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Armchair-GM
Mon. at 10:47 a.m.
Thread:
24-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CringleMcDingleberry</b></div><div>Having closely looked at Berggren and Raymond these past 2 years, Berggren should pull 75-80% AAV compared to Raymond. 950k AAV is a pretty massive undervalue and an insult to his skill level.</div></div>
Came in with that number solely based in his lack of NHL experience. I feel the talent is there..... so much so when constructing this team, I debated if Berggren would be the 2nd line LW......
Quite possible he sees more than $950..... but given that he has played, what 80 games?, how much more does he really get?
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Armchair-GM
Sun. at 1:55 p.m.
Thread:
24-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DanielSan92</b></div><div>Realistically, Berggren and Johansson either have to be here or will be on another team. They're not making it through waivers.
I don't think goaltending is the greater issue here. Ned was good before he got here. He's good after he left here. Husso was good before he got here.
The defense is a ****ing abomination. Ed should help. Getting an NHL caliber RHD behind Seider would help even more.</div></div>
🤔🤔🤔
Both Ned and Husso were good for one year before Detroit. Now, Ned as a Pen was quite solid.
Not saying your point about the RD isn't wrong, but short of going after Montour, not sure what is there does anything..... and Montour is gonna be $$$ witha term I don't see aging well.
Rock and a hard place situation.
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Armchair-GM
Sun. at 1:50 p.m.
Thread:
24-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DanielSan92</b></div><div>I don't see it either. Yzerman already said in the season closer that while a summer of improvement could change things, he doesn't see anybody outside Berggren and Johansson being a possibility for the NHL roster.</div></div>
Berggren should be there I think.
Really, the last thing to do here is add a contract that is pricey and with term. Anywhere for anyone. At this juncture it makes no sense for the Wings imo.
The team there. The goaltending isn't. And even there, moving assets to improve that right now lacks logic.
Just a strange offseason for the Wings. Need to push the envelope, but doing so doesn't fit at the moment. Almost feels like running it back is the best choice.
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Armchair-GM
Sun. at 1:47 p.m.
Thread:
24-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>theleano1</b></div><div>Yeah there's no Value here for Vancouver at all, Garland has been abouslety fantastic this year for us and has driven our "3rd" line all year to be one of the best 3rd lines in the leauge, he's pretty untouchable right unless a perfect offer came along, this Is certainly not that package I have doubts that Holl would even beat out Juulsen on our blue line, the value here is completely out to lunch. Vancouver certainly isn't looking to move him and Garlands never asked out</div></div>
As I said in the trade, the whole thing depends on if anyone wants the marriage to end. It certainly seemed that way.
As for Juulsen, maybe he is a late bloomer, but I am.not sold on him. I think Holl is solid. Not worth the contract (as I said), but neither is Garland.
The point is, if Garland and the Canucks have made up, there is zero reason to entertain anything.
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Armchair-GM
Sun. at 1:43 p.m.
Thread:
24-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DanielSan92</b></div><div>He's terrible, but we're not gonna agree on that point so I'll move on to the next... I'd take Holl bought out at $1.1M x 4 over Garland flipped retaining $2.425M x 2.
The four years sucks, yeah. But in years three and four we're likely to see Danielson/Kasper/ASP on the roster at ELC money, with the cap at about $96.6M.</div></div>
Valid point. I mean there is an argument Kasper is there this year- I don't see it, which is why I tried to be inventive.
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Armchair-GM
Sun. at 1:35 p.m.
Thread:
24-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DanielSan92</b></div><div>We don't have to fill in the forward units though.
Raymond back. Veleno likely back. I'd re-sign Fischer. That doesn't account for the possibility of Berggren/Kane/Perron returning.
Realistically what cap we'll have left after extending Seider/Raymond and hopefully Kane is going to have to go to the abomination that is our RHD.</div></div>
The RD I leave for the year imo.
Sandin Pellika is closer than some may think (provided he signs of course); Gibson looks good as well - albeit it further out.
What is available on the RD doesn't do much for me honestly. Not sure it moves the needle fornthe Wings either. If the right fir was there, absolutely. Just not sold it is.
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Armchair-GM
Sun. at 1:31 p.m.
Thread:
24-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DanielSan92</b></div><div>"One season doesn't define what Holl is."
Ummm, he was **** in Toronto and people were scratching their heads as soon as the contract was announced. This is not "Good player had a bad season".
He's not good. He's getting bought out this season. Likely by Detroit, unless they can find somebody willing to take him without having to throw any compensation their way.</div></div>
Disagree. I am not about to claim Holl was a world beater as a Leaf, but was solid. The media was particularly hard on him..... and was playing more minutes than he should have been which did affect is game.
Playing within his means he is solid. Not great, but solid. Not worth the contract for sure. But in this scenario, neither is Garland frankly. Garland is simply easier to flip with retention than burning cap space on a buyout.
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Armchair-GM
Sun. at 1:27 p.m.
Thread:
24-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DanielSan92</b></div><div>Or we could just buy Holl out for peanuts...</div></div>
Looked at that. And although an option, thins out options to fill in the forward units imo.
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Armchair-GM
Sun. at 1:26 p.m.
Thread:
24-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Prime_Jimbo</b></div><div>Mikheyev for Holl</div></div>
Another direction to go. Soup has energy. His finishing however is interesting.
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Armchair-GM
Sun. at 1:26 p.m.
Thread:
24-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DanielSan92</b></div><div>Nevermind that this gives us:
Raymond - 5' 11" 188 lbs
Debrincat - 5' 8" 180 lbs
Kane - 5' 10" 177 lbs
Fabbri - 6' 1" 185 lbs
Garland - 5' 10" 165 lbs
Nah.</div></div>
I noted the size factor. Agreed. Less than ideal.
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Armchair-GM
Sun. at 1:25 p.m.
Thread:
24-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DanielSan92</b></div><div>VAN trades a 45-50 point forward for a guy who couldn't even push JEFF PETRY out of a spot.
... That's probably a no.</div></div>
One season doesn't define what Holl is. However, I think everything depends on whether one or both sides want to end the relationship. Holl in Detroit was always a head scratcher. I frankly never saw that fit. Soucy and Holl I think make a good 3rd pairing.
Garland's contract is inflated. Fact.... and that makes a move difficult. Moreover, there are debates on his consistency.
The buy in for the Canucks here is the $1.5 million in cap savings......
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Armchair-GM
Apr. 24 at 7:47 p.m.
Thread:
Retool
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>KingofRnR</b></div><div>Will have to retain in Markstrom to get that return (IF we can even get close to that for him anymore)
Definitely a HARD NO to the TOR Trade</div></div>
I am a Leafs fan, and that is a abolutely terrible for Calgary.
1. Andersson's contract for what he does is phenomenal. Perhaps one of the best contracts in the NHL right now.
2. Magniapane at $2.9 million would be a steal imo. He is the kind of mucky player the Leafs do need, but....
3. And two picks?🤣
4. if you go waaaaay back in my profile you will find my arguments why Marner never was, never has been or never will be worth $11 million. He is great sure. Not $11 million worth of it.
If I were Conroy, I would find it hard to justify moving Andersson for Marner straight up....... just because of the contracts.
Most fans valuation of Marner is absurd. This is just another case.
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Armchair-GM
Apr. 24 at 7:36 p.m.
Thread:
The best trade in a season from each team
How you don't find the deal that brought Gilmour to Toronto as the best in season deal is beyond me.
McCabe? Not even close to be being on the same level.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Apr. 21 at 6:08 p.m.
Thread:
24-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Viqsi</b></div><div>I suspect there's a good chance Nylander is kept around for at least a year to see if he truly has found his game; it's not sensible to throw away found money, after all. And I'm not particularly fond of attempting to rely on Forbort, but that's just me - I think the better approach with the blueline is to trade Provorov and pick up a defensively oriented second-pairing LD (say a Dillon or DeMelo or similar).
Otherwise more or less decent.</div></div>
I was very much on the fence with Provorov. Further, if he plays like he did last year, he might be worth more at the deadline than now.
Moving Provorov is certainly an option..... but being only 26, opted to give him some runway here to see what he can do and if he can fit.
As for Forbort..... really a one year stop gap. I really don't think Mateychuk is going to take long to hut the line up. If it isn't Forbort (which is fine), the idea is a vet stay-at-home guy on a one year deal.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Apr. 21 at 3:27 p.m.
Thread:
24-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>PensGMwannabe</b></div><div>Smith pouted all season on the Pens. Imagine how he would be on CBJ? Smith has a M-NTC so he would veto the trade anyway.</div></div>
Of you read tye deal, the Jackets are flipping him to Edmonton.
A 3-way deal of sorts.
The Jackets would have absolutely no use for him. That is clear. So, weaponize the cap space and the Jackets move someone they have no room for in Boquist, and turn it into a 2nd.
If Smith pouts in Edmonton, I think his NHL career is done lol. Like Vegas, the Oilers are in Cup conversations these days.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Apr. 21 at 2:08 p.m.
Thread:
24-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>fil97</b></div><div>no from pit. not retaining on smith.
he only has 1y left we should use all of the cap we have.</div></div>
That is exactly the point..... Smith has ine year left.
The team missed the playoffs. And outside of Smith, locked into a number of contracts long term.
I can appreciate the thought of "win with Sid", but going after UFA's to fill that roster out with more money and term will only cause more long term pain.
In terms of the deal, the Pens have almost nothing in terms of younger or even NHL worthy prospects outside of St. Invary; and even there is he a player that moves the needle?
Moving a 31 year-old expiring contract for a 24 year old RD, for the Pens..... just makes sense to me.
We can agree to diagree here. When it comes to the Pens, there is no grey area. it is either move to get younger or push to win. Not sure there is a middle ground there.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Apr. 17 at 7:19 p.m.
Thread:
24-25
Appreciate the solid feedback here folks!
It has definitely given me more insight into the Hawks organization, and what Davidson may do.
Has to be one of the most fruitful threads I have posted on CF! Opinions back with thoughtful analysis. No hate. No trolling. Just awesomeness.
I want to say you folks give Hawks fans a great name! Much respect
Again..... thanks!
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Armchair-GM
Apr. 16 at 2:20 p.m.
Thread:
24-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MNBassman</b></div><div>The Wild would be lucky to get a 7th rounder for Gaudreau!
Bertuzzi just creates even more of a logjam of forwards for the Wild! Plus, he sucks!</div></div>
lol. I wouldn't say Bertuzzi sucks, but I don't see how he fits this team..... and honestly; which Bertuzzi are you signing for $5 million? The guy who crapped the bed for the 1st half, or the Bertuzzi that looks like he discovered he is playing for a contract?
IF I were going to dive into the UFA market on the wing (which is just the weirdest place for the Wild.to invest); Bertuzzi just doesn't move the needle enough.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Apr. 16 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.
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Armchair-GM
Apr. 16 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.
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Armchair-GM
Apr. 16 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.
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Armchair-GM
Apr. 7 at 11:19 p.m.
Thread:
Ideal 25-26 Team
How is McGroarty not there at this point? Ne the biggest question of any Jets fan I think.
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Armchair-GM
Apr. 3 at 10:14 a.m.
Thread:
Anaheim rebuilding a rebuild
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>mart</b></div><div>Brannstrom is worth a 3rd. Sokolov is a good AHL player Thomson is probably going to Europe and Korpy is one of the worst contracts in the league</div></div>
But his numbers look a lot like Gibson's over the last few years..... can't call one contract bad and not the other
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Armchair-GM
Apr. 2 at 3:08 p.m.
Thread:
Anaheim rebuilding a rebuild
If Zegras' value has gressed to that of a late 1st, how in earth do you justify Gibson? Brännström, Sokolov and Thompson all viable pieces..... not necessarily for the Ducks I will say, but viable. Korpisalo and Gibson are almost a wash..... and you want a 1st too?
NTCs aside, that is just some interesting logic.
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Armchair-GM
Apr. 2 at 3:03 p.m.
Thread:
24-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Swusc1026</b></div><div>Getting to the cap floor will be easy. I don’t know why everyone is so worried about that.
You need around $20 million with 8 players to sign.</div></div>
You can sign a series in one-year riduculous contracts that Grier would have no hope in moving, or a series of one-year contracts on some reclamation projects that can garner additional assets.
Like odds are you are riding out Granlund for the year unless a 3rd party is involved..... and that diminishes the return.
Not even in an ideal spot to take a bad contract for picks. Because a guy like Anders Lee..... Sharks cannot retain for a year.
With all the retention spots full, singing the cheaper deals seems far more pragmatic.
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