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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 11, 2020 at 1:40 p.m.
Thread: realities of Flat cap
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Gordon_Bombay</b></div><div>Well if Dumba would be such a star, he should at least be better than Suter and Brodin in Minnesota. Also, Dumba has a higher cap hit than Rielly. And never underestimate Hyman. He is a real winner. Coaches kill to get guys like Hyman. He is setting the standard for every dressing room he is walking in in terms of work ethic. Even in the whole Marner - Babcock relationship where Marner had to list the players in terms of attitude, you can assue Hyman was the one ranked highest.</div></div>

We clearly don't share similar opinions.
As for Babs, now that he has left TO, and no longer needs to ingratiate himself with Tannenbaum(?), it will be interesting to see whether he continues to voice same views. Don't get me wrong, Zach is a good kid...who works hard...but he is 28...his offensive skills are capped out ...and his 'days of privilege' playing with some of NHL's most elite talent...can no longer be indulged...at least in a flat cap universe.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 11, 2020 at 1:30 p.m.
Thread: realities of Flat cap
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>OldNYIfan</b></div><div>Engvall = 48 NHL games
Mikheyev = 39 NHL games
Barabanov = 0 NHL games
Robertson = 0 NHL games

You're gonna trade away Hyman, Johnsson and Kerfoot to have THAT left side?!?

I bet De Melo gets closer to $4 million than $2 million</div></div>

Damn right I'd like that left side! I'm both a Marlies and a Petes subscriber and have watched both the "Giraffe" and also Nick. Confess to not knowing anything about "Barb"...but, like all Leafs fans, I've watched both Johnsson and also Kerfoot...and, without disrespect to either, think that both positions can be improved on....

As for Demelo, I don't disagree that he might command higher $...but so many teams are constrained by their existing payrolls and few can offer increases without giving up existing pieces. We'll see. It was the expanding cap that was enabling creeping salary increases...
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 11, 2020 at 1:19 p.m.
Thread: realities of Flat cap
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Gordon_Bombay</b></div><div>In which world is Dumba worth more than Rielly. Dumba is the 3rd best D on the Wild roster.

And no way the Leafs would part ways with Hyman. He is the most consistent player on the roster. Also, the Rangers would not give up that much</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Gordon_Bombay</b></div><div>In which world is Dumba worth more than Rielly. Dumba is the 3rd best D on the Wild roster.

And no way the Leafs would part ways with Hyman. He is the most consistent player on the roster. Also, the Rangers would not give up that much</div></div>

Imo, Dumba is a total star and emulates much of what Dubas seeks to champion. No disrespect to Riells...but Leafs have plenty of strength on LD that has capacity for growth (i.e.Sandin). As for Hyman, I too would keep him in some utopian world of expanding cap, ...but his specialized skill set is not worth penny more than his current $2.25m AAV - at least not on Leafs. Leafs must improve... if they wish to win...and neither Riells or Hyman have significant upside.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 11, 2020 at 12:56 p.m.
Thread: realities of Flat cap
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>aadoyle</b></div><div>realities of no thank you

Rielly aint going anywhere. He had a bad season it happens. Fully expect him to bounce back next season. Dumba is not the solution for the leafs he is just rielly but on the right side.
Carter isnt retiring. He will be back next season as he stated he plans to play out his contract.
Strome without Panarin is gonna make leafs go we gave Hyman for this. Pass.
Hyman wont be moved. 2.25 mill and had 21 goals. Pass.
Also Demelo will get more.</div></div>

Carter's health isn't certain...and remains to be seen whether he 'could' be a valuable LTIR.
Don't disagree that Demelo might command more...but that remains to be seen
Off course Rielly is valuable...just saying that he should be considered in exchange for the 'right piece'. No such thing as 'sentimentality' for those who seek to win.
Same applies to Hyman. Nice guy but he arguably has more value as trade chip. ..and, when he comes off current AAV, Leafs can't afford a high-priced LW with specialized skill set - given less expensive alternatives on LW... and in light of flat cap. There is argument for Leafs seeking to realize some of that value in a trade to fill obvious depth issues.
As for Rangers, there is a trade to be made there somewhere...just saying
If you're not open to ALL options...and are sentimental...you'll never make a real GM...
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 30, 2019 at 10:58 p.m.