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Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 24, 2023 at 6:21 p.m.
Thread: Ripp
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>hopefullynextyear</b></div><div>I disagree with this. I like the idea of having 2 (true) veteran centers in there to mentor the young guys, however this leaves you with Fantilli, Sillinger, Voronkov, Kuraly, Backlund all as true centers. Plus Roslovic, Jenner, Johnson and possibly Laine as guys that prefer or are better suited for the position. Add in the cost of a former first round pick that hopefully turned the corner late in the season, a second and third rounder all for a guy that is likely gone after one year or maybe the deadline and I just don't see how this makes sense for us. Maybe at the cost of Roslovic and a second I am on board with it, but this feels like way too much to give up to likely miss the playoffs and not add a long term piece.</div></div>

Jenner is best as a winger (who can take faceoffs), Roslovic's proven he has no business in the middle, Voronkov could break in on the wing for now before moving to the center, Laine is absolutely not best used in the middle, and Johnson's not ready for high-lineup duty in the middle yet.

Foudy is a bottom-6 winger at best, and is well worth the price. Backlund has experience with Gaudreau, and could allow Fantilli to take lower-leverage shifts early in his career. Plus, Backlund is good on the dot. And who knows? Maybe he extends.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 25, 2023 at 4:02 p.m.
Thread: C Option
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>squashmaple</b></div><div>Depending on how training camp goes with regard to Laine, I could see Roslovic for Gryz working for both sides. The cap hits are nearly identical, Roslovic would get the opportunity to play center which he prefers (which is starting to look unlikely in Columbus with Fantilli on board and if Laine can in fact play center). Jackets need a stable 3LD who can play higher if Werenski gets hurt again who doesn't have term that will block the prospects next season.</div></div>

However, it DOES mean you're either committing to letting Grizz walk in the next offseason (or trading him at the deadline), OR trading Provorov at either of those points. Because at least one of Mateychuk/Svozil will be ready by the start of 2024-25.