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Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 10 at 1:05 a.m.
Thread: PLAYOFF LINES
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TMLBRIAN</b></div><div>Leafs were at their best with:

Rielly-Bush
Benoit-McCabe
Brodie-Lily

I know Edmondson is huge and would look good beside Lily. But Brodie is playing well again and Keefe loves Brodie. I think they go with that 6 to start. Edmondson gets in if we have a few bad games though.</div></div>

Nah Brodie again has started to become an issue defensively he's starting to miss assignments or not be where he's supposed to. Hes creating plays here and there but in the Dzone has been caught chasing or not been where needed to often in last 5 games.

Leafs best games actually came with

Rielly-Bush
Benoit-McCabe
Edmundson-Lily

Edmundson's has to be in game 1. His net front clearing presence and ability to play playoff hockey and annoy other teams stars is what we need

We saw it in the EDM game he made McDavid and Draisaitl miserable

Rielly-Bush
Benoit-McCabe
Edmundson-Lily

That should be game 1
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 9 at 11:12 p.m.
Thread: PLAYOFF LINES
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TMLBRIAN</b></div><div>Rielly + Lily has not worked yet to this point in time. Jarnkrok hasn't really played C for the Leafs.

I doubt these are the lines.

I assume the D will be:

Rielly-Bush
Brodie-Lily
Benoit-McCabe

with Edmundson on standby.

Forwards are harder to predict but maybe:

Bert-Matthews-Marner (I think they go back together)
McMann-Taveres-Nylander
Knies-Domi-Jarnkrok
Dewar-Kampf-Reaves

Holmberg and Robertson on Standby.</div></div>

Why split up the new Matthews line that has been shredding opponents

Not a wise move

TOR has finally divided up the scoring threat to 3 lines. No need to move anyone around

Once Jarnkrok comes back Reaves comes out

Holmberg stays at 3c and Robertson is on standby


Bertuzzi — Matthews — Domi
Knies — Tavares — Marner
McMann— Holmberg — Nylander
Dewar — Kampf — Jarnkrok
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 7 at 4:32 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 4 at 9:10 a.m.
Thread: Laine and Roy and Lindholm
I say this on KJ trade proposals to MTL all the time, but it applies here: CBJ and MTL aren't good trade partners. We need similar things (high-end talent, especially among forwards), have similar things (a lot of young players and vets who are middle-6 or bottom-6 options at the moment, as well as full prospect cupboards, and a logjam of defensemen), and have similar timelines to compete (2-3 years).

If you believe Columbus is still 5+ years away from competing, then maybe it makes sense to grab a bad contract and some picks, but I don't think anyone in or around Columbus believes that. We need top-end talent, so we're not trading a Laine (whose value is down anyway, and we should just keep in hopes of a bounceback) or a KJ or any other young forward unless it's a 1-for-1 hockey trade of similar players, or part of a package for a legitimate upgrade.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 3 at 8:37 p.m.
Thread: My Face is Numb
Bertuzzi - Matthews - Domi
McMann - Tavares - Marner
Knies - Holmberg - Nylander
Dewar - Kampf - Reaves/Robertson

Rielly - Lyubushkin
Benoit - McCabe
Edmundson - Liljegren

Samsonov
Woll


1. Keep the top line as is. It forces Matthews to play a more cycle style and be engaged in the play more opposed to having him wait for Marner to find him all the time
2. Matthews/Marner/Nylander drive their own lines (doubtful but it’s what’s best) - Marner’s gotta play in the top 6 and he’s had chemistry with Tavares and their play styles match. McMann has solidified himself beside Tavares so it should be a natural fit
3. Dewar is not count out of the lineup. He’s been a big reason why the PK has turned around and improved dramatically since the deadline.
4. Reaves should be in if they get Florida, and Robertson if they get Boston though I’d still lean towards Reaves either way a little bit. I think Jarnkrok might have a tough time finding a spot in the lineup because it’s really shaping up without him in it.
5. Liljegren has to play with a defensive guy that can clear the front of the net or he’ll get caved in. He only plays with Rielly late in games when they need offence but to start he’s looked good beside Edmundson
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 2 at 3:14 p.m.
Thread: Dubois Trade
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TMLBRIAN</b></div><div>Would you make the trade as I proposed here?

I did the 775k retention so that he would be under Suzuki and Caufield. To keep the proper pecking order.</div></div>

Yeah, not really, that 1st is more important to the Habs than trading it with Gally to acquire PLD and I do t think PLD holds much more value than Gally at this point. The only reason I would consider Matheson is to free up a roster spot if either Engstrom or Hutson make the team but even then I would expect to get something significant back like a 1st or 2nd. LA gets cap flexibility and a top pairing 0.7 ppg D man but give up a young potential ppg forward on a really bad contract (right now) who isn't fitting well in their system. There is more risk here for the Habs then the Kings so a 1st or 2nd has to be added
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 2 at 7:54 a.m.
Thread: Camp2024 Vets are getting nervous
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TMLBRIAN</b></div><div>I am in the small camp that thinks Columbus should trade Jenner. They could get ALOT for him at the draft. Especially if they retain 50%. I understand having good vet leaders, but a competitor would pay a ton for Jenner. Something I strongly think they should consider.</div></div>

Oh, they absolutely should move Jenner for all the obvious reasons (though there is no reason to retain 50% on a contract that cheap to begin with). The time to move him for the best return was this past deadline, tbh. But they won't for reasons unrelated to the on-ice product. They can't risk the optics and PR hit to a fanbase that's already angry. Plus there's the stadium series game coming up next March. No way they move the captain before the biggest league event the franchise has ever participated in. He genuinely means more to the franchise than whatever late first and prospect they might get.

I have never been particularly fond of him, and I think he became captain through attrition more than anything else. It's also not a surprise that the team suddenly looks like a competent hockey team when he's not playing 23 minutes a night in a position he's not suited, whether because he's out with a broken jaw or illness like the past two games. He's a good 3C but has no business at 1C between skill players he can't keep up with.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 2 at 3:21 a.m.
Thread: Camp2024 Vets are getting nervous
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TMLBRIAN</b></div><div>Ya he is a serious prospect.

There are some good pieces in there. They just need a true #1C and things will start falling into place. They have been using Jenner as a #1C but he is just a really good #3C.

Curious to see what they do. Maybe they would be a decent home for Lindholm. Lindholm + Jenner + Fantili is a decent trio. Could be a great trio if Fantilli turns into a #1C.</div></div>

Fantilli will be the 1C next year, He was on his way to taking it before the calf. (ouch) Silly looks like a lock for a mid six problem child C and Voronkov once he gets some faceoff practice look to be anywhere from a low 2C to a high 4C. God willing we win the lottery this year the future down the middle in columbus could be Fantilli Celibrini Sillinger Voronkov. Jenner could move back to the wing and I don't know how many seasons his back has left in it. Dudes a warrior but the less miles we can put on him now the better. Without Celibrini the future core down the middle is sold but not wowing. KJ could be a C option also if he can put on some lbs. Kuraly could be trade bait in the off season or TDL along with Provo and Ollie. All depends on how the new GM see the future.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 29 at 4:32 p.m.