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Forum: Armchair-GMMay 29 at 12:02 p.m.
Thread: Sabres
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>rktkt66</b></div><div>Murphy has been on my wish list for awhile because of how good a fit he seems with what the Sabres have/need but that package for him is far steeper than it should be. I know most fans are dismissing Olofsson as this worthless player that will be a cap dump out of desperation but he's a three-time 20+ goal scorer - those don't grow on trees, regardless of mediocre defensive play. Even though he had some expected rough stretches as a rookie, UPL's age and potential also don't qualify yet as bust with no value.

If Buffalo were to add Murphy, he just seems like a tailor-made partner for Power - just like Samuelsson's more physical, defensive-oriented style allows Dahlin more freedom to freewheel offensively, Murphy would provide a similar safety net so Power can advance his offensive contributions more than he was able to last season. Murphy's also a more physical player who would compensate for Power not being that.

In the end, I just don't think the Hawks - despite the publicized scorched earth path they've been on - will deal Murphy; they seem to like him and Jones to be part of their veteran leadership to all of the kids they'll bring in.</div></div>

I've been up on the trade Murphy bandwagon for quite a while. But I agree and think Chicago values his leadership and mentoring capabilities and won't trade him. I even think Murphy would be a leading candidate to have 18 year old Bedard live with him this season.

But getting back to the trade, if we're wrong about the Murphy and Chicago love affair, maybe Buffalo can keep Luukkonen and just trade Olofsson and the picks. Oloffson is likely to have a decent 20-25 goal season, and if he shows no interest in extending with the Hawks, could be flipped at the TDL to garner more assets.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 28 at 10:29 a.m.
Forum: Fauteuil - DGMay 6 at 12:30 p.m.
Thread: why not 11-7
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JK74</b></div><div>Seth Jones
Connor Murphy
Nikita Zaitsev
Ian Mitchell
Caleb Jones (plays both sides)

And Alex Regula is knocking on the door for a roster spot. There's no room on the right side unless someone goes. If Murphy gets traded then there's a possibility that the Hawks consider exploring a trade for Myers but for only a 6th there might be better options or better dump returns.</div></div>

I'm not a fan of this Myers trade either, but the Hawks depth at RD isn't that great. Jones is going to be here, Zaitsev could be buried in the minors, Mitchell may not be qualified, and Regula won't be a regular, maybe an injury call up at best. As for Murphy, he's got the most trade value. Personally I would like to see him moved at the draft so Davidson can get another high pick. If Murphy is moved then Davidson can take on a RD cap dump (Tyler Meyers/Tyson Barrie type) and pick up another pick along with the player.