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Wings41326

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Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 17, 2020 at 2:32 p.m.
Thread: If Im Fitz And Want To Keep The Job
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>FireShero</b></div><div>Why trade Mueller now? It's just him, Butcher, and White at the NHL level now. Groleau and Sissons aren't ready and Mermis is left-handed but Capfriendly has him as RD. Might as well keep him and hope he improves instead of rushing Smith or Vaakaainen (in this scenario) into the lineup.</div></div>

As a bruins fan I'd say Vaak is about ready if not already ready for NHL action. Bruins LHD is too deep. Lauzon has obviously taken the bigger strides as he's beginning to win the job of full time RD3. As for the trade as a fan, I'd hate to see Vaak go. And if I can assume what management is thinking with their current LD situation with Chara close to retiring, Krug UFA and Grizz RFA idk if Don would sell either Vaak or Lauzon. Personally I think Grizz is on the outs come the summer time and there will be a battle between Vaak, Lauzon and Clifton for the two bottom pair spots. In the end I think Sweeney will be too timid to pull the trigger with a top system prospect at this deadline. I see Sweeney making similar moves to last season.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 17, 2020 at 11:05 a.m.
Thread: Fitzy Stays Last Moves Need a coach and lines to finish year
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Smitty426</b></div><div>Lavy needs D for his system to work, we aint that!
Torts while I like him, seems like a guy who wears a team down internally
I am hoping for GG</div></div>

yupp thats why I have gallant as actually developing us, but it sure would be nice to have a legit system that works and a coach who holds everyone accountable to work.

Watching the game last night, I cant tell you how many times palms or someone else who should know better makes it easy on cbj to break out by trying to chop the stick and knock the puck down rather than taking the body. First man in has to take the body, and it shows that when merkley was on the ice, columbus was making more mistakes. its that simple. Good thing is Gallant does coach that way as well.

How we can be using the same system for 5 years and still not taking the body on the forecheck is puzzling
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 17, 2020 at 10:34 a.m.
Thread: The Rest To Come
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Wings41326</b></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.</div></div>

<strong><em>Yeah Van just in and out in the first rd, Yotes just out and a lottery pick at 4 OA!</em></strong>
Agree on Palms it is just this team could be tough to watch next yr bc of how green they might be!
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 6, 2020 at 9:38 a.m.
Thread: Hockey Trades
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Wings41326</b></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.</div></div>

This was my thinking too on this trade
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 5, 2020 at 10:23 p.m.
Thread: Hockey Trades
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>pharrow</b></div><div>I can't speak for the other 3 teams.
But the Penguins fans accept your trade proposal.
Of Course the problem is. Why would NJ do this?
Simmons is on an expiring deal. Chucky is on an expiring deal. And if NJ was in a playoff position I would be like, ok, one under performer for another. But they are out.
There really isn't anything here for them to gain. Much like Buffalo making a hockey trade like Chucky for Vesey now. I don't see the point for them.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>nabnuke</b></div><div>speaking only for the penguins trade, not something I've really thought of or considered. I'd like to think the Devils would want more than just a swap. Would be really interesting to see Simmonds on the Pens.</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