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Forum: Armchair-GM10 hours ago
Thread: One more run
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Hudsonfaschingisdad</b></div><div>Would fit our system better</div></div>

Reichel came into this season having put on 10 lbs, and being specifically asked to step right into a 2nd line 2-way center NHL role, which he had never really played before. They were specifically focusing on and trying to develop his off puck and defensive play for a large portion of the 23-24 season. When things weren't working and they finally decided to pull the rug and move him back to wing, his confidence was shot. They pushed it as long as they could before sending him down to the AHL to get his confidence up and find his game again. So, there is a difference between having a "bad" season, and having a developmental season.

Holmstrom had the luxury of being on a significantly better team with better players, in a set role, and being able to just go out and play his game. Although, the Isles have had their struggles and hardships this season, Reichel was obviously in a much trickier and tougher situation.

I believe with another strong showing in the AHL playoffs, a good summer of training and rest, and settling into a winger role from the start next season, it will quickly become obvious that Reichel is the better and more desirable player in comparison to Holmstrom, and I think you know that, too. If y'all want to move Homstrom, I believe there is a price at which CHI might have interest, but it is very unlikely CHI does anything like this. Reichel fits CHI's system just fine, they are just a young developing team who ran some experiments that didn't work out. I wouldn't at all be surprised if CHI moved Reichel, but I doubt it would be for so little.
Forum: Armchair-GM11 hours ago
Thread: Playoffs Round 1
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>exo2769</b></div><div>"The Bard Cobbler" that one I haven't seen yet. My wife says "Happy to see you" every time. He must get that in real life too. It's just said so fast that when someone who doesn't pick it up immediately...the To see you sounds so clear and you jump to happy to see you.</div></div>

It's supposed to be read as "Cobbler the Bard" (Connor Bedard), I put it in backwards so people would read it correctly. It's just something I said once when me and my dad were making goofy names for hockey players. "Motembe Meatwistle" (Mackenzie Entwistle) is my favorite on CHI. My dad thought of "Bryan Tomato" (Ryan Donato) last night. Then there is "Davey the Astronaut" (David Pasternak), and a bunch of others I can't remember off the top of my head.
Forum: Armchair-GMYesterday at 5:46 p.m.
Thread: 2024 Starting Lineup
Celebrini is a more pure center than Bedard is. He will play center and likely get his own line, wherever he ends up. Zaitsev is probably going home and I doubt CHI re-signs TJ. CHI also won't go after OEL. They probably wouldn't go after Tarasenko, either, and I doubt he would have much interest in CHI. Whether Vlasic takes a short or long term deal, he will get significantly more than that.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Hawksguy81</b></div><div>Nope. Sorry, but this isn't close. Vlasic is the #1 LD and is getting 6+ years at $5m min. OEL doesn't get signed. Neither does Zaitsev or Tyler Johnson. No one is paying a 2nd for Hall coming off his knee surgery. Nazar is not a 4th liner. Dach is not a C. Utah probably ends up w/ Celebrini. Shall I go on?</div></div>

I highly doubt the NHL is doing any favors for Utah and "handing them Celebrini". They already handed them a complete franchise with a fully functioning hockey ops department, tons of great picks, and a bunch of exciting prospects and young players, for essentially the same amount it costs to buy into the league as an expansion team. If they win the lottery, so be it, but they aren't handing the lottery to anyone. According to credible witnesses, the lottery is legit and nearly impossible to rig. Saying you believe that is essentially saying you also think it was rigged for CHI last year. If you wanna make jokes, cool. I certainly wouldn't put it past the NHL to rig the lotto, but I don't think we should spread this stuff as fact, when there are no facts to support it.
Forum: Armchair-GMYesterday at 6:15 p.m.
Thread: 2024 Starting Lineup
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Garak</b></div><div>Celebrini is a more pure center than Bedard is. He will play center and likely get his own line, wherever he ends up. Zaitsev is probably going home and I doubt CHI re-signs TJ. CHI also won't go after OEL. They probably wouldn't go after Tarasenko, either, and I doubt he would have much interest in CHI. Whether Vlasic takes a short or long term deal, he will get significantly more than that.



I highly doubt the NHL is doing any favors for Utah and "handing them Celebrini". They already handed them a complete franchise with a fully functioning hockey ops department, tons of great picks, and a bunch of exciting prospects and young players, for essentially the same amount it costs to buy into the league as an expansion team. If they win the lottery, so be it, but they aren't handing the lottery to anyone. According to credible witnesses, the lottery is legit and nearly impossible to rig. Saying you believe that is essentially saying you also think it was rigged for CHI last year. If you wanna make jokes, cool. I certainly wouldn't put it past the NHL to rig the lotto, but I don't think we should spread this stuff as fact, when there are no facts to support it.</div></div>

Simply my opinion. Seems to perfect not to happen. The 1st overall pick going to the newest NHL city to help kick start ticket and merch sales.
Forum: Armchair-GMYesterday at 6:27 p.m.
Thread: 2024 Starting Lineup
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Hawksguy81</b></div><div>Simply my opinion. Seems to perfect not to happen. The 1st overall pick going to the newest NHL city to help kick start ticket and merch sales.</div></div>

It seems like they'll be fine. They've already sold over 6,000 season tickets. They have the entire Jazz fan base to get on board, and in a dry city that needs entertainment. haha. They didn't do it for Vegas or Seattle, either. I guess we'll see, it would be perfect, in theory, but even if they do win, I still doubt it is rigged. Completely unbiased third parties that I trust to give an honest accounting of the situation confirmed to the best of their ability that the lotto is legit. That AZ/Utah pick is still in pretty great position to win the lotto without help from anyone.