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Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 9, 2020 at 9:35 p.m.
Thread: Flyers
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>sooonk</b></div><div>I see a move for Johnny as an all in move for the Flyers to go for the cup over the next 2 years. I think it’s just an off year for Johnny. He’s been really good for the back half of the year and will add more scoring to the lineup. These top 2 lines in Philly would be filthy.</div></div>

I think it can be debatable for whether Johnny is the right piece for the Flyers. Our definite, solid top-six forwards right now are Giroux, Couturier, Voracek, Konecny, Hayes, and maybe van Riemsdyk. I personally don't want to trade van Riemsdyk or Hagg, but since they are traded here, let's just say they do get traded. That leaves us with five top-six forwards, which means we have an open spot on our second line, preferably a left winger. Gaudreau would be a nice addition, but I don't want to kill the development of some our younger guys either. I'm confident that Lindblom will return by next season and he's been awesome in our top-six, both offensively and defensively. He was leading the team in goals before he diagnosed with cancer after all. If he isn't back, then Laughton can fill that role. I understand the "win-now" mentality, but if things are clicking for us right now, then I won't want a change-up. I'd like to see how things play out next year before we go after Gaudreau. I don't want to pay that high of a price if it won't have as much of an impact.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 8, 2018 at 3:16 p.m.
Thread: We Have Great D Prospects - So Let's Play Them!
I've been trying to think about how Kylington might fit into the lineup as well. I agree that there is immense value in getting some of these young guys experience. Andersson is already arguably ready for a Top 4 role, and his development would be immense to play in that position next season. Can Andersson play his offside? If so, he's highest on the "young gun depth chart" right now, so pairing with Hamonic would make sense.

Kulak is the bonafide #3 guy on the left side...so how does that all work?

I agree that CGY needs to leave some room (read: make some room by moving Brodie) to give Andersson, Valimaki, and Kylington a chance to compete for roster spots.

Also love that Galchenyuk trade. MTL fans will probably get upset by it, but it's spot on with market value. I don't see TOR making that trade, unfortunately. I love Brown and think he'd be a great long-term fit in CGY on the RW side. Stone + Foo might get the conversation further down the road, who knows.

Hayes would be a great addition. I like that Jankowski stays in the roster, though I'd be tempted to try him on the wing with Shore as the dedicated 4C.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 31, 2018 at 4:25 p.m.
Thread: Spezza
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>RyThePhillyGuy2010</b></div><div>I like it. It's different from most of these Flyers post.

Personally i agree Philly needs to trade goalies, but i think it's going to be Elliot and Sandstorm going, with keeping Storlaz, Lyon and Hart for prospects and Neuvy as backup.

With trading Elliot we would get more than what we would get for Neuvy,

With trading Sandstorm we get rid of an okay goalie prospect, while we already have 3 more. Hart is possibly the future of the team, and Lyon and Strorlaz show that they're mid tier goalie prospects.</div></div>

Sandstrom is more than an okay prospect he's pretty darn good, just had some health problems last year. I'd trade Neuvirth and have Lyon back up Elliott. Stolarz needs to prove he can stay healthy again before we should consider trading Sandstrom.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 27, 2018 at 5:36 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 26, 2018 at 6:26 p.m.
Thread: Trying a Kessel Trade
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Michael</b></div><div>I think that if Kessel is actually on the trade block, it's going to take a lot to outbid other teams. But he would fit in perfectly on the top line.</div></div>

The last Kessel trade (to PIT from TOR):

Kessel ($1.2M retained)

for

Kapanen (22nd overall) + 2016 1st (30th overall) + 2016 3rd (72nd overall)

The rest of the deal was pretty irrelevant. And that was when Kessel was 27 years old. He's turning 31 in October 2018, 4 years remaining on a decent contract.

Brodie is easily worth a middle 1st round pick straight up, or a late 1st + a middle-late 2nd rounder. Fox is worth a late 1st or early 2nd. So just Brodie + Fox should be a serious conversation with PIT, especially if PIT/Kessel are the ones initiating the process. Whether that package wins out in the bidding or not is another question entirely. CGY probably shouldn't do: Brodie + Bennett + Fox.....but might if they feel Kessel is the perfect fit.