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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 17, 2023 at 8:24 a.m.
Thread: complete depth chart
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BestGMBenning</b></div><div>I think there’s still a decent chance for Hallander to come back. He’s still on the more younger side and a prospect I seen having a solid ceiling as an NHLer. He seems to have a solid two way game and plays with the energy that the team would need. He made some good strides with his offence this season and looked more promising. I was honestly really surprised the he went back to Europe. I’m still a bit sad about that. Same with Bjorkvist. He may not be the kind of guy to put up crazy offensive numbers but he’s be a decent bottom 6 defensive energy type of forward as well. Wish them the best them though</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Play_Party_Hard</b></div><div>I believe I read Hallander wants to be closer to family Sweden. I think he's there for good.</div></div>

Hallander signed in Sweden for 4 or 5 years. pretty fair to say he’s staying there for good.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 15, 2023 at 2:48 p.m.
Thread: prospects
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Hockeyfan1234</b></div><div>Yager, Poulin, and Laatsch were the stars of the prospect development camp 3 v 3’s. I think you have him too low.
I think Pieniniemi is number 1. There’s a reason they signed him so early and I think he is one of the steals of the draft. He’s probably the most nhl ready if the defensemen.
I’d rate LD as Pieniniemi, Pickering, Laatsch, Kangas, Belliveau. They all had their good points of development camp. I’d probably swap Broz and Poulin too. However everything else looks pretty spot on imo.</div></div>

Not gonna lie I don’t know too much on Laatsch so thanks for the info. I think Broz and Poulin can be flipped but in terms of potential I think Broz can become a legit middle-6 center while I think Poulin will stay as a bottom-6 forward. Pieniniemi and Pickering are both intriguing prospects and I think that both will develop into top-4 D. Thank you for the insight on Laatsch!
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 15, 2023 at 2:13 p.m.
Thread: prospects
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>LFG</b></div><div>Personally id put ansons ahead of jarventie, and blomqvuist over murashov. Otherwise good job.</div></div>

I really like Murashov. I think he’s gonna surprise some people and can develop into a true 1G, with time of course. I like Blomqvist too don’t get me wrong but in terms of raw potential I think Murashov gets the edge.

I debated Ansons and Järventie a ton. I think in terms of being a better overall player I think Ansons takes it and can be a good bottom-6 forward. That being said I think Järventie’s offensive game can propel him into a middle-6 scoring winger. He still has a lot of work to do on his game, but again, talking raw potential, I think Järventie can develop into a beast. I think Ansons has a better chance of becoming an NHL player yes I think Järventie has a lower chance of becoming an NHLer but better chance of becoming a star if he does make the NHL.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 13, 2023 at 11:47 a.m.
Thread: no EK
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AStovetop</b></div><div>I want to give Coe another season before giving up on him. I can imagine for a big guy like him he was able to rely on his size in Juniors but it wasn't a factor is the AHL. He has a similar skill set as Tage Thompson so I don't want to give up just yet. Especially for that return lol</div></div>

O’Connor is a solid bottom-6 forward who did great for Team USA. He’s a power forward who can work in the corners and is young. Nylander is a guy who never got a shot at the NHL with the Penguins but I believe could be valuable to a rebuilding team like San Jose. He could get ice time there and surprise some people and he’s 25. I understand your point on Coe and I threw in the pick cus that’s what I saw as fair. There is some bias on my side as a Penguins fan so you can add picks on either side to make it fair.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 6, 2023 at 3:08 p.m.
Thread: EK65
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>pens1991</b></div><div>i don't think the bottom six is atrocious IF they can still adjust the 3rd line. If the 4th line is Nieto-Eller-Acciari i think that's great, huge upgrade and would feel very comfortable having them on the ice to close out and hold a lead.

I'm also very fine with the top 4 as is (Graves, Pettersson, Letang, Petry) Pettersson played well with both Petry and Letang last year and I imagine Graves will as well.

I understand the fascination with Karlsson, he's a stud but getting him means the bottom six remains as is, and that's awful. If they can move Granlund/Rutta/1 goalie they can easily improve the 3rd line a ton.</div></div>

I believe they view Eller as the 3C plus Dubas wants to add another goalie not move one.