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Forum: Armchair-GMThu. at 1:21 p.m.
Thread: ullmark
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Garak</b></div><div>However much I may personally agree with you, that isn't exactly true. From the way KD was talking, he doesn't seem so keen on handing Soderblom the backup job. And if he is going to make him fight for it, that probably means he is bringing in another goalie, because Stauber and Commesso aren't likely to be ready next year. Stauber is honestly probably just an AHL level stop gap. His games last season in the NHL were a fluke. He is ok, but he isn't THAT good.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>klassic</b></div><div>I agree this could be a possibility. And it is only 1 year for Forsberg.</div></div>

I would actually be ok with them bringing in another veteran goalie to pair up with Mrazek but a 4th round pick for Forsberg and his $2.75m cap hit wouldn’t be enough which is part of the reason I would decline.

I would actually prefer they swing for a homerun and take Campbell from Edmonton as long as he comes with a 1st and high level prospect. Hopefully he rebounds and finds his game again and you end up with two solid veterans which provides the Hawks with organizational depth and trade option flexibility.
Forum: Armchair-GMTue. at 11:55 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMTue. at 3:05 p.m.
Thread: tampa
Well I am the anomaly in Hawks fandom when it comes to Jeannot, I would gladly give up Marcel x 2 and a 3rd round pick for him.

I can’t see the Hawks resigning Tinordi so there is no other physical presence on the team once you get past Foligno… and please don’t mention Murphy. They will need a couple of guys who make other teams pause and think about taking liberties with the young core they are building.

Marcel is 5th round pick who had a very pedestrian first professional season split the AHL/ECHL. A 3rd round pick is a lottery ticket. Jeannot has proven he can play and contribute as a physical presence while chipping in occasionally with offence.

If it doesn’t work out you will be able to recoup the draft pick at next years TDL. If it does you extend Jeannot before he reaches FA.

Having said all that I can’t see Tampa giving him up for that package.
Forum: Armchair-GMSun. at 10:37 a.m.
Thread: Threaten to waive JT til he waves
The actual $$ owed and cap space are two very different parts of the equation and both have to be considered and dealt with. How many teams are there that can actually absorb the $13m proposed to be sent to Chicago in the scenario above? Not many.

If you go to Puckpedia and calculate the cost to move $13m in cap space it estimates the value as the 16th pick in the 1st round. Since the Leafs pick is later then that and the limited market they would be working with, a 1st round pick and quality prospect is very reasonable I’m my opinion.

I am considering Holmberg as the cost of moving the 2nd year of Jarnkrok’s $2.1m contract.

Now as someone who lives in the Toronto area, I watch the Leafs all the time and I can confidently say, Tavares’s play has dropped off significantly, he is no longer a point per game player and was often a non factor in games this season. You can expect his play to diminish even further next season with his lack of foot speed and age.

Additionally, what value does bringing Tavares to Chicago for one season provide? They are still not going to be competitive next season and you have now used up a significant portion of cap space that could be directed towards more impactful long-term assets. Leadership? Hmm… one playoff series win in his time in Toronto with a very talented team.

In my opinion Tavares either comes with significant assets for the future or some other team can be charitable towards the Leafs.