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Forum: Armchair-GMSat at 5:48 pm
Thread: Cernak and Gudas
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Sign_em_up000000</b></div><div><a href="/users/Trickster" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@Trickster</a> and I were talking about moving Rielly out because we won't be able to afford him. He suggested he'd like to trade him for Hampus which I think is a great player just not sure your Ducks would want to pay him what he wants in 2 years but truth be told I have no idea which is why I wanted your opinion.

You're right that would be a bad trade for us. I've had a few Ducks fans tell me Rakell who I've always liked isn't the same player he once was not sure how true that is but if so we probably wouldn't resign him. And I have no idea why leaf fans keep beating the Manson to the leafs horse with a stick. He isn't what we need and you guys need him more it doesn't make sense for either side. Personally, the players on the ducks I would want is Gibson which isn't happening and Jones again ain't happening unless we give up Lilly which doesn't make sense for us. Some people are just homers lol</div></div>

My friend you need to make ACGM.
I'd love to see what you can come with.

Cheers!
Forum: Armchair-GMSat at 3:51 pm
Thread: Cernak and Gudas
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Sign_em_up000000</b></div><div>I'm good, and it's good to catch up, hope you guys have been good too!

I agree Pietrangelo doesn't make sense for us. I say let Vegas screw their cap situation even more if he does actually leave the blues but I think he stays.

100% we need to add grit but we also need it to come from within and I don't see that happening anytime soon.

I also agree on your goaltending take. It doesn't make sense to extend a goalie on the wrong side of 30 who has had back and groin injuries in the past plus such a heavy workload. To me it's a recipe for disaster. That being said, I would look to trade Andersen this offseason and sign a FA. Not sure if it's true but I heard a rumour I believe it was Lebrun but don't quote me who said CGY offered Dubas their 1st+Bennett+ Ritich and Dubas said no because he wasn't sold on a Ritich/Campbell tandem?!?... I would have taken that deal all day long.

I know trading Rielly won't make us better but he has 2 yearz left at a very affordable contract making him extremely valuable to other teams and we likely can't afford his next contract so I would rather be proactive and at least explore what we could get for him rather than letting him walk for nothing as we've already done that too many times. I know Sandin needs to take another step forward but maybe we get a cheaper LHD come back as part of the package or sign someone through FA on the short term or just let Muzzin/Dermott/Sandin take the reigns and see how they do seems how we won't be competing for a cup anytime soon anyways.

I think you and <a href="/users/Trickster" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@Trickster</a> will be happy to hear I'm over moving Nylander for a D and would rather just sign DeMelo and someone like Hamonic or Gudas or some other secondary RHD instead of going for a big fish.</div></div>

I dont like that return of Andersen.
Rather take 2 second rounders for him and maybe a prospect too.

What did you think of the Kapanen trade?
Forum: Armchair-GMSat at 3:40 pm
Thread: Cernak and Gudas
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>oneX</b></div><div>Yo! Good to hear from you. Hope things are okay with you.

I think Pietrangelo on the Leafs is unrealistic unless Dubas is willing to move Marner or Nylander and it seems apparent that he's not interested in that. That's why I'm kind of not going there.

The thing I have noticed in these playoffs is the gritty, tough plays by Tampa forwards from every line. That's the thing Leafs front office should be looking at very closely this off-season.

I'm lost for words on what to do with goaltending because I feel keeping Andersen past this current deal would be a mistake but I also don't see any obvious solutions either.


Not sure Leafs get better by trading Rielly and I also feel Sandin needs upper body strength before the Leafs can count on him as an NHL regular.</div></div>

I feel this is what everyone mostly says RE goaltending and Rielly.
It is time to think real hard about these decisions
Forum: Armchair-GMSat at 3:36 pm
Thread: Cernak and Gudas
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Sign_em_up000000</b></div><div>I'm good working roofing for now so I've been exhausted after work hence why I haven't been on here for a while but work is slowing down so I've had more energy lol.

Pietrangelo would be great in terms of the player he is and what we need but it would just make our cap nightmare that much worse. I agree on the Hyman front but Dubas seems intent on keeping him so unless he gets fired before he can give out an extension it seems like something will have to give to keep him. I believe the last time we spoke I was okay with Engvall at 3C and you were not based on sample size, but now I'm a little more reserved but wouldn't be upset if it happened.

Goaltending is definitely an issue I'm just not sure Dubas finds the value he's looking for on the trade market for Freddy based on the FA market having so many great options that don't cost assets to acquire. That being said, I wouldn't go for Kuemper because we wouldn't be able to afford both him and Rielly without moving Nylander. Like I said I'm ok with moving MO now but Dubas won't do that and I'm not okay with letting him walk for nothing. Also, Darcy has had a great d-core in front of him in zona and it's a quiet market whereas Tor is not. My point is he either doesn't do as well for us and we give up good assets for nothing or he remains the goalie he's been and we can't afford him. Also, why not trade Rielly now keep Dermott and run with Muzzin, Dermott/Sandin on the left side while getting a nice haul for 44?</div></div>

Not on board with moving Nylander.
Rather move Marner.

Neither is realistic.

Kuemper I feel is much better choice over others.
Who do you want? Most people just wanna leave goaltending issue till next season, but options then will be worse IMO.

Hampus Lindholm from Anaheim, I feel he is good defensive guy that i like.
Doubt Ducks move him though.
Forum: Armchair-GMSat at 2:59 pm
Thread: Cernak and Gudas
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Sign_em_up000000</b></div><div>First off what up?! Haven't talked to you n <a href="/users/Trickster" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@Trickster</a> in a while how ya guys been?

Second off I'm glade you didn't go for Pietrangelo as he would just screw up our cap even more going forward. That being said, with no cap space how do we sign Hyman and if they pan out Barabonov and Lehtonen in a year? I'm fine with letting Hyman walk but it seems our FO isn't, and furthermore we have Rielly, Campbell, Sandin and Lilly the year after. If we don't move Engvall out this offseason his money and in this ACGM Blais', Mikheyev and Shenan's money coming off the books to help bridge Sandin n Liljegren plus Campbell or maybe one of Scott or Woll will be ready but Rielly is the big signing we'll need to take care of or he walks for nothing unless we move Nylander to keep him. What do you guys think? I'm ok with trading Reilly this offseason instead of looking for a partner for him and letting Muzin, Sandin and Dermott take the left side. I realize it's not a popular opinion but we could get a king's ransom for him now but his value will only go down with less control and being a year older and closer to FA. What say you?</div></div>

Woah long time man
I am okay, you?

I would like to get Pietrangelo but it's just not realistic.
Not sure on Hyman future in Leafs, I have also learned that Dubas is huge supporter of him and may try to extend him. I feel he wont fit cap wise.
I am believer in Engvall and want him in more important role.
Goaltending, this is still a big question mark to me.
Scott or Woll will not be ready IMO, I want Leafs to land Kuemper or Markstrom... yes I'd trade Andersen now.
Rielly, I dont want him beyond his current deal and hoping that Sandin can take over. I am going with let him walk approach.
Forum: Armchair-GMFri at 9:48 am
Thread: One Trade is All We Need - Laine
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DirtyDangles</b></div><div>Laine is a 1 dimensional player. This isn't a pile of junk by any means. Is JVR's contract bad at $7 mil, absolutely! Is it bad at $4.5, **** no! He scores 25+ goals a year. Ghost hasn't got a fair shake in PHI the last couple years but for a team that could use a PP QB, he could easily return to 35+ points and for $4.5 that isn't bad! Patrick is easily a 2C when healthy (he would likely have to pass a physical before this trade would go through)

Try to think more critically in the future ok?</div></div>

Then dont trade for Liane if he is so 1 dimensional.
Dude has almost 140 goals scored in 4 seasons and no signs of letting up.

And he is still an RFA at the end of his current deal.
Offer at least 1 good piece for a top6 FW like that which you didnt.