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Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 22, 2021 at 7:47 p.m.
Thread: ATTN LEAFS FANS - STOP THE REILLY TRADES
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>pharrow</b></div><div>I think they are sending a LD to seattle.
I think that deal is done. I also think it's Matheson.

I'm not saying they shouldn't move Zucker.
I think if they really want to shake it up, McCann and Zucker are gone.
I would rather move McCann before Zucker though.

I think the LW side needs a retool in the middle 6.
They need more physical play out of this team. They can't win games with Jake moping up the ice with his face all game.
These are honest conversations that need to be had. If there is a push, there needs to be a shove off a tall building reply.
It really starts with the coach though. Stick checking does not work in the playoffs. No one cares in the regular season. It's just a game.
They need to play the body. Guys like Crosby don't hit anyone. When you captain doesn't lay hit, the coach doesn't bark it, then what you get is a soft team. Which is what they are.
Things need to change if they are going to win. You can be fast and skilled and still play physical.</div></div>

I agree moving Zucker for nothing would be stupid. Especially when you consider we paid a 1st for him

As for Seattle got to think its Matheson.

In general I can see them shaking up the bottom 6 forward core and 2nd pair D unit.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 22, 2021 at 11:52 p.m.
Thread: lines game 5
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>pharrow</b></div><div>Last change goes a long way to dictating who's on the ice for game 5.
I don't think Tanev opens up space for the top line. They really need the 2nd and 3rd line to play more physical. Out islanders the islanders.
It's clear our 1st line is incapable of dealing with the goonery. This isn't a NYI issue. This is a 3 straight years issue and the coach is too stupid to figure it out issue.
We simply can't keep doing this, it won't end well. We'll have the same problem every team we face from here on out. It doesn't matter if it's NYI, WSH, BOS, TB, whoever. They will bring the same game plan.
This team needs to play heavier on all 3 lines to draw those lines off of Sid. At a bare minimum we need the 3rd line to join the 4th line in hitting people hard.
The other team can't play their game when their lines are getting hit left and right. They have to change how they match up because Barzal picking his teeth up every shift doesn't work for NYI either.</div></div>

Sully doesn’t really do matchups. I think he is gone if we lose this series
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 9, 2021 at 4:03 p.m.
Thread: 21-22 Penguins V2
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jacobize</b></div><div>I think you can cut some expenses with the returning players. While Ceci ZAR and Bluger all had fantastic seasons, it shouldn't be overly difficult to try and sign them for a lesser amount.

Personally, I'd go with TB 2 mil 2/3 years. ZAR 1.5 Mil 2 years and Ceci 1 year 1.75 mil which would allow to clear up more room if need be.

I do not hate the foligno signing but I feel there may be a better player that would fit the pens system better. (Not considering Bruke's or Hextall's "tough guy approach")

All this to say that I would like this team on paper for next year but I feel that the number against the cap can be tweaked. (Although that would change if any of the three current pens have a tremendous playoff run)</div></div>

I have a feeling Ceci has played himself into redemption and should at least command double his salary, but hey, if they can do it at $1.75 I'd be all in.

I have a hard time really gauging what Teddy and ZAR are going to get, but something tells me they both come in in the low $2M.

I also would prefer someone other than Foligno, but as we both know, Hex and Burkie what someone in that mold. I just don't know who else would be available via FA, or who may be available via trade, but I expect someone in his mold if they can get him.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 25, 2021 at 1:30 a.m.
Thread: first round exit
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>pharrow</b></div><div>Their defense is one of the best in the league by a country mile. Far better than NYI for sure.
Matter of fact, they have the best Dcore in the Metro. Hands down. NYI is not good, BOS sucks, and WSH has a statue and one of the worst defense man in the whole league in Schultz. It's really WSH achilleas heel is their defense.
So don't come over here with this nonsense.

You clearly have no idea what you are talking about. The two deepest teams in the metro are PIT and then WSH. Period.
And either one of them has just a good a shot of playing for a cup once they get out the metro as anyone else. God know they aren't losing to over rated teams like TOR. And both these teams have pounded on CAR for years. CAR would be a 4th place team here. But in that weaker division that's where they are. The only other Major roadblock to playing for a cup is TB. But they too have to get out on the ice healthy.</div></div>


I have no idea why I even bother tbh