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twodollarlobster

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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 7, 2022 at 4:28 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 5, 2022 at 2:22 p.m.
Thread: a Trade concept this probably makes sense for both teams
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>twodollarlobster</b></div><div>I'm not disagreeing with you at all, just genuinely curious as to why he has more value? Nechas was on pace for 42 points in 82 games this year and Poolparty was on pace for 45. They have a 1 year age difference. The only difference I see is one is a center and one is a wing (which yes means they are worth a little more) but do you really think Nechas has that much more value?

I've seen this trade a lot and I'm just curious.</div></div>

Ability to play center is definitely a factor. Also think that Necas has a higher ceiling at this point. I’m a fan of Puljujarvi; I actually want Devils to trade for him, but I think Necas is better player. Honestly don’t think Puljujarvi will get much via trade. Probably average player or prospect and 2nd/3rd
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 28, 2022 at 9:15 p.m.
Thread: Possible
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>twodollarlobster</b></div><div>I don't think you are necessarily wrong but you forget how badly the Sharks don't want Kane to come back either. I'm not an expert on SJ at all but just looking at their cap situation, if they have to take on Kanes 7 million a year I think they will need to get rid of him this summer to make it work.

I also don't know how many other teams really want Kane so their options to get rid of him might be limited. As far as I've read (so obviously there could be more) the only other team interested in Kane at the time was Washington so the trade market for him might be limited.</div></div>

The sharks want a manageable cap more than they want to get rid of Kane. There are far more moving pieces here than you are taking into consideration. These oilers offers are pure delusion.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 2, 2022 at 1:38 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 11, 2021 at 10:10 a.m.
Thread: What I want to see next year
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>twodollarlobster</b></div><div>I don't watch any Buffalo games so I might be missing something, but is Staal really that much better than Turris? I mean looking at points, Staal has 9 and Turris has 4 and it's not like Staal is great defensively either. Guy has a minus 14. So my question is, is Staal really worth adding in an extra 2 draft picks?</div></div>

Staal is still a productive player, not in BUF. This team is just not doing well. He brings depth and leadership. Still a great FO guy and he's still showing flashes. Kyle Turris is only in the deal for a cap dump, i dont even have him in the lineup. Staal will net us a 2nd., regardless of from who. The trade bait for contenders is not very deep this yr IMO. I see your point but Staal can be a productive player still.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 14, 2020 at 12:02 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 10, 2020 at 11:48 a.m.
Thread: Non-Montreal Fan Barzal Trade
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>twodollarlobster</b></div><div>I agree it's maybe more of a speculation and i should have picked my wording better. I think I heard it before COVID saying something about how he doesn't like how Barry Trotz coaches with such a strong emphasis on defense. I may have heard this on TSN or Sportsnet. Idk</div></div>

I think you're thinking of a SpittingChicklets episode where Bissonnette and Whitney talked about how Barzal would be better on another team that can score more, and Elliotte Friedman indulged them and speculated along with them. While it's true he'll definitely get fewer points with NYI than he would on say EDM or PIT, he and Trotz get along perfectly well and it seems Barzal respects him a lot. He knows that Trotz can bring them further than any other coach in the NHL, and he believes in his system. He didn't seem to like Doug Weight (Weight benched him during a last-minute Power Play to tie it, and Barzal legit cried in his post-game interview), and he had his best statistical season with him.