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Forum: Armchair-GMFeb 18 at 9:33
Thread: Based on Tofolli Trade - Palmieri
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ChytilMania</b></div><div>Palmieri is one of the best shooters in the league. Any team could use a player of his caliber. Bump up your demands.</div></div>

I agree.. BUT to stay relevant and able to compete to wins some games (not do what Detroit is doing this year), I feel that the return for Palms should include an NHL ready player. Someone in the age group that fits with Hughes and Nico. Given the Devils need on D, I targeted Zadorov, who is young and his next contract wont be absurd. His grit and size greatly help NJ immediately on the back end along with another 1st round pick.... I feel that NJ should ask for Byram straight up but I know that wont happen... so Fitz counters with a 2020 first and Timmins, ultimately ending with Sakic saying 2021 1st and Zadorov.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb 17 at 10:00
Thread: The Rest To Come
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Smitty426</b></div><div>Before Ceci got hurt he was a good piece to take back. Now he's injured doe not make much diff to Tor.
I'd dropped the 2nd and add from our side to get Lilj, probably becomes Dermott in the end. Tor will hate it, but thats ok. If they have another 1 yr cap dump we should take it.
I see you amended the Minny trade, interesting you kept our 2021, probably the right move as Van first may be a good one. It is conditional though, if they don't make the POs they keep it. So the 1st you're giving Minny should be too! I think Simmonds get a third this yr. I'd keep Woody, but move Sami for a first from Car. I like Palms, gotta keep one vet no?</div></div>

I agree for the most part with valid points you provided. I guess I really only did this post to see what some returns could actually look like given now that we see what Coleman gave us. Id like to keep Palmieri and agree we need Vet presence, and he may be in line to become our next C, but if the return is too great I cant see Fitz turning it down. A big part of the draft this year will be if Van makes the playoffs. That 3rd extra first round pick this year instead of next can be a complete game changer.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb 11 at 9:15
Thread: Kapanen
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Forum: Armchair-GMFeb 6 at 8:51
Thread: Hockey Trades
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Smitty426</b></div><div>Realistically what we he return?
I mean they could retain, but does that go from a fourth to a third? Maybe in this years deep draft it would be. Hated him in Philly, love em here, wouldn't mind seeing him go to a contender</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>pharrow</b></div><div>yeah I mean from my perspective. NJ would seem to want some kind of future asset if they made this deal.
How much, I don't know that. Part of it is what else is out there and how he has actually played this year which just gauging from the stats and the few games I have seen him play isn't all to well, much like Chucky.
I would say yeah, a 4th is probably right. But who knows.</div></div>

The reasoning behind this trade is that NJ knows what Simmonds brings but given Gals struggles, a change of scenery could greatly benefit him. Especially in NJ where there will be little to no pressure. Both are expiring but Pitt could see Simmonds leadership and tenacity as a plus for a deep playoff run. Nj could then use the small sample size which is the rest of the 2019-2020 season after the TDL to see how Gal fits into the lineup and how he performs. If he turns things around, plays well with the young guys NJ has, then NJ could feel more comfortable throwing him an offer in FA having somewhat of an idea how Gal slots in, rather than hoping for the best how this last FA went.
Forum: Armchair-GMJan 22 at 8:21
Thread: Trade Ideas
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Smitty426</b></div><div>Like all of these.
Was hoping we could flip Sami with retaining and Louey , for Kapanen while taking Ceci too if they need for $ purposes.
Goose goes to the left. AA plays center too. Not a bad look up front. Back end is still a mess!</div></div>

I see Tor and Car being the most suitable trade partners for Vatanen. Carolina just losing Hamilton is a big loss and I wouldn't be surprised if we could persuade them to give up that spare 1st rounder this year so they can fill that hole. NJ could then flip one of the 3 first rounders. Tor also very much needs a Dman - however, they need a stay at home guy imo. Vat would make a nice fit but hes a playmaking D which they already have.

Not being biased, but I also agree the top 9 looks great in this post. As for the back end - I think NJ waits until UFA to address D. Smith is definitely making the team next year. And if NJ resigns Vat, that leaves Butch, Vat and Smith on the left. Sub, Sev and Carrick on the right. Where could NJ then fit a top 4 Dman? Would they slot Butcher in a 3rd pairing role? Without any signing or trade for D, here is how I would slot in everyone...

Vatanen - Subban
Smith - Severson
Butcher - Carrick/ someone we trade or sign?