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Forum: Armchair-GM10 oct. 2019 à 6 h 33
Sujet: Todays Lines Per Elliot Teaford
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>OrangeMallard</b></div><div>Good to see Steel is skating

I hope we get to see Comtois play during this road trip

<strong>Also, I'm a little surprised to see the 3rd D pairing is still Larsson + MDZ. I figured after last game either player could get swapped for Holzer</strong></div></div>

IMO, MDZ has been way better than Holzer and the Larsson - MDZ pairing has been solid. Not flashy, but just not a noticeable liability. I think that pairing should stick. Larsson needs more experience at this level and doesn't need to be hampered by a bad partner. Overall, I have been very impressed with Larsson. He gets flustered when put under pressure, but that's normal for kids not used to the speed of the NHL. Hopefully, by sticking at this level, he'll learn to deal with those situations. Once/if we can improve, he's going to be a very good D-first top 4D.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Icarus</b></div><div>I’m hoping to see Comtois as well. I know part of the call up was because the Gulls don’t play again till Friday. But one game would be nice since it’s been almost a year since we’ve seen him in action.

I think Holzer really left a bad taste in Eakins mouth. MDZ may have to really bomb to get replaced. Though I also think it’s entirely possible Holzer gets slotted without skating with Larsson today.</div></div>

Getting a look at Comtois would be great. Jones has been pure energy, but I could see him being benched for Comtois.
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Forum: Armchair-GM6 oct. 2019 à 15 h 28
Sujet: Just some thoughts
What... Trading a first line winger for a third goalie... Ik this is probably Miller's last year, but still, you can easily find a backup in FA or something, trading a still productive 2C to a team that has 0 need for another 2C, and only getting a 7th d man back... Henrique's contract isn't that bad, especially 50% retained, that's a great deal for him then you're trading two good 4th liners (that have looked really good so far this season) for a 5th... I mean they probably don't have much more value, but still... Why... Plus the isles need top end talent, not more bottom 6ers, Kessler and Eaves are both done for at least the year, Rakell and Silf will be centered by Lundestrom or (more likely) Steel, Sprong and Steel are not 4th liners, and having Guhle Larsson and Comtois scratched is EDM approved best way to ruin your high end prospects development, plus Lindholm is a top 10 LD in the league,&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;Fowler, who will be the 2RD this year
Forum: Armchair-GM4 oct. 2019 à 19 h 2
Sujet: Figure it out - With Trade
My one different takeaway about last night is the condition of the ice. It was 85 degrees here yesterday and the way our most experienced puck handlers -- Getzlaf, Lindholm, even Fowler at one point -- skated past pucks they already had on their sticks suggests to me that the ice was sluggish. Anybody else have an opinion on that?

I was glad to see both Steel and Kase on the ice for game one considering their questionable health status at the end of camp. Given that, I understand their rustiness.

I love Fowler, but if he's on the right side, he doesn't score the game winner last night. That goal is impossible for a lefty to make from the right circle. Putting him on his off side is like asking Mike Trout to catch -- he can do it, but eventually it's going to affect his performance negatively. For a defenseman, playing on his off side affects offensive output more than defensive strength, and we can't afford to lose even a smidgeon of Cam's scoring ability.