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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 31, 2023 at 7:50 p.m.
You wouldn't believe how many aggregator sites there are spewing random Hab related trade offers and speculation right now on the internet. I guarantee their ideas contribute to at least half the wacky trade proposals you see on here.

The worst part is, those sites/posts are constructed in a way that the source is often just a random blogger/social media personality opinion but the title will be written in a way that at first glance sounds like it is a <em>confirmed </em>rumour. The viewer, 85% of the time doesn't get to the end of the article to see the actual source is just some blogger and voila...... rumour of KH refusing Anderson for Nemec and a 1st is born and ppl just eat it up. Its only natural someone will bring it to CF to test out its validity.

When the source is NOT just a random blogger/Twitter personality, etc, and is an actual journalist, it often comes from a recently posted article of theirs in which they are simply implying or offering suggestions. The aggregator site then comes in regurgitates what was said and phrases it like "X team is interested in acquiring Jake Evans!" When in fact the journalist simply pointed out that Edmonton may be looking to add a depth centerman and MTL may be looking to move out one of theirs. Boom! Evans to Edm E4!..... :rolleyes

Then throw on the fact that "trolling" exists and you get ppl, who probably don't actually think Anderson for Nemec+1st is fair or realistic, but will argue its merits just for the "lolz". The simple fact that you put the effort into writing this post up is stoking the fire of the thing you're probably annoyed with to begin with.
Forum: NHL SigningsJul. 31, 2023 at 10:37 a.m.
Forum: NHL SigningsJul. 27, 2023 at 11:43 p.m.
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TheRealisticGuy</b></div><div>Who goes now ?
Someone not healthy ?</div></div>

The team currently has a 20 player roster that costs about 82.6M.

Pinto is a 10.2(c) RFA. He has no real leverage. His only leverage is to sit out, which would be idiotic. He has a single pro season under his belt due to past injuries. It isn't outlandish for a 10.2(c) RFA to sign for very little, it just doesn't happen often because teams value buying up term as early as possible.

Pinto could sign 1 year at about 900k, and the Senators would be compliant with a 21 player roster. Sokolov will get 775k-975k if he signs. If he makes the roster, they send down whoever he beat out, and they become compliant.

<strong>There are four possible scenarios:</strong>
1 - The team intends to use a 21 player roster to start the season, Pinto signs a 1 year deal.
2 - Norris or Forsberg have had a set back, will start on LTIR. (Seems unlikely given that this Tarasenko thing has been in the works for a while)
3 - Batherson is suspended due to the Hockey Canada stuff, and it will come out tomorrow (Friday is when bad news gets dropped). Dorion likely knew this was coming, but couldn't sign his replacement until it was a sure thing because he would not be able to get the team into compliance if something changed at the last hour.
4 - The Senators intend to trade someone. No one really makes sense. Maybe flip Brannstrom for a cheaper veteran pro who can fit the bottom pair better. They were tied to Dumba all last season, and he is still a free agent. Maybe Brannstrom (2M AAV) somewhere for a 4th to 7th round pick, and then Dumba signed to a 1 year contract in the low 1M range. That would free up enough to dress a 22nd player.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 28, 2023 at 10:43 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 27, 2023 at 9:23 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 27, 2023 at 9:17 p.m.
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TheRealisticGuy</b></div><div>I also think Gallagher will be LTIRed in 2025-2026.

I like Kapanen a lot, but I think it’s too earlier for him
Kidney … maybe he’ll be in Laval top 6 in two years
Rohrer will be in his first or second season with Laval, not expecting him any time soon to fight for a roster spot
Mesar needs time, but he has talent. Still too early for him IMO
I don’t think Davidson signs an ELC after this year. It will depend how it goes in the AHL
Roy on the other hand could be ready, replacing Gallagher

I expect Montembeault to sign a two years deal after this season around 3M, to know what we have in him. I think he is dog****, but he played decent halfway through the season</div></div>

If the Leafs can magically place Murray on LTIR when he was perfectly healthy on the bench in the playoffs, I'm sure Gallagher will hang them up in a few years. Carey Price probably is holding his spot for team softball in Kelowna.

I chuckled when Grant McCagg had ranked Kapanen in front of Beck and of course is Mailloux at number 1! Controversy creates cash..

I have no idea what Slafkovsky will be! I have never been a fan. His hockey awareness wasn't there last season. He's slimed down quite a bit *supposedly* so hopefully his on ice vision/instincts can improve otherwise he will have a short career.

Heineman might be the most interesting prospect coming up besides Sean Farrell when it comes to floor onwards to a ceiling. Both could be top6 mainstays or fizzle out completely. I, admittedly, didnt watch any of developmental camp but what I heard was that Luke Tuch looked legit.

They have some decisions on defence. Not sold on Barron looks like a decent puck mover with some defensive prowess but not sure he will be a solution in the long run. They are probably going to try Guhle on the right this season. Guhle/Matheson might be a pair going forward. Matheson probably is dealt in one of the next 2 trade deadlines. I'm sure that was an idea when Hughes traded for Mike but he's been so good as 'the guy' in Montreal tho he wont be moved unless the price is big and it should be if he repeats his last season. Hard to see Hutson/Reinbacher not being a pair going forward. They had good chemistry at camp and liked playing with each other. Their attributes blend well together.

Fowler in nets is an intriguing potential solution.

The Habs absolutely need a top3 pick this year and a high end forward like Celebrini or Ivan Demidov otherwise i dont see them competing with Buffalo or Ottawa. They need some luck here in the lottery to be anything close to a contender in the coming years.

I heard Armia has been trashing the Habs over in Finland. Would be nice to get a mutual contract termination there.