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Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 1, 2020 at 8:36 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 30, 2020 at 10:48 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 29, 2020 at 10:26 p.m.
Thread: Lundqvists to DC
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>buchiegang</b></div><div>Well, considering McMichael has really proven nothing beyond being able to dominate within his own age bracket (players like Nail Yakupov, Pavel Brendl, and Nicklas Jensen all did the same, if not better, and we all know how they ended up) whereas Lundkvist has been records for defenseman at his age (surpassing players like Erik Karlsson, Matthias Ohlund, Adam Larsson, Rasmussen Dahlin and Victor Hedman) in a league against men, you may find that their doesn’t seem to be much of a chasm in value at all! There’s more to a prospects resume then WJC stats...</div></div>

I understand that points in swedish leagues are more valuable than points in juniors. Definitely get that. Grown professionals are bigger and stronger and have more experience, so playing against them should be tougher. I think that Nils is closer to NHL ready than McMichael. But he's also a draft class older. Age is important in prospect evaluation. McMichael has time. But I just read that he was in the playoff bubble this year, practicing with the team. So he's probably not too, too far off.

If you're arguing that once a prospect shows they can play against grown-ups, it's just a short step to the NHL and they can't regress, I mean, look at ten AHL players' stats, and you'll find a couple who had down years. Some bounce back. Some don't. Yakupov is still having ups and downs, but now in the KHL. His first year back after the NHL, he got 33 points in 47 games, which sounds impressive. This year he's started off with just 3 points in 7 games, which doesn't. But you know what, maybe the Rangers could sign him and get him going again. I don't know that he ever played on an NHL team that had another Russian player on it, so joining Panarin and Buchnevich could help him adjust better to the North American game, the second time around. The Caps don't have a roster spot for a project this year, because their window is closing, but what if Yakupov really does possess unique skill? What if he just needs a supportive environment?
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 29, 2020 at 1:55 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 28, 2020 at 5:59 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 27, 2020 at 11:14 a.m.
Thread: Contenders
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>buchiegang</b></div><div>I wouldn’t say he’s better if anything they are equal, and Strome had the better year hence slightly better value.

No. Smith is still a serviceable defenseman who’s real cash cap hit is next to nothing (~1.75 mil I think because of signing bonus) making him a very attractive asset to Ottawa (see Namestnikov this year). Sens also need a goalie and Georgiev would be a perfect age: 1A potential, likely cheap contract, still very young. Plus they have a plethora of 2nd’s (this one being the latest).

To dump Smith it would probably be something like a 3rd + Smith = a 5th.

Georgiev + Smith = a late late 2nd is more then fair</div></div>

Sens dont "NEED" a goalie. Nilsson/Hogberg tandem is more than capable. Georgiev is not an upgrade to the Sens current goalie prospect pool. Id put him on the same level as Hogberg. Then they have Daccord, Gustavsson and Madolese in the AHL and Sogaard in junior.

Smith only logged an average of 11min per game and his possession stats are ugly. 3rd pairing guy. Sens have Chabot, Brannstrom, Wolanin, Reilly and Lajoie all on the left side already.

A late 2nd for Georgiev straight up is probably, but as soon as you add Smith's contract, that return plummets. Sorry, pass.