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Hockeygoalie53

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Forum: Armchair-GM5 nov. 2019 à 13 h 2
Sujet: Ho-sang
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Isles777</b></div><div>2 pts in 10 games but statistically the islanders were a better team when he was on the ice , and that’s a fact. He was also solid defensively which took away from creating offense, just like most other players last year. But you probably don’t care about that since you seem to despise Ho-sang.

I don’t want Ho-sang to play for the islanders, his time his up, and he had every right to ask for a trade. Trotz said he had a great camp and basically did everything right to make the team. That’s coming from the coach - if I’m Ho-sang I’d ask for a trade as well</div></div>

The problem I have with it now is that Lou is being framed by some members of the fanbase for intentionally trying to sabotage him. That could not be further from the truth. JHS was assigned to Bridgeport, and he didn't report. It starts and ends there. They needed a RW five games into the season but JHS wasn't there. Its his fault and his fault only.
Forum: Armchair-GM12 sept. 2019 à 22 h 40
Sujet: Laine to NY
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Hockeygoalie53</b></div><div>Wilde had a down year the year in 17-18 (before he was drafted), which is why he slipped to the 2nd round, when most had him going in the Top 15 of the 1st round. He had an excellent year last year in the OHL (70pts) in 62 games in his first year of professional hockey. He's considered, by many, to be the biggest steal of the 2018 draft... so not sure where you are getting that he had a "mediocre" year last year??

As for Laine, I get what you're saying, but Laine has shown NO inclination to learn the D side of his game. Trotz was able to get Ovie to become a more defensive player, so I would argue he can do the same with Laine... IF Laine is willing. You just don't trade a blue chip prospect or a #1 D for someone who, as you put it "if he develops (this) or (that)...".

I want Laine on the Isles and I think he's a piece that could put them over the top, but I'm not sacrificing our D to get him. Pulock became out #1 D-man last year and is on his way to becoming Trouba-esque, I'm not trading him for Laine under any circumstances. Dobson has a real chance to make the Isles this coming season, just a year after being drafted and could be better than Pulock in the long run... Him being on an ELC is something the Isles are going to need as they wait for contracts like Ladd/Boychuk/Etc to expire... again, not trading that for Laine.

The package of Leddy (Top 4 Dman), Wahlstrom and Wilde (2 TOP Prospects) and a 1st is enough. In fact, if I'm being honest, it's almost too much to give up. Leddy, one of Wahlstrom/Wilde, a lesser prospect and a 2020 1st should be enough, imo.</div></div>

As the OP I totally agree with this take hence why I made the trade what I did (2 top prospects, top 4 Dman, 1st rd pick). Also without shedding Leddy’s salary and subbing in a lesser prospect, the isles would probably be over the cap ceiling after extending Laine unless maybe Beauvillier would be included instead. That being said, I would actually trade Pulock for Laine, but only if it was straight up. Otherwise not worth it isles are better off keeping Pulock and making a deal elsewhere.
Forum: Armchair-GM28 août 2019 à 9 h 40
Sujet: Isles if we kept Tavares
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Hockeygoalie53</b></div><div>Lou was brought in before JT left and worked to get him resigned, so the thinking that if JT stayed the Isles wouldn't have gone after Lou, Trotz and Korn isn't accurate. The Isles wanted to change the culture of the team and bring a winner FOR Tavares... despite doing that he decided to leave for what he thought were greener pastures and an easier chance at winning a cup in TOR.

And before any Leafs fans comment that I'm another salty Isles fan, I don't hate Tavares for his decision to go home and play for Toronto. I do believe he could have handled the situation better and been more open and upfront with the Isles regarding his intentions given what he meant to this Franchise.

Also having said that, it's not coincidence that Tavares leaving made the Isles a better team last year. They had a chip on their shoulder to show people they were more than just Tavares. They did that in spades last season and I don't necessarily agree with some of the people claiming it was luck and they will crash this year. The players, as a whole, bought into the team concept Lou and Trotz brought with them. I believe that, along with Trotz' coaching, is what will keep this team a playoff team going forward.</div></div>

Very well said, couldn’t be said it better myself
Forum: Armchair-GM20 août 2019 à 10 h 17
Sujet: LAINE IS ON THE MOVE SOON
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Hockeygoalie53</b></div><div>Where are you getting these "rumors" from? Haven't seen anything out there regarding the info about the 3 teams or the ask... can you link anything to show these rumors?

I know the Isles are interested in Laine and we have D and prospects to spare!</div></div>

I also want to be clear, im not saying whether the value is off or laine isn't worth anything, I'm only saying based on the rumored price I think carolina doesn't have to give up as much. If mcdonalds says your total is $5 you arent going to pay $8

<a href="https://www.nhltraderumors.me/2019/08/nhl-trade-rumor-patrik-laine-on-his-way.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.nhltraderumors.me/2019/08/nhl-trade-rumor-patrik-laine-on-his-way.html</a>

According to sources, the Winnipeg Jets have held internal discussions about trading Laine to the eastern conference. While the team is set on choosing Kyle Connor over Laine, they continue to work the phones on what type of return Laine could pull in.

New Jersey, Columbus and Detroit have all called Winnipeg inquiring about Laine's services. The Jets would be looking for an NHL defenseman, and NHL ready top prospect.
Forum: Armchair-GM14 août 2019 à 13 h 6
Sujet: Jets
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>KPasty</b></div><div>As a Jets fan the return package has decent value. However if I'm Winnipeg and I'm trading away from a position of strength at wing (Wheeler, Laine, Roslovic, Connor, Vesalainen) a cost controlled top line winger who has 70-80 point potential I would not want a package such as this. I would be using this trade chip to acquire what is our biggest glaring weakness. At this point it is a Top 4 D. Preferably on the right side. If im the Jets I'm asking for Pulock and nothing less. The Isle are not in "win now" and can afford to wait on Dobson and Wilde to make the transition to the NHL in to those top 4 spots.

I don't necessarily know what the package or balance looks to make that deal happen. But I don't think the Jets make that original deal. If Ehlers is the ask, a current Top 4 D needs to be the return. No point in dealing an asset in a position of strength for anything less than a glaring need.</div></div>

I’m not sure if you watch many islander games , but mayfield is a 2nd pairing Dman. The islanders are in “win now” mode after re-signing lee , eberle , and Nelson who are all in their primes and will be 30 in a few years. Pulock is a #1 D and after the jets refused to pay Trouba what he wanted, I highly doubt they’re going to want to sign pulock to a long term deal at 6-7 mill AAV when they have to re-sign Morrissey as well. If they don’t want mayfield, maybe nick leddy works instead-
Forum: Armchair-GM13 août 2019 à 16 h 40
Sujet: Boychuk to EDM
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Hockeygoalie53</b></div><div>Lou has gotten all his resigns to sign for less than anyone thought, so I'm betting on that continuing to happen hence Toews getting a year and 1m less per than Girard, but even if he got a Girard deal the extra 1m is doable. Lee could have easily gotten 8m per on the open market, same with Nelson (especially after that awful Hayes deal) and Eberle could have probably gotten between 6 and 6.5m in FA as well. These guys want to be here and feel they have something special with this team. I wouldn't be surprised if that trend continues with further contracts.

As for Barzal, I think he'd have to have a Marner-esque year to get the conversation to even come close to 10m per. It's obviously possible given what he did his rookie year, but with Trotz' system it won't be easy for him.

I'm also gonna say, and this is purely speculation on my part, but with the way this team has bonded since JT left, I can see one or more of these guys taking less money (similar to Kucherov) to allow the team to remain competitive for the duration of their contracts.</div></div>

Listen I hope you’re right haha. LL did a great job with the Nelson and eberle contracts. He had to give Lee more term but that’s a deal that had to get done.
Forum: Armchair-GM24 juill. 2019 à 11 h 34
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