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Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 12, 2020 at 12:42 p.m.
Thread: Leafs looking NICE
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JaredOfLondon</b></div><div>all the remotely interesting UFA's will get 3+. Bottom pairing guys arnt really an issue for Toronto anyways, no need to go dumpster diving</div></div>

That's true. I just don't think a wannabe contender can afford to have two young D making mistakes based from watching them both play with the Leafs this year. They both will be good NHL defenseman, but I think Sandin looked more comfortable in the NHL than Liljegren. Let Sandin play and find him a partner on the bottom pair, and let Liljegren marinate in the AHL until he's ready.

If both are ready to play and it won't impede the Leafs on ice output, all the power to them. Can use the money to sign Mikheyev to a higher AAV on a long term deal.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 6, 2020 at 10:59 a.m.
Thread: Opening Night-CBJ Blockbuster
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>palhal</b></div><div>Who is saying no? I could be totally out to lunch, but think this trade holds merit for both sides.

I sure like to see the other 29 teams and their offer for Jones. Seems like only the Leafs have to traded 90 point player for two years of Jones. Think Jones is really going that much difference to the Leaf to the expense of trading Marner ?</div></div>

I think Jones is a perfect piece for Toronto's blue line. In my opinion the Leafs don't need Marner, he's a great player but he does have an expensive contract and is not the ultimate play-driver in the Leafs forward group. If the Leafs want to become a contender they need to improve their D-core and I believe adding a stud like Seth Jones dramatically changes their team outlook. They'll still be able to produce offense and score goals but this just brings them to another level considering their difficulties with defending.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 1, 2020 at 12:59 p.m.
Thread: Opening Night- Blockbuster
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>jslongo</b></div><div>Cant see the Canes moving Dougie. A Dougie trade would be more likely to happen in 4 years when Aho and Turbos contracts are up. Otherwise they should be able to fit everyone in the cap within that 4 years.</div></div>

Dougie is great but he is due for a $4-5M pay raise. I think what makes Carolina's D-core is so impressive because they're all on pretty fair contracts, giving Dougie $10M is just gonna kill the surrounding team cap flexibility. Take him out and you already have a fairly solid D corps. Svech will probably get at least $7M on a bridge, Necas will get at least $5M if he keeps progressing. Also, you'll need to find and pay for a starting goalie. I say move Dougie for a really good top 6 forward with term + and your team is still comfortably set up for consistent playoff success.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 30, 2020 at 3:48 p.m.
Thread: Opening Night-Flat Cap-No CBO
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TheEarthmaster</b></div><div>Faulk barely impacts our ability to keep Pietrangelo cap-wise, since we have a very cheap left hand side. We should be looking to move him because he's redundant to the overall roster though.

Pietrangelo is a player that you find the cap room to keep. We have so many redundant forwards and a backup goalie making starter money.</div></div>

Faulk has that NTC though, wonder if he considers waiving it if he feels he's being blocked by Parayoko and Pietrangelo next year. Never understood the move but it seemed like they were thinking Pietrangelo wasn't gonna be there long term. Faulk signs the extension immediately, and has a rough season. Pietrangelo remans unsigned, has a fantastic season. Agreed, Blues need to find a way to keep him.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 29, 2020 at 1:51 p.m.
Thread: Opening Night-Flat Cap-No CBO
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>alwaysnextyear</b></div><div>In theory these deals make some sense, but there’s two problems.
1) Schneider hasn’t even been at a decent backup level of play for a couple years. I’m afraid he may be done as an NHL’er. Given that I’d rather keep Eriksson and try to sign a decent backup.
2) Demers blocked a trade to the Canucks when he was with FLA, I think because of the tax situation. If he gets shipped to VAN and is unhappy about it it could be bad for team morale. Otherwise I like that player swap though.</div></div>

True about Schneider, I would be interested if it's a physical ailment (hips, groin, etc.) hurting his performance which we've seen it a lot of veteran goalies. If it's a matter of psychological, the Canucks insert their faith and confidence into him, find him the right sports psychology consultation, give him the opportunity to mentor Demko and play 20-30 games a season. If it doesn't work send him to the AHL like NJD did, and find a backup for under $1.5M. Still better than Eriksson clogging up your forward group, they may even consider sending Roussel, Beagle down to the AHL eventually.

Good catch with Demers, didn't know about that.