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Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 15, 2020 at 9:03 p.m.
Thread: Raanta and Nemeth
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DeadWingsv2</b></div><div>We have a bunch on loan overseas. Seider, Lindstrom and Tuomisto to start</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>aedoran</b></div><div>Lindstrom could be on the opening night roster.</div></div>

Appreciate the feedback, and I see where you're coming from after researching the Wings' situation a little bit. Seems like while your RHD situation looks real weak at first glance, it should quickly become a point of strength if your prospects develop properly. Seider is a stud, I can't believe I forgot about him. And it looks like Lindstrom is a guy that could fill in on the right side in a pinch.

I think you both are right that this doesn't really provide a benefit for Detroit. Appreciate it!
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 11, 2020 at 6:02 p.m.
Thread: The Buffalo side of my trade
I like the fact that you laid out the other side of your deal. I think this makes it a lot more clear why Sabres fans are turning this down.

Both those players are/were close to being good adds for us, so I like the thought process, but it just doesn't come together for me. Kerfoot would have been a good addition over the summer, but we signed Eakin to fill that 3C hole so the need for Kerfoot has pretty much vanished. With Dermott, we definitely have a hole at LD. But what we really need is a second pairing LD, and I don't think Dermott has proven capable of that role. He's not a strong enough player to justify sitting Risto for him, and the same can be said for the rest of our RHD. I'd rather play one on their off side than sit one for Dermott.

Hope that makes sense.
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 9, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.
Thread: Potential Lines
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>gretzkyghosts</b></div><div><a href="/users/gerowrj16" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@gerowrj16</a>
I think we can all agree that jack, Tylor, Sam, Jeff, Eric, Victor and Dylan will be among the top 9 forwards.
Wow 7 forwards who could be dropped in among the top 6, in the '17-'18 season they had only 4 who scored 20 or more goals.
So who will be the last two?
Tage, Casey or Arttu are the most likely candidates.
IMO Zemgus, Kyle or Cody are long shots for permanent top 9 residency, but could move up if there are injuries.

So take your pick and put them where you would like.
It is nice looking at the prospects of a third line that could get more than 20 goals over an 82 game season.</div></div>

I agree, that's the best looking group of surefire top 9 players we've had in a long time. Even if we don't count Cozens seeing as he hasn't played a minute of NHL hockey.

I think Cody Eakin is a pretty safe lock at 3C so I'd personally include him in that list as well, but I can see how you might disagree. He's not a sexy name, but he's a proven center in this league who has played 3C minutes in recent years. Zemgus isn't really a true center, Casey hasn't shown a reason to give him that role, and I'd bet that they bring Arttu in on the wing if he makes the team.

I have those 8 penciled into the starting top 9, and then the likes of Arttu, Casey, Zemgus, and Tage competing for the last spot.

Love the discussion!
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 6, 2020 at 5:32 p.m.
Thread: DiggsDiggsBeaselyBrownDavis
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Smitty426</b></div><div>whats the story with Montour? I assumed he was a keeper</div></div>

It's just hard to see him as a long-term asset here with his contract expiring at the end of this season and our glut of depth at RD. We've got Ristolainen, Jokiharju, Miller, and Montour as NHL RHDs and a prospect in Will Borgen who is ready to move up to the NHL. Risto and Jokiharju most likely aren't going anywhere, and Montour is likely easier to move than Miller since he's on a one year contract.

He hasn't been bad here, but he hasn't stood out as much as many fans expected when we traded for him. He's a good defenseman, fantastic skater that is solid but not spectacular in both zones. I think most Sabres' fans were expecting more offensive ability. But we've been playing him on the left side for the most part because we're weak at LHD, and he hasn't been as comfortable there.

So I think it makes some sense to trade him if we get either a similarly talented lefty in return or enough cap space to go out and improve in net.
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 3, 2020 at 5:46 p.m.
Thread: Movements
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Lenny7</b></div><div>...Couldn't the same be said about just about every single veteran goaltender in the league? Hutton is a cap dump.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SociallyHawkward</b></div><div>If the hawks wanted a veteran mentor they would've just resigned crawford. You can keep your cap dump unless you're gonna pay up for the hawks to take him off your hands</div></div>

You both have fair points. Hutton is a cap dump, he absolutely is. And they could have just kept Crow. But the difference is that Crawford is a $3.9M vet goalie whereas Hutton at 50% retained would be a $1.375M vet goalie who is gone after this year. That's likely more palatable to ownership on a team that's trying for a short retool. He's cheap, and realistically it would be a future considerations type trade, so it would cost nothing but cash.

My point is just that having Hutton would likely be better for the team and for Subban and Delia's development than just tossing them to the wolves. I don't know if the Hawks see either as long-term options in net, but having a combined 84 NHL starts between your two goalies seems concerning to me.