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Forum: Armchair-GM20 févr. à 2 h 51
Sujet: Other Fans Help Me Out
In all likelihood, Seattle will not be trading Larsson anytime soon. Even if they end up selling at the deadline this year, they will be looking to reload for a return to contention next season. Larsson plays a huge role on the Kraken currently and would continue to do so next year as well. For that reason, I believe the Kraken will be VERY reluctant to move him, and wouldn't consider doing so barring a package too good to refuse. Of the trade pieces you've listed, only Niemelä, Robertson, and the first round pick would be higher value assets in my opinion. If you packaged all three of them together with maybe a third round pick as well, that might be a fair offer for Larsson in a vacuum (depending on how the Kraken feel about Niemelä and Robertson). However, that offer may get beat by other interested teams should Larsson hypothetically end up on the trade block.
Forum: NHL Signings8 janv. à 13 h 24
Sujet: Toronto Maple Leafs signed William Nylander (8 Years / $11,500,000 AAV)
I voted yes because on it's own, I think Nylander's new deal is worth it. He made noticeable strides over the last couple of seasons, and the underlying numbers back up those improvements. But where the Leafs will run into problems is with their roster construction; it was incredibly top-heavy before and will be even more so now. I think there's a world where Toronto can potentially win a cup with a roster like this, but it would require them to be incredibly savvy with filling out the rest of the lineup, finding a plethora of undervalued players who will greatly outperform their contracts. So far the Leafs have not done this.

As a side note, Nylander's two closest contract comparables are Pastrnak's and Huberdeau's recent deals. It'll be interesting to revisit his contract in a couple of years and see where it lands on that spectrum.
Forum: Armchair-GM5 janv. à 18 h 32
Sujet: What does he cost if available
I doubt Seattle will seriously entertain trading Gourde, given they are still very much in the running for a playoff spot and even if they aren't by the deadline, will be gunning for the postseason next year. However, should they listen to offers, I think it would take the value of a first round pick plus a couple of mid-to-late round picks (like a third and a fourth) to get the Kraken to seriously consider a move involving Gourde half retained. That could take the form of draft picks but more likely the Kraken would want at least one piece to be close to or at the NHL level.

Again though, I don't really see the Kraken moving Gourde, as he's the linchpin of arguably Seattle's most successful forward line and a big reason why Tolvanen/Bjorkstrand have been as successful as they have.
Forum: Armchair-GM2 janv. à 1 h 0
Sujet: Seattle
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>aadoyle</b></div><div>I think next season they gonna get serious as they took a step back this season. So having 1.2m Daccord being their starter will help them get back to the playoffs come next season. Especially if he continues playing like this. Basically they would probs want Cowan for him which is an auto no.

Larsson I can see go as this offseason is loaded with Dman

Roy, Pesce, Hanafin, Skeji, Ghost, Dillon, Walker, etc.

So losing him wont be so bad

Goaltending its voodo and if you got a young guy on a dirt cheap deal doing well keep em. As someone of his caliber gonna cost at lest 5m in FA</div></div>

Sure, there might be a lot of defenseman in free agency this offseason, but it's far from a guarantee Seattle will be able to sign any of them, let alone sign someone who can do everything Larsson does for this team. A lot of times the best way to get a shutdown top four RHD is to just keep the one you already have. Minten, Timmins, and a first round pick isn't bad value for Larsson in a trade, but given Seattle's current position, roster construction, and franchise trajectory, I don't really see a move like that making a ton of sense for them right now. The Kraken aren't likely to be trading Larsson or Daccord anytime soon in my view.
Forum: Armchair-GM1 janv. à 20 h 46
Sujet: Whats The Cost Seattle Fans
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ATC</b></div><div>Yeah it just doesnt make any sense short or long term. We've had a run of some truly awful goaltending, this guy comes out of nowhere and gives us hope and we're gunna deal that for picks?

If he werent signed for next year too I might consider it. But goaltending being what it is in the nhl, Im happy to ride this high until the carriage turns back into a pumpkin lol.</div></div>

I'm with you there. Also, this is Daccord's first full-time role in the NHL, and he's certainly taken the opportunity and run with it so far. Who knows, maybe he sustains his high level play and entrenches himself as a longer-term part of Seattle's goaltending tandem. We'll see, but I'm hopeful and I'll be rooting for Joey.