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ElPhantasmo

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Forum: Armchair-GM27 sept. 2020 à 12 h 44
Sujet: More Spaghetti
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JRoss</b></div><div>Lol. For the record you have no clue. When you make a trade proposal you need to consider the other teams position.
1. We are rebuilding and will not win in the next year or two and have no reason to add Gaudreau when if we wanted him we could get him for free in two years.
2. Lucic has negative value. Not saying that his negative value and Gaudreau positive value cancel each other out. But it’s pretty close. Gaidreau will bring in a first and a top prospect. Lucic will cost you a first and a mid level prospect.
3. Our defense is terrible. We aren’t trading our best defenseman when we want picks or prospects because we are rebuilding.
4 the first rounder. “See #3”
Therefore I wouldn’t trade Severson and the first for Gaudreau. I wouldn’t even trade Severson or the first by themselves for Gaudreau. And Gaudreau is one of my favorite players.
Just sayin’...</div></div>

So much better! I really hate seeing XYZ declines without the rationale behind it. I love all of your points though I disagree with the perception of Lucic. I'm actually quite surprised by what he adds to the team on the defensive side and can't believe I can say that in all seriousness!

Jersey is going to make serious strides over the next couple of seasons so long as they draft well and with the emergence of young stars like Hischier and a high-level talent such as JG, it becomes easier to attract other talent. That said, while I'm not as intimately familiar with the Devils as someone in their fanbase, I do feel that there is the potential for this deal to happen and positively affect the Devils' fortunes.
Forum: Armchair-GM25 sept. 2020 à 17 h 24
Sujet: Wow this team isnt even better
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Different_Perspective_85</b></div><div>Maybe I am missing the joke or the sarcasm but it looks like a significant upgrade in every way to me. I honestly have no idea how possible/realistic any of this team trades or signings are (despite all the smarmy condescension on here GM's in the league are unpredictable) , but I love it to be honest. I'm sure there will be a few truthers out there who will nitpick based upon ill informed opinion or just different values/priorities but objectively it sets them up for a much stronger future, far more balanced and consistent FWD group, the D not only is super solid, the G position is a bit above average which is all they'd need (more importantly, cost effective) plus it has a natural succession plan.</div></div>

I appreciate it, but after working on it and reviewing changes and the end result I honestly felt this wasn't an improved lineup.
Forum: Armchair-GM19 sept. 2020 à 18 h 54
Forum: Armchair-GM18 sept. 2020 à 17 h 24
Forum: Armchair-GM17 sept. 2020 à 23 h 11
Sujet: Maple Leafs 2020-2021
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>LeafsNation2479</b></div><div>talk all the trash you want Riddich will never be Andersen. Andersen as the 3rd most wins in the NHL since joining the Leafs in 2016-2017, and the Leafs defense is trash. One team in the west will get him and they will leave your trash team in the dust.</div></div>

But... you didn't... read the justification..? No trash talking; just economics!

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ElPhantasmo</b></div><div>Yep. Why would you spend an extra $3.25 million for players that offer no significant upgrade? Not to mention having to throw in picks to complete the deal. Unless the GM is Chiarelli, I guess.

*EDIT - Apologies as well - I meant trading Bennett for Kerfoot and Andersen would be financial disaster and wasn't very clear about that. My main problem with the trade as proposed is that there is no advantage to be gained by the Flames in taking on the additional dollars and overpaying for the privilege of doing so.</div></div>

See? ^
Forum: Armchair-GM16 sept. 2020 à 23 h 46
Sujet: Maple Leafs 2020-2021
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Hidalgo</b></div><div>You consider getting a starting goalie on a reasonable salary and having an extra million on a comparably skilled 3C disastrous financially? Come on.. I’m not even saying this cause I want Bennett that just doesn’t make sense to me.</div></div>

Yep. Why would you spend an extra $3.25 million for players that offer no significant upgrade? Not to mention having to throw in picks to complete the deal. Unless the GM is Chiarelli, I guess.

*EDIT - Apologies as well - I meant trading Bennett for Kerfoot and Andersen would be financial disaster and wasn't very clear about that. My main problem with the trade as proposed is that there is no advantage to be gained by the Flames in taking on the additional dollars and overpaying for the privilege of doing so.
Forum: Armchair-GM16 sept. 2020 à 23 h 23
Sujet: Maple Leafs 2020-2021
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Hidalgo</b></div><div>I get wanting to hold onto Bennett, but that would be stupid to say no to Kerfoot+Andersen, lol.</div></div>

No, it really wouldn't. From a purely financial perspective, this is a disastrous trade for Calgary. Assuming Kerfoot and Bennett are rough equivalents, why would the Flames be willing to take on an additional million in contract for a milder version of Bennett? Not to mention almost double the dollars over and above Rittich for an older goalie with a year left who posted numbers that, although slightly better, simply don't make sense to trade for. That's why this trade will never happen and that's why the Flames would reject both players for Bennett outright.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>PleaseBanMeForMyOwnGood</b></div><div>Bennet had a hot steak in the playoffs he's not worth Andersen, who is a huge upgrade over Rittich. Kerfoot vs Bennet isn't that far off. No thanks.</div></div>

I'm so glad you think so, now please help me convince TML fans to move along in proposing someone other than Bennett.