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Forum: Armchair-GMNov 21 at 5:21
Thread: Another Cup or Bust
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Islesforthecup</b></div><div>Didnt see any damage done in august. 8 goals in 5 games from the second highest scoring team in the reg season. Not saying its likely for them to miss the playoffs but dont expect them to still be alive in the second round. As for vrana i dont watch every caps game but doesnt he play on the 2nd line. Dont know for sure just thought thats how it was. As for barzal just because we didnt sign him yet doesnt mean we cant afford him. We also want to put out a team that could go far not bow out after 5 games.</div></div>

So because the Caps didn't play well during the five games in which they came back after a five month layoff, that means they have nothing left in the tank? There's no excuse for how we played in the bubble, but overreacting to that and ignoring the 60+ game regular season is a mistake. Yes, Vrana is on the second line. The point is that you can't say a team with a 30 goal scorer on the second line and three potential 40 point players on the third line is bad depth. That makes up a better middle six than most teams have to offer.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov 21 at 2:07
Thread: Another Cup or Bust
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Islesforthecup</b></div><div>A team that hasnt won a playoff series in 2 years playing in easily the best division with an unproved goalie a washed up team on bad contracts and not good depth. Hell they might not even make the playoffs. Not worried about them in the slightest.</div></div>

Your division comment doesn't mean squat since the divisions are going to be realigned for this season. And I didn't realize that having a guy who scored 18 points in 30 games on the third/fourth line (Panik), a 3C on pace for 47 points (Eller) and an elite penalty killer scoring at a 35 point pace (Hagelin) was considered bad depth. That's a third line with every guy capable of putting up a point every other game, which is definitely more than most third lines give you. Vrana would've scored 30 in a full season and I believe only one of those was on the power play. Yeah sure some guys are making a bit too much for a bit too long, but the contracts don't matter once we're on the ice. If they did matter, your Islanders would be screwed since you can't even afford your only dynamic player. You're clearly looking at this with the most negative viewpoint possible. Be objective and recognize the fact that this is a team still capable of doing some damage.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov 18 at 2:51
Thread: Another Cup or Bust
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Islesforthecup</b></div><div>Theyre not dangerous at all anymore it was all trotz. They shouldve rebuilt before this season. Since they didnt they should move pieces at the deadline.</div></div>

Trotz was definitely a huge help to our success, but let's not pretend like every single trend in hockey continues that way. Holtby was atrocious in the bubble for us and Samsonov wasn't available then, so an emerging young goaltender could always surprise. If Schultz can regain his 2017 form, we have a really nice top four. Maybe Laviolette gets the best out of Kuznetsov and he can play more like he did during the 2018 run. Vrana is only getting better and Ovechkin isn't slowing down.

Sure, we're banking on more things going our way than most Cup contenders are, but to say a team with all this firepower and potential that's two years removed from a championship is "not dangerous at all anymore" seems a bit out of whack.
Forum: NHLNov 17 at 6:00
Thread: Reverse Retro Jersey Thoughts
ANA - logo and font are kinda weird, but I like the color scheme of it. Not particularly good, but not quite as bad as most think it is. Definitely would've wanted something with the OG Mighty Duck logo
ARI - the purple is beautiful and using the peyote logo was the right call. The desert scenery on the bottom is interesting, but I don't think it will take away from the beauty of the jersey
BOS - I've never been a fan of yellow, and this is a very boring yellow jersey. Not for me
BUF - the more I look at it the less I like it. The logo is cool, I just don't like the colors. I'm also not a huge fan of the royal and yellow combination in general, but I know I'm in the minority with that
CAL - a lot of people either love it or hate it, but I think it's just meh. I'm usually a big fan of black jerseys, but I can't say there's anything I really like or really dislike about it
CAR - love the Whalers logo, but I would've liked to see them do something to modernize it a bit more to not look like a normal retro jersey. Maybe use a green base and throw some red accents in there?
CHI - just looks like another Blackhawks alternate jersey. It looks good, just not nearly as imaginative or creative as a lot of the other ones
COL - absolute beauty. I wasn't even around for the Nordiques, so nostalgia doesn't play a factor here. The colors are perfect and it's a very clean look. The best of them all
CBJ - I'm in the minority with this one, but I love it. The red jersey with the white yoke is beautiful and the logo fits perfectly. They really nailed this one, especially considering how short they've been around
DAL - another one that I'm in the minority with, but I kinda like it. The main logo itself could use some more color, but I think it's a slick and clean jersey. The silver, green and black look nice on the white
DET - the jersey itself looks good, but it's just so boring. They should've done something with the DETROIT lettering that they used on one of their outdoor jerseys
EDM - it's a nice jersey, but just kinda goes with everything they have now. I would've liked to see some changing in the coloration of the logo, but not bad
FLA - I can't say I really have an opinion on this one. Just reminds me of the old Southeast Division days without anything that stands out with it
LAK - beautiful look, they absolutely nailed this one. I love purple and hate yellow, but the yellow provides a nice accent. They used the right logo as well
MIN - Subway jersey. I thought they missed a great opportunity to use the M logo that they have, like how the old North Stars used the N. I don't like this one
MTL - another beauty. They should've had this as an alternate jersey for years. The royal blue looks incredibly good
NAS - it's definitely better than what they wear right now. Still not a fan of yellow jerseys, but the grey shoulders and navy accents help a lot
NJD - this one is growing on me a lot. I love the white jerseys with the green accents, and the green base looks pretty good
NYI - there's no way Lou didn't design this one himself and think it's so creative and imaginative
NYR - we all love Lady Liberty, but they still should've done something more unique with it than changing the forearm color. That doesn't change the fact that I want one
OTT - correct me if I'm wrong, but is this not just a red version of the jerseys they just released? This should be the alternate and the reverse retro should've used the O logo
PHI - just looks like their normal jerseys with a black yoke. Pretty meh to me, not a lot to talk about
PIT - I like the overall design of the jersey. Simple and clean. I don't really see the reverse aspect of it, but I like the jersey nonetheless
SJS - I'm usually not a dan of grey jerseys, but this one looks clean. The Sharks old looks are amazing, so they did a good job with this one
STL - this is pretty sweet. They look better in blue, but the red is bold and creative. I like it a lot
TBL - another one I like a lot. The white yoke looks awesome with the blue jersey and black accents
TOR - very boring and basic. I get that it's tough for the Original 6 teams to be super creative with their jersey designs, so props to them for trying I guess
VAN - the design of the jersey is sweet, but I think they should've gone with the box logo instead of the orca. Still a nice, bold jersey
VGK - it's amazing how a team that's been around for 3 years is is more creative than the teams that have been around for 70. These are slick, and the nod to the old IHL team is really cool
WAS - thank the lord almighty, I've wanted this jersey for years. I can't wait to get one, the Caps couldn't have had a better reverse retro jersey
WPG - the grey is kinda weird, but the logo and fonts are so nice. The blue accents are so nice, but the grey base makes it tough to love
Forum: Armchair-GMOct 15 at 8:48
Thread: Kane PIT idea 2
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>gmack95</b></div><div>CHI gets two legit wingers for Dach. Solidifies top 6 and gets top 4 LHD prospect and a potential top 6 two way winger. Also forgetting the two picks.</div></div>

Lol "wingers for Dach" doesn't mean that they're actual top six forwards. Poulin should be, Legare seems more like a bottom sixer to me (and to most). I don't see top four upside in POJ, I think he's a third pairing guy. He's a good skater and has a decent first pass, but he doesn't defend particularly well and doesn't lead the rush from the backend. Zucker and Rust are good players for sure and the picks are nice, but we're talking about Patrick Kane. He's a legit 100 point scorer in this league and this deal has Chicago getting nothing of substantial value that can make them be okay with dealing him.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct 13 at 5:07
Thread: Could this team win another cup
We've got a shot at it, but we're banking on a handful of things going our way. We're trusting that Laviolette is going to get the best out of Kuznetsov and that the defensive issues can really be fixed with the new personnel and system. Clearly Lav thinks he can get 2017 Schultz to make a comeback on a pairing with Orlov as the 2/3. We're also hoping that Samsonov can be the guy to take us all the way already while the team feeds off of the energy of winning a Cup for Lundqvist. And to top it off, we need better playoff performances from everybody not named Ovechkin. He was the only guy on the ice that looked like he really wanted to win in the bubble.

It's a lot of unknowns that needs to break our way, but there's definitely the potential for another Cup. I'd expect Maclellan to target a third line scoring winger if none of Panik, McMichael or Sprong can take that spot. But the defensive depth looks good right now (TVR, Fehervary, LaDue, Alexeyev all capable of playing minutes) so I'm not too worried about that aspect.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct 10 at 12:44
Thread: Lines and Thoughts
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>nsf85</b></div><div>Probably flip Sprong and Panik. Panik was decent on 4th line. I'm curios about an Orlov/Carlson Schultz/Dillon paring but I'm sure Lavs has a plan for D</div></div>

I was thinking about flipping Sprong and Panik, but I think that's something we do later on in the season, Panik deserves another look in the top nine. His skill was a nice add on the fourth line and they were really clicking before the pause.

In terms of the defense, I think it's something we move around a lot during the season to find what works best. I've liked the way the Orlov-Carlson pairing has looked, but I think it's wisest that we keep them separated so one of them is out there more often, unless Schultz comes in and plays spectacularly.
Forum: NHLOct 7 at 11:11
Thread: Entry Draft Discussion Thread
I'm fascinated that we were the team to take the swing on Lapierre. I'm sure it's just us thinking that he's the best player on the board, but it makes me wonder where he fits in our lineup long-term if he makes it. In terms of trying to keep the window of contention open longer, making a pick like this could get us our next 1C, so I'm fascinated to see how he develops in a few years.

The rest of our picks were a mixed bag for me. I like Trineyev as a player, but I thought there were a handful of significantly better options at that pick, specifically Chromiak. I doubt Hughes makes it, and Bjorklund just seems like a normal, late round goalie flyer. But if we were taking a goalie, Skotnikov would've been my guy at that spot. Huge fan of trading back in to get Magnusson though, he's really talented and I think he has a legit shot. Overall, I give us a B- or a C+. But whatever happens with Hendrix is going to decide the grade and nothing else.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct 6 at 4:25
Thread: Leafs
Where to begin with this one.

Kuemper is one of the best goalies in the world signed at an incredible bargain. Not sure what universe we're in where Liljegren is considered to be valued more than him by a fair amount.

Spencer Knight projects as an elite goalie long term and was just taken 13th overall. So why does Florida trade that for a backup goalie and a couple picks that more than likely amount to nothing of significance?

Jordan Staal is a better hockey player than Alex Kerfoot right now. Getting an upgraded player while cutting cap and asking Carolina to eat half of his salary for three years costs a lot more than Justin Holl (but it's pretty much a wash since you got a third back).

Huberdeau &gt; Nylander by a fair amount. Johnsson certainly doesn't make up for it, especially not when you're getting a pick in the deal to go with it.

Why would anybody give a first for one year of Freddy in this goalie market?

I hope I hit on everything