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Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 21, 2020 at 3:44 p.m.
Thread: Realistic Vrana and Ovechkin Contracts
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>pharrow</b></div><div>You know what. I hope they pay OV that much, I really do. I have no problem the Caps destroying that cap.
What I do know, is OV shouldn't be playing at 235-240lbs. He can't skate and everyone knows it. Other players don't even view him as being one of the best players in the league. He didn't get a single vote from players when they voted that. Not one. Even though he still scores goals.
It's because he's slow. He can't skate. He's one dimensional in that he has a great shot, but nothing else. He's not hard to beat on defense. He isn't going to smoke anyone with speed on offense. If 4 other guys aren't doing the work to create him space he's in trouble. One on One he doesn't scare a single opponent.

He might be able to play till 40 as a power play specialist. Sitting him his dot, not really skating much and shooting. I will give you that.
But every year he looks more and more like a statue out there. His line this year has been ineffective in 5v5 play. They are coughing up more goals than they score. I think if that trend continues, and I think it will, he won't be a 1st line player more than a year or two. He's 34, the game got faster. His wheels are falling off. Even with him focusing more on his speed. It's a bit late for that.
If I were WSH I would keep him at 2 year deals. You will end up screwed paying him on a 5 year contract till he's 40. He can barely keep up now.
By that 5th year you will be paying 11 million a year for a 4th line player.</div></div>

What do you consider as ineffective when looking at a line's performance at 5 on 5? Here's the Caps' current top line with Ovechkin, Backstrom, and Wilson while on the ice together at 5 on 5 play:

CF%: 56.98% FF% 55.38 SF: 160 SA: 123 GF: 16 GA: 14 High Danger Chances For: 63 High Danger Chances Against: 49 HDGF: 9 HDGA: 10

Let's compare that to the Bruins' top line of Pastrnak, Marchand, and Bergeron

CF% 59.03% FF% 57.95% SF: 270 SA: 178 GF: 30 GA 17 HDCF: 88 HDCA: 67 HDGF: 13 HDGA: 11

Is it really that far off? Main difference being that the Caps arguably have more scoring depth (7 double digit goal scorers vs 5). 4 of the Caps double digit goal scorers are not on the first forward line. Yes, that might play into your argument, but the Bruins rely much more on their top line than the Caps do.

Now, I agree that the tail-end of a long term, high dollar contract for Ovi could be painful. He's no spring chicken anymore, and I agree with you there.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 28, 2019 at 12:16 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 27, 2019 at 3:21 p.m.
Thread: Unrealistic Chicago trade
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Orionus</b></div><div>I mean, you're talking about a 30 year old winger who is one of the best players in hockey, crucial to the team he plays on, and who has no reason to be traded by said team. Oh, and he's going to be cheaper than most of his younger counterparts shortly, due to cap inflation.

If the Rangers wanted to trade for Kane, it would likely look like Kakko, Skjei, Strome, 2020 1st, and a B+ prospect. Which is why it would never happen for either team.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>cap2018champs</b></div><div>As a fan of neither team, if I was CHI I'd trade Kane for Kakko, Skjei &amp; a 1st Rounder. I think Kane is a Top 5 Player in the league, but that value would be incredible for Chicago and they could go sign Panarin with the extra cap space. Obviously won't happen but fun to discuss.</div></div>

It was a joke about the people saying CHICAGO SAYS NO to any and every offer regardless of how much it sets Chicago up for the future
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 27, 2019 at 2:30 p.m.
Thread: Can you figure out the Formula and its Realistic with just 2 smaller trades
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>cap2018champs</b></div><div>Cogliano is quite valuable maybe slightly overpaid. His skating is still very strong and age hasn't hit him badly. JJ has among the worst metrics for qualified D-Men. The salary isn't the issue on the trade since its equal, but Cogliano will be good through his contract. JJ is buyout material now, better yet in 2-3 years. You'd have to really make it worth Dallas' while (1st maybe 2nd Rounder) to take on JJ or really any team to take him on since he is buyout proof due to a 8 year payout period as of now.</div></div>

Eye test proves hes not as bad as you may think. Plus he was playing his off-hand for a chunk of the season. Even though salary isnt the issue in your eyes. Pens fans probably wouldnt care if he is on the team or not if he was making a million dollars a year or less. Why would anyone at that salary. And on top of being overpaid a bit the term is still long as you said he might be worse in 2 or 3 years while coglianos contract is done by then. A higher pick may be needed to get the deal done or just several picks bieng involved rather than just the one from the pens
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 27, 2019 at 2:21 p.m.