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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 13, 2023 at 8:16 p.m.

Thread: Thomas The Spank Engine

Appleton's not a fit for Columbus, they pass.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 13, 2023 at 1:46 p.m.

Thread: Move Brodie

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>The_Cannon</b></div><div>During training camp, if svozil and berni are ready, I’d be fine with that</div></div>

Honestly, I'd be fine with it as is. Run out Boqy/Severson/Gud on the right side and play Bean or Berni or Blanky on the left. Done deal.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 13, 2023 at 12:26 p.m.

Thread: hmmmmm

If that's what it takes to get Backlund, I would hope Columbus says yes.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 12, 2023 at 5:02 p.m.

Thread: not lindholm

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Erbas1915</b></div><div>Backlund says he wants to sign somewhere he can contend for a cup though, so CBJ is probably the last place he'd sign</div></div>

Well, I don't even know that they'd want to sign him long-term, depending on his ask and how much they need to pay out to the young guys next year. I don't see that as a true obstacle, unless he blocks it with his M-NTC.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CupChaser</b></div><div>This is laugh out loud funny</div></div>

...why? Lindholm and Kadri are both really good, but their acquisition cost AND contract cost are likely to be prohibitive. Backlund seems like an ideal fit for Columbus's needs.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 12, 2023 at 3:38 p.m.

Thread: not lindholm

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Hockey_Soul</b></div><div>Eww. Kadri is a much harder pill to swallow.

If CBJ are going to bring in a center, I hope it's Hertl. I'd be able to stomach Lindholm if he comes at a great price without too much term, like a 6x$8m or something.</div></div>

Actually, if we wanna stick with Calgary here, I don't want Lindholm OR Kadri.

I want Backlund. Consummate professional, good in the faceoff circle, a strong defender, and can mentor our younger players. As a bonus, he'd probably have a lower acquisition cost, and we wouldn't have to sign him for as much money or term, making him a better fit for the future cap needs of the organization.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 11, 2023 at 5:08 p.m.

Thread: Airplanes

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Hockey_Soul</b></div><div>I don't think CBJ are opposed to trading Sillinger in a package for a 1C, but that player would have to come with term. No rentals.</div></div>

And it's not gonna be Scheifele, given his history with Laine.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 11, 2023 at 4:12 p.m.

Thread: 23-24 Season

Garland isn't a fit for Columbus, they pass.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 9, 2023 at 8:08 p.m.

Thread: Does this roster make the playoffs

Columbus accepts so fast, it breaks the sound barrier.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 7, 2023 at 1:29 p.m.

Thread: The mess Treliving left behind

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Erbas1915</b></div><div>I get that, but if i'm Conroy I insist on getting that pick asap because even a 2024 pick is still likely 2-4 years away from a main roster impact unless you get really lucky with the pick</div></div>

That's the thing, though... since Conroy just got hired, he's got long-range job security (minimally 3 years, more like 5 or 6 because Calgary's ownership recognizes the awful hand he's been dealt with Treliving's last 18 months on the job). So I could see him being able to sell it, particularly if Columbus throws in another asset like Jake Bean (and I'm sure his dad would be happy to take him).

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 7, 2023 at 1:17 p.m.

Thread: The mess Treliving left behind

As a CBJ fan... I actually would have to consider that. I'd rather it be 25/26 rather than 24/25 on the 1st-rounder, but this is actually within the realm of sanity. Nice job.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 6, 2023 at 9:32 p.m.

Thread: Opening night roster

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>squashmaple</b></div><div>But it gets Robinson off the roster. Macdermid can easily be buried in Cleveland.</div></div>

Truuuuuuuuuuuue, but I think there are deals to be made that bring back an asset that has at least a little value. MacDermid has none. Even a late-round pick would be preferable IMO.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 6, 2023 at 7:20 p.m.

Thread: Opening night roster

MacDermid offers Columbus nothing they want or need. Pass.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 6, 2023 at 5:51 p.m.

Thread: bj s

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>mv21227</b></div><div>Canucks pass imo</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Konkarsson</b></div><div>cbj pass</div></div>

CapFriendly in a nutshell

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 6, 2023 at 5:13 p.m.

Thread: Blue jackets powerhouse

Roster's at 25; gotta move a couple bodies down to Cleveland (Blankenburg and Chinakhov seem most likely here, though Sillinger could be an option too). Don't like playing Sillinger on the wing, nor putting Olivier anywhere other than 4RW or the press box. Would also play Foudy or Bemstrom over Robinson.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 6, 2023 at 5:11 p.m.

Thread: Teamopp

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Pikey_777</b></div><div>For me, a lindholm to CBJ, is Sillinger, Ceulemans, and a 1st (which could be a 2026) all things considered.</div></div>

Which is a no from Columbus' side. That's three first-rounders for a player who'll be costly to extend, hasn't played like a 1C without Gaudreau and Tkachuk on his line, and pretty explicitly wants out of Calgary (which damages Conroy's leverage). If I were Jarmo, Sillinger/Johnson/Jiricek/Fantilli/Mateychuk/Voronkov/Marchenko are all off-limits. Ceulemans or LDBB are possible, but not so likely. Chinakhov, Peeke, Bean, Boqvist, Foudy, Roslovic, Bemstrom... all on the table in various configurations.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 6, 2023 at 4:40 p.m.

Thread: Flames retool

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BCAPP</b></div><div>I don't see anyone taking Tarasov at this point unless they get an unexpected injury</div></div>

I don't think Columbus management is willing to risk that, honestly. Far more likely they sign someone like Halak and send them to the AHL.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 6, 2023 at 4:04 p.m.

Thread: Probably unlikely but thats why its armchair

Keep Timmins and swap in a 3rd or 4th round pick instead and Columbus accepts.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 6, 2023 at 3:28 p.m.

Thread: Flames retool

Columbus can't fit a third goalie who isn't gonna clear waivers (or be waivers-exempt), stop trying to give us Vladar.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 6, 2023 at 2:24 p.m.

Thread: Buffalo Sabres

Columbus isn't paying you to take on an expensive winger when they're already overstocked on the wings. If you want Bean, you're sending them picks, a center, or a goalie, not a winger.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 5, 2023 at 11:25 p.m.

Thread: Will

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Pavalec</b></div><div>Andrew peeke is basically untapped potential due to his age (25) his contract 2.75 for the next 3 years and he is the perfect type of defensive player we need. Hes a big mobile D an who has great hockey sense and a very well rounded understanding of the game defensively. He was also 4th in blocked shot this year and pairing him with MO would be amazing. Plus our 1st will be poo</div></div>

If you feel that strongly, we will grudgingly take this deal.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 5, 2023 at 7:44 p.m.

Thread: Which teams would be interested in these offers

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GuyGuyGuy</b></div><div>I will do my best to answer :
1. Hoffman to Carolina for a fourth
2. That package to Chicago for FC
3. Savard 50% retained to LA for Turcotte and a second (move at 2024 deadline)
4. Anderson isn’t going anywhere. Some teams might want him but we won’t get a lot of future for him. Rather just keep him (unless someone offer a first)
5. Allen (50%) to Columbus for a second
6. Xhekaj for a first and a prospect or we keep him. Maybe when Hutson will be a full time Nhler</div></div>

Re: 5: Absolutely not. Columbus has no waivers-exempt goalies, and we're full up. Thanks, but no thanks.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 5, 2023 at 3:48 p.m.

Thread: Trade

Columbus declines; they are already overstocked on D, and they're not gonna trade Texier after standing by him through some difficult family times.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 5, 2023 at 3:44 p.m.

Thread: Pettersson is Gone

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Juiceman</b></div><div>I can tell you right now that is not happening. Pettersson isn't being moved unless you want to give up Fantilli which you won't want to do</div></div>

Yeah, this is a deal that really doesn't make sense for either side.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 5, 2023 at 3:43 p.m.

Thread: Pettersson is Gone

Columbus declines with a quickness. That's a LOT to give up for EP (though he's incredible, don't get me wrong), and I don't see Carolina getting outbid on Aho either.

Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 5, 2023 at 2:14 p.m.

Thread: Yzerplan

Columbus doesn't need another bottom-6 forward who isn't waivers-exempt. Soderblom would be interesting to them. Buium would be interesting to them. Jan Bednar might be interesting (Cossa certainly would, but I'm not thinking that's likely at all). Rasmussen isn't what they need.

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