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Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 20 at 4:07 a.m.
Thread: Another Hanifin Variation
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ledge_And_Dairy</b></div><div>Look I am not saying Lohrei won't be an NHLer. At this point his floor is high enough that he will probably play in the NHL pretty consistently. Whether that translates into a legitimate top 4 or not is up in the air. He has a lot of work to do defensively and for someone of his size he should have a lot more weight on him. Like I said, Floor wise Lohrei has the advantage, but that simply comes with development. Ceiling wise I definitely give the edge to Brutz, Morin, and Poirier. </div></div>

I edited my post. We have very different perspectives on Poirier. I literally hate the way he plays the game and would choose about two dozen AHL prospects over him.

I actually view Lohrei’s ceiling as higher than Hunter. I probably put a precedence on size and skating ability. I also think your commentary on his defensive skill set is interesting because the weaknesses you are flagging are pretty much what I see when I watch Hunter.

Last years draft had a significant drop off in the defenseman. Hunter should have been a mid to late second round pick. Very good pull in the Lindholm deal, which ended up being appropriately valued when you consider the multi year salary dump and the likely late pick in a weak draft
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 20 at 3:07 a.m.
Thread: Another Hanifin Variation
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ledge_And_Dairy</b></div><div>You are overvaluing Lohrei. Yes he is a big defenseman but he's pretty much the defense version of Ruzicka. Great size but never uses it, all the tools but missing a toolbox to put them together. Who are you listing as the 4 prospects Calgary would have in front of him? Pelletier, Coronato, Poirier, Wolf, and Brzustewicz would all definitely be above him. Morin would probably be above him but you sent him to Boston in this deal. Honzek likely would be too if he could stay healthy. The only certainly true part is that he is more NHL ready than any of the Flames other defense prospects</div></div>

I have him rated behind Coronato, Honzcek, Wolf, and Pelletier.

Hunter needs to make the next step to the AHL before I view his skill set translating to the level you are rating him. I think he’s a young Kevin Shattenkirk where I’ve seen woefully optimistic comparisons to Adam Fox. I’ve watched a lot of Kitchener (have family in Waterloo and paid attention to him because I thought he was going to Michigan). I realize he’s the flavor of the moment and he’s stepped up statistically like you want a second or third round pick to do, but most young players given that degree of freedom struggle to play in a team concept in the AHL level.

The star player from Kitchener last year was a considerably better player in Pinelli and he’s struggling with the adjustment to the AHL. I expect Hunter to struggle with the adjustment and then emerge after his first year. There are parts of his game where he gets breakaways where real professionals will create scoring chances the other way.

I’m not including Poirier. Just not a fan of his overall game. His playing style is Ian Mitchell like. I didn’t ask for him for a reason. Bails on defense to get offensive play. I thought Calgary was one of the better teams in the league last year and he ended up at just a plus 4 ranking 7th in the team among defenseman. He frustrates me watching him and it’s kind of comical that you are ripping Lohrei’s defense and selling him as a better prospect. Poirier is actually the type on prospect where I believe there are a ton of fringe NHL guys I’d rather give a shot to than him including Alex Regula, a journeyman AHL’r for Providence who was also a former 3rd round pick. He plays the game the right way. Another Michigan kid.

I think you have woefully underrated Lohrei and his talent level. His play in the AHL has shown a lot of promise and frankly, he projects fairly easily as a top 4 D man.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 2 at 1:48 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 28, 2023 at 10:19 p.m.
Thread: Last night killed any hope i have for this team
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>csick</b></div><div>Carlo isn’t worth Norris. Maybe Carlo is overrated then</div></div>

I don't care to argue with you about it but Carlo has been a staple on the Bruins blueline for 8 years. picture perfect RD to munch minutes behind Mcavoy. Hulking defenceman who shuts play down and kills penalties really well.

Norris is a one way centerman who has had success on a perennial bottom 10 team in the league. Carlo is a staple on a perennial cup contender and is on a steal of a contract.

Keep your injury-prone centerman and Boston is happy to keep Carlo lol

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Gofnut999</b></div><div>Or he’s just more valuable to Boston than Norris would be. And harder to replace then it is to find a center without moving him.

🤷🏻‍♂️</div></div>

I don't agree with you on many things but on this you are 100% correct and I'm happy to say I agree
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 23, 2023 at 8:59 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 21, 2023 at 6:13 p.m.
Thread: Fixing the oilers
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Oilers_29</b></div><div>He’s proven that he can produce with really good players built around him and Boston has those type of players he would also elevate the powerplay and is only making 5.125M</div></div>

I have no doubt that he can, but right now they're still getting almost a ppg from their 2 best centers, and their D/goaltending is what is winning them games. Their powerplay is at 11th in the league so by no means bad and Edmonton's is actually 12th currently. It's a really delicate balance and I think moving Carlo screws it up more than bringing in RNH can fix it. Plus, I think there are other center options that don't require losing Carlo in the process, if that has to be during the offseason then so be it.