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Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 19, 2023 at 7:54 p.m.
Thread: This team just doesnt survive the Atlantic sorry
They won't do it because there's too much talent on this roster but one of the best things the Bruins could do is fall into the lottery this year. Expectations are lowered after you lose guys like Bergeron and Krejci and replace them with Coyle & Zacha, and then have to dump contracts like Taylor Hall & Nick Foligno and replace them with the Jesper Boqvist & AJ Greers of the world.

The center depth chart is just rough, man. Coyle hasn't broken 50 points in a season since 2016-17, and I'm not 100% sold on Pavel Zacha's breakout - I'm pretty sure I'd add 20 points to my career high if I went from skating with Nico Hischier & Tomas Tatar to a line with the two Davids Krejci & Pastrnak.

I don't think they fall all the way out of the playoff race, but I feel like they're closer to the mushy middle than the top of the league with this roster. Trust me - I'm an Islanders fan, I know a roster that's going to be carried to an 8 seed by their goalie and defense when I see one.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 30, 2023 at 8:08 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 8, 2023 at 3:50 p.m.
Thread: Different Depth Options
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>bhavikp27</b></div><div>Neither one is necessary or really interesting and it would just block some younger players or players who just signed. Shattenkirk will be a regular and Zboril *should* have the 3rd pair left D spot. As for 4th line RW, Lauko should be the leading candidate with Greer, Steen who you listed in the scratches. Also, McLaughlin, Merkulov and Lysell will likely play games throughout the year.</div></div>

You're absolutely right! Just looking at who was available still and ways to keep a 23 man roster. Yes, Lauko, McLaughlin, Merkulov and Lysell should get chances throughout the season and most likely will due to injuries with Lauko getting the lions share! As for your Shattenkirk comment, there are no guarantees but I hope you're right!
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 19, 2023 at 9:08 p.m.
Thread: Speculation Station
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Kyle_Okposo_Lover</b></div><div>Coyle does not have better analytics LMAO what.

18.7 expected goals vs 15.5

Pageau 13 had goals and 15 primary asissts, Coyle was 13-13. Coyle had more powerplay time, tallying over 150 more shifts than Pageau. Pageau won face offs at a 5% higher clip than Coyle, plus he was tasked to be the face off "guy" late in games, while Coyle was at least third in line. Coyle also played 12 more games than Pageay

This isnt at all a debate. Pageau is better than any free agent available right now (Bergeron and Krejci excluded but this is assuming they retired), and there are very few centers available for trade. And Boston has very few assets.</div></div>

There’s more analytics than Expected Goals lol

Not to mention, centers this off-season have had no value. Hayes, Johansen, Duchene, etc.

Since Pageau is better than Coyle and DeBrusk is bound to have regression coming, then why are you making the trade?lol