krakowitz

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Forum: Armchair-GMYesterday at 8:26 p.m.

Thread: Wumpwump waaaaaah

I think both Konecny and Laughton would be great fits in Toronto. I'd change the way the lineup is constructed, but I think adding those two would be huge

Forum: Armchair-GMYesterday at 8:25 p.m.

Thread: Matthews comes home

Huh

Forum: Armchair-GMWed. at 6:23 p.m.

Thread: Does this team win a cup

I don't think this is something the Blues would do. Giving up two very high producing players plus a first rounder and a solid prospect for one guy is a lot to fork over. I get it if you look at it as it opens up the money for Nichushkin so it's basically like you're getting both players, but I still think the value here skews towards Calgary.

Forum: Armchair-GMWed. at 6:18 p.m.

Thread: All In

You've probably got to put Niemela in any Saros deal

Forum: Armchair-GMWed. at 4:53 p.m.

Thread: Offseason Dream without backy

I really like the concept of this. I think we can really only do this if Backstrom is going to Robidas Island since it puts us in quite the cap crunch if he returns.

Forum: Armchair-GMWed. at 4:48 p.m.

Thread: With Backstrom and Wilson out

I like the concept of this, but it only works if Wilson is out the entire season. Since it's a 6-8 month injury, we're not going to be able to fit him under the cap when he comes back. We'd have to move Eller and Hagelin and fill those spots with rookies in the meantime. I also doubt we can swing a Chychrun trade without including one of McMichael or Lapierre. I don't think Samsonov has proven enough to be the main piece in that deal, and they want quality > quantity

Forum: Armchair-GMWed. at 4:41 p.m.

Thread: revisiting a few things after hearing Wilson tore his ACL

I honestly don't think the Wilson injury is going to change our offseason strategy whatsoever. I think we're going to proceed with the notion that we have Backstrom's 9.25M on LTIR for the year at least to add another winger and another center if we move Eller. I think Leason and Snively are going to be splitting the games 50/50 until Wilson returns

Forum: Armchair-GMSat. at 3:32 p.m.

Thread: Plan the Parade

I think the Kane idea is fascinating. That's a lot to give up for a rental but the concept of this trade intrigues me for sure

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 19 at 7:45 p.m.

Thread: Stanley Cup Winner

No reason for the Coyotes to do that. Taking a downgrade at double the salary on D, and taking cap dump for a player that can fetch a first rounder on his own. All for a pick in the mid 20s. Easiest no ever

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 17 at 5:16 p.m.

Thread: New Look

I don't foresee Orlov getting dealt right now. I think he's pretty under appreciated for everything he does defensively and to jumpstart transition offense and the Caps would rather hold onto him for another run. If things don't look good by the deadline, maybe things can get shaken up

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 16 at 8:05 p.m.

Thread: offszn

Huuuuuuge no from Washington

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 16 at 5:48 p.m.

Thread: Reunite Trotz and Wilson

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Terry_AkiSauce</b></div><div>I think the incentive is that Nylander would have been the 2nd highest scorer on the Caps this season and him being moved may light a fire under him. Can only really see him getting better in that area but it just won't be able to happen in TO at this point.</div></div>

I'd absolutely love getting Nylander in general. He'd add another element to our offense 5v5 that we don't have and would allow for a new look on the right side on the power play. But if the only way to get that deal done is by losing Wilson, I don't want it. He's so unique with everything he does that we can't afford to lose it. It was evident in the Florida series that we needed the extra oomph he brings. And adding a first rounder onto it is an absolute no. Maybe a Mantha deal could be worked out, but not Wilson.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 16 at 4:56 p.m.

Thread: More Offense with Lambert

Caps accept. I don't think that's going to be enough for Chychrun though, I imagine the Coyotes want better prospects coming back. And I think it'll be tough moving Bailey in any deal that isn't a pure cap dump

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 16 at 4:55 p.m.

Thread: Reunite Trotz and Wilson

Regardless on the value of Wilson vs Nylander, there isn't much incentive for the Caps to make that switch. I love Nylander as a player but given our style of play, Wilson is essential.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 16 at 4:49 p.m.

Thread: caps_coverage

Toronto is going to decline that deal. Samsonov hasn't proven enough to be the main piece in a Nylander deal. Sheary is a nice add to their forward group, but you're losing a lot of shot generation by subtracting Nylander. The salary cap savings won't be enough to let them get a good enough player to make this worth while.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 15 at 11:28 p.m.

Thread: Quick Sketch If Backy is Done

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Lancebmx</b></div><div>I missed it, what happened to backstrom?</div></div>

He needs hip surgery for the second year in a row, and today he mention looking at "every option" which would include retirement. I don't think he's done quite yet, but this is a just in case

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 15 at 11:27 p.m.

Thread: Quick Sketch If Backy is Done

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Minimont</b></div><div>Maybe try Lapierre as well or Mcmichael</div></div>

I think Lapierre would benefit from some time in the AHL just to get some more professional experience, but if Lapierre wins that 3C job in camp I'm not opposed to that.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 15 at 11:09 p.m.

Thread: No Backy

Oshie goes nowhere. I don't care if his contract might not age well, he's the heart and soul of this team. He's a Cap for life

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 15 at 11:08 p.m.

Thread: Pain

I think the value Gibson holds to the Ducks is more than any team is willing to pay. They're going to ask for what he's worth when he's been at his best, every team will be offering what he's worth based on the last two years

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 15 at 6:37 p.m.

Thread: Detailed Offseason Plan

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>qc14</b></div><div>This is a well thought out, realistic plan. I think my one disagreement is that nichuskin is a significantly better player than mikheyev, and is worth the extra ~2.5 million, but both are the exact kind of player the caps need</div></div>

I agree that he's a better player, I just question how much of that offensive production he had this year will transfer over to us. Colorado plays such a fast, North South game and I think that helped out his production a lot. I don't think what we'd be getting from him offensively would justify the price tag he'd get.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 15 at 6:35 p.m.

Thread: Detailed Offseason Plan

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Kalopsia</b></div><div>I'd love to get Korn back, but he's been talking about retiring since before he joined the Caps. With the Isles I don't think he was even the day-to-day goalie coach, he was the director of goaltending or something and didn't travel with the team. I think he either follows Trotz to wherever he ends up or he calls it quits. Even if they can't get him though, it's time to fire Scott Murray. Anyone's gotta be better than him at this point. I really want to see how Sammy does with another goalie coach before they move on from him.

Anyway, I like everything else. My preference for the new top 9 wing is Trocheck, since he'd be insurance against another Backstrom injury or McMichael struggling (and he can actually win faceoffs), but I wouldn't say no to Mikheyev.</div></div>

After the Backstrom news this morning, it wouldn't surprise me if Trocheck becomes a realistic option. I think making sure McMichael has a spot at center long term is priority one, but if we still move Eller I think Trocheck makes a lot of sense.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 14 at 9:27 p.m.

Thread: Next Year

I don't think the pure value of the Washington trade is terrible, but the Caps aren't in a spot to make that move for Miller.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 14 at 9:25 p.m.

Thread: Lou Hot Seat

Chychrun is going to cost more than that. I don't think the Islanders system has the prospects needed to make the Coyotes interested right now since Beauvillier isn't under team control long enough for them

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 10 at 11:22 p.m.

Thread: Prospect Blockbuster

Rangers definitely aren't doing that. They really don't gain anything from it other than a more pro ready defenseman, but they aren't gaining any upside here. Lafreniere can develop into the type of player they need right now, Holtz not so much

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 6 at 3:36 p.m.

Thread: Leafs

Why wouldn't the Leafs just trade him to a contender themselves?

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