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Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 27, 2023 at 4:56 p.m.
Thread: We Are Gold Star
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>palhal</b></div><div>Interesting that you think Barbashev signs for 4m X 5 as UFA, but you expect Pens to tale on all of Garland's 4.9m cap and they give up picks too. Seems like Barbashev and Pens would a lot better if Pens signed to a hm a 4.25m contract.</div></div>

Usually, I'm pretty quick to dislike any trade between VAN and PIT, but I'd consider this one. I've heard people say Garland never really fit in VAN, so maybe in a different system he has more to give. He's a better defensive forward than Barbashev anyway, and I always value that versatility. The price isn't high for essentially a reclamation project, just depends on how the Pens make the cap situation work.
At the very least, I'm a lot more interested in Garland than I am in Miller and Boeser.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 10, 2023 at 2:47 p.m.
Thread: Reluctant Retool
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>bogdown</b></div><div>Like the ideas but don’t like the free agent signings. Think this team needs to spend less and trust the young guys more. Maybe one of two depth PK guys like Motte or Hathaway for cheap, but Aman and Joshua have been good. Mikkola is no better than Wolanin, Rathbone, or Brisebois. Garland would probably get dealt before Boeser.</div></div>

Appreciate the response. I'm not 100% sold on these FA's being the solution and wouldn't be opposed to having some of the younger guys take bigger roles.

We have a huge hole to plug at 3C, and there aren't many attractive options available. Maybe we could go the trade route there.

We're also in desperate need of upgrades in the top-4 at LD and RD. Thankfully there are actually several FA options there who would be a huge upgrade over Myers and OEL. Gavrikov, Graves, Mayfield, Severson, Soucy, etc. Lots of combinations that could work.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 9, 2023 at 6:40 p.m.
Thread: Public Service Announcement
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>homiedaclown</b></div><div>1- no one said Demko was “one of the worst” or “wasn’t worth anything” - no one
Although I’m sure you’ll get some comments now, since you’re being such an a$$

2a- what was said, is that Demko’s trade value DROPPED, bc he was hurt &amp; playing terrinbly
2b- and that his value would go back up, when he was healthy &amp; playing well again
2C- and that you aren’t gonna get the big packages that VAN fan kept saying they wanted (by the deadline)

3- the offers VAN fans were making were ABSOLUTELY absurd
Typical example:
Demko for Savoie, Levi, 1st

4- if you’re gonna rant, at least get the story straight dude</div></div>
Plenty of people have been saying he is average at best to a bad goalie with inflated stats (poor argument). Does his value really drop that mu cut? Bad 15 games but that’s about it. He’s perfectly healthy now so the injury shouldn’t be a big deal
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 9, 2023 at 6:27 p.m.