thread: REALISTIC
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>vikhodush</b></div><div>I’d like to see him gone regardless of what deal he would accept. Think he’s a 7D on a true contender. However I think he’ll end up getting 1.5M just based on what I’ve read from so called experts. He’s worth what teams are willing to spend and for some reason he impressed a lot of people while with the Canes but personally I didn’t see much.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>OnlyBadDeals</b></div><div>I agree with everything you've said, but he has impressed some because he is big and hits a lot. GMs (and fans) love players like that. Not many 6'5 RHD getting less than 1 million.</div></div>

You guys might be right, but if he's really gonna get that kind of money I hope the Canes walk away and let someone else do it. I know its a popular style to watch, but I just can't believe that being big and hitting a lot are enough reason to get a $1.5M NHL payday in 2021 instead of being an effective defenseman. Its mind boggling. Like you said, I think he's a 7D/tweener type at best, I didn't see anything else from him to suggest a bigger role and more money than that. I'd much rather have a guy like TVR back at that kind of salary.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 25, 2021 at 10:36 a.m.
Thread: REALISTIC
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>OnlyBadDeals</b></div><div>Not really. Danault is getting a raise. Connor probably cost more. Hakanpaa gets more.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>vikhodush</b></div><div>I mean I like some of the stuff on here but..

Danault is gonna cost much more than that. No thanks on Palmeiri at that cap hit. No thanks to Savard on first pair. Ned and Hakanpaa will get more although I’d be fine not bringing Hakanpaa back. Connor would be sweet but no chance that gets him here. And we definitely should be protecting Nino.</div></div>

Why does everyone keep saying that Hakanpaa is going to get more? The guy is a career journeyman with less than a full season of NHL experience at the age of 29, he has proved absolutely nothing. If he's trying to demand a cent over $1M, send him packing and find a better replacement.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 24, 2021 at 7:36 p.m.