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Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 10 at 11:32 p.m.
Thread: Colton for Dowd
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Xqb15a</b></div><div>I mean if Landy is fully Landy that’s one situation I could see (maybe the only one) where Ritchie plays 3C. I don’t know that Dowd is the right guy stylistically, check his NHL edge stats below 50th percentile in top speed and speed burst, and he is in the 96% for his shooting % (is that driving his numbers and is it sustainable?) especially between 2 speed merchants like Wood and LOC. Colton does look like the guy they could move for salary cap reasons.</div></div>

I remember when the Dowd to COL thing started up initially and decided to read up on him a bit more and he mentioned himself in one interview that he wasn't the fastest guy but that he was playing between two fast guys. I don't think that's too much of an issue if he's used correctly (to his strengths - as a defensive 4C). Just as long as it doesn't end up being RyJo Mk II.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 10 at 3:07 p.m.
Thread: Colton for Dowd
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Xqb15a</b></div><div>I mean if Landy is fully Landy that’s one situation I could see (maybe the only one) where Ritchie plays 3C. I don’t know that Dowd is the right guy stylistically, check his NHL edge stats below 50th percentile in top speed and speed burst, and he is in the 96% for his shooting % (is that driving his numbers and is it sustainable?) especially between 2 speed merchants like Wood and LOC. Colton does look like the guy they could move for salary cap reasons.</div></div>

I'm not too concerned about his shooting percentage, as it's his defensive ability that makes him an asset. I can't say I'm not hesitant about the lack of speed, but I tend to think it would still work. If not, he can be flipped pretty easily.

All else equal, I'd rather have Colton. But if moving him allows the team to sign Drouin, I think you have to make that move.

Agree on the importance of having Landy with Ritchie. I think that every acgm I have made with Ritchie as 3C has that same set up, and it's intentional.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 4 at 12:03 p.m.
Thread: How about this
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Xqb15a</b></div><div>Think about it this way, Bednar loves him, he’s a staple on the pk, is a relentless forechecker, plays up in the line up when needed and has a cap hit of $1.05M. They paid a 3rd for a rental in Duhaime, it would have to be a massive overpay for COL to even have the conversation I think factoring in the role he plays it would take a first round pick for COL to do it. And no I’m not joking.</div></div>

I think a first sounds too much but your logic is sound. It’s at least a second. More importantly he is such a heart and soul guy that played at DU and took a discount in his last contract. Sakic wouldn’t betray his loyalty unless he asked for a trade. If he asked for a trade I’m sure CMac would essentially let him pick where he wants to go and recoup a 3rd round plus.