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Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 9, 2019 at 10:22 a.m.
Thread: Hall Getzlaf and Manson
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Salzy</b></div><div>That would definitely be of more interest to the Ducks.

It all depends on what GM Murray decides to do, we have cap space and if we could add a top 4 RD and a top line forward this offseason the ducks could compete with steps forward from guys like Steel, Comtois, Jones, and Lundestrom among others. Depending how the lottery plays out we could add a Lafreniere or Byfield to the mix as well (Wishful thinking to be fair)

In a scenario where we continue to retool/reshape that deal would definitely be considered but it would be hard to part with Manson but the Avs are one of the teams that could get it done</div></div>

Fair enough, I do think the Ducks can contend in 1-2 years and Manson would be a big part of that. I guess the trade would work better if it were just for Getzlaf - with Johnson and Makar the Avs don't really need Manson anyway.
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 3, 2019 at 6:48 p.m.
Thread: Fixing Flames and Leafs
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Britishbulldog</b></div><div>I haven't seen any Flames games this year so I am only basing my opinion on hearsay from pundits and fans...but I thought that Hamonic has been struggling for 2 years now. I would think that Nylander at his age, contract and HIGH skill level would fetch a top RHD.</div></div>

I just honestly don't see any team being willing to trade a top RHD for a winger, especially at this time in the season. I can't name anyone that would fit Toronto's needs better that would be available. RHDs are pretty abundant in Buffalo I guess but guys like Montour/Risto/Miller aren't shutdown D like Hamonic is.

I think Hamonic did struggle his first year here, but he's really found his game playing with Hanifin, despite the tough zone starts he's put up positive possession numbers in the last couple seasons. Rielly seems to have a similar play style to Hanifin, and I think that can be a really solid pairing for the Leafs - really shoring up the defence which is what you need. The price is definitely steep and I certainly wouldn't trade Nylander until Marner is back, but the 1st rounder should balance the value out imo.