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Forum: NHL TradesJun. 25, 2023 at 12:38 a.m.
Thread: (NSH/COL) - Johansen for Galchenyuk
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>HockeyManiac95</b></div><div>Literally solves Colorado's 2C problem for free</div></div>

Exactly. And the "fit" on this roster matters much more than it does on different teams. We had a very specific hole to fill and it wasn't just a "2C"...

Anyone thinking that the Avs are not better off because Ryan Johansen "isn't what he used to be" or "isn't very fast" should consider that the Avs are really just trying to replace as much of Gabe Landeskog as they can. The market is weak and the Avs assets are even scarcer. This was great work on the part of the Avs to address a much needed spot in their top 6.

RyJo
6-3 218lb 30-year old power forward, assistant captain, smart player, win 53% or more on face-offs, 11.8% shooting percentage, scores .66 points per game, controls possession, over 1 hit per game average. $4 million AAV cap hit.

Lando
6-1 215lb 30-year old power forward, captain, smart player, wins 53% or more on face-offs, 12.2% shooting percentage, scores .77 points per game, controls possession, nearly 2 hits per game average. $7 million AAV cap hit.

Replacing Compher as a RH face-off was important because we have Rantanen and Newhook as lefties.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 12, 2023 at 2:44 p.m.
Thread: Let the Foudy brothers cook
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>dad</b></div><div>True if they can't sign Towes they definitely don't move him. And he did great against Seattle, but against other teams, especially in the Central, he gets worked, its defensive lapse after lapse. And he can't get PP1 minutes. If they could get more for him that'd be awesome, I'd love to be proven wrong.</div></div>

I would disagree with some of that, he was the guy that had the revolving door partners because of the injuries, I also think he plays defense like the next generation does with positioning and stick work. He has been a plus 52 CF even strength guy the last 4 years. More positive happens then negative when he is on the ice and he isn’t getting bailed out with OZ starts. I get it he isn’t everybody’s cup of tea but when Hronek gets a 1st and 2nd in trade don’t think the Avs are just going to move him. Good conversation!
Forum: Trade Machine ProposalsJul. 16, 2021 at 6:57 p.m.
Thread: Kadri Out Eichel In
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>dad</b></div><div>If you bring Eichel in you'd most likely need to move Kadri out, I watched him struggle as 3C on Toronto and I think it'd really hurt the Avs if he was given that role. I think Compher would be a great fit in Buffalo, they drafted him and may even lose Reinhart along with Eichel.
I'm certain Eichel will be gone before October. The last time I can think of a similar situation was Seguin in 2013 with the Bruins. I like the deal you offered, it's really similar to what Seguin went for. Might need to add Compher and another pick if other teams are going all in for Eichel.</div></div>

You are know starting to think more strategically and a smart move by a GM would be to move in now and strike a deal for Eichel. GM Adams is willing to wait until the season starts and then look at October or November. I do not think that Adams is risking anything to wait as I think the attractiveness of Eichel will only increase the closer he is to returning and producing on the ice.

Therefore a cunning GM should not have to give Adams his Kings Ransom for Eichel but the GM that sees it as an opportunity now and offers say 3 Equivalent First Rounders and included in that is the top prospect in the organization a deal can be struck.

If Adams waits he allows Eichel to reestablish a higher value than current mark is willing to pay. The fact that the Sabres will have paid a portion of his current salary once the season has started also increases the expected return.

A cunning GM for this example Vegas:

1. Glass or Krebs
2. 2021 First Round Pick
3. Alex Tuch

or

1. Glass or Krebs
2. The first Round pick in 2021
3. The New Jersey 2nd Round Pick in 2021
4. Fleury
5. Paul Cotter

The Sabres send:

1. Eichel
2. Retain 25% of his salary
3. 2021 3rd Round Pick of Montreal

Since you are looking for the Av's:

1. Eichel
2. 25% salary retained
3. Montreal 3rd Rd pick in 2021

for

1. Colorado's 1st Round Pick 2021
2. New Jersey 2nd Round Pick 2021
3. Colorado's 1st Round Pick 2022
4. Kadri
5. Foudy
6. Barron

The point I am trying to make is GM's that wait end up allowing Eichel to take the risk out of the deal which they can currently leverage. GM Adams hand only gets stronger as the season wears on.