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jnowariak

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Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 12, 2023 at 1:22 p.m.
Thread: Do wild do this
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>jnowariak</b></div><div>I’d do this no question from the Wild POV. I have zero clue why PIT would want to part with its top 3 assets to gain a goalie that’s obviously on the down swing and and an unproven young C (albeit one that’s likely to have his breakout this season).</div></div>

Because they're trying to win now and we need to get more youth in the lineup. Can't do that through free agency and while I'm not a fan of giving up draft picks, doing so for a center with tons of potential is worth it for me. I know he's unproven but if there's a player who can help win now and potentially bridge the gap when the rebuild comes in 1-2 years I'd take that risk. I don't think Pens have any chance next year unless we make some bold, creative moves
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 11, 2023 at 8:56 a.m.
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Forum: Armchair-GMMay 31, 2023 at 10:57 a.m.
Thread: Could it work
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>jnowariak</b></div><div>I’m well aware of that fact. But if, big IF, Matthews expresses interest in playing next to Kaprizov, it would be a mistake not to sign him. We’ve been whining for a 1C forever and getting one in UFA is reason enough to say screw those guys.

I think the question mark ELCs are Yurov and Ohgren but wouldn’t shock me to see one of them on the opening day roster in 24. I also feel good about Lambos and Hunt being in the lineup, albeit not on the same pair.

And regarding Rossi and Beckman, I expect them to be lineup regulars this year. But let me sign Duhaime and Dewar and I think we’re in business. I don’t think this is sooo much of a stretch.</div></div>

No I know, I wasn't trying to come off as condescending. I know you're in tune with what's realistic vs. hypothetical and I do think it's a fun proposal just to see what it would/could look like. I just know Guerin will have extensions done that tie up money, but no harm in looking at things alternatively.

I do think Ohgren will be ready when he comes over and I also think Peart won't require a ton of time in Iowa once he eventually comes. To me, both of them play very mature, low-mistake games.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 23, 2023 at 9:25 p.m.
Thread: Foligno for Nyquist
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>jnowariak</b></div><div>I agree that Addy should be getting more than his QO, probs something closer to Sandin’s 2x$1.4 but a 1 year prove it is possible.

But to your last thought, I don’t know what gives that impression. I realize there’s a narrative about him right now but we’ve only seen him play 4th line and that is not a role he will excel in. If Dean is so set on Freddy as the 3C, then you’ve gotta stick Rossi with 97. Any way you slice it, Rossi needs to play a lot next year.

I fundamentally disagree with the idea that Freddy is a better option than Rossi.</div></div>

I certainly hope you prove me wrong about him. Assuming the whole team were healthy, would you say that Rossi was a better option than Freddy to play against Dallas? That is where I am coming from. If he doesn't deserve only 4th line minutes next season, which I totally agree with, then where does he fit? I don't see how him playing between Duhaime and Foligno is going to help him much more. And EE and Hartman have the top two Cs clamped down, for now. Here's hoping Rossi finds that killer instinct, because he doesn't have it right now.

I bet if he struggles again in the fall, they try him at wing. Maybe opposite 97, who knows?
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 21, 2023 at 3:04 p.m.
Thread: An alternative look at Addison to DET
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>jnowariak</b></div><div>Evason’s system is about forechecking and limiting chances, Addison excels at pushing the offensive side of the game with possession. If he works on his stick checking this summer, I don’t see why he’s not a #4. I’m 100% with you that he’s not suited to that style but the coach needs to maximize the tools he has, not try to fit a square peg into a round hole.

We never got to see what he looks like next to Brods and that’s a pair I think has a lot of potential to both create and defend off the rush. You need to utilize Addison’s skating and vision to allow him to succeed, not force him to play net front.</div></div>

I mean, I agree with your point on Addison. But he DID play with Brodin for a short spell last year for something like 3 games or such while Dumba was out. I think they looked good together, but it was too short of a span to determine if he was a fit there or not.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 19, 2023 at 9:39 p.m.
Thread: An alternative look at Addison to DET
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>jnowariak</b></div><div>Edstrom is a super interesting name right now, I don’t think he was on either Button or McKenzie’s list until recently and that’s a hype train that probs doesn’t get past 21 if MN is there.

Question I have with Stenberg is whether he’s done enough to be closer to 20 rather than 30.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JoeROFLCOPTER</b></div><div>Well Wallinder is looking like he should go top 15. Cossa stings, but it's not as bad as you may be making it out to be.</div></div>

I think Stenberg goes closer to 20 then 30

I wouldn’t be surprised if he did, I just know in most mocks his ranking was in the 40-50s before rising. I’m fine with Cossa, I just thought Wally was the guy.