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Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 24, 2023 at 1:59 p.m.
Thread: 3 way to clear cap with CBJ and SJ
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>squashmaple</b></div><div>Kubalik is a perfectly fine player. But bringing him doesn't help Columbus because there just isn't a roster spot. This is still a rebuilding year and the young players already there deserve the chance to show what they've got. They have no one left on the roster that can be sent down without waivers whom Kubalik would be an upgrade on, so bringing him in could also have an opportunity cost if whomever they'd waive is claimed. The roster has already gelled pretty well, with the same lineup for three straight games, two of which are wins over "better" teams. And that's not including Chinakhov is ready to come off the IR and there already isn't a roster spot for him, let alone bringing in an outside player.

Any Peeke trade has to be either part of a larger deal that brings in an honest upgrade on the top nine forwards (or goalie) slash also sends out forwards, OR a pure future that is not playing in either the NHL or AHL this year. And I'd guess that's why he hasn't been moved, because the league is cap strapped and any team looking to acquire him would need Columbus to take something back they don't have room for.</div></div>

Fair points. I just saw the backlog on the right side of your D and thought that was a bigger issue than winger depth but fair. I am just trying to get more creative with moving money out of OTTs roster that actually benefits teams. Cannot trade with PHI or their fans demand your next 7 firsts for taking on Joseph.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 27, 2023 at 1:12 p.m.
Thread: Would Cat take a short-term deal
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Green4D4</b></div><div>From what I understand, Cat wants to test Free agency and the agent was allowed to talk to multiple teams in order to iron out what his value was at around the league. If they find that they can sign elsewhere for a higher AAV than sure, he'd be willing to be traded.

Cat wants to stay, loves the city and loves the team. But if a team is gonna pony up more than what Ottawa offered over 8 years, than he gone.</div></div>

That's why I thought he might be ok with going short term to make a tonne more cash (rebounding from a low year from him) and a rising cap. Allows him to hit UFA at 28 and make more than signing long term next year. If it is true he loves the area, he could test to see if he wants to stay, and make more money. Plus if he decides to leave, he could go somewhere before his kid is in school which Iknow some guys really care about.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 31, 2023 at 1:25 p.m.
Thread: 3ththth
I don't hate packaging Lassi and Joseph together but, I doubt ARI is unlikely to give up draft picks at this point in their rebuild. Maybe a team like Seattle with a guy like Tolvanin or Geekie with a pick coming back.

I also don't think Kleven will make the team next year to start and he might come up if there are injuries. He's fresh out of the NCAA and should be given some time to develop and play loads of mins in the AHL before being a bottom-pair D.

I would not break up Timmy and Brady at any point! I would maybe even slide Norris in on the RW on that line to see if that works. Give Norris an easier time than playing Centre and see if that can help him stay healthy.

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