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Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 29 at 12:34 p.m.
Thread: Jiricek
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ChucktheFNG</b></div><div>Columbus' biggest need is not center, it's goalie. They have their core Centers of the future in Fantilli, Sillinger, Johnson, and Voronkov that can play up and down the lineup an on each other's wings. A transitional #1 center like Lindholm might be their answer, but I would think they would rather upgrade in net.</div></div>

Fantilli is the 1C of the future for sure, but I don't think the front office envisions Johnson playing C in the NHL. Voronkov has been a nice addition and has continued to get better over the course of the year so maybe he could be the future 2C, In the description I also mentioned building a trade package around Necas instead of KK so maybe that'd be a better fit if Voronkov does solidify himself over the remainder of the season as the 2C. I don't see any team eating Elvis' contract so you may be stuck with him in net and his cap hit unless they buy him out.
Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 29 at 12:29 p.m.
Thread: Jiricek
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ecupirate07</b></div><div>wut?

if we werent a contender, sure KK could be in the deal for a flip but we are trying to contend.</div></div>

I'd argue this proposed team will be just as likely to win a cup in 24-25 as they are this year in 23-24. Jiricek only adds to the "contender" status not just in this year but in the long term future of the team as well and the emergence of Drury as a budding 2C with offensive production while still being defensively responsible has made KK an expendable asset when Ponomarev or a veteran center on a cheaper 1-year deal could play effectively the same role that KK is playing right now. KK is not a bad player by any means, he's just played his way down the lineup while other guys have increased their own stock.
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 1, 2023 at 9:15 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 14, 2023 at 8:51 a.m.
Thread: Finishing Touches
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>evelutions2</b></div><div>First of all, I doubt the Canes sign Kane, and even if they did, he isn’t likely to displace Jarvis out of the top 6.</div></div>

It'd likely be either Jarvis or Teravainen that gets shifted down the lineup if the Canes sign Kane, in my example I just shifted Jarvis to create a 3rd/4th line that could effectively score while also being great at wearing down opponents on the forecheck with a top-6 that'd be more skill oriented. I think the Canes are the most likely dark horse in the race to sign him as he wants to be on a legit contending team, even Friedman noted this a week ago on 32 Thoughts that Kane values a shot at a cup most, and teams like COL, FLA and CAR would be the closest thing to legit SC contenders at this point who could fit him in. They wouldn't get the media coverage that a team like TOR or BUF will get in the "rumor" mill but I think they're definitely involved in talks with Kane.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 7, 2023 at 3:48 p.m.
Thread: Pesce To CBJ
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BoomerTheHero</b></div><div>So we would have one of Gudbranson or Peeke scratched? thats alot of money for them not to play. What happens when Jiricek is ready? if we have Pesce for 6 years, Peeke for 3 more, and Gudbranson for 3 more? What about when Ceulemans is ready in a couple years?

We have already addressed our needs at RD, we arent trading for another one, especially not with a 6 year contract.</div></div>

I'm pretty sure Peeke has been shopped around this offseason and in the event of a trade like this, would likely be moved out to a team with minimal NHL-caliber defensemen (ie chicago or anaheim). For Gudbranson, that contract was rough from the moment it was signed and he's either scratched, traded, or bought out in the next year or two would be my guess, whether Columbus trades for another dman or not. CBJ had been in the trade market for another top-4 guy even after they acquired Severson so I'm just looking at a potential marriage between team needs/wants. Especially considering Sillinger would likely start this year in the AHL due to CBJ's lineup currently.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 5, 2023 at 2:45 p.m.
Thread: Karlsson In Pesce Out
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Caniac555</b></div><div>Tarasenko EK65 and TDA can all happen. Turbo and one of Pesce/Skjei would have to be moved out. TDA isn’t really the cog messing any of this up.</div></div>

I know it can happen, but that doesn't necessarily mean it should happen. You'd expect Turbo to bounce back, especially when surrounding him with better quality players/opportunities this season, and I don't think TDA would be an issue to bring back, apart from the fact that by bringing in both Karlsson &amp; TDA, you're now pushing Chatfield out of the lineup. I'm all for competition and making guys earn spots but if it comes at the cost of hindering a promising young(ish) player's development, then are you losing more in the long term than you're gaining in the short term? Especially when TDA would be the 3rd or 4th best puck moving D-man on the team behind Karlsson, Burns, and Orlov.