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Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 24, 2019 at 10:44 a.m.
Thread: More skill for 19-20
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>sens65</b></div><div>you could've just offer-sheeted kapanen for a less than that</div></div>

Thanks for the response!

I thought of that scenario with Kapanen and did make that move in a previous team that I constructed a little while back. I traded for him this time because of the simple fact that even if TOR can't match the amount that ARI can offer Kapanen, he would still have to agree to sign it. I'm not sure if he would want to leave TOR on his own accord. That is just on scenario that I was thinking about. I know he likes TOR, but things can change when money is involved. If he thinks he's worth more than what TOR can offer him, than I would definitely take your recommendation and go the offer-sheet route, if I were ARI or any other team.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 17, 2019 at 11:02 a.m.
Thread: 19-20 adds and subs
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>HHockey20</b></div><div>That is probably the most expensive D core ever assembled. Based on that fact alone, no.</div></div>

Thanks for the reply!

You have a very valid point and ARI would more than likely not be able to afford everyone on the back end. That current roster is a bit of a stretch. Given that arguement, lets ARI is able to deal Goligoski to a Cup contending team that has some cap room? And what are your thoughts on the other trades?

My reasoning for the STL trade is that Schwartz needs a change of scenery and would be a top 6 forward on a team lacking offesense, playing in ARI. Playing for ARI could spark his game again. STL is more than likely in the market to trade Allen due to Bennington's emergence as a #1 tender and would more than likely be satisfied with acquiring Kuemper, who more than proved that he is a solid backup or even 1B option this year.

WPG- Trouba and WPG have had poor negotiations in the past and it isn't a stretch to thing that they would deal him for the right price, with all of the RFA's that they are going to have to sign over the next few years. WPG might jump at the possibility to add some more youth to their back end, by adding Chychrun, who is already signed long term and give WPG more Cap flexibility. WPG may be hesitant on giving up Roslovic, but they still have good prospects in the system and more than likely won't be able to re-sign him to fair number after next season. Moving him now for assests or Cap space makes sense. Roslovic's TOI and role would increase significantly (he is currently only playing an average if 9:44 and producing exceptional numbers given that ice-time) and he brings everything that ARI needs-skill, speed, and ability to contribute on the PP.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 13, 2019 at 12:14 p.m.
Thread: Line up additions and lines 2019-20
Thanks for the comment.

Interesting view- what's your reasoning that Crouse would agree to sign with Toronto? He's pretty comfortable in ARI and is set to play a top 9 role next year with his progression. I'm not certain he would crack their line up or fits with how TOR plays, give their current roster. Their 4th line is more skilled than the average 4th line. Not saying that he couldn't play there, but it might be a stretch that they would pay him 2 million with their current cap situation. I would argue that TOR would be more likely to spend that kind money on someone internal, who has already proven that they play well within Babcock's system and has earned a spot in his good-graces.

You could use the same argument that I made about Crouse for Kapanen. He may not have any desire to sign a offer sheet with ARI or leave TOR. But he would play a very big role and may get even more opportunity on all 1st ST units in ARI. It's a bit of a stretch to think he would leave, but that opportunity as well as the money that TOR couldn't offer him, could be enough to sway his decision.

What are your thoughts? Thanks again.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 7, 2019 at 9:07 p.m.
Thread: Clearing room for Breadman
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Bcarlo25</b></div><div>I think everyone says no, but you’ve got a shot with Arizona. Someone gives panarin 11</div></div>

Thanks for the reply.

What are your thoughts on why everyone says no.

My thoughts on the ARI trade is that ARI needs skill and toughness in their roster. Kessell brings Cup experience and still has a scoring touch that he can provide to a young roster, that has trouble scoring goals. He could be a good mentor for Keller (as a player, not off the ice haha) and they have the possibility of being pretty dangerous playing on the same line.

VAN is looking for help on the back end and Maata is a proven, young top 4 D. Virtanen is a good power F, but he hasn't yet shown that he's going to be the offensive threat that VAN thought he was going to be when they drafted him. Juolevi is still just a high end-talent/prospect, so trading him for a proven D-man makes alot of sense, especially when VAN has an elite offensive D man in their system, in Hughes.

I agree that someone might be willing to offer Panarin 11 millon (although I think that is too much to pay for a 27 year old winger, even if he is elite). However, he could be very willing to take a lower salary to play with his country-man, Malkin. In addition, as much as all of the rumors point to him wanting to play in a bigger coastal city, I would have to believe that he would be very intrigued with the idea of winning a cup with Sid and PIT.

What are your thoughts?

Thanks again.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 9, 2019 at 9:48 a.m.
Thread: Breadman and Bob head out of town
Thanks for the reply.

I've heard the same about Bobrovsky and he very well might be going to FLA after the season ends. But I don't see him waiving his NTC for a team that is quite a ways outside of playoff contention. STL has been one of the hottest teams in the NHL since the 2nd half of the season and should be a playoff team with the makeup of their roster. If CBJ is able to get a starter like Allen who could benifit from a change of scenery for a UFA in Bobrovisky, I think they would take it. Once they sign Korpisalo in the offseason, they will potentially have a 1A-1B option in net. If Allen doesn't work out then his contact is friendly enough to trade and there are plenty of teams that would give him a chance as a starter given his past performance both in the regular season and post-season.

TOR could be willing to give up those assets if they are able to unload Zaitsev's contract. His term and cap hit is going to be a thorn on their side and will restrict them from brining in UFA's or signing their expiring RFA's if they don't move it. CBJ might not get Bracco in the deal, but the price may be worth it for them to get rid of the that cap hit and a very good winger in Kapanen, for an elite winger in Panarin to play along side Matthews and Nylander. Adding Panarin might put them over the top to potentially win a Cup this year.

Thoughts? Thanks again.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 1, 2019 at 2:43 p.m.
Thread: Building for 19-20
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Carterman13</b></div><div>Jets say no. They would prefer to give up a first round pick instead of Roslovic.</div></div>

Thanks for the comments!

I don't disagree with you that Roslovic is valuable to WPG and that they would probably rather give up a draft pick than trade him. However, this trade is predicated on the decisions that WPG is going to have to make with the core player RFA's that they will need to sign after the 18-19 season. Laine, Connor, Trouba, Morrow, and recently Brossiot are all RFA's at the end of this year. WPG will be stuck making some difficult decisions on trying to fit all of these player under the cap. The fact is that some players need to be moved in order to sign the players that WPG considers as their priorities. Rolsivic is a very good talent, but is he worth keeping to prevent signing some of the RFA's previously mentioned. I don't know the answer, but some players on their roster will need to be moved. In addition, Roslovic hasn't gotten a ton of time as a #2 C or at C all together during his time up in the NHL. He has primarily been used as a W. I think he could be a very effective C, but I don't see him playing above Little for the time being.

Maybe Trouba is sent somewhere for a big package. I wouldn't be surprised if that happened, given the history of contract negotiations between the two parties. But moving Kulikov allows WPG to free up some space to focus on possibly resigning him or other player on the back end. I agree Kulikov is playing well right now, but I think if they are able to keep the core of their back end and also move some money to free cap space, I could see them favoring the latter.

What are your thoughts? Thanks again!
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 19, 2018 at 9:32 p.m.
Thread: One-two punch down the middle
You make an interesting argument.

I disagree that Draisaitl can't produce on his own or center a line on his own line. He produced career best -numbers centering his own line, which is what led to his heavy contract extension. His production as a center has more to do with the lack of high end W's that EDM has on it's roster/had last season. Thus the reason why either Draisaitl and or RNH has to play on McDavid's line, when both of their natural positions are down the middle. With Soderberg's contract included in the trade and Wilson's and Varlamov's contract expiring after the season, there is a good amount of cap space to sign Rantanen and another possible premier winger that can add to some secondary scoring (maybe Eberle, considering they played together when Draisaitl put up career best numbers).

I know I won't change your mind, but just thought I'd throw it out there for you to think about.
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 19, 2018 at 9:18 p.m.
Thread: Trade deadline deals
Like I said, it's a bit of a reach for McQuade as part of that trade. And I mentioned that I thought he would be a bottom pairing D. He brings value as a D that has playoff experience and as a player that you can play against heavier teams, if need be. He is still a solid PK D-man, so could also have some value in that regard.

But if McQuade is left out of the trade, the AV's would have to give up a 1st round pick to get a player of any value that can make a difference in their lineup during the post season. True, Hayes is a UFA, but if he plays well for COL, there is a lot for him to like there and they would have a good chance at resigning him. In addition, COL has two first round picks in the 2019 draft, so I think they would be willing to give one up if it means that they will be improving their team and could get some playoff success/experience for their young team.

There are other players that COL could trade for throughout the league, but Hayes would be a good fit for what they need. What trades would you rather see them make? This will be the last question I ask, but just curious if you had anything in mind.

Thanks
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 17, 2018 at 12:57 p.m.
Thread: 2019 RFA moves
Thanks for the reply!

My logic on the Little trade is that PIT is going to be loosing both Brassard and Sheehan next season to free-agency. Little would be a good addition to their team as a 3rd line C, who can contribute with some secondary scoring and with term on his contract. I think he would be willing to wave his NTC to play on PIT (I would think most players in the league would do the same).

You make a good point about Myers being a 3rd pairing D man this season, $6,500,000 would be a lot to pay for a D that deep down your lineup. However, you are going to have to give him a raise one way or another and you would have to pay Trouba quite a bit more, strictly based on their past negotiations. Spurgeon will be a UFA next year at 30 yrs old, so if he doesn't re-sign, Myers would likely bump up to a top 4 pair role at pretty solid value with the raising of the Cap. In addition, If you look closely at Myers's offensive production and TOI compared to Trouba, there isn't much difference between the two. If anything Myers has a higher amount of production with less TOI and very little PP time. Trouba is younger and could have another step that he could take with his game, but I truly don't see him re-signing WPG at the number that he wanted last season or that he will want next year. Having two D man on your team for around the same value Cap-wise, makes more sense to me. Trading him for solid value would probably be the best strategy for WPG. Now, I'm sure the could probably get greater value trading him in a solo trade, to another team. But WPG needs to free up Cap space, so that's where the Perrault move comes into play.

What are your thoughts? Thanks!
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 13, 2018 at 10:51 a.m.
Thread: Moves for 19-20
Thanks for the reply.

COL is going to be forced to make some decisions about some of their RFA's (specifically Rantenan) and have some good young offensive C's in their pipeline. Jost isn't going to pass McKinnon as a number 1 C, so his ceiling on COL is looking like a 2nd line C. Anisimov plays that roll at a locked in contact for the next three years at a decent rate. Looking at their long term outlook, it is going to be difficult for them to re-sign Jost. The trade is made weighing out both short term and long term benefits. Anisimov has been a proven playoff producer, shown he can play well with skilled players, brings depth down the middle and can be used in matchup situations if need be. He brings a good amount of value.

After looking at the trade, COL would not likely have to throw in a third round pick and CHI would also have to throw in another prospect or roster player. I'll make the edit.

Thoughts?
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 9, 2018 at 4:34 p.m.
Thread: More speed and skill
Thanks for the replies.

I'd agree with both of you that TBL is pretty solid down the middle and probably don't need another C. My thoughts are directed towards the post season with this trade. TBL will have to make some discussions on signing their core RFA's for the 19-20 and 20-21 seasons. The team looks very focused and their record has been impressive so far, given their starting goalie has been out for nearly a month. The window to keep the majority of this team together is fairly small, so this might the year that they win the Cup. Killorn and a few other FWD's might be on the move after this season. It might be worth them moving Miller if it means winning the entire thing and I think having Stepan as their 3rd line C puts them closer to doing that.

What are your thoughts? Thanks again!
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 22, 2018 at 12:35 p.m.
Thread: Do something
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>hazard</b></div><div>Interesting one for the Leafs. I don't think Larsson's value is just there yet. If he goes on a hot streak maybe.

As for the Devils, that's a pretty bad trade. You can easily dish off Schnider's contract to a team that desperatly needs Goaltending like the STL, FLA, OTT, CGY, and PHI rather then give up still a buddying prospect with it.</div></div>

Thanks for the comment!

I agree that the Larsson trade might be a stretch, but it's not far off from what might get Willy to Edmonton (especially with a 1st round pick included with the trade).

As for the NJD trade- the reason I threw Marody in the deal is the term of Schneider's contract and his age. I think he still has a lot of good hockey ahead of him. Last year he had major surgery and it takes goalies a while to get back into form after a surgery that he had.

What are the adjustment that you would make? Thanks!
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 20, 2018 at 8:37 a.m.
Thread: Getting younger and faster
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Bcarlo25</b></div><div>so I'm pretty critical of all the wacky leaf fans thinking they're going to get gretzky for nylander in trade, but this? wow. Alec Martinez, a backup goalie and a pick....that seems a bit light on the value side, don't you think?</div></div>

Thanks for the response!

LAK may have to give up another prospect in the deal and I'm not completely attached to the trade that I posted here. My logic on the trade is that TOR is looking to another another piece on the back end. Martinez has term on his contact and has a relatively low contract (both key things that TOR is looking for, while also planning to resign Matthews and Marner) and Budaj is a reliable back up that has playoff experience, compared to Sparks, who has been spotty so far this year. And when you thrown in a 2019 1st round pick it, the trade seems to balance out a bit more.

My initial thoughts were to include Toffoli, but I know LAK would really like to keep him if they could get him and Nylander on the same line as Kopitar. But he may have to be dealt to complete the trade.

What changes would you make or who would you throw in, in the deal? Thanks!
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 15, 2018 at 8:53 a.m.
Thread: Moves for future and present
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Larkinisking</b></div><div>Yeah Trouba isn't leaving a cup contending team in Winnipeg for Arizona, And you've paid him at least $1 million less then what he's seeking. Don't see Duchene signing with Arizona nor do i see Trouba committing long term in Arizona either.</div></div>

Thanks for the response!

My thoughts behind the Trouba trade stem from the trouble that his party and WPG has had with post contract negotiations. From past interactions, I don't see Trouba resigning long-term in WPG, especially with the list of other pending RFA's that the team will have to work in signing to longer-term deals. I would see him as the odd man out and as someone that WPG has the chance to trade for some good value. This specific trade allows WPG to not have to worry about looking for another RHD that can plug into their lineup, with getting Demers in return. His contract is relativity cheap and he still has two years left on his deal. So in this case, ARI would be helping WPG with some cap maneuvering. Morrow and Niku and starting to really find their game. So I think when you look at how WPG did in last year's post season without Trouba and add some young pieces like Morrow and Niku to the picture, as well as Demers, I think WPG would still be in a pretty steady spot while getting good value for Trouba. Trouba would also play top 2 minutes with ARI, where he's only playing top 4 in WPG on the 2nd unit PP.

In addition, WPG would also be getting a 1st round pick that has put up similar numbers to Appleton (when he's been healthy) and a 2020 1st round pick that allows them to keep building for the future.

What are your thoughts? Thanks!
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 3, 2018 at 3:20 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 12, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
Thread: New moves, Nylander a fit in ARI? Thoughts?
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>palhal</b></div><div>Leafs are giving up three good pieces for two good pieces. Jets are taking on too much long term cap. And again, this fantasy that Trouba is going to sign long term with a new team.</div></div>

Thanks for the comments!

My logic and opinion on the TOR trade is that the team is going to have to make a decision and sacrifice some cap space somewhere. Option 1) TOR can sign Nylander, Marner and Matthews. They have all of their pieces up front and LOADED with offense. Not a bad option at all and one they may end up taking. But if they do indeed fit all three players under the cap, they are going to be sacrificing money that they could use to sign a D man that could make an impact to strengthen their back end. Option 2) They trade one of those high end pieces to get a solid return and add a good piece to their back end. Scary to thing that if a team as offensive as TOR spent even less time in their own end with a deep D core.

I included Zaitsev in the deal because he has six left on his contract, in combination with that contract coming in above $4 mil, makes his contract pretty heavy and potentially limits the team. I think TOR would be willing to part ways with Zaitsev due to this factor. Theodore is going to be a premier D in the league. So ARI would be taking on cap space, giving up a top four D and a first round F who has shown good production in the AHL. ARI have to get a prospect like Sandin in the deal, especially if they are giving up another prospect in Merkley.

What are your thoughts? Thanks!
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 12, 2018 at 5:43 p.m.
Thread: New moves, Nylander a fit in ARI? Thoughts?
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>csick</b></div><div>Vegas is the only one that could accept this deal. Toronto would lose in this trade and they say no. It doesn't fill a need for Winnipeg or help their cap space issues so they also say no</div></div>

Thanks for the comments!

My thoughts behind the TOR trade is centered around their cap space. The general consequence from the media is that they are regretting the deal they made with Zaitsev with the length of his contract. That may or may not be true. but either way getting a top end defenseman like Theodore is I think they would be interested in doing. He steps in and immediately makes them better. Zaitsev is bit more of a question mark, especially after a down year.

I agree with you about the cap space situation with WPG. I actaully forgot to include that ARI would retake 25% of Stepan's contract in the deal. I think they would be very interested in adding a C like Stepan to their line up if they had the chance. Stasty brought significant stability and depth to their lineup and was an important piece to their playoff push this past post season. I think Stepan could provide similar stability and has more a lot of playoff experience. The numbers aren't great, but getting Zaitsev at just over $4 mil is less than what they are paying or would have to pay Trouba. So they would be saving money on the back end. Myers and Chariot are UFAs at the end of the season, so depending what they want to do with Myers, they may save more money for the other RFAs if they choose not to resign him, but still have a solid back end on the right side with Big Buff, Zaitsev and Morrow. Sami Niku, Kulikov, Poolman and Morrisey (once they sign him) is also a solid line up on the left side.

What are your thoughts? Thanks!