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Forum: Armchair-GMThu at 5:28 pm

Thread: My Standings prediction assuming no division changes

I argue the Atlantic is wide open for any of Tampa, Boston, Montréal or Toronto to take. Not an easy division to call at all.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 13 at 9:22

Thread: Copy from Athletic

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>leaflet</b></div><div>Quite frankly, it will be difficult to justify keeping Lehtonen on the bench with the season he's having in the KHL. I think it will be a delicate situation to handle if the Leafs want to keep attracting KHL players.

Also, I agree that Kerfoot needs to develop at the centre position if he's going to be part of the plan.

These contracts are at the correct value, IMO.</div></div>

They are, except Dermott gets two years (if his rights aren't moved) and Soup gets 1.....

But I think the money is pretty bang on given the market right now.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 13 at 9:16

Thread: 3rd line LW

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Saskleaf</b></div><div>Why do you think he is too small for the 3rd line, and why can't Vesey play line 4? Too small is not a reason.</div></div>

Engvall, Spezza and Boyd I would be penciling in for the 4th line. Maglin will be in and out.

Robertson's playoff debut was simply because he was the best of the rest - and yes, he made the most of the oppotunity. But, given the direction Dubas has taken in his UFA signings (200lbs + and can skate), it heavily suggests to me the organization is going to send Robertain somewhere for further development. It all adds up to Robertson being too small for the bottom 6. A year abroad will not hurt him - it will allow him to fill out his frame a bit more, play with men and this, make him far more top 6 ready a year from now.

Everyone is in a rush to put him in the line up when frankly, there just isn't a need to do so.

Robertson is top 6 skill. So, put him somewhere where he is going to see top 6 minutes, because that isn't happening in Toronto..... this year.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 13 at 7:30

Thread: 3rd line LW

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Saskleaf</b></div><div>Not really.</div></div>

Beg to differ.

He is too small for 3rd line duties. Europe for a year, and he replaces Hyman, who moves down the line up.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 12 at 6:55

Thread: 3rd line LW

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Saskleaf</b></div><div>He’s still going to play, I nearly guarantee it.</div></div>

Signing Vesey says otherwise.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 11 at 10:55

Thread: 3rd line LW

Well. Leafs just signed Vesey. Not my fifth or sixth choice, but I think a point has been proven.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 11 at 3:18

Thread: 3rd line LW

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Saskleaf</b></div><div>I very convinced he can make the jump to the nhl. He already has actually. He played 4 playoff games (one Pre-playoff too) and scored a GOAL.</div></div>

Well aware.

I am a proponent of at least a year of development before making the jump. Kind of the point of my post.

Skill set is there, but if he is sent to Europe for a year, I see him immediately stepping into a top 6 role seemlessly.

Everyone seems to think he will. There is a flipside to this. Maybe he doesn't. Then what? What's the insurance policy. Engvall?😳

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 10 at 11:45

Thread: Excellent Job Dubas

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Onslaught77</b></div><div>Not to mention a line of Robertson, Kerfoot, Simmonds sounds pretty Amazing.</div></div>

A line of Kerfoot centring Simmonds and someone like a Foegele would sound a lot better. Way more chppiy. Legit energy line.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 10 at 11:43

Thread: Excellent Job Dubas

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Onslaught77</b></div><div>Yeah, I honestly think if they run with these lines and trade Dermott Mikheyev plays top line but I do think they put Robertson on the third. He can't play on the Marlies in my understanding and there's zero sense to send him lower than that.</div></div>

All true. Ideally they loan him to a Swiss club next year as I think a year of seasoning will do wonders.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 10 at 10:40

Thread: Excellent Job Dubas

Yes. Great job. However, I am now of the beleive that Dermott's rights are getting moved... hopefully for a cheap 3rd line LW.

Robertson isn't quite ready imo, and I have my debates about Anderson or Höllander in win now mode.

There is more coming. He isn't done.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 8 at 8:38

Thread: Balanced lineup

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Robl88</b></div><div>I agree, I’ll change it to Edm. As for the Florida deal, if it comes down to the pick then I think it’s a fair trade. Picks don’t always pan out, but we need some kind of incentive other than cap space to trade him. No question Florida gets the best player in the deal.</div></div>

Yes they do. But they may need incentive to trade Weeger and Tippett. Asking for a lick flip may cool them off of the idea.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 8 at 8:19

Thread: Balanced lineup

Not to sure about that FLA deal. The flip of picks seems to have that deal favour the Leafs. I think Tippett is going to be a fantastic top 6 player - which maybe makes that deal more of a strict move of players, or, the Leafs moving a mid rounder. Oh. You forgot to sign Weeger.

Not too sure Nashville bites on Kerfoot. They might as well have kept Bonino in that case, and they have Scissons. But the Oilers have a need for a 3C.

That Tampa deal is solid. Tough to move cheap talent, but, it's a deal that helps both sides.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 8 at 8:10

Thread: See this coming

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Trickster</b></div><div>Heard Canucksxgave 13 players QO, gotta believe Stecher is one of them</div></div>

Surprisingly no.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 8 at 8:09

Thread: See this coming

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>draft_em_sign_em_trade_em</b></div><div>I don't see Stecher getting 2 million if the Canucks wouldn't keep him at $2.4.</div></div>

I signed him for $2.5 million. There are a number of defensmen ahead of him in the pecking order hat will eat up available cap room. My hunch is he ends up with what he made last season.

My guess is the Canucks didn't qualify him because I believe he had arbitration rights, which given the Canicks position may have been a dangerous game.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 7 at 10:13

Thread: Only the names have changed

Or have all these moves Guerin has made give him a larger number of movable assets at the deadline to stockpile youth?

Bonino? He nets a profit imo. Depends on how youbfelt about Kunin.

Johansson? Think you break even there (Staal is Staal)

Foligno - gets you a 3rd rounder....

Etc.....

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 7 at 10:08

Thread: Canucks fans would you accept

I beleive the Leafz never make that offer on the basis of the holes in Virtanen's defensive game.

He is a good talent, but would be 3rd line material in Toronto - and if that Jackets series proved anything, he just isn't the type of player the Leafs need at the moment.

McEwen on the other hand......

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 7 at 10:04

Thread: yes no maybe

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Viqsi</b></div><div>That's probably doable, although there's a part of me that would want another pick in such a scenario. Wennberg, at a more sane level of compensation, is a pretty good player after all.</div></div>

Agreed.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 7 at 9:42

Thread: yes no maybe

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>bunzy1034</b></div><div>Perfetti is no more then a year away only</div></div>

That is my thinking. 2 max. I doubt they take the time they did with Scheifle given that gapping need on the 2nd line

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 7 at 8:27

Thread: Dukey and Kahuna

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Alfie11</b></div><div>Duclair wants 5+ years at 4.5mil+, doubt he leaves the first place he's found an NHL spot and been successful for a commitment less than that</div></div>

Then he maybe booking a flight to Russia.

He has done nothing consistent to justify that ask.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 7 at 8:24

Thread: Dukey and Kahuna

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ICantHaveFunWithMyUsername</b></div><div>Kevin Hayes got what? $7 million last year, and he wound up racking 41 points this season.</div></div>

I am sure Philly is trilled with that.

You can try and out lipstick on a pig all you want, that contract is terrible.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 7 at 8:23

Thread: Canucks

I have to think if Benning tabke eating $2 million od Sutter's contract, he becomes a viable 3rd line option for a few teams.... if he stays healthy.

Saves money down the line.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 7 at 8:15

Thread: Dukey and Kahuna

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ICantHaveFunWithMyUsername</b></div><div>Are you for ****ing real right now? Did you even watch him play in Ottawa this year, he had good chemistry with his line mates and was one of the best players on their roster without a doubt. I’m sure Ottawa still wanted him but Melnyk and Dorion are just cheap asses. Here, with a young roster, he can actually flourish.</div></div>

No I am not. A 40 point season doesn't add up to that contract. Look at his career dude. Worst signing you could nake for that money.

Ottawa walked away from that. OTTAWA!!! They need to hit basement, and they walked away. That says something more than Melnyk being cheap.

As for flouishing..... the Rangets, Arizona and Columbus all thought the same thing.

Think about it.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 7 at 8:00

Thread: Dukey and Kahuna

That Duclair contract is horrendous!!!!

Add that to the list of bad contracts hampering the Canucks.

$3 million max, on a short term. No consistency in his production at all..... 4 teams tried, and even Ottawa doesn't want him. OTTAWA!!!!!

NO. Just no.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 7 at 7:51

Thread: What does everyon think duclair will get

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>csick</b></div><div>He was asking somewhere around 4.5 mill for 5 years based off what I heard or possibly even higher</div></div>

Well, I don't think that will happen. If he does, he is delusional.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct 7 at 7:49

Thread: What does everyon think duclair will get

I for one find Duclairs track record spotty. Which Duclair are you signing? The lack of consistency in his production should set his value back more thannsome think, otherwise you are signing a player with one good season (see Skinner, Jeff and his $9 million albatross, or Johnson, Tyler, who two years ago I said sign him to a show me deal).

A smarter player is going to take the ahorter term "bet on myself" deal (see Karlsson, William).

Having put that thru the grinder, I would call a 2 year $3 million per sort of deal.

Anything more or longer just becomes dangerous.

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