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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 23 at 2:22 p.m.

Thread: Jones

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>faucon35</b></div><div>Too much, Borgström, Henrik for Jones and 2st 2021 round pick Colombus. his best year are over, 30 to 40 Pts a year. Borgstrom will be a fair trade for</div></div>

Considering the first ask for Jones involved DeBrincat AND Dach, I don't think they would drop that low in value. While I agree Jones best years are behind him, he's still a good top 4 defenseman

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 14 at 6:25 p.m.

Thread: Unlikely Eichel blockbuster trade

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Rokk</b></div><div>Beau's not going anywhere, but let's just humor you for a moment. He's making 2.1 million. With Buffalo retaining 1.5 million, the Islanders would be paying Hall 6.5 million. So (6.5 - 2.1) = 4.4 million in cap space. How did you expect the Islanders to fit Hall under the cap when they have 0 cap space left? Sorry, bud but money in, is money out you'd be taking on a bad contract with the deal.</div></div>

Lee is on LTIR

Forum: Other LeaguesJan. 5 at 6:46 p.m.

Thread: Gold Medal Game Hot Takes

Better Offense: Canada- I would say Canada edges out the USA here because they much more depth with lots of very skilled all-around players while the USA has a few elite pure offensive players but less of them.

Better Defense: Canada- top 6 defensemen are all first-round picks led by Byram and Drysdale

Better Goaltending: USA- Despite Levi's insane numbers, he has been playing behind one of the best defensive core in WJC history. Spencer Knight has looked great for the USA and even if he's pulled, Wolf has still been insanely good in the tournament.

There is no doubt that this team Canada is one of the best to ever play but their downfall is their goaltending. Kaliyev and Caulfield can shoot the puck like few others and the best chance for the USA to win is to put as many shots on goal as possible. If the USA can beat Levi first and early in the game, the flood gates will open.

Hot Takes:
1. Levi gets pulled and the game is a blowout in favor of the USA
2. Game is tight and Canada wins by 2 goals or less with the goalies and defense stealing the show

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 6, 2020 at 4:12 p.m.

Thread: Blackhawks without Bowman Bad moves

Hawks wouldn't have gotten the picks they have if they didn't make the moves. So probably no Dach, Kubs would probs not be signed,

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 4, 2020 at 4:22 p.m.

Thread: Off-Season

not enough for sergachev

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 3, 2020 at 7:08 p.m.

Thread: Laine Trade

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Caerii</b></div><div>My favorite part is how you make trades for other teams really good high end players that you know are lowball offers, and then when they decline and say they'd rather have their players, you start telling them how bad their players are.</div></div>

It's not that the players are bad it's that they aren't a good fit for that team. The same way you wouldn't put Ovechkin on the penalty kill. Just because Ovi isn't a good fit in there doesn't mean he's a bad player

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 3, 2020 at 6:52 p.m.

Thread: Laine Trade

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MisstheWhalers</b></div><div>Other then Ehlers he was their best forward this season and it wasn't close.</div></div>

Ya no. I'm assuming you won't care anyway because people never value advanced stats despite it showing how good a player really is.
I averaged where Laine ranks amongst forwards on his team in 17 different advanced stat categories and he actually is the 6th best forward on the team out of 9.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 3, 2020 at 6:35 p.m.

Thread: Laine Trade

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MisstheWhalers</b></div><div>Can really only score, had more assists then goals but let's keep up this false narrative, think it's hilarious that literally being good at the hardest thing to do in hockey is somehow viewed as a negative, too ****in funny!</div></div>

I never said scoring is a negative thing. But Laine is not even close to being WPG best player and since the jets have a lackluster defense, a player who is better all-around would be more beneficial
Patrik Laine:
(stats are based on players who have played 500 minutes or more. this leaves only 16 players)
13th on the team in CF% (the higher the better)
6th on the team in most shots for (the higher the better)
5th on the team in most shots against (the lower the better)
2nd on the team in most goals for (the higher the better)
5th on the team in most goals against (the lower the better)
7th on the team in most scoring chances for (the higher the better)
5th on the team in most scoring chances against (the lower the better)
5th on the team in most high danger scoring chances for (the higher the better)
5th on the team in most high danger scoring chances against (the lower the better)

Laine is really just an offensive player who can score. He doesn't drive play well and is terrible defensively:
Top six scoring forward

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 3, 2020 at 5:55 p.m.

Thread: Laine Trade

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Caerii</b></div><div>Then we'll keep Dumba.</div></div>

I'm assuming you don't look at advanced stats so here are some stats that show just how bad Dumba is on the wild:
17th on the team for FF%
2nd worst on the team for most shots against
Tied for first on the team for most goals against
21st on the team for GF%
2nd on team for most scoring chances against
2nd on team for most high danger scoring chances against
3rd on the team for worst on-ice save percentage

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 3, 2020 at 5:44 p.m.

Thread: Laine Trade

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>WhatNowDiscussion</b></div><div>And they get two of them</div></div>

Gaudreau is only 27 and is a better player than Laine. Laine can really only score while Gaudreau can drive the play and has elite speed and hands

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 3, 2020 at 5:43 p.m.

Thread: Laine Trade

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Windjammer</b></div><div>Minnesota wants centers and the Calgary trade is pointless for the Jets as it fills no needs especially considering Gaudreau's age and term.</div></div>

And they get two of them

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 3, 2020 at 5:43 p.m.

Thread: Laine Trade

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Caerii</b></div><div>That's not even close to enough for Dumba, and you have the Wild adding a pick?</div></div>

Dumba is expensive and a major liability. His strength is his offense which has been subpar. The wild get a young 3rd line center and a fourth-line player

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 3, 2020 at 5:40 p.m.

Thread: 95M to spend on D UFAs

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JmoneyTalk</b></div><div>Not saying I don't believe but I don't think anyone in the league will sign Barrie to that. Especially not this offseason.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SmokeAndBeer</b></div><div>Source for that?</div></div>

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun is now reporting Barrie could be looking for an eight-year deal with an annual average value of $8 <a>million-https://lastwordonsports.com/hockey/2019/07/11/tyson-barrie-contract/</a>

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 3, 2020 at 5:04 p.m.

Thread: BEST WAY TO STAY UNDER CAP

Rangers already have Zibanejad, Strome, and Chytil at center.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 3, 2020 at 5:02 p.m.

Thread: 95M to spend on D UFAs

Barrie is looking for an 8x8 and I doubt he'll sign for less than 6.5mil

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 30, 2020 at 6:18 p.m.

Thread: Buch trade our side

You're probably just going to have to buy smith out.

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 29, 2020 at 5:38 p.m.

Thread: A few blockbusters

Strongly recommend you delete this post before someone tears you a new one....

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 29, 2020 at 5:26 p.m.

Thread: Trying to keep everyone

Tampa is going to turn into the Hawks. Win a cup then get rid of everybody on the team

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 29, 2020 at 5:18 p.m.

Thread: Dallas Needs Offense 2

First, the NYR trade only hurts the rangers so that's a no from them.
Second, even if the trade did go through for some reason, there is no way Deangelo signs for that little.
Third, I do like the idea of the TOR trade however I don't think Nylander would be the return.

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 28, 2020 at 12:04 p.m.

Thread: Shake up

Not anywhere close enough in value for the Calgary trade.

Forum: NHL SigningsSep. 17, 2020 at 6:34 p.m.

Thread: Philadelphia Flyers signed Nicolas Aubé-Kubel (2 Years / $1,075,000 AAV)

kid was on pace for 41 points and 19 goals

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 17, 2020 at 1:51 p.m.

Thread: Crow declines the contract

I like it a lot. As a hawks fan too, really the only position hawks have very little prospect depth in is at goalie. That being said, I rather see a trade involving strome for one of those pics and seeing if the Hawks can have two firsts in this years draft. I would love the hawks to grab Askarov and Myska

Forum: NHL SigningsSep. 15, 2020 at 5:51 p.m.

Thread: Fun Fact about Brodin and his new contract

Brodin had one of his worst defensive season last year but one of his best offensive seasons.
[url= <a href="https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/b/brodijo01.html#skaters_advanced::none%5DAdvanced" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/b/brodijo01.html#skaters_advanced::none]Advanced</a> Stats for Brodin[/url]

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 14, 2020 at 7:17 p.m.

Thread: Moving seabs and adding Gaudreau

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ledge_And_Dairy</b></div><div>Strome is a clear inferior version on Monahan, they are both big players with bad foot speed and dont hit. The difference is Monahan is a much better offensive player</div></div>

I agree however Strome is 2 years younger and when given the opportunity to get consistent playing time, looks to be dominate. The reason I'm moving him is because hawks have Dach and Toews

Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 14, 2020 at 6:21 p.m.

Thread: Moving seabs and adding Gaudreau

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>flamesfan</b></div><div>Nylander can barely make the nhl and Strome would be 3c for the flames. Gaudreau has the 11th most points since he entered the league and only 9 less than ovechkin and gaudreau played less games. If you want gaudreau it will cost Dach and 2022 first</div></div>

Nylander was on pace for over 30 points in his first full season. I wouldn't call that a barley NHLer not to mention he's only 22. Strome could easily slot in at the number 2 position over Backlund.

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