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krakowitz

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Forum: NHL SigningsFri at 7:24 pm

Thread: Toronto Maple Leafs signed Mitchell Marner (6 Years / $10,893,000 AAV)

We can and we will

Forum: Armchair-GMWed at 5:35 pm

Thread: Bye greedy Mitch

I like the value in this trade. I doubt Calgary could afford Marner anyways, but it's a nice concept.

Forum: NHLTue at 2:58 pm

Thread: Who’s the biggest clown in hockey

Forum: Armchair-GMSep 6 at 9:59

Thread: Awww shiiiiii faulk

I think both teams say no to this. The Caps aren't in a position to move a top six forward for a pending UFA defenseman, even if it means getting a top prospect in Necas. Carolina doesn't want that Oshie money on the books, especially at the cost of Necas. Value wise, it favors the Caps. But it doesn't make a lot of sense for either team

Forum: NHLSep 6 at 3:20

Thread: Patrick Marleau Situation

He can't play in Carolina according to the CBA. Because Carolina bought out his contract, he can't sign a new one with them. I think the Preds are a pretty good fit for him hockey wise, as he can slot in to their third line comfortably (unless Tolvanen proves to be ready for that role)

Forum: Armchair-GMSep 3 at 6:27

Thread: Djoos third draft

That's just a salary dump move for the Caps, where they aren't really getting anything to show for it. At the very least, we could get a prospect for each of them.

Forum: NHLSep 2 at 5:22

Thread: 2 Random Offseason Q's

I'd be pretty surprised if Puljujarvi isn't dealt by the start the season honestly. I think Carolina is a great fit for him right now, and given the plethora of forward depth the Canes have, they can make a deal work that'll benefit both sides

Forum: NHLAug 30 at 8:06

Thread: Who surprises everyone this year

This doesn't exactly count as a surprise pick like that or anything, but I'd be looking at Nick Schmaltz as having a big breakout. I honestly think 70 points is reachable for him this year, and I'm predicting he gets there.

But if I had to pick a player that most casual fans haven't heard of, it's Sasha Chmelevski. I think he's in the Sharks top six by thanksgiving and ends up with 40-50 points.

Forum: Armchair-GMAug 30 at 8:01

Thread: Offers for Laine

The rest of Evgeny Kuznetsov's cocaine, a used condom and Lias Andersson's silver medal.

Forum: NHLAug 30 at 6:49

Thread: 13 Seattle names

I've always been a fan of the Seattle Emeralds. I don't know why that name sticks out to me so much, but it just does. I think the uniform combinations would be absolutely sick.

Forum: NHLAug 21 at 3:32

Thread: My 2019/2020Playoff Predictions

Columbus makes the playoffs with a goaltending tandem of Korpisalo and Merzilikins? Anaheim wins the division? Caps miss the playoffs? I'd love to hear explanations for most of these

Forum: NHLAug 21 at 2:26

Thread: Sharks are missing the playoffs

Sharks shouldn't be missing. They've got enough talent up front even with the loss of Pavelski, especially as guys like Meier, Labanc and Hertl continue to improve. There's also room for young players to step in and provide solid offense (probably either Chekhovich or Chmelevski), and I think one of them can do a solid job in the top nine. Defensively, I think Vlasic will have a bounce back year, plus Simek will be healthy, as he was an excellent partner for Burns. Losing Braun shouldn't be a huge loss, but I think Karlsson coming into the season healthy is going to be huge for them.

In a weak Pacific division, they should be in for sure. My top three are Vegas, San Jose and Arizona. The only thing I really see that could tank the Sharks (besides injuries) is goaltending, but I think it'll be decent enough to get them in.

Forum: Armchair-GMAug 21 at 2:03

Thread: Trolls Please Comment Thanks

I like the concept of that Carolina trade. I don't think Toronto bites on that move. Kapanen fits very well there and Kassian doesn't seem to be the guy for them.

Forum: NHLAug 21 at 1:32

Thread: Debate: Who will have the better career; Matthews or MacKinnon

Trying to decipher whose career will be better is very subjective. If Matthews finishes his career with over 600 goals, 1200 points and a couple Hart trophies, and Mackinnon has about 400 goals, 1000 points and a Cup, does that make Mackinnon's career better even though his statistics weren't as good? Or is Matthews' career better because he was the more productive player even if he doesn't win a Cup? Both teams are positioning themselves for a solid Cup contention window (I'd say Toronto is in there's now, Colorado will be once Byram is on the upswing) and have oodles of talent in the lineup. It's just too subjective to say who had a "better" career.

Forum: NHLAug 21 at 1:04

Thread: Debate: Who will have the better career; Matthews or MacKinnon

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DoctorBreakfast</b></div><div>This is closer than I would have thought. MacKinnon has not had the injuries that Matthews has suffered, but Matthews had the better start through the first three seasons. However, MacKinnon has been better the two most recent seasons. MacKinnon also plays with better linemates, while Matthews currently plays on the better team.

It's a tough call, and I could go with MacKinnon just because I don't like Toronto. However, I could also go with Matthews just because he's a good ol' non-traditional market American boy.

So I'm just not going to pick.</div></div>

So we know that you're NOT a Leafs fan. Gives us 30 other teams to try and figure out who you do root for

Forum: Armchair-GMAug 21 at 2:19

Thread: Finishing Touches

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>papishark</b></div><div>I just dont think Vanek provides what we need at this point in his life. We need a guy who can step up and score goals and compete on a second line if a rookie doesnt work</div></div>

Which is fair. Vanek looked good last year and produced well, albeit on a bad Detroit team. There really isn't anyone on the market right now to step into the top six (except Marleau, but that's already been much discussed), and given how thin the prospect and draft cupboards are, I didn't want to go the route of trading for someone like Toffoli or Kreider.

Forum: Armchair-GMAug 20 at 9:34

Thread: Finishing Touches

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>papishark</b></div><div>Vanek is way to slow. Darling is no better than Dell really.</div></div>

Vanek is too slow for a line with Thornton and Sorensen? I watched him a solid amount and he’s still got some left in the tank. And it Darling isn’t any better than Dell in a backup role, switch them. No harm done

Forum: NHLAug 20 at 11:09

Thread: Subban vs. Slavin

Slavin is an absolute stud, and should've been top 15 at worst. These lists are very subjective so I try not to nitpick them too much, but that was a really big notable omission.

Forum: NHLAug 20 at 11:08

Thread: If the pens aren’t in a playoff spot by the deadline do the sell Malkin?

As long as Crosby and Malkin are still around, the team is going to try and win. If they miss the playoffs one year, they'll reload in the offseason and be right back in the thick of it next year. Selling Malkin doesn't get them anywhere.

Forum: Armchair-GMAug 19 at 2:25

Thread: Leafs

I hope this was a joke?

Forum: Armchair-GMAug 19 at 1:16

Thread: Laine Trade

Slavin goes nowhere. As far as the Laine trade goes, I think the ask for sure starts with a locked up commodity like Severson or a young piece like Smith as opposed to a pending UFA defenseman and a prospect looking more and more like a bust. Also getting a 2nd for a depth defenseman is a pipe dream.

Forum: NHLAug 19 at 1:07

Thread: Super bold predictions that everyone will disagree with

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>rangersandislesfan</b></div><div>about 70% of people (not sure about the exact number, but probably about this) are picking them to miss though.</div></div>

Dude, you need to stop with the whole "if everyone says it it's not really bold" or "if everyone says he's underrated then he isn't really underrated".

Forum: GM Game 2019-20Aug 18 at 12:43

Thread: Waiver Claims

:blues
Chase Priskie - 2 years, $925K AAV

Forum: NHLAug 18 at 12:29

Thread: Top 10 Points for the 2019-20 season

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BuFfaLOFaN</b></div><div>Miller and Pilot are both better than Risto also...</div></div>

I haven't seen a lot of Pilut to comment on him particularly, but I can assure you Risto is better than Miller. By far. Miller is full of defensive lapses and bad giveaways, embellishes allllll the time, blows coverages, etc

Forum: NHL SigningsAug 17 at 12:48

Thread: Carolina Hurricanes signed Chase Priskie (2 Years / $1,775,000 AAV)

I really wish we were able to sign this kid, he's pretty slick

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