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Forum: Armchair-GMYesterday at 5:50 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMSat. at 8:50 a.m.
Thread: Youth Movement
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>tryger</b></div><div>I think we were gifted Byfield somewhat slumping to the end of the season in regards to his contract, but Gavrikov's game has made me incredibly worried about moving forward without Roy. If Roy walks we will need to get not only a shutdown defenseman, but better defensive forwards to offset his loss.

If Arvidsson returns under such a contract, I am totally ok with most of the Kings forward group, and Arvy does seem happy here, but he is also 31. Trying to be an unbiased fan, he should be chasing his 3-4 year most guaranteed money contract with his injury history. But if he gifts us that type of contract, I would be over the moon.</div></div>

I have suggested this very thought process.
But the thing that really kills it, is LA cap is so tight. They probably spend the money on Roy if they can get him in.
If Roy is out the door than bringing in smith isn't an issue.
It's probably easier for both teams to give the 4th to a team like AZ to retain 50% that way both teams get max benefit from the deal.
2.5 for 1 year, shouldn't cost more than a 4th.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 17 at 3:43 a.m.
Thread: Dubois
No chance in this world, that LA is going to retain a total of $17,500,000 over 7 years for dumping PLD. They better give him the chance for a full season to play with to solid wingers (this season he mainly played with Anderson-Dolan and Laferriere). Anderson-Dolan, sorry to say, was not really NHL level and Laferriere did not have a bad season, but his first NHL year. So it's a tough line to start to play with in your first year with a new team.
Of course PLD performed well under expactations, but this needs to be considered. If PLD can play a full season with a guy like Arvidsson and another solid winger, I am sure his numbers will look different next year, even when he centers the 3rd line.
Kings shoud have also no interest in the package, especially not in Davorak and Primeau. I find it interesting that you don't believe in Primeau. How then could he improve a contending team?
Also: You would offer Cam Talbot §3,500,000 for two years? I mean he's great this season (and gladly healthy) but don't forget that he's turning 38 before the next season starts.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 17 at 5:57 a.m.
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