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Forum: Armchair-GMTue. at 2:12 p.m.
Thread: 24-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>exo2769</b></div><div>This is an interesting team. I see you're a Leafs fan and I think you've done a decent job above talking about a different team. A couple of points that I'd make.

I don't want Victor Olofsson at all. One dimensional is the wrong thing this team needs. Seems like a band aid fix where we need to be making strides forward and giving our prospects ice time. Player development is crucial for the Hawks right now. I'd rather have Domi, Henrique, Bertuzzi, heck a lot of guys over Olofsson.

I've been vocal on here that the Hawks need a Phyiscal Veteran RD presence because just as you have outlined...the Hawks are going to have (3) players either in their 2nd year or even their rookie year on the Left. Del Mastro might get the nod over Kaiser for a good portion of next season...if this season in Rockford has been any indication. I don't think Schmidt is the guy they're looking for, but if the price is right...then I'd at least understand. With that said. It would likely be a pick as the Hawks are already looking for ice time for their own prospects. I can't see them interested in David Gustaffson.</div></div>

I hear you on Olofsson. Don't get me wrong. I see this as more an investment than anything else. I signed him with the full intention of moving him. The players you mentioned, which anyone would sooner have, are likely to carry multi-year deals which I wanted to avoid for the very reasons you laid out..... Kids have to play, and I don't want to block there way to NHL ice time.

As for the blueline, that is a conundrum. If it wasn't so young, I would have 100% put Crevier on the 3rd pairing. It is just sooooo young. And, finding a vet presence via the UFA market, where there is sound logic to it, then may block the Crevier's, Del Mastro's and Phillip's of the world - which is sort of counter productive in a rebuild.

Lastly, quite possible there is no interest in Gustafsson. Conversely, as I said, he is young enough to fit the rebuild, and worth a test drive imo. To your point, you could also sign a vet to add that presence to the locker room in the roster spot.

The difficulty I had here is that this team is so young, and the core is insanely talented, with a really solid system. Rushing the kids (a classic Leafs move), is something I would want to avoid. Looking at it, the Hawks are not going to compete next year either; so looking a short term fills in hopes of flipping them into picks seems prudent. I think 25-26 maybe the year the Hawks look at the UFA market more seriously..... but this just isn't it.
Forum: Armchair-GMTue. at 2:02 p.m.
Thread: 24-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Hawksguy81</b></div><div>Really solid explanations and the ideas make sense to a point. Can't see the Hawks signing Olafsson though. He is a FAR TOO one dimensional player. Hawks can find a much better option. I'd rather try Joey Anderson in that spot than Olafsson or bring back Kubalik as a UFA. At least Kubalik throws a check once in a while. I'm fine w/ acquiring Schmidt, but Gustafsson isn't a player the Hawks would want. Hawks already have several guys with similar skills to Gustafsson. No need to add another. I'd rather re-sign Blackwell or Reese Johnson than take on Gustafsson. If that's the best deal the Jets offer to take Schmidt, Hawks pass and go the free agent route.</div></div>

I thought about Kubalik, but wasn't sure.....

Really, the idea in signing a 1 year deal is finding the right guy, on the right deal, knowing full well you plan on moving them at the deadline. Moreover, I was looking for a cap hit that didn't need retention. Males it a bit more of a finite field.

I get what youbare saying about Olofsson though. 100%. But, out of what is out there, I thought he maybe a guy that maximizes a return. He can score. The restvof the game..... well, yeah lol.
Forum: Armchair-GMTue. at 12:09 p.m.
Thread: Avs Devs
It's an interesting idea.

But, as a fan of neither team, here are my thoughts:

1. The Avs move cap space

2. The Avs get younger

3. Arguably, the Avs with Holtz do get the best offensive player - albeit that has yet to be proven.

4. With Colton, the Devils do add a more physical element. Same with Manson.

5. With Colton, the Devils do add more flexibility in the middle 6 (specifically with Haula and Colton).

So, where one could see the possibility of this working for both sides; I would say that this current construct is far more beneficial to the Avs.

Therefore...... something I think maybe missing. Perhaps a conditional pick? It really is the Holtz factor. If he realizes his potential, this is a slam dunk of a home run deal.for the Avs..... and I don't see Fitzgerald allowing that to happen. What this is, is a good ole fashioned hockey deal in the making which adds elements to both line ups..... but the Avs are simply missing something in that package for me.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 2 at 3:03 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 1 at 8:44 p.m.
Thread: 24-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Hockey91</b></div><div>So dont sign Bert. Sign someone with potential seems to work well for Florida. And if Bert didn’t get paid this past off season while he was playing much better than what makes you think he’ll get paid this one. And with montour 6 million here is 8 plus elsewhere so he can sign for a little less like forsling to make the same and keep the core together here.</div></div>

Hey, you can try to do this on the cheap. Maybe a home run is hit. But if the Cats want to compete in the East, they are gonna have to spend something. If not Bert, it's Teravainen. Maybe you bring back a diminishing Tarasenko. Don't think I didn't look for the diamond in the rough.

As for Montour, thank you for proving my argument. Yup..... open market he probably does see around $8 million. Right shot D. You can ignore the position he plays in order to sell the asking price as high..... but it certainly won't be far off the mark. Using your own math, Forsling in the market is around $7 million, playing LD.....

NHL fact: quality RD get paid. Montour is quality. He gets paid.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Thread: Is this realistic
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>palhal</b></div><div>Don't see Preds doing that trade for one year of Chychrun.
Five years for 31 year old DeMelo seems iffy.
Storlatz....is a New Jersey boy. Seems like there is spot for him as a Devil.</div></div>

One thing the Preds have that the Sens don't: the cap space to extend Chychurn. I could see Trotz pulling the trigger on that if the extension was in place. I think he rolls the dice if it wasn't.

Aside from that, I don't think Dallas would have any interest in Brännström. He would almost be their #7 D..... and a pricey one for that roll. Could see that being a flip for a soon to be NHL player, or a Lassi Thompson, who would be close to league minimum in that role. Still, the way Dallas is stacked up, I don't see them willing to move Delandrea......
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 1 at 6:54 p.m.
Thread: 24-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Hockey91</b></div><div>You’re talking about a million more in the ahl or 2 million more than Blackwood so it’s possible. Knight will be very good. Just gonna take another season with bob still around. Montour isn’t playing like he did last year and forsling is a better dman than him so they should sign the same contract. Bertuzzi may get overpaid but 6 million from Florida is crazy. He’s get 4 tops here with no taxes.</div></div>

Bert's contract may sound crazy, but you have to look at the market l. Razor thin for forwards. Over payments there are gonna be the norm I am afraid. And if the Cats are gonna remain relevant, they will have to dive on. No one is the system. Don't hate the player, hate the game situation. Other option would be rolling the dice on someone. Not sure I go there.

Montour: RD defenseman with an offensive game. Those don't grow on trees. So where you are right in saying Forsling and Montour are in equal levels - paying the RD is the difference. The D market maybe strong this year, but the right side isn't. Montour is far amd away the best of the lot imo. As I said, Walker would work as a replacement, but you do take a step back offensively. But the money is probably more in tube with what you want to spend.