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Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 30, 2023 at 12:51 p.m.
Thread: best player on each team
Ducks: Should be Troy Terry
Coyotes: This was a given
Bruins: Obviously
Sabres: Controversial but I agree
Flames: Agree
Hurricanes: It’s Aho, let’s not kid ourselves
Blackhawks: He’s the only right answer
Avalanche: Duh
Blue Jackets: Might be Zach Werenski now
Stars: Should be Jason Robertson
Red Wings: Very much debatable between Larkin and DeBrincat, but I think Larkin just shaded him
Oilers: Do I need to explain?
Panthers: He hasn’t been the best this year but he’s still the answer
Kings: I think Fiala is a bit better but not a bad answer
Wild: Obviously
Canadiens: I agree through Suzuki has a case
Predators: Stop it’s obviously Saros, he’s the only reason Nashville is relevant
Devils: Only right answer
Islanders: Same as Saros
Rangers: He’s been ok to start but he’ll definitely get better as the season goes on
Flyers: 100%
Penguins: Duh
Sharks: He’s been the best in a sea of ****
Kraken: I agree
Blues: Should be Kyrou
Lightning: It’s Kucherov
Maple Leafs: Only right answer
Canucks: It’s Petterson, it’s not even close
Golden Knights: Tough choice but yeah
Capitals: Not much to pick from so I guess I agree still
Jets: While he hasn’t been good to start the year, I think Hellebuyck is still the best
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 26, 2023 at 5:32 p.m.
Thread: Habs
Struble is playing top pair in Laval and 2nd most minutes behind Trudeau.
He's that Craig Rivet or Josh Gorges style defense D Anchor for Offensively included D who cause odd man rushes.
Subban always had Gorges with him until he was good enough to skate with Markov which took like 4-5 years.
Petry had Jo Benn who went from Fringe NHLer on his Superstar Brothers team to top 4 D , Kulak grew into that role in time as well
Even back to Souray days he had Craig Rivet anchoring him while Souray/Kovalev lead MTL to their last #1 Power Play in the NHL with i think 40+ PP points each.


Guys like Struble have value when Barron is struggling defensively but playing great offensively and scoring goals.
Mailloux is in a similar position defensively but that said i think Xhekaj is his perfect Partner when he comes up.
My point is with all these Offensive Defensman coming up a guy like Struble or Engstrom who both also play RD as well , they have increased value as they fit the build timeline

IMO Selling high on Harris, Matheson , Savard and Kovacevic is going to be MTL's plans the next 2 years as we can get a boat load for them
Forum: Mock-DraftFeb. 6, 2023 at 3:50 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 12, 2022 at 5:49 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 19, 2021 at 7:43 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 14, 2021 at 1:24 p.m.
Thread: Playoffs
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Gofnut999</b></div><div>I think TB and Fla separate themselves from the rest before seasons end. Tor and Boston will fight for 3rd and final spot in the division with the other holding off Habs for a WC spot. 6 teams in the Metro better than Habs. 🤷🏻‍♂️ May not finish with more points because of scheduling tho.

Let’s not forget they were 8 games under .500 in a weak division last year. Got hot at the right time and there was a lot of fluke to it as it well.

Dvorak is an upgrade over KK and Caufield for a full season is an upgrade. The defense got worse and the schedule got harder. They will be better but not enough. They need Boston to disappoint, which is certainly possible.</div></div>

A lot of fluke? LOL, please do explain. They were simply better than TOR, WPG and VGK.

And how is the schedule harder this year? Are you forgetting that COVID protocols forced the Habs to play their final 25 games over 43 days last season?