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Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 1, 2022 at 12:49 p.m.
Thread: Carey Price 50 pct Retained
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ricochetii</b></div><div>I still think Edmonton is the team that should be trading for Price. With the caveat that we see he's healthy and ready to go first.
At 50% retained, something like . The pick could even be conditional on Edmonton's playoff success.
They're currently running a 39 year old and a 33 year old. It's not like they would be getting older in the crease. Price and Smith would only come in ~$1M more than they are paying for goaltending now. That could be a hell of a duo with their workload being reduced and Skinner gaining experience behind them, which would be good for his development. Price also has the ability to backstop a team through the playoffs and win games, which is what Edmonton's focus should be.

Colorado makes less sense because they picked their guy and traded for him already. They should give him at least this season and a shot in the playoffs before deciding if they made a bad deal and should change goaltenders.</div></div>

I completely agree, though I think Edmonton needs to send more salary the other way. I could see Bourgault and a 1st (like you stated), but they'll need to send Koskinen (maybe even Turris) to make the salary's work. I wouldn't even make the pick conditional, as Price is, in reality, what they really need. However, I could also see Edmonton going for Fleury instead.
Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 1, 2022 at 11:10 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 14, 2021 at 11:22 a.m.
Thread: Some trades
With exception of the Kravtsov trade (which the Canadiens would probably have to add a lot more, in my opinion), I think the trades play. Those are obvious names that they would be trading, and I think they're fair. I like the Myers deal for both sides. Paquette <em>could</em> potentially net a seventh, and I think a first for Chiarot is fair.

Regarding Kravtsov: I would think that it would take more, right? Smith has been a pretty disappointing prospect and probably won't be signed. Perreault and Kulak may net around a 5th round pick a piece (give or take a round), so you're essentially trading Kravtsov for a 3rd. I don't think they do it.

I could absolutely see the Rangers asking for Poehling or Ylönen or Mysak in a trade, a long with a 2nd or 3rd. Whether the Canadiens accept is anyone's guess.

Again, these are just my opinions: Please don't hate! :)
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 14, 2021 at 6:38 a.m.
Thread: Changes
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Pensfan89</b></div><div>I guess sharks fans forgot how much of a cancer he is and the fact that he has a modified no trade clause that is pretty much a full no trade clause. He can only be traded to 3 teams of his choice. The sharks have zero leverage. I don’t understand why people keep paying for him. The sharks will have to pay to get rid of him.</div></div>

I couldn't agree more. Kane is about as radioactive as you can get. I'm more surprised that the Penguins are actually giving up anything at all to get him. $7 million per against the cap? For him? That's just WAY too much. The Sharks would have to give a massive sweetener to get someone to take him AND retain half of Kane's cap hit in the process AND take on a bad contract in return. This is as no-win of a situation as you can get. Sorry, Sharks' fans. I seriously feel for you: you didn't ask for this. :(
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 11, 2021 at 2:18 a.m.
Thread: never done carolina before so why not
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Caniac2000</b></div><div>Except, he's proving himself to be the 2nd best center on the team, and his 6 mil cap hit as a center is more than justified. It also has to be higher to get the player on an offersheet, and they have him cost controlled for term.... he's been great, and your take is incredibly lazy. Watch some Canes games and I promise you that you'll see why KK is worth it.</div></div>

Again, I NEVER said that he's not a good player. Go back and read everything. I'm not calling your posts names or calling what your writing names: everyone is entitled to their opinions. If he's there 2nd best center, then I'll look forward to future games where he plays over 10 minutes consistently.

Agree to disagree on this.
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 10, 2021 at 12:35 p.m.
Thread: never done carolina before so why not
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Caniac2000</b></div><div>He plays 25% of the 5v5 TOI the team gets. It's not his fault this team has the discipline of a kid in a candy shop.

The only knock you can have on KK is that he doesn't kill penalties, but he's learning to. He's been excellent in Carolina, and suggesting he hasn't on the basis he gets 7 minutes a night when he doesn't kill penalties on the most penalized team in the NHL (and rightly so, this isn't me complaining about calls against the Canes, Carolina commit a lot of penalties) it's a lazy take.</div></div>

Go back and read my post. I NEVER once said he was playing poorly. What I <em>was</em> and <em>still am</em> saying is that, for a $6 million dollar cap hit, they could do better. At no point was I disparaging Kotkaniemi. I don't think it was lazy, but if you think so, then fine: think whatever you want. I am not going to loose sleep over it.

Look, I really don't care. This conversation has run it's course. Let's just agree to disagree.
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 10, 2021 at 5:39 a.m.
Thread: never done carolina before so why not
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Caniac2000</b></div><div>Since moving to C, KK is producing at a 0.75 PPG rate, or a 60+ point rate. That's production, my friend</div></div>

GREAT! If he's producing that much, let's see him more than 7 minutes, right? I mean, why aren't they playing him more? 0.75 is production, so why only play him 7 minutes? What's he doing wrong?

I'm reading his stats as we speak. He's got a CF% of 58.6, which is great. Now, the percentage of time that he starts in the offensive zone is 67.4%. I have no issue with that: they're sheltering him, and that's great. Long term, I am not 100% sure that will help him to become a great 2-way center. It could! Nobody can be certain. If I were running the Hurricanes, I personally would not have signed him because I personally would see this season (and long-term) as a "go-for-it" season, and $6million could be used in any number of ways to improve their team.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>evelutions2</b></div><div>It just gives the canes an opportunity to give him an even lower cap hit on his next contract. Which in turn makes it so that the canes can spend more on other players, such as Necas and Trocheck.</div></div>

Look, the Hurricanes are a great team. I have nothing against them or Kotkaniemi. I guess, if you are a Hurricanes fan, you have to ask yourself if Kotkaniemi, for this season, at $6 million, puts you in a better position to win a Cup then say someone else who produces at a $6 million dollar clip.

To put this into context, here is a short list of players who are making less than Kotkaniemi: Larkin, Dumba, Brodin, Nelson, Meier, Ehlers, Guentzel, Forsberg, Markstrom, Huberdeau, Barkov, Oshie, Shesterkin, Hertl, Muzzin, Nurse, Parayko, etc. A few of those players - Hertl, Meier, Forsberg - are rumored to be on the trade market as we speak. The Hurricanes could have used that first round pick (and the third) that they gave to the Canadiens to acquire KK as a package to receive one of those three. They could have spent <em>less</em> , and receive Kessel, who has a lot of playoff experience.

I don't want to get into this. There are always two sides, and I respect that. If you think he helps the Canes more than (insert player making less here), then great. Again, they're a contender, and I am sure that his cap hit won't hurt them during the deadline.
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 9, 2021 at 4:53 p.m.
Thread: never done carolina before so why not
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>evelutions2</b></div><div>You should probably actually look at KK stats before you make such an ignorant statement. While he is playing on the 4th line right now, he has been one of our best players in the last few games. The canes would not redo this, as they took out a part of a possible contending threat in MTL. But more importantly, KK is being primed to take over 2C depending on how Trocheck’s year goes. This is just a conditioning year for KK, and him not producing just falls into the Canes plan. They will resign him long term at a cheaper cap hit with the bet he will start to pick up the scoring pace next year.</div></div>

So, just to summarize your statement: Kotkaniemi not producing falls under the Canes plans??? Is that right??? $6 million under a cap during a year they are contending,and him not producing falls under their plan???? Really??? Like.....<em>really</em>????
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 9, 2021 at 11:34 a.m.
Thread: never done carolina before so why not
I can't see Kotkaniemi at $5.5 per for 5 years.

I don't have a horse in this race, but I honestly think that, if given the opportunity to do it all over again, both the Hurricanes and Kotkaniemi wouldn't have signed that offer sheet. The Hurricanes are now saddled with a $6 million dollar player that plays a shade over 7 minutes a night on the fourth line and hardly ever contributes offensively. I am sure that, as the season progresses and the playoffs approach, the would have wished they had an extra $6 million under the cap to allocate towards a better asset. Kotkaniemi, who was mad at how little playing time he received during his time in Montreal, is now getting 7 minutes a night on the 4th line instead of receiving second-line minutes in Montreal. Now, that can't be good for his development. Yes, he cashed in. But at what cost?
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 9, 2021 at 11:08 a.m.
Thread: Hypothetical Arizona moves to Quebec
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Gmonwy</b></div><div>What I was thinking is just switching Quebec and Detroit. So Detroit in Centeal Quebec in the Atlantic</div></div>

I like it, however it's important to take time zones into consideration. Let's take the case of Detroit, which is a city in the Eastern Time Zone but who was placed in the Central Division in the Western Conference. For years, Detroit had to play away games in the Pacific, which basically forced their audience to stay up late to watch games: this, obviously, affected their TV viewership and, from that, how much money they could receive from their TV rights. Detroit faught hard for a long time to come to the Eastern Conference: asking them to give that up would be a difficult sell. Anything that affects the owners pockets will be met with stiff resistence. :)