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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 24, 2018 at 1:50 p.m.
Thread: Sens Moving Forward
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SmugTkachuk</b></div><div>The Flames are stacked with those kind of players is the problem, I think if he was just AHL depth, no problem, you are selling towards one of our surpluses though which is what makes me thing that the pick would be tough to add from a Flames perspective. I am a big advocate for a tandem of Smith and Anderson between the pipes and if that is what it took to get it done, in my mind it's a no doubter.</div></div>

That's a good point that I hadn't thought of. I wonder if, instead of the third rounder, the Flames added in Jankowski.

To OTT: Stone, Jankowski
to CGY: Anderson, McCormick (maybe a 6th or 7th rounder?)

Curious to know if you think that might be closer. I think a Smith/Anderson duo would be awesome in CGY. Splitting games would be good as both are aging goalies, and both have been successful in spurts. Interesting thought!
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 24, 2018 at 1:34 p.m.
Thread: Sens Moving Forward
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SmugTkachuk</b></div><div>Who is McKormmick? This is the second trade in a short period I have seen him going to CGY, I like the idea here of getting a Smith Anderson platoon. Just wondering where his value is at!</div></div>

Max McCormick has played the past 4 seasons in Belleville and put up decent numbers while there. Problem is, that hasn't really translated to any success at the NHL level. To me, he's very much in the same position as Nick Paul, for reference. Both players will be given longer looks in the NHL this year, but I don't see McCormick ever being much more than a 12/13th forward. I added him in this trade thinking that it could maybe bump up the pick I included with Stone by a round or two. To me, might as well get something for him, since if he has another year without much success at the NHL level, I can see the Sens moving on without him.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 23, 2018 at 9:44 a.m.
Thread: Solves Cap Issues plus Adds Karlsson
I'd pass on all three of those deals if I was the other team. Gourde, Foote, Coburn are not the top tier of prospects. The first rounder will be 25+. Ottawa could get more, especially at the deadline. For NJD, why trade away a high level prospect and a first round pick for something you could develop internally? Tyler Johnson is a 2C at best. Not worth it to ship out one of your better prospects and a first rounder for him, especially when you know what TBL's cap situation looks like. He could be had for less. For Montreal, it's close, but to take on the Girardi contract, TBL is going to have to give up value. Coburn and washes out the 4th rounder. I don't think Koekkoek is worth a high second rounder right now. Close though, maybe a third instead?
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 20, 2018 at 4:02 p.m.
Thread: Who would you have taken at no 3 if you were Marc Bergevin
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Gallagher11</b></div><div>I agree with Zadina, but I’m not sold on Tkachuk and Bouchard. Sure, they are going to be great NHL players for their team, but I don’t think they are as talented as the other guys in my list. They’re overrated in my opinion, but that’s just me. I think a guy like Hughes would be a better option and fit since they lack quality LHD. Kotkaniemi has more upside than Tkachuk and Brady didn’t impress me that much . As the oldest player in the draft, I expected him to be dominant, which he was, but not at the level I wanted him to be.</div></div>

Fair enough. I'm a Sens fan, so I was also disappointed they didn't take Zadina, but would not have wanted Kotkaniemi that early. I like your list, but Quinn Hughes is too small of a dman for me to pick at #3. At least with a bigger guy, it's somewhat easier for them to make the transition. I like guys like Quinn Hughes between 8-12, but not top 5. I guess it depends on your plan, but being a Sens or Habs fan, I think you'd want those high picks in the NHL lineup as soon as possible. I don't see Hughes being there in the next two years,but will be a really nice piece in 3+ years. All about what you prefer i guess!
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 20, 2018 at 3:58 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 20, 2018 at 3:24 p.m.
Thread: Caps Final Moves
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MK57</b></div><div>Interesting - what makes you say that? I think the Boone Jenner contract is a pretty comparable one in terms of team role, upside, point production, etc., although I do think Wilson will get more than him. I could see 5x$4mm, but not a ton more than that. Just curious on your reasoning!</div></div>

That's a good comparison, but I would say the impact that the player had on their team is what makes the difference. Both big bodies who play a rough game, but I feel like Wilson just brings more to the table. He also just help bring them a Stanley Cup, which will likely be another piece his agent will bring forward during negotiations. With your comparison, I can see where you're coming from on the number, but I just feel like Wilson has much more to offer than Jenner. I might be taking the "what have you done for me lately" approach, but I would be happy for my team to give Wilson a 5x5 contract. He can play anywhere in the lineup, kills penalties, and brings something that Washington doesn't have at all without him. From my perspective, if guys like Antoine Roussel and Jay Beagle are getting 4 year deals for 3mil/season, there's no reason Wilson shouldn't be getting five. I realize those are consensus over-payments, but just another something to think about. I would personally put Wilson somewhere in the range of 4.5-5.25/season for 4-5 years.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 20, 2018 at 1:08 p.m.
Thread: Team Canada 2020?
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>alwaysnextyear</b></div><div>There's always a ton of debate when it comes to a best-on-best Team Canada roster, but you've done well here I think. This far away (1 year, 7 months?) it's interesting speculation because some of the older guys could conceivably see some significant regression in their game while younger guys like Barzal or Ekblad could step up even more. I always want to go younger with these teams, but the TC brass generally like the vets, even if they're not in their prime anymore.

To me the biggest question mark on your roster is the goaltending. Holtby struggled all year until the playoffs, and will Price ever be the same?</div></div>

Completely agree. I'd love to see a youth movement, but I feel like that might be more of a 2022 Olympics or 2024 World Cup move. Only time will tell. Very good point on goaltending. For me, It's those guys' spots to lose. I would think they would both be better than Fleury over the next year and a half. When they're on, there's no other CDN goalie that can come close. However, who knows what their games will look like 2 years' time. For me, it would take a lot for guys like Jones, Talbot, Murray, or Allen to take over. Carter Hart might turn into a stud, but that's a long ways away.I don't see Dubnyk, Crawford or Mike Smith's game going anywhere but downhill if anything over that time frame.