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Forum: Armchair-GM20 mars 2017 à 19 h 10
Sujet: Get the lineup straight
Interesting ideas. I agree Brass should try the wing for a spell. He's been defensively sound but he hasn't been producing like we need him to. I like Pyatt, and I also know Boucher likes his matchups, but personally I'd switch Burrows and Pyatt. Pyatt is not good at finishing and I feel he, Brass and Pageau could match up really well against any line with Hoff, Turris and Burrows getting easier matchups and finishing plays. I like putting Stone and Ryan together with Smith, I feel like that line could do anything, they're three smart players (even if not the fastest).

I hope with Boucher's line juggling we catch on to something similar to this and see if it works or not. It's too bad Stone ended up being injured when he did because there's much less time now before the playoffs to see how our lineup post-deadline gels.
Forum: Armchair-GM17 janv. 2017 à 14 h 14
Sujet: COL Trade
A lot of good points being made, prospects are not guaranteed and that should obviously hurt their value; however, this is overpayment. I could see Chabot, Brassard (although I doubt Colorado wants Brassard, but strictly speaking in terms of value) and a 1st, maybe even Chabot, Brassard and Brown if there's a bidding war going on and Ottawa really wants to push, but this trade is a few pieces too much. For one Soderberg has not aged well, and is signed for three more seasons after this one. The third round pick is completely out of place in a blockbuster trade like this.

Let's just agree that if Ottawa wants Landeskog, it costs more than Lazar, Ceci and a 1st, but less than the ransom here. The second trade is weird too, I just don't understand why it happens. Does he not like Methot? The Ottawa blue-line isn't perfect but Methot isn't the issue. Just noticed Wideman's completely gone, that can't be right, he's played fantastic up to this point. He's behind only Condon and Dzingle in terms of pleasant surprises.
Forum: Armchair-GM3 janv. 2017 à 1 h 3
Sujet: Possible but unlikely expansion draft
Canadian Redneck: I agree completely; its not in Vegas' best interest to just take Ryan. Add in a handful of good picks though, even a decent prospect like Englund or Lazar (although I personally think Lazar's hype has died), and it may make it worth their while. The players those picks turn into will be cost controlled for some time and may offset Ryan's contract, or they can be fodder to trade Ryan in a cap dump when he's only got a year or two left. I personally feel that if Ottawa wants to compete for the next two/three years, it may even be worthwhile to get rid of a real blue-chip prospect to get Ryan's salary back (Dahlen or Chabot). I'm sure a deal could be worked out between Vegas and Ottawa if they want to sacrifice the future for a stab now (although who knows how good that stab can ever be when they won't spend to the cap).
Forum: Armchair-GM23 août 2016 à 2 h 5
Sujet: Something has to be done
I'm not going to argue the Jets aren't capable of being an above average team. I'm going to argue that's about their ceiling next year. They're an exciting young team, but if they went to the second round of the playoffs next year that would be mission accomplished, hands down a phenomenal season. Next season, they are not competing for a cup. Next season, the Jets are competing for a wild card spot and their first playoff series win since the relocation.

I'm not going to argue that the Jets aren't signing Trouba because you're right; likely, he will be resigned. In my original reply I merely stated that hypothetically, were Trouba and Chevy unable to come to terms (and stranger things have happened), this package is a good package.

And why would the Jets want a goalie? Why would they want a RHD? Why does any team continue to develop prospects in positions of strength? Because **** happens and you can never have too many prospects. Because handedness isn't end-all and injuries happen. Lines can't be perfect and sometimes you want to be able to rely on good young prospects in the farm team. And goalies are voodoo, you can't count your chickens before they hatch. Kari Lehtonens and Eddie Lacks happen, young goalies can't always repeat strong rookie performances. Besides the whole point of this trade is that you're not going to have Trouba once its done. So you get a RHD with similar upside. Obviously not enough to warrant a one-for-one in the worst of times but that what the package is for. Taken as a whole, this package could be an acceptable replacement for Trouba.
Forum: Armchair-GM22 août 2016 à 23 h 30
Sujet: Something has to be done
Sometimes you take what you can get bones. If the Jets are having trouble resigning Trouba this is a damn good package. Zboril is a fantastic RHD prospect that's more ready than most defensemen his age. Subban and DeBrusk are quality guys who may be able to jump in later if need be, and you can never have too many blue-chip prospects. What if another roster player begins demanding term or money the team can't afford? Debrusk and Zboril are also automatically expansion protected, which adds another layer of value. And this guy threw in a first round pick? Realistically that's between 10-20 overall.

You haven't been here long if you think this is the worst package for Trouba. Honestly what's this about top 6 forward/ top 4 LHD? If you think the Jets are that close to competing (the only logical explanation for scoffing at a prospect package this good) you're delusional. And if you think Chevy's going to do better for you than what Rosa's offered here, you're delusional.
Forum: Armchair-GM26 févr. 2016 à 10 h 36