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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 17, 2021 at 10:16 a.m.
Thread: Off Season Idea Without Hamilton
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jim_Benning_Almost</b></div><div>Interesting trade between two teams that are clearly on two different paths. I see why Carolina would do this as Manson and Rakell are quality players, and their round 1 pick isn't a top 10. The question would be from Anaheim and whether they think they can get a better deal from another team at the trade deadline for a 'rental UFA'.</div></div>

I think that is an interesting thought experiment, and you really do have a good point. It is possible a team really can be desperate and pay more come the deadline, but I think if the Ducks can move him now, for good value (doesn't have to be the Canes) I think you have to take it. Because while you may get more now, they could get hurt. It is me projecting a bit, but I am a huge believer in get the best value when you can, knowing there is the least risk of losing that value due to injury.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 17, 2021 at 10:14 a.m.
Thread: Off Season Idea Without Hamilton
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>vikhodush</b></div><div>Really good thought process and rationale on a lot of this. I’m with you on the defensive end especially although I believe the value on those contracts especially for Suter would have to be higher.

I do think we need a more impactful top 6 scoring winger though. Bringing in Rakell is good but maybe drop him to third and bring in a guy like Saad for the second line. Might be able to get McGinn to stay for a little bit less and use some of that money on Saad.

Good job overall tho!</div></div>

Thank you so much! I think a lot of this is really up in the air when it comes to value. I know Suter's agent said a team would have to pay him to earn his services, and its a huge guess. I could see Suter for sure earning in the 2.5 range for sure. The way the defense operates has to change without Hamilton, I think shoring it up and making it just "tougher" to play against all together would make the Canes a much tougher out, come playoffs.

Saad I think would be a fantastic fit for this team and I really thought about a way to add him in, but I truly didn't see a way without losing McGinn and I value what McGinn would bring especially if the Canes lose both Foegele and Fast. And I do think McGinn could see a price drop but I think he is looking for a decent raise past the 2.1 he has been earning. Maybe something in the 2.5-3 mil range is better?

Thank you for the response! Gave me a little bit to think about!!
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 29, 2021 at 1:36 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 14, 2021 at 1:50 p.m.
Thread: 2021 Trade Deadline
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>exo2769</b></div><div>I'd be ok with this. I wouldn't mind him signing with CAR next year as long as its a very affordable contract. It could allow Trocheck to swap a bit between wing and center. Hes capable of both.
My hesitation is that marc might try to come too...we already have two Marc Staals in Skjei and Gardiner...we don't need them let alone another meh dman.</div></div>

I am sure if Eric wanted to reup here it would be affordable, he is 35+ so it will probably be one year deals only at this point. It would be a staal party lol, but I doubt marc tries to come here unless the taxi squad concept last. But to compare gardiner to staal is an insult to gardiner, he has been good this season it is just sucks he had to be put on waivers due to that back injury, if he was healthy he would still get lots of reps in games.

But I am also done with Skjei. Let Gards thrive with pesce.
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