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Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 23, 2022 at 5:42 p.m.
Thread: Stretch run line up
It's difficult to say a lineup for this team because Woodcroft often changes the lineup based on who we are playing, but I can tell you two things that I hope you take as constructive:
--The McDavid-Draisaitl duo do not usually play together, and the recently made Kane-McDavid-Yamamoto line have been on fire, so it's very unlikely that those two would be on the same line, especially when they are both very much capable of carrying their own line. The McDavid-Draisaitl duo is and should be thought of as superpunch in a video game: it is very powerful but should be used sparingly because it drains stamina.
--Derick Brassard should not be on the powerplay. I do expect his offensive numbers to improve with the Oilers, but he is still very much a guy who is there for defensive, he has failed to put average offensive numbers this year and should not be relied upon for a powerplay. In his place should be McLeod, who has been very fun to watch this season and his puck-handling and line-pushing abilities have improved a ton this season.
--I personally believe Bouchard and Barrie should swap, but Woodcroft typically switches them based on how hot or cold they are.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 31, 2021 at 2:48 a.m.
Thread: Ideal EDM
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>flamesfan419</b></div><div>And those fancy stats, what'd they get the team? Mike Smith now = 10 straight Playoff losses. He could go 82 - 0 with 1.000 SV% and 0.00 GAA
Doesn't mean a darn thing if he can't do it when it counts most. and those 10 losses spread out over 2 different teams, so it's not just the "shaky D" as you put it.

Personally I would've rather finished 4 points BEHIND the Senators, but didn't happen. Any chance you have a broom I could borrow to SWEEP it away.</div></div>

Fair but anyone who watched the games can see that Mike Smith was the only guy who consistently showed up and succeeded. Well, McDavid and Draisaitl constantly got around that Jets defense but man Helleybuyck was just a brick wall. It was almost fun watching the Oilers lose because how good he was... anyways that's not the point. I see Smith as a solid cheap backup. Obviously I don't intend him to start when Mrazek and Ullmark are expected to hit the market.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 24, 2021 at 9:29 p.m.
Thread: Ideal EDM
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Oilfan1717</b></div><div>You’ve put a lot of thought into this team. Which is good. The Laine trade is fair, but it leaves the Oilers with virtually no high end draft picks until mid decade, which is ultimately too high of a price to pay. The Washington deal is unlikely to happen given that all the dollars are going one way. Your valuation of Denault is way too low - he’ll likely get between 4.5 and 6 Million on a four or five year deal. Your other moves seem reasonable.</div></div>

I know Ken Holland won't like the lack of draft capital (that's why I wanted a 3rd Rnd in return), but I'm of the opinion that it's worth it to have a potential superstar right now instead of wait and take a guess on which player -- if any -- will become a superstar, sniping winger at least three years from now. I feel like if the Oilers want a dynasty, they need to lock and load in the next two season. Otherwise they'll only be able to aim for one cup.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 24, 2021 at 9:21 p.m.
Thread: Ideal EDM
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>flamesfan419</b></div><div>On behalf of the Pacific division, we thank you for doubling Mike Smith's salary for another 2 years only to be a backup.
And another EDM page that only gives RNH a minimal raise long term.
I have to think if the Oilers only value him as a 250K - 350K above current value player, he goes somewhere else.
For sure there's a team or teams that have the ability to give him a little more and a more prominent role rather than playing behind 97/29</div></div>

The raise is only $250k, which is reasonable considering his 21-6-2 with .912 SV% and 2.69 GAA despite playing behind a shaky D-core; he's also been cited as one of biggest team leaders in the locker room by various players and Edmonton media including McDavid and Draisaitl. The only reason I didn't bump it above $2M is he's 39 years old.
On the note of Nuge, he is aware he didn't earn a massive raise, and he does want to remain in Edmonton. Most talks I've heard remain just above the $6M AAV.
But hey, go ahead and gawk despite being only 4 points ahead of the Senators.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 24, 2021 at 9:15 p.m.
Thread: Ideal EDM
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Oilfan1717</b></div><div>You’ve put a lot of thought into this team. Which is good. The Laine trade is fair, but it leaves the Oilers with virtually no high end draft picks until mid decade, which is ultimately too high of a price to pay. The Washington deal is unlikely to happen given that all the dollars are going one way. Your valuation of Denault is way too low - he’ll likely get between 4.5 and 6 Million on a four or five year deal. Your other moves seem reasonable.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Campabee</b></div><div>Danault turned down a 6 year 5 Mil contract because he wants more term and feels his value is 6+ Mil 1st line center. He said he loves it in Montreal and hopes to be able to stay but he took a value deal on his last contract so he wants to get paid on his next one. His true value IMO is a 2nd line center between 4.5 and 5.75.</div></div>

Alright I'll raise the Danault earnings. I figured Washington would want a goalie because they are in desperate need of a reliable backup (Koski had roughly a 930 SV% while a backup this year), and they don't have time to wait for VInacek or Samsonov to develop into exceptional goalies. As I've said with Stalock, I do not care what team we trade Koskinen or Stalock to. So that really doesn't matter to me.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 24, 2021 at 5:29 p.m.
Thread: Ideal EDM
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>hairyberry</b></div><div>With the amount of future assets you're giving up for him, you're banking everything on Laine becoming a star player. I honestly wouldn't trade that much for him.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Campabee</b></div><div>LMAO if Danault signs that he stays in Montreal where he wants to play. He loves the Habs, he is just pricing himself out of town. MMW though if Danaukt signs for 5 Mil or less it WILL most likely be with the Habs.</div></div>

I mean Patrick Maroon scored 27 goals in a season on McDavid's line, I'm willing to bank Laine scores 50+ if not 60.
I dunno if you were alluding to this but Habs reportedly gave Danault a lucrative contract but was turned down. I was under the impression Danault didn't want to continue playing in Montreal, but if what you say is true then that's that.
In any case I don't know how the whole "Ideal" word in the title and description went over your head. Obviously I'm not gonna get my hopes up for Laine or Danault. I just wanted to dream about it.