matt59

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Forum: Armchair-GMOct 15 at 9:17
Thread: CBJ Fans - Granlund Dadonov or Hoffman
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>dopplsan</b></div><div>I go (1) Granlund; (2) Dadonov; (3) Hoffman.

I think Granlund would be a great fit, and the cheapest - a guy looking for a bounce back year. Plus, already having Koivu on the team as well can maybe help persuade him.

I'd dig Dadonov, but really only for three years or less. And I worry some team is going to throw five or six at him.

Hoffman is the best pure offensive force, but I know he has some big defensive gaps. Considering we already took on Domi, who has defensive questions himself, I'd be a bit uncomfortale compounding defensive liabilities. I really only see CBJ signing him if they can get him on a bargain - something even less than what he is asking for, which is purportedly a one year deal for around $5.5MM to $6.5MM.</div></div>
I agree with pretty much everything here. I’d maybe swap Dadonov and Granlund as my 1/2 but I’d have Hoffman as my #3 for sure. As great of a pure goal scorer as Hoff is I have serious questions about how he fits into our teams system at 5v5 now. On a one year deal I’m totally fine with Hoffman but I think any sort of commitment of more than 2 years of Hoffman is very risky for us.

One of my few concerns about Granlund would be that he’s played RW most of his career and I’m not sure how comfortable he’d be either moving to LW or one of our existing RWs moving over there. I do think Granlunds skill works better in a more structured team like a Columbus or Minnesota and it obviously helps to have his longtime linemate and friend in Koivu on the team.

Overall i think Dadonov is the best all around fit. He’s not a total defensive liability, he can play LW, he’s a proven 25+ goal scorer and an effective guy on the power play too. I’d love a Dadonov-Dubois-Bjorkstrand line. And i think he’s likely to sign a short term 1-2 year deal as well. I don’t think any teams are willing to throw around longer term than 3 years unless the player is taking a massive pay cut tbh.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct 13 at 10:21
Forum: Armchair-GMOct 11 at 4:00
Thread: Pietrangelo
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SlevinKalevra</b></div><div>Vegas’ best chances to move MAF were Detroit and NJ. Detroit added Greiss. Jersey added Crow. Not saying those teams aren’t still an option, but they have even more leverage now. If Vegas is adding Pietro I think they need to find a home for Martinez. If they want to get rid of MAF it’s looking like they’d be lucky if a first round pick and 50% retention gets it done. Nobody is interested in helping the good teams. Which is why nobody took TJ’s salary off Tampa’s hands</div></div>

I feel like Bowman is going to have to do something with Chicago’s goalie situation. That might be an aging roster but having Kane/Toews and some solid young players around them is a situation where they shouldn’t be tanking necessarily. And if Chicago can pull some assets out of it it’d make sense. If there’s a GM who’d bailout Vegas even a little bit, it would be Stan Bowman.

Personally i think TJ is washed anyway as a player and his contract isn’t worth taking on. I think that has more to do with him not being claimed than anything else. He also has more term on contract than Fleury
Forum: Armchair-GMOct 11 at 12:35
Thread: Pietrangelo
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Foppa21</b></div><div>Just imagine playing against a Landeskog, Kadri, and Saad line. They will be an absolute pain to play against. Arguably one of the best top-sixes in the league right now</div></div>

I'd say its the most complete top 6 in the league for sure. Sakic has done a fantastic job of keeping the lineup very balanced and skilled, without breaking the bank. Teams like Toronto might have more firepower in their top 6 but defensively they're not nearly as good. Lightning would be the other main challenger for that crown imo.

Also, I think adding Hall at this point might be the worst thing for the Avs, it'd be a waste of cap space and bumps a guy like Landy/Burk/Saad into a position where they're not utilized to full and proper potential.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct 5 at 11:27
Thread: Swing big
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Kosterjr</b></div><div>Murray injury history is exactly why you don’t get a 2nd unless Columbus retains salary, or has conditions of him playing at least 70 games.</div></div>

If there’s a team that could give it up I could really only see Florida being it. Jarmo is notorious for placing pretty high values on guys and Jackets as an organization have been high on Murray and I think Zito will see it that way as well given his tenure in the org. In grand scheme, giving up a 2nd round pick for a guy who would pair well with Ekblad and stabilize what was a terrible defense is a worthwhile gamble, especially since Florida seems to want to attempt to be a playoff team next year. I personally tend to value non early first round picks a little less since the typical 2nd rounder is only a 50/50 shot at best of even making the NHL let alone becoming an impact player, but that’s just me. Panthers will need to try and put something competent together to keep Barkov and Huberdeau around soon as well.

Plus in typical CBJ fashion, Murray’s health luck would drastically improve upon being dealt, lol.