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Forum: Mock-Draft22 avr. à 13 h 22
Sujet: 2 Round Mock Draft with Explanations 1.0
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Lancebmx</b></div><div>I watched Ritchie a few games in the playoffs, he didn't impress me very much. Didn't really notice him out there and even playing a very good team, I expected more from what was expected to be a first round talent.
I don't mind the Detroit pick. I'm at a toss up between a bunch of players around that spot. Ideally would love Catton but no way does he get to us.</div></div>

I agree I just don't see anything overall that impresses me when it comes to Ritchie. I won't have him ranked in my top 64 unless something big changes.

Catton would be perfect for Detroit but I would be shocked if he fell that far. Then again, it happens every year with small guys and teams never learn, just look at Benson.
Forum: Armchair-GM11 avr. à 1 h 54
Sujet: Ideal set up for next year
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Tsmash</b></div><div>I really don’t feel like this accelerates anything. The only part I would really be interested in is trading up for silayev, but I think nj would want at least both 2nds to trade down. Also I think Hague would be the defenseman the blues would want from vgk</div></div>

It's about accelerating things for the long term, not short term. The Blues shouldn't attempt to compete next year and would be best off getting a top 10 pick. Then, the year after that, they can start competing as they will be able to move out salaries on the Blue line and replace them with young up and coming players. I also really do believe this would accelerate the rebuild because it would put our younger players in a position to succeed. Bolduc would dominate with Thomas for an entire year and become a legit top 6 option. I think Perunovich with Parayko for a year would be great for both. The list goes on for the benefits of just playing the youth. As for Hague, I used to think that too but after reading some Vegas forums they seem to be not so high on him (or at least his ceiling) as opposed to Korczak who they seem very high on. Plus Korczak is right handed which is more valuable to me.

I think the biggest mistake the Blues could make this offseason is believing they have a chance to compete next year. I could see Army going out and signing or trading for a bunch of vets and even possibly trading away our youth/draft picks. That would be a disaster. The goal should be to build a dynasty, not just barely craw into the playoffs every year.
Forum: Armchair-GM7 avr. à 14 h 12
Sujet: Buch to Columbus
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>dk325</b></div><div>I have no faith that a 60-70 point player elsewhere isn't just a 30-50 point player in Columbus. There's something about the playstyle they want to pursue that has been absolutely destructive to offensive production. With that in mind, the value here is horrible for Columbus as they're potentially giving up two guys who can score at the same rate as Buchnevich would in Columbus.</div></div>

The key though is the two guys could "potentially" score at the same rate as Buch. The odds that both of those 2 ever do that in Columbus is pretty rare. At some point Columbus has to change up the culture and play style. That likely starts with a new coach this offseason who will hopefully help. Either way it will be fascinating to see how they perform next year.

What are your thoughts on the Jiricek situation? Hopefully he gets a full time top 4 role next year but Columbus has a lot of dmen he has to pass and they've seemed reluctant in letting him pass those players even though he is more skilled.
Forum: Armchair-GM14 mars à 18 h 16
Sujet: Realistic Offseason
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Lactic_Flaccid</b></div><div>Ducks fan here, what would the cost be for Faulk? Someone else proposed Hayes and Faulk for the EDM 1st and two thirds. Does that get it done? I feel like Ducks need to add a bit, but curious what STL would be looking for in a return (Strome is available for cents on the dollar imo)</div></div>

I think they would love to get a first for Faulk at the end of the day. The Blues will likely look to move one of Faulk, Krug, or Leddy, not necessarily because they're bad players but because the Blues need to get younger and cheaper. The problem with all 3 though is they all have a full NTC meaning they would likely turn down a trade to Anaheim. If I was trading Faulk I'd be looking for a 2nd and B prospect while taking back some sort of salary to make the deal feasible.
Forum: Armchair-GM12 févr. à 20 h 51
Sujet: Playoffs
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CaseyFlyman</b></div><div>Voronkov is also an ideal player the Jackets need, so I can't see us trading him.

Probably even more unlikely, but Columbus needs a middle-6 two-way vet winger to play with the kids IMO. Gaudreau, Marchenko, Johnson, and Chinakhov are all top-6 wingers, at least by style. There's one specific younger top-6 RW with term that could use a change of scenery. He's not playing right now, and there's no way we move him before he comes out of the player assistance program, but would a Laine-Saad swap make sense?

STL would need to add, not sure how much (a 2nd?), and I'm not sure he's a fit, but that's more the move I'd be looking at in a STL-CBJ trade.</div></div>

I would be slightly interested in Laine but at the end of the day I just don't think he's a good fit for the Blues style of play. The Blues want their wingers to be physical and in on the forecheck and that's never been Laine's style. On top of that, we have Snuggerud coming who will be our sniper. Lastly, I don't think we could afford the 4 million increase in cap especially if we try to sign Buch to a long term deal. Maybe if Columbus retained the Blues would be interested but there's no real reason for Columbus to retain on Laine just to make a deal happen.