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The_Gaudfather

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Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 21, 2020 at 3:43 p.m.
Thread: Tre Gets The Pocket Dawg Dumps
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DerpNation</b></div><div>Its just to clear cap. Tre signed Markstrom as the number 1 with a big cap number, so they don't really need to spend 2.75 mill this year for a backup that most likely won't be returning unless he signs for cheap.

Tre picked up 2 extra 3rds in about 20 minutes by trading down twice, so acting like giving up a 3rd to clear cap space is the dumbest thing out there seems a little over the top IMO.</div></div>

I disagree, 2.75 mil for a capable proven backup goalie who has shown a tendency to get hot and play like a number 1 is worth it, especially if he can take pressure off of Markstrom. One of the greatest mistakes the Flames made was burning out Kipper by not giving him an effective backup and playing him 70+ games a season. Even if he doesn't return its fine we have a solid tandem for atleast a year, Jimmy Howard terrifies me so I wouldn't bother with him. Granlund is definitely an interesting pickup at that cap hit but I would consider Josh Leivo because he can come cheap and play a super effective role in the bottom 6.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 23, 2020 at 12:19 a.m.
Thread: Flames Full End of Season Review
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ragsandbluesfan</b></div><div>Dont think dallas had any russians when they got radulov but yeah lmao, and kakko and chytil arent prospects anymore, nils is a no-go, would chytil and the canes 1st get it done?</div></div>
I think you would have to add something to Chytil and the Canes 1st, depending on Chytil’s ceiling/development to date. Again, he’s a guy I haven’t followed too closely, if he’s a surefire top 6 C inside 3 years I say only a minor piece, if he’s more like 50/50 whether he’s a top 6 guy or an energy guy it would have to be a more significant piece.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>The_Gaudfather</b></div><div>Goaltending is such a volatile position, that it doesn't make much sense to splurge for a "starter". You're best off to go with someone good enough, and hope things break your way. Though Murray was hot when he came in, he's fell a pretty long way and probably wasn't all that good in the first place. Binnington performed significantly worse this year too. Talbot wasn't the reason the Flames were eliminated.

I would agree with your estimation of Gaudreau, he isn't the problem and moving Monahan would be preferable. I think you overrate Lindholm, he's alright on defense, but he certainly wont be contending for the Selke. A lot of his scoring is because of who he plays with. He's versatile, works well with everyone, is on a good deal, and can play center in a pinch but he probably isn't a driver. I do think you underestimate Mangipane, who has bloomed into one of Calgary's best 5v5 forwards. Him, Backlund, and Tkachuk were very good this year and were a legitimate power v power line. It isn't an accident that Ryan and Bennett fell off again after than line was dissolved.

People love playoff Sam Bennett, but his 350 + regular season games are probably more telling as to what he actually is. If someone offers you on over pay, the Flames would be wise to sell high on him.

Tampa Bay are an interesting team to me, and I wonder if Cirelli could be had, as they're going to have to move some cap space. Brayden Point would be the absolute perfect fit here, but it's hard to see Tampa being desperate enough to move him. Provided he's available, though, the Flames should give Tampa virtually whatever they want for him.

On the defense, bringing Brodie back seems like a good decision, unless they move one of their top forwards for a Dman. I'm not really enthralled with Gustafsson, but if he wanted back for cheap (sub $2M) you probably do it for a year or two. Valamaki is good and I hope he's able to step into the lineup next season, however I am worried about that knee. How nice would it be to have had Mark Stone?</div></div>
I agree Talbot wasn’t the problem (and Smith wasn’t last year either) but I just think every team that goes deep has a definite starter. Idk, if one gets super hot every year for playoffs that’s fine but that seems like playing with fire.

I don’t think Lindholm will win the Selke but he’ll be in the conversation (he was 10th in voting last year, that’s the type of guy I think he is, top 10-15 consistently). I may have underestimated Mang a bit but he had a horrible playoffs imo, probably our second worst forward for most of it. I’d like to see him take a significant step next year, prove he can be relied upon as a 2nd line winger, instead of being just our default option there. Selling high on Bennett would depend on the offer. I’m honestly fine with him at 3C, at least he puts in consistent effort every night and shows up in the playoffs (poor man’s Franzen type of guy).

I would give the sun and the moon for Point (Monahan+Valimaki+something else is on the table for me) and Cirelli would be a fantastic target as well, we’d have so many 2-way guys with Cirelli+Backlund+Lindholm all top-15 Selke guys. I actually had Tampa pegged as a target anyway, even if those guys are off the table, TyJo would be a solid option as another top 6 weapon and he’ll probably come cheap due to their cap constraints.

My biggest regret with this team was hearing we were SO close to landing Mark Stone, but the sticking point was Valimaki. Vegas was willing to give up Brannstrom, our max offer was Kylington I think. I would have given up Valimaki tbh, Stone woulda been so perfect for this team, he’s the embodiment of everything they were lacking this playoffs.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 21, 2020 at 6:41 p.m.
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Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 20, 2020 at 10:49 a.m.
Thread: Trade with Rangers - Read Description
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>The_Gaudfather</b></div><div>I don't understand why NY fans don't like Buch, seems like a really good player to me. Monahan can't really drive a line on his own. Isn't great outside of his shot. Chytil is also good, but I feel like people really underrate Buchnevich. If you'd part with both of them, we'd probably do that too haha</div></div>

I think it’s because we watch buch every day. buch is soft on the puck, makes boneheaded plays all the time, and has a knack for not finishing and getting VERY frustrated with himself. With our plethora of wings and lack of centers, moving him in a package for a high end 2C is ideal.

As for monahan fitting in with the rangers, he could be on Panarin’s line. Monahan could shoot to his hearts desire with Bread’s ability to pass the puck. Then you can put either laf or kakko with them. Top line would be laf zbad kreids or Kreids zbad kakko. Second line would then be laf monahan bread or bread monahan kakko.

End result would be 2 top lines that could be very deadly.
Forum: Fauteuil - DGAug. 17, 2020 at 7:36 p.m.