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Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 30, 2018 at 12:32 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 20, 2018 at 12:54 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 20, 2018 at 11:20 a.m.
Thread: Nabbing Faulk
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DONTGIVEAPUCK13</b></div><div>Faulk declined last year and playing 3rd pairing minutes will not improve his standing. Skinner&gt;Faulk so no way the starting point is Strome and a 1st. If it is it makes sense why he hasn't moved. But as we get closer to the start of the season Faulk will be off loaded to easy the paychecks being signed.</div></div>

He had a terrible season last year. No doubt about it. But before that he scored 15, 16, and 17 so he's capable of being a top offensive D in the league. His defense is definitely suspect at times especially when you have Slavin and Pesce doing all the right things. He's a third pairing D on CAR for sure. But hes a top 4 on every other team not named Nashville and he a PP1 guy for just about every team (including CAR).

His value to EDM is much higher than his value to CAR. Last I checked EDM was dead last in PPP. And that is with the best player in the world. Faulk automatically moves you out of that. EDM right side is also non existent outside of Larson who is a solid defensive defensmen but has no offensive upside at all.

My point is that EDM needs him and CAR doesn't need to trade him so if anyone is getting the short end of the deal it's EDM.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 17, 2018 at 2:01 p.m.
Thread: Aho @ C
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Caniac2000</b></div><div>Foegele in the NHL? He was a first year pro last season he isn't getting near the NHL this season unless there are more injuries again and we are forced to go deeper into the depth chart</div></div>

Foegele is either the last one to make the team or the first call up. I am very high on him. I got to watch a ton of Checkers games this past season and I am very happy with him as a NHL player and think his style of play is perfect for this team.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>exo2769</b></div><div>So I've seen this ALOT on here. I just don't get it. There isn't even a little comma next to his name that says he's a part time center. Aho is a Great winger. CAR's best winger (we'll see what Svech can do shortly) He hasn't played Center in the NHL. He didn't play center @ worlds. He barely played center in Liiga which is much easier to do with the larger ice/space than in the NHL. I'm NOT saying he's a bad player. Patrick Kane is a GREAT player too, but stunk at center. Why does anyone in Raleigh want to mess with the finnish combo that's playing so great together?</div></div>

I agree. I think the idea comes from he tried it at the end of the season, he did it at worlds, he's apparently been working on it this summer, so why not give it a chance? If the Fins have chemistry let it ride. If not, then after a few games move him back to the wing and put Staal back in the middle of Aho and TT. I think it's worth a shot and could pay dividends if it works.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 17, 2018 at 12:36 p.m.
Thread: Just having a little Trade Deadline fun
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SuprDave45</b></div><div>Yeah, I mean granted it might seem like a bit of a stretch to ask for Liljigren, Toronto could easily say he's "untouchable". But really, if you dissect each of the pieces being moved and put them into individual deals...the sum return has to be pretty high. The potential 1st rd pick alone could come close to a player on par (Liljigren was a 17th overall pick). It's not to say they wouldn't say no, just saying it isn't some outlandish offer. I would love to hear from some Leaf fans here.

I think Spooner's a better player than all the nonsense you hear out of Boston, he'd fit right in with Buffalo imo.</div></div>

Liljegren also fell quite a bit in his draft year. He was top 5 i think before getting injured or sick or something. I can't remember exactly.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 17, 2018 at 11:22 a.m.
Thread: Just having a little Trade Deadline fun
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SuprDave45</b></div><div>You're leaving out the deadline aspect of making the deal in the first place. Teams pay a steep price for rentals in the hope of winning a cup, which is Toronto's presumed motivation in the first place. This deal not only offers the rental = cup aspect, it also gives future pieces in DeAngelo and the 2nd/1st, so they get kind of a "cake and eat it too" deal. They also have Smith's services for 2 more seasons. I am not saying there isn't wiggle room to make the deal right, for sure....but it's in the ballpark.</div></div>

I see what you are saying and agree that the TDL aspect raising the stakes. My thinking though is TOR is really high on Liljegren and while Zucc may be the best player on the NYR roster I don't think his value, even with a 2nd (potential first) is high enough for TOR to part with one of their top D prospects at a time when they need D.

I also would love for Smith to have a bounce back season but his value right now is 0 if not in the negative.