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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 3, 2019 at 4:13 p.m.

Thread: Completely New Approach BOS WIN CHI Read Description

Per your description, Colorado is the best fit for Kreider. Really like the idea of him with Kadri on that 2nd line there. I don't think you're getting a 1st though b/c your cap situation is going to inhibit leverage you might otherwise have. Joe Sakic is not Jim Benning. That said, it's still a good potential move for you.

Winnipeg, I don't know how long Cheveldumboff is going to keep handing you great players, but might as well try. Ehlers would be a great get, and DeAngelo definitely has value, but if I'm WPG, I do NOT like Namestnikov as the add in. His production per AAV is too low to be seen as a value add. Strome may have more appeal to Winnipeg, as he is at least an upcoming RFA.

Forum: NHL SigningsJul. 1, 2019 at 7:26 p.m.

Thread: New Jersey Devils signed Wayne Simmonds (1 Year / $5,000,000 AAV)

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>campdemamp</b></div><div>Moves back to the Philly/Newark area...</div></div>
Philly's Newark is in Delaware, lol.

The rest of your point is well taken. Great character guy on and off the ice. Hope he is good for you NJ, but uh, not too good.

Forum: NHL SigningsJul. 1, 2019 at 2:36 p.m.

Thread: New Jersey Devils signed Wayne Simmonds (1 Year / $5,000,000 AAV)

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Brian2016</b></div><div>Surprised to see so many "NO" votes here. I'd love to hear the justification. Worst case: He puts up mediocre numbers and they move on next season. He's always gonna bring the physicality and competitive edge he's always brought. Very little down side here.</div></div>

Yes, he will bring competitive edge and is an absolutely great guy. Love Wayne for his character, period. That said, do not expect production anywhere near a top 6. His past season was not pretty. He didn't work out in the PP specialist role with Nashville either. That last bit is troubling, as you'd like to think that element of his game should still be strong. Maybe he will bounce back there, but 5v5 he should be in your bottom 6.

Forum: NHL SigningsJul. 1, 2019 at 2:07 p.m.

Thread: Pittsburgh Penguins signed Brandon Tanev (6 Years / $3,500,000 AAV)

Pittsburgh, what the hell is going on over there?

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 27, 2019 at 7:49 p.m.

Thread: Chaos is a Ladder A Melnyk Style Rebuild

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Talking_Senators</b></div><div>It's actually an advantage for Ottawa to keep both Gaborik and MacArthur. Both are on IR which means insurance covers a majority (80%) of their contracts. Ridding themselves of both players would actually cost the team more money because they would have to reach the floor without both MacArthur and Gaborik's cap hits.

& pls.. no Zaitsev.</div></div>

Good point. Wasn't considering insurance impact at all.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 27, 2019 at 4:49 p.m.

Thread: The Finnish Line

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>jimmyjets</b></div><div>I counter with Laine for Slavin and Pesce. </div></div>
Might as well ask for Aho and a 1st on top of that.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 27, 2019 at 3:40 p.m.

Thread: The Finnish Line

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DarylMcNeckHead</b></div><div>There’s no way you typed that trade out and thought it was fair</div></div>

You didn't read the description.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 27, 2019 at 3:37 p.m.

Thread: The Finnish Line

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Cheddamonkey37</b></div><div>Jets say no</div></div>

Ok then, GL with that defense. Maybe they also get offer sheeted by someone if they can't sign both big RFAs.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 26, 2019 at 2:54 p.m.

Thread: DallasPhilly fans can you answer this please________

The reason the Qualifying Offer was never tendered to Hartman was to avoid the risk of arbitration. Some RFAs have arbitration rights, other (younger) RFAs don't yet, so people overlook this difference. If you go into arb and get a result you don't like, tough cookies, it's binding on you. A team close to the cap could be messed up by that, so they avoided the qualifying offer route and let Hartman go UFA.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 26, 2019 at 2:29 p.m.

Thread: Next year

Probably a playoff team, but I'm not sure about your backup goalie. Is Montembeault 'just a guy' or are your boys high on him?

Edit: You could save some money from UFA splurging on Sheahan and put it to better use on the backup goalie spot.

Forum: NHL SigningsJun. 26, 2019 at 12:50 p.m.

Thread: Philadelphia Flyers signed Brian Elliott (1 Year / $2,000,000 AAV)

When Moose got back from injury, he played his heart out to keep his job. When Cam Talbot arrived via trade, Moose didn't complain. He just kept making saves. Glad for Moose.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 26, 2019 at 2:13 a.m.

Thread: Minor Moves Cap Grooves

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Sebybbq</b></div><div>They still could stick with macarthur and not pu him on ltir</div></div>

That would be choosing to turn down $400k of real money. Can't see Melnyk doing that.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 26, 2019 at 2:05 a.m.

Thread: Minor Moves Cap Grooves

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CaptJosef</b></div><div>The problem is that LITR doesn't remove the players cap hit from the teams cap total - it expands it by a certain amount (which depends on when and how it's done). It can be a real negative for trying to accumulate cap space and bonus payments.</div></div>

Thanks, I understand the LTIR mechanic is more complicated. I was purposefully keeping the explanation as simple as possible to get at the reasons for the deal; why it makes sense for both teams.

MacArthur's salary is higher than his AAV, whereas Schlemko's is lower than his AAV. Melnyk is notoriously cheap. He gets to the cap floor more efficiently, with less real money spent by making the deal, period.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 26, 2019 at 1:15 a.m.

Thread: Minor Moves Cap Grooves

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Sebybbq</b></div><div>Ottawa can get rid off salary they will have difficulty too reach cap floor</div></div>

You have the effect backwards. MacArthur is LTIR money; it doesn't hit the cap. Schlemko is healthy, so he hits the cap. This gets Ottawa $2.1 closer to the floor, while saving $2.95mil in real money.

Edit: Let me break it down this way so it is super clear:

Schlemko
Cap hit - $2.1
Salary/Bonus Total - $1.8

MacArthur
Cap hit - $0 (LTIR)
Salary/Bonus Total - $4.75

TY for the comment prompting me to lay it out better.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 25, 2019 at 7:24 p.m.

Thread: Suppy Leafs Roster

Kadri and the hefty cap dump that is Zaitsev does not get you Barrie. The additional picks were good for a laugh though.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 25, 2019 at 1:29 p.m.

Thread: roster

That's an underwhelming return for Tyson Barrie. Kadri is a bonehead and on the black list for the disciplinary department. I don't see why you want him as your 2C.

Also, Bowen Byram is playing in the NHL to start the year. He's a lock.

Forum: NHL SigningsJun. 25, 2019 at 1:19 p.m.

Thread: Tampa Bay Lightning signed Nolan Foote (3 Years / $863,333 AAV)

I stand by the "No" vote. Tampa has a Foote fetish problem, and it's time they be called out for it.

Forum: NHL TradesJun. 24, 2019 at 6:47 p.m.

Thread: (PHI/DAL) - Hartman for Pitlick

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Trickster</b></div><div>Wth are the Flyers doing?</div></div>

Struggling to sign RFAs under the cap after adding veteran D and 2C that stressed our cap situation.

Forum: NHL TradesJun. 24, 2019 at 5:33 p.m.

Thread: (PHI/DAL) - Hartman for Pitlick

This hurts. Liked Hartman as a solid depth piece. Has some skill and can hit. Fine on the 3rd line; if he's on your 4th it's because you are stacked at wing. Doesn't disappear for long stretches out there like some other guys. Grats Dallas.

P.S. Niskanen and Braun better be worth it.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 23, 2019 at 2:50 p.m.

Thread: Terrifying trade with Toronto

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ConnorsCousin</b></div><div>if you're an Avs fan why would you do this? Both players you're sending out to Toronto are better than the ones you're getting back lol</div></div>

#1 Not an Avs fan.
#2 Shh... let the Leafs fans come in and trash it anyway for the lols. Just wait for it.

Forum: NHL TradesJun. 22, 2019 at 10:48 p.m.

Thread: (MTL/PHI) - 2019 7th for 2020 7th

Tradition upheld for yet another year. This feels like Thanksgiving or something, Habs bros.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 22, 2019 at 10:18 p.m.

Thread: Vegas I come in Peace

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>VGKNation702</b></div><div>Lol you just compared taking on a LTIR contract to a complete buyout? Lol nah</div></div>

That's why it's not a 1st. Maybe you think cap space is the only thing, but Clarkson is owed 3.25 mil in real dollars. If Vegas, as widely rumored, is trying to offload the contract, they will have to pay some compensation for it. They also don't have the cap to re-sign all their RFAs. Someone has to go.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 22, 2019 at 1:48 p.m.

Thread: Vegas I come in Peace

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>VGKNation702</b></div><div>Exactly. Just give away GUSEV AND A SECOND? Stopped reading there</div></div>

Did you not see what Toronto just paid to get out of cap hell? Hey, maybe GM GM pulls a miracle, but prepare yourself for value going the other way to get cap compliant.

Forum: NHL TradesJun. 22, 2019 at 1:43 p.m.

Thread: Confirmed: (PHI/NSH) 2nd round pick (34) - for 2nd and 3rd round pick (45, 65)

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>EmperorFun</b></div><div>Brink's not a bad one to trade up for, after trading down, a bit weird they trade back up in the second, but I like this selection.</div></div>

Think of it this way. The Flyers traded Cooper Marody (to Edmonton) and dropped 3 spots in the 1st round (to Arizona) for Bobby Brink. Pretty nice low cost moves for potentially high reward.
Fair deal for both Philly and Nashville IMO.

Forum: NHL TradesJun. 22, 2019 at 12:53 p.m.

Thread: (TOR/CAR) - Marleau, 2020 conditional 1st round pick, 2020 7th round pick for 2020 6th round pick

At what point do you accept that Kyle Dubas is not a very good GM? The Matthews deal and Nylander saga have really set the stage for RFAs to get aggressive with demands on Toronto. Then we have this cap robbery. Why even take this deal right now? Plenty of time to cultivate other offers. It's not as if Marleau is a worthless contract like Clarkson.

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