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Forum: Armchair-GMMay 21, 2023 at 12:43 p.m.
Thread: An alternative look at Addison to DET
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jeffrey4649</b></div><div>Speaking of over simplistic, Evason wants to play a game assuming players have no skill? If Addison played the game like Spurgeon you could do this. But he refuses because apparently he knows better. That tells me he needs to be awakened by being traded. If you look at teams remaining in the playoffs defensive size or players who play above their weight class is key. He cannot play defense like he's 5-9 170 lbs.</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.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 19, 2023 at 4:26 p.m.
Thread: An alternative look at Addison to DET
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CoachCoach</b></div><div>Edit: drmantalban

Personally Stenberg. Captain for u18 team, respected as one of the better leaders and his game seems translatable to the NHL. If I’m honest, I haven’t seen as much of Edstrom, but based on what I know of Swedish leagues, he is capable of scoring goals.

Stenberg higher floor, lower ceiling

Edstrom lower floor, higher ceiling, more likely to be a gamble.</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.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 17, 2023 at 5:22 p.m.
Thread: Addison Trade Comps
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Burnout</b></div><div>You want an expanded thought? Fine.

Montreal's mid-rebuild and don't really need Addison. They have RD prospects to integrate and aren't far enough along that paying a high 2nd and 3rd makes much sense. If that was something they would be willing to do, there are better players out there that could return that. But that's just not something realistic.

Detroit may be more interested as they're further along in their rebuild, but that's just a lot for a guy like Addison. They might consider Vancouver's 2nd and something else minor, but it feels like your getting greedy.

Addison generally has less value than the D you listed because of his size. They also had rarer play-styles or more cost certainty. Plus, I assume the Wild have more incentive to move him than other teams did.</div></div>

I’m not sure you’re familiar with all the d-men I listed. They’re all offensive focused sub 6 ft d-men. Lundkvist was never seeing the ice in NYR due to Fox and Sandin was linked to trades for a while because his role wasn’t needed in TOR. I think they’re all very close.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 17, 2023 at 5:18 p.m.
Thread: Addison Trade Comps
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Stadel</b></div><div>I dont think the first rounder bit should factor into the trade value, but it almost always does. Lundkvist may be a closer comp than I originally thought, given where dallas is going to pick now. They're both pretty close in terms of Defensive wins above replacements.

Late first is tricky though because teams drafting that low generally are either moving that pick to alleviate cap difficulties or cause they want someone who can help them immediately. Addison is closer to the latter but there's still a ton of risk involved there that you wonder if contending teams hesitate.

I could see a bunch of the teams drafting high in the 2nd round being interested though.</div></div>

Yeah, I agree with the late 1st part. There’s a definite premium to get that 1st round moniker, so the deals I proposed were based on 2nds.

If you’re an MTL guy, do you think there’s a need for a player like Addison ATM?