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Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 2 at 8:43 p.m.
Thread: Character
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Rags21</b></div><div>They’re not gonna sign some big name free agent when they have to pay KAM, Laffy and Igor the following year lol

Besides Drury didn’t even trade Kakko for Guentzel, that should tell you everything you need to know</div></div>

And I said the exact same thing - I highly doubt it would ever come into fruition. A Guentzel trade would've also been a 1 year rental. If Guentzel had an extension then you bet Kakko goes to Pittsburgh.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Cornbreadnhl</b></div><div>Not everyone develops at the same pace, plus Kakko has had a few injuries to overcome. Last year he was developing nicely and this year took a step back first half of the year but has been much better since he got healthy. I bet he signs a 2 year deal and has a nice breakout season next year. Probably a nice playoffs this year as well.</div></div>

Yes, I'm fully aware of how development works especially with having to deal with Devils fans on Twitter wrongly labeling Kakko and Lafreniere busts every other day. It's not that I don't like Kakko - you are right about his potential. But we're up to year 5 now. If he's going to be in the way of a bonafide 1RW... then so be it. 3RW is an easier hole to fill.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 28 at 6:42 p.m.
Thread: Verbeek is at Madison Square Garden press box
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Rags21</b></div><div>And now Kakko is back on the top line…

2020-21 playoffs: xGF 35% per MoneyPuck….that’s pretty much dead last of all playoff lines lol

Perreault needs another year or 2 in college, so it doesn’t exactly line up

Mika and Kreider need a 5v5 play driver, not a volume shooter. I’d argue eberle is probably cheaper and a better fit</div></div>



- Literally just got moved there tonight. Not guaranteed to be set in stone. But even if he was there until the trade deadline, who gives af?
- 56.1% during the Regular Season. No need to cherrypick the kid line and Shesterkin carrying the Rangers on that run.
- Except it does dude... he'll be 20.
- That is already Mika's role yet no one has been scoring on that line in 2024. They need shooter.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 28 at 6:29 p.m.
Thread: Verbeek is at Madison Square Garden press box
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Rags21</b></div><div>They’re not being cheap lol why should they overpay for a guy who’s on a shooting bender this year when they got him for a late round pick 2 years ago?</div></div>

Easy

- Because the current top line right wing is Jimmy Vesey after it was Blake Wheeler for several months
- Because Vatrano had spectacular success with Kreider and Zibanejad two seasons ago
- Because Vatrano carries two years of term which A) saves us from spending trade deadline assets in 2025 and B) times perfectly with Gabe Perrault
- Because Vatrano's goal scoring pace is complemented with career high assist measures on a piss poor Ducks team which is indicative that while he is expected to regress, he's still plenty more capable to be 1RW.