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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 16, 2019 at 10:40 p.m.
Thread: Are The Rangers A Playoff Team
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Frankyhabs</b></div><div>Your right about the metro been wide open. Every team could think that they have a chance at playoff in October. Unlike the Atlantic where Detroit and Ottawa are already out (we never know but still..)</div></div>

Yeah, unfortunately the Atlantic is really top heavy and those highly skilled teams tend push the rest of the division off a cliff. That's not the Metro. Even PIT lost a lot of paper points by replacing Kessel with Tanev so if they get into injury trouble, they can easily fall into a nasty fight for the playoffs. Out of NYI, CAR, PHI, NYR, CBJ, and NJD it's likely that at least 3 of those will be trying to claw their way into not just a WC spot, but a divisional spot!
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 16, 2019 at 9:57 p.m.
Thread: Trade with NY Rangers
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Old_Snowman</b></div><div>Everyone's freaking out because Miller is a top notch D prospect....but the Rangers are swimming in those. They have Miller, Lundkvist and Fox. They also have Trouba and Skjei. That's 5 x top four defensemen. Not including Shattenkirk. Where do they all fit?

Detroit has lots of good D prospects but Miller or Lundkvist would be a great add to Seider, McIssac, Hronek, and Cholowski. I'd be happy with either.

Namestnikov, Smith, and (Miller or Lundkvist) for a 2nd round pick. NY's cap problems disappear to sign Trouba and Buch and Detroit gets a young prospect. They let Namestnikov walk as a UFA and can eat Smith's salary next year when Ericsson and Daley are off the books. I'm sure Detroit fans would flip at the though of Smith returning but it'd be worth it if Miller of Lundkvist comes in. All hinging on Smith waiving that NTC to Detroit.</div></div>

I agree with you on this. Pretty solid analysis, especially at the end. I do think DET fans would be very unhappy about bringing Smith back so I don't think that would fly, but if you make it for a 3rd instead of a 2nd, I think they would see the value over time.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 16, 2019 at 3:39 p.m.
Thread: Predicting Penguin Point Totals
The point totals for McCann appear optimistically high considering his highest combined season totals are at 35P (19G, 16A). A 19P increase, while doable, is a solid reach here, especially if Blueger gets some time on that wing. Similarly, Bjustad has only scored over 20G once in his career. I think his point totals are very close, but the goals are too high. On the same vein, Kahun might score more goals because of this, but get fewer assists. I think Rust's season is pretty solidly predicted here, barring injury. Another prediction is a career year for Galchenyuk. I think that's a tough ask in his first year with the team, but I do expect an improvement from his 41P total last year. Should Hornqvist stay healthy, I think you're pretty close though. Your 3rd D pairing predictions look a bit low, but not unreasonable.

Unfortunately, Johnson's contract is negative value for most teams at the moment. It will cost PIT more to move it than you have offered. You're looking at multiple picks/prospects or a solid roster player and a solid pick to do so. 4 years of $3.25 million in space for a negative asset is a tough ask for any team that isn't on the complete rebuild.

This was a fun one though. Good analysis on the players. Thanks!
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 26, 2018 at 7:51 p.m.
Thread: How did Sweeney do?
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ItWasIn</b></div><div>I think Boston overpaid for Nash, but it's at the deadline so 'tis the season.</div></div>

When you look at the fact that Boston gets the rental value of Nash (although undetermined) and also unloaded 50% of Matt Belesky (or about $6 million over 3 years), the value evens out. It's also possible that Boston may not have had a lot of cap room for Spooner this upcoming season, so moving him may have been inevitable. Ultimately, I think this will play out pretty even overall.

As for Nick Holden, if he plays on the 3rd pairing, he should be solid. If he plays on the 2nd, he should be over-matched. If he plays on the 1st, you should be concerned. Problem is that Boston should play Grzelcyk, Miller, and McQuaid ahead of him. Holden is on the roster as an injury hedge.
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 22, 2017 at 2:13 p.m.
Thread: Sabres trade deadline
I don't think I can see any of these happening. Most of these trades are highly over-valued in Buffalo's favor.

Pouliot shouldn't get two 3rd's and Gorges even with retained money isn't worth one 3rd.

Matt Moulson is currently buried in Buffalo and his contract is awful. If you're looking to get rid of Moulson, you're probably looking at giving up your 2nd rounder for maybe a 6th in return. Yes, it's that bad.

I don't see Myers being moved out of WPG for a low depth D-man and a 4th liner. That's even with no retained money. Myers is worth more.

I don't think CBJ would need to augment their back-up situation. Perhaps a team like VGK, who has been plagued by injuries at goalie may be a better choice. I think the value is dead on for this trade though.

The Kane trade is interesting, but remember that Brodie has a 15-team NTC list. I doubt he would waive that to go to Buffalo. I don't know about Calgary's needs though so I can't comment other than that.