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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 25, 2022 at 10:08 a.m.
Thread: Lines
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>evelutions2</b></div><div>The fact that Necas hasn’t hit his full potential yet gives him more value. I think that he will find his full potential with a move to C, much like what happened with Aho. Add in his age and you have an young player with a ton of upside. I do think he ends up being a great 2C, but with the right linemates, he could play up to a 1C level, much like Stephenson in Vegas, who on almost every other team would be a bottom 6 C.

I would compare Necas to a cross between Giroux/Stamkos and Stephenson. But that’s just my opinion, and I guess you could say that I’m one who still has hope that he will be dominant. I just hope he ends up being dominant for the Canes and doesn’t find his full potential elsewhere. Looking at you Skinner.</div></div>

Thats a fair consideration, I think I would like to see Necas take that Giroux/Stamkos role of a winger who takes faceoffs, I think his game is just not made to be an NHL centerman. But some teams did see value if the report of him being the main piece in a Matthew tkachuck trade so idk maybe he has a lot more value around the league than we thought.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 4, 2022 at 10:33 p.m.
Thread: Thinking Out Loud
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Aussie_Blackhawk</b></div><div>I think the move is light for CHI to consider. that 1st is slated to be late in the round and the prospects aren't high end enough to part with Cat,</div></div>

Fair enough! I think it would make sense to throw someone like Suzuki in if that were the case. Unfortunately the canes don't have many top tier prospects so that is why I leaned a bit more into the average level and more picks, giving the hawks a lot of darts and hope one hits. (I think Honka will turn out to be a solid defenseman honestly) I like Bokk's shot its dangerous, he just really needs someone to hammer into him to play a complete game, or at the very least give an effort to. It would be hard for the Canes to beat a team like NJ in this regard tho.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 4, 2022 at 10:18 p.m.
Thread: Thinking Out Loud
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ecupirate07</b></div><div>Yes kooch can play but he still needs development especially with puck tracking on long shots and efficiency of motion. He needs more time to cook in the AHL getting as many starts as possible

Girard is little and gets pushed around a ton. He doesnt play big like TDA does. We already struggle with getting pushed around. He doesnt provide enough offense to warrant the 1RD spot either.</div></div>

Maybe, I think it is fair to say some seasoning wouldn't hurt, I dont think it is a bad idea by anymeans.

Fair enough, that is why I also had Sandin in the mix. One of the two of them will generate the offense needed. I don't think size is an issue per say, its as long as you know how to avoid it being a problem. Guys like Bean had issues with it, Girard gets pushed around some yes, but its not enough to fully warrant concern in my book.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 4, 2022 at 10:03 p.m.
Thread: Thinking Out Loud
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ecupirate07</b></div><div>Trading away Raanta and banking on Koochie isn’t a good idea.

Skjei has really good value.

That Colorado trade makes very little sense for us

Debrincat will get more than that

Arizona will likely ask for a lot more to eat that much money</div></div>

He can play in the NHL, I also listed that that one is fine either way, just makes a bit of sense for both sides, if Raanta stays, a pick gets JP.

The Colorado trade makes sense when you consider you need someone to replace big minutes, and fills a need. He play exceptionally well in the absence of Devon Toews, and Cale Makar in the few games they missed this year. Girard can play, and getting put with a high quality more defensive guy should make him flourish. He deserves minutes, and he would certainly get them here.

Maybe, Lazerus said a source told them to expect a return in the Fiala level, I find that insane, but since that is a trusted reporter with that organization I ran with it, would be more than open to trading more for him. I really debated about throwing Suzuki in to leverage that higher value.

Maybe, maybe not. Arizona is a bit of a placeholder team and I should have listed that. If Ben Bishop and a seventh was the trade to get rid of him for Dallas' sake I can see it working out to where a second is good value for a combined 6 mil in cap space. But again *shrugs* the value on cap space is a bit bewildering at times.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 6, 2022 at 10:16 a.m.
Thread: Offseason Spitballing
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Campabee</b></div><div>MB is gone, HuGo won't go the OS route and waste a 2023 1st on DeAngelo especially after saying that they want character players and will no longer draft players like Mailloux (in fact I don't think Hughes has any intentions of signing Mailloux, there have not even been talks of a ELC yet). I don't see them going after someone who has had a history of racial incidents either.</div></div>

I think that is very fair! The offersheet was in part a joke solely because I don't know what team that trades for him, and what value he brings. (Sometimes it is fun to light a match and watch people react like this comment section has been lol) But I think another part of the reason I though they would at least have interest is solely because Jeff Gorton was fond of him, and unfortunately we see teams value his ability to be friends with those in the locker room over his problematic beliefs and behavior.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 6, 2022 at 10:09 a.m.
Thread: Offseason Spitballing
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Caniac2000</b></div><div>Chychrun doesn't make sense. We need goalscoring, not blueline help. Slavin, Skjei, Pesce, DeAngelo is a fine top four. Go and get DeBrincat, not Chychrun</div></div>

Chychrun is a improvement over deangleo at a lower value, I think bringing in someone like strome and keeping nino has more value. And the price to get DeBrincat is something I am not sure the canes are actually willing to pay, should they be? Yes. But we have seen how the Canes value people.

I think DeAngelo put himself in a bad position letting his emotions get the better of him multiple times in the playoffs while being quite ineffective outside of home. Granted like most players on the team. But I think it was a one year experiment that had its pros, but we are not going to pay him what he wants. If we only offered dougie 6 I dont see us offering the market rate for a guy like him.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 21, 2021 at 5:03 p.m.
Thread: Off Season Idea Without Hamilton
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>samgrelck</b></div><div>Like everyone else said this is really well done, I like the Anaheim trade a lot for the Canes but Idk if Anaheim would take it, it’s probably close though.

I think it may be optimistic to think Gardiner to LTIR, but would be nice. Also not sure we should be so ready to hand Svech that contract quite yet</div></div>

Thank you really, I tried to balance this out as fairly as I can. I could for sure see more needed to push through the trade for Mason/Rakkell. Another mid pick or prospect I think could for sure get the trade done.

Gardiner to LTIR may be a sort of fantasy, but I just think that at the end of the day, his playing career is somewhat done. With his back problems fairing up every now and again it really does make me wonder how long until those spasms just keep him from playing all together, which is unfortunate because I really like his play as he start to fully adjust to the system.

I also get the concern about Svech, it is a bit of a risk, but I think that I would rather throw out some more money now towards him to get him locked up long term. If the difference between a 5 year term is say 6.5 I think I would rather throw on the extra three years. He had a rough year, but I think that should motivate him to come back stronger than ever and tear things up.

Thank you again for the kind words! I am really happy to see that this idea really has spurred some great discussions about the possibilities for the Canes!
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 17, 2021 at 3:15 p.m.
Thread: Off Season Idea Without Hamilton
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Caniac2000</b></div><div>A couple of things and I'm ignoring the contracts because these will be guesswork.


The expansion draft pick, I understand the logic to taking Fast, but Skjei will be the best defenseman exposed. It's either him or Bean. Whether Skjei is protected or not is a different kettle of fish, but if he is exempt, Francis will take the best player avaliable. It's not like they have cap issues, and his value has increased dramatically after that Nashville series.

Going to the trade, I like parts of this. I like the idea of acquiring Rakell, but Manson at this point, is injury prone. He's way too big of a question mark and would probably spend much of the season on LTIR with Gardiner. I think at that point, you lower the price. If you want a defenseman from Anaheim, target Lindholm or Fowler (yes, I know both are LD). Manson just has too many questionmarks for my liking.</div></div>

Yeah with the salary cap being stagnant I just threw a number for a few, I overpayed for McGinn but I just thought that would be like the absolute highest contract guess I could have.

I think the expansion draft is a good point and it is a bit of wishful thinking on my end. I just don't know what the salary cap structure is going to be for them and that was what i was weighing most. Plus I honestly am not sure RF is going to do a great job, I could be wrong, but who knows.

I think Manson does offer a lot of upside if he is healthy and obviously it is a concern. But I do think it is a gamble worth taking because healthy Manson is a monster.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 17, 2021 at 10:27 a.m.
Thread: Off Season Idea Without Hamilton
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jim_Benning_Almost</b></div><div>Yah, the key here is that Anaheim needs to fully embrace a rebuild. Which means goodbye Getzlaf, Shattenkirk and Henrique. They have some interesting kids who need a shot.</div></div>

I really do hate the Ducks, but what they have coming up in the system soon really is impressive and they could be a super scary team if these prospects develop properly. They could really bring that rebuild to a great spot if they sell off all of those guys. The only one I would say that really should stay is Getzlaf despite his value on a trade market, he could be a good role model to all the players coming in and be a good leader for them. But if he was shipped off I wouldn't be surprised.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 17, 2021 at 10:24 a.m.
Thread: Off Season Idea Without Hamilton
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ecupirate07</b></div><div>Pass on McGinn at 3.5 million per.

Bridging Svech and getting a better LW and backup goalie would make this team much more dangerous.

The bottom set of defenders would be entertainment but not in a good way. If it is a post ED move, put Bean in the Ducks trade and take out the 3rd and 7th round picks.

Yandle and Hakanpää on the bottom pair. Will need a veteran righty defender as 7D. Manson has injury issues.</div></div>

These are all good points. I do think I did overpay for McGinn a bit, I could easily see the contract come in the 2.5-3 range. I think a lot kind of depends on Coleman and Goodrow if they get a deal from TB.

A bridge for Svech can make sense, however I am a fan of locking down a player cheaper now, where at the end of the bridge, he could reach a 10 mil deal when you can have him locked up at great value for a certain amount of years more. On Reimer I would be open to bringing in someone who is in that category of better backup, my main thought was a guy like Antti Raanta. I opted Reimer due to familiarity with the system and being a very serviceable backup when he has to be.

I really think a lot depends on what Bean is doing this offseason to improve, he needs to get stronger, he was worked too much in the second half of the season, but I think that's what adding Yandle, who I think wins out that spot because he is a RBA guy, and Suter shore up that. Bean has real competition for the position, and powerplay time.

I honestly don't care for Hakanpaa he would hit but I don't think its the type of physicality that is a difference maker because there were a good few times he got worked.