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Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 11, 2020 at 9:28 a.m.
Thread: Rangers Trading block
The only ones I could be seeing moved are Strome and Deangelo, and that's only if Jeff Gorton has replacements in mind (Braden Schneider comes to mind). Not sure if Chytil is ready for 2C, especially with the caliber of players rangers might have on their "2nd" line (One of Panarin, Kreider, Kakko, or Lafreniere at least). So if they move Strome, he'll need to find a solid 2C, maybe in free agency next year.

I can't see him paying a price to move Smith/Johnson with only a year left on his deal. Moving Henrik and Staal gave him the cap for this year. Johnson is a bridge to replace Staal at one fifth the cost, so he probably stays for the year as well.

Everyone else is good Seattle fodder. Gorton knows he has to meet certain exposure requirements so he'll probably play them just enough to satisfy them.
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 10, 2020 at 11:09 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 9, 2020 at 12:10 p.m.
Thread: You Leafs Fans Dont Understand
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MitchMarnerElite </b></div><div>No offence, but Mika isn’t anywhere near Tavares‘ level as a player. Only decency bias will favour Mika because of Tavares’ down year but Tavares averaged 35 goals and 78 points every 82 games for the Islanders. Considering he played with weak linemates like Moulson &amp; Okposo, that is extremely impressive. Zibanejad hasn’t played with elite wingers either but his career average is 60 points per 82 games. Tell me who’s better?</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ledge_And_Dairy</b></div><div>Read the description, its not about the trade value</div></div>

I wouldn't go as far to say Mika is a better player than Tavares right now, but it is much closer than you think. Career points/season isn't as impressive to me because Zibanejad is just entering his prime. this season Mika had 41/34/75 in 57 games. Tavares's best year (2018/19) was 47/41/88 in 82 games. Again, I still wouldn't say Mika is definitely better right now, but it's a lot closer than you guys are making it seem. Mika is definitely not a 2C player. He can play 2C on a stacked team, but he is a top line center for sure. Mika went from 74 points in 82 games two years ago to 75 points in 57 games last year. That "averaging 60 points in 82 games" is kinda a bogus stat. Yea he might not be a top 10 pick that comes into the league on fire, but he is growing into an elite center
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 9, 2020 at 10:51 a.m.
Thread: could they be contenders next year
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CharlieComp88</b></div><div>they drafted physical and can address that moving fwd. talent hardest thing to find. but with 3 d lines possible having: kandre, trouba, lindgren and schneider...thats some size and grit right there. (thats also why u keep kreider imo and lemieux is also a nice pc moving fwd. gauthier is also a strong strong dude and can possibly play with more edge as he becomes more comfortable.</div></div>

All good points. I just worry about having a soft top 6 potentially without Kreider. I miss the glory days of Rick Nash. I love Lemieux and Gauthier has potential. Even Buch has shown some grit lately.

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Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 9, 2020 at 10:42 a.m.
Thread: could they be contenders next year
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>RussianRangers9</b></div><div>kreider woudlnt get moved until lafs contract year minimum. he gives a big body and gauthier as well along with lemeuix and lindgren. kandre might becuase hes 6'5 and young</div></div>

Gauthier is a good one as well, I overlooked him. But I wouldn't be so sure about Kreider staying. I think Gorton's plans may have changed if he knew he was getting Lafreniere at the draft when he resigned Kreider in February. It's gonna be tough on LW to manage Kreider, Panarin, and Lafreniere. Even if one of them switches to their off side, you have Buch, Kakko, and potentially Kravtsov in the mix. I love all the players on the team, but logistically it seems hard to keep them all, especially with larger contracts looming for Shesterkin, Fox, Zibanejad, Kakko and Lafreniere.