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Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 23, 2023 at 2:12 p.m.
Thread: Finishing touches
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>LivingAnew</b></div><div>I HIGHLY doubt Chicago would take Kubalik back. Heck, it was just a year ago that they didn't even qualify him as an RFA; they let him walk for nothing. He doesn't fit our long-term plans.

The tough thing for OTT is that there are darn few teams with the cap space and the willingness to take on cap casualties like Joseph and/or Brannstrom. While Joseph has value, he'll be long gone by the time the Hawks are relevant again. So, his "value" to the Hawks lies strictly in picks or other assets that'd accompany him in trade.

Brannstrom, on the other hand (IMO), could have some value to the Hawks - creating some stability in the RD position while the soon-to-be-drafted kids marinate and develop. The RD position is probably now the weakest of the Hawks' prospect pipelines. But as with any team in a serious rebuild, the Hawks are in the business of collecting draft picks, not trading them away. And contenders wrestling with the cap are willing to trade their RD cap dumps/casualties to us - and include picks (a la Zaitsev, as you know well) that serve our rebuild.

My sense is (and I could be wrong) is that the Hawks might, MIGHT consider taking Brannstrom and Joseph off OTT's hands for F/C. I thought OTT has some youngster now (or soon) ready to step into a 3rd line RD slot, too? Maybe that would be some solace?

The bottom line is that I think OTT is in a tough spot... Contending teams with picks may want to get better but have no cap room; teams with cap room don't envision themselves in a "win now" mode, and are in the business of collecting picks or assets for the long-term, not coughing them up. And this year it seems there are VERY few teams with much cap room, at all. It's a tough conundrum. Good luck!</div></div>

Thanks for the insight. Yeah I figured it would be a long shot wanting him back. Only saw it as a short term weapon for bedard to have on the PP etc. Cheers.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 21, 2023 at 5:01 p.m.
Thread: Finishing touches
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Xspyrit</b></div><div>Good on you for knowing the difference between a cap dump and a cap casualty. After losing DeBrincat, Dorion thought he re-invest the AAV in another goalie and a Vladimir Tarasenko

After these 2 signings (9.0 AAV), sens got very tight but they still need to sign Pinto. It’s obvious they should go with a short year bridge with him, which should cost 1.2 to 1.5

That’s about the amount they need to clear. Either they have a guy who will start on LTIR (Norris? Forsberg? Both?) or they move someone to replace him with someone cheaper.

Based on my analysis, Kubalik is the one that makes the most sense to move. Would return an asset (Joseph would cost one), PP is already stacked, he’s UFA to be and Sens won’t have the space to re-sign him (they’ll have around 6.0 AAV to sign a forward) and Joseph is more needed on the PK and defensively at ES</div></div>

I agree with you logic of moving Kubalik and gaining an asset. First choice personally and looked at it a lot. My view is Dorion cannot stomach more failed pro side trades not working out in his favour (which has happened multiple times). Moving Kubalik highlights another mistake and selfishly based on past behaviour I think he happily pays an asset to move a Joseph over Kubalik to save face.

Joseph I believe will have a bounce back year but I wonder on how the relationship between player and club is? Maybe i've read into it too much.

Branny is great but end of the day Chychrun Chabot and Sanderson are studs. Branny on the right side doesn't compliment those d. You need two way or shut down guys of which one or two have size. I rather Chychrun on the right side. Branny needs a chance to thrive and his value will diminish not getting the minutes in Ottawa imo.

End of day to have some flexibility two of Brannstrom, Kubalik and Joseph need to go. Pinto as a 10.2 RFA and limited leverage should sign around 1.85 on a short term deal.

What kind of return would you think Kubalik can bring? still limited trading partners so value not as high. I'd happily send him back to Chicago for OTT 3rd this year and 4th in 2026 but doubt they do it.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 24, 2023 at 1:09 p.m.