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Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 28 at 4:59 p.m.
Thread: Yes to Zegras
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>HabsCanucks</b></div><div>Fair enough, but if there's a project player he likes better than the consensus top prospects in this draft, he probably also likes that project player a lot better than he likes Zegras.</div></div>

He's said it many times "if i can get a player similar skill level who's NHL Ready or a Draft Pick of equal value the ill take the player "
Its why we have Dach and Newhook here

If Zegras wasnt so young and fit our build timeline then i would suggest Hughes wouldnt think about it seriously.
But the fact that its been confirmed by Hughes he inquired about Zegras tells me he's at least considering it

Most posts i was against Zegras trade if it meant a top 10 pick
Then i thought about it and whomever we take wont be better then Zegras
I mean if Silayev somehow falls to our pick then maybe i regret trading the pick
But unless that happens Zegras is the same bet plus he could make Cole a 40 goal guy today no more waiting for him to naturally progress over time

Besides we can always trade up with WPG pick
I think Tij Iginla , Berkley Catton , Cole Hutson and a few other solid guys will fall into the 12th-17th area if not further.
Depending on how many D go top 5 there is even talks of Eiserman falling down that far like Benson last year
A team like NYI would be willing to deal for Draft capital they can weaponize at the next TDL and WSH would likely do the same in the right deal

Im just saying having Zegras and Trading up on the WPG pick is a lot better then drafting in our spots
I say that as Hughes is expecting the playoffs next year as part of his natural progression
He clarified he doesnt expect Contenders that itll be youth driving the team but he wants them in a playoff spot.
I think if Zegras can untap Caufield we're Golden and if Roy can find a spot in that Trio we're gonna be in a Prime position not just a Wildcard spot.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 28 at 4:47 p.m.
Thread: Yes to Zegras
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ricochetii</b></div><div>That's a valid stance. I'm in favor of patience as well. The patience of the fanbase may not be on par with our own however.

IF we were to attempt to move faster, this is one move which might make sense.
Separating Caufield and Suzuki is a way to add another facet to our attack. With Slafkovsky and Suzuki developing some chemistry and Slaf gaining confidence to shoot more, another playermaker to feed Caufield will give us multiple offensive threats in the top 6. One of those lines is going to benefit from better matchups on any given night.

Fact is that this is a strong defense draft and that's the last thing we need. There's a good chance the forwards worth drafting in the top 10 are gone before our selection, in which case we would be reaching instead of taking the BPA. Now this wouldn't happen before the draft order is determined anyway, so we could decide to hold the pick still. Using it to acquire Zegras might not work in a different year, but I think it does this particular season if we are drafting outside the top 5.

I'm not even personally entirely sold on Zegras and would be okay with a different target.
I'm merely suggesting that the situation at this time makes a move for a forward a logical next step.</div></div>

Si on est pour échanger un choix top 5 en raison de ne pas avoir accès au joueur qu'on souhaite autant viser Pettersson que Zegras!
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 28 at 3:46 p.m.
Thread: Yes to Zegras
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>OldNYIfan</b></div><div>I'm completely convinced that Trevor Zegras is not on the market, but if he were, this is an offer I would accept.</div></div>

I think he is only at the right price.
McTavishes former Teammate in Junior and World Juniors in Owen Beck is a good fit.
As good as Beck is at Center his Pest Style and Marchand style of game where he just never shuts up ever , it could be fun for you guys.
Lets say you land Lindstrom or Demidov with that pick or better and somehow get 6'7 Mobile Dman Silayev who's a frigging Unicorn in terms of Rarity.

You guys Got Goaltending on Lock IMO
Defense is just Young and with the right Mentor to replace Lebushkyn then your youth could find a lot more success like a Zadorov or Martinez(Guys who rally the team not just their line or pair)
Offensively im Envious as i love McTavish and think he got that Mckinnon in him but rally you got lots of other solid prospects Gauthier,Gaucher,Perrault and Tracey still in the pipeline

IF you guys can add another piece this draft that will come into the NHL with Gauthier,Gaucher,Perrault and Tracey over the next 2 years
Then ANA got a stacked team top to bottom with a Franchise Goalie this time around so you'll be in the mix for multiple cups for Multiple years as you'll have tons of Cap to add Depth for playoff runs
Wont lie until you guys got Mctavish i was thinking you guys were just re-tooling rather then committing to a full rebuild
But i think you guys made the smart decision personally as you tanked at the right time and found not only Quality in your picks but Size
Forum: NHLFeb. 24 at 5:06 p.m.
Thread: 2023-2024 NHL Discussion Thread #4: Deadline is Approaching
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ricochetii</b></div><div>Fiala trade. He hadn't signed yet so it was for his rights.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NHLfan10506</b></div><div>Fiala trade…he was a top player in NCAA for couple years. First team All American, two time defensive player of year in big ten, big part of national teams.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>McGruff</b></div><div>Faber was an LA draftee - then poof - he's in MINNY?
Did not see any trade info or FA mentioned in the player summary; how'd LA lose him?</div></div>

It's pretty crazy to think about LAK shedding young D over the last few years:

Brock Faber to Minny due to pipeline logjam at RHD affecting their ability to get him to sign.
Sean Durzi to Arizona for a 2nd
Sean Walker to Philly as part of the Cal Petersen cap dump
Tobias Bjornfot lost to VGK on waivers

They still have issues getting playing time for Brandt Clarke, Jordan Spence, and Jacob Moverare in the NHL.
Forum: Site DiscussionFeb. 23 at 6:40 p.m.
Thread: New Cookiegate
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