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Forum: Armchair-GM23 août 2023 à 14 h 12
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>LivingAnew</b></div><div>I HIGHLY doubt Chicago would take Kubalik back. Heck, it was just a year ago that they didn't even qualify him as an RFA; they let him walk for nothing. He doesn't fit our long-term plans.

The tough thing for OTT is that there are darn few teams with the cap space and the willingness to take on cap casualties like Joseph and/or Brannstrom. While Joseph has value, he'll be long gone by the time the Hawks are relevant again. So, his "value" to the Hawks lies strictly in picks or other assets that'd accompany him in trade.

Brannstrom, on the other hand (IMO), could have some value to the Hawks - creating some stability in the RD position while the soon-to-be-drafted kids marinate and develop. The RD position is probably now the weakest of the Hawks' prospect pipelines. But as with any team in a serious rebuild, the Hawks are in the business of collecting draft picks, not trading them away. And contenders wrestling with the cap are willing to trade their RD cap dumps/casualties to us - and include picks (a la Zaitsev, as you know well) that serve our rebuild.

My sense is (and I could be wrong) is that the Hawks might, MIGHT consider taking Brannstrom and Joseph off OTT's hands for F/C. I thought OTT has some youngster now (or soon) ready to step into a 3rd line RD slot, too? Maybe that would be some solace?

The bottom line is that I think OTT is in a tough spot... Contending teams with picks may want to get better but have no cap room; teams with cap room don't envision themselves in a "win now" mode, and are in the business of collecting picks or assets for the long-term, not coughing them up. And this year it seems there are VERY few teams with much cap room, at all. It's a tough conundrum. Good luck!</div></div>

Thanks for the insight. Yeah I figured it would be a long shot wanting him back. Only saw it as a short term weapon for bedard to have on the PP etc. Cheers.
Forum: Armchair-GM21 août 2023 à 17 h 1
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Xspyrit</b></div><div>Good on you for knowing the difference between a cap dump and a cap casualty. After losing DeBrincat, Dorion thought he re-invest the AAV in another goalie and a Vladimir Tarasenko

After these 2 signings (9.0 AAV), sens got very tight but they still need to sign Pinto. It’s obvious they should go with a short year bridge with him, which should cost 1.2 to 1.5

That’s about the amount they need to clear. Either they have a guy who will start on LTIR (Norris? Forsberg? Both?) or they move someone to replace him with someone cheaper.

Based on my analysis, Kubalik is the one that makes the most sense to move. Would return an asset (Joseph would cost one), PP is already stacked, he’s UFA to be and Sens won’t have the space to re-sign him (they’ll have around 6.0 AAV to sign a forward) and Joseph is more needed on the PK and defensively at ES</div></div>

I agree with you logic of moving Kubalik and gaining an asset. First choice personally and looked at it a lot. My view is Dorion cannot stomach more failed pro side trades not working out in his favour (which has happened multiple times). Moving Kubalik highlights another mistake and selfishly based on past behaviour I think he happily pays an asset to move a Joseph over Kubalik to save face.

Joseph I believe will have a bounce back year but I wonder on how the relationship between player and club is? Maybe i've read into it too much.

Branny is great but end of the day Chychrun Chabot and Sanderson are studs. Branny on the right side doesn't compliment those d. You need two way or shut down guys of which one or two have size. I rather Chychrun on the right side. Branny needs a chance to thrive and his value will diminish not getting the minutes in Ottawa imo.

End of day to have some flexibility two of Brannstrom, Kubalik and Joseph need to go. Pinto as a 10.2 RFA and limited leverage should sign around 1.85 on a short term deal.

What kind of return would you think Kubalik can bring? still limited trading partners so value not as high. I'd happily send him back to Chicago for OTT 3rd this year and 4th in 2026 but doubt they do it.
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<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TheBoyDuddus</b></div><div>I dont mind most of these for Ottawa, which means you're either spot on or other teams would likely want a little more.


Would hope Sanford would net at least a 4th considering that was the conditional pick in the trade.

3rd and 5th is fine by me for Tierney. Hopefully if he doesn't yield a 2nd Ottawa doesnt have to retain.

Ennis for a 5th is probably okay if he can score a couple more goals.

The Tippett trade is interesting, have seen his name dangled a couple times with Brannstrom. I'm not sure how much value Tychonick and J Brown carry around the league right now, but they might. not actually make up the difference between Brannstrom and Tippett. Would likely need to add a mid round pick instead of Tychonick and take the 6th off from Florida's side as well.

Brown trade is good too, I personally don't like Lavoie as a prospect and would prefer someone like Savoie or even Tullio. That said, if you're including a 1st and 4th then Oilers fans might want retention as well. Not sure if Koekkoek carries positive value but I guess that's a warm body coming back, maybe bringing him home would do him good as well.</div></div>

I really think Lavoie has the (size DJ wants) but tools to be a decent player. Mann is the perfect person to help get the most out of him. In the trade the main piece is the 1st and figured similar value to the Pageau type move.

I'm a big fan of having local guys sprinkled into the line up on occasion. If Slater wasn't part of a trade, De Haan on a cheap one year deal may be a viable option as well as insulation.
Forum: Armchair-GM21 déc. 2021 à 16 h 4
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NDoody</b></div><div>White will be an interesting one, I think the team Players especially want to keep him around which could pay off if he is kept at the 3rd line roll with some combo of C Brown, Formenton, Paul, Pinto.
No sure why you would bring back Ennis and Grambell, I think they will both be done after this year. Sokolov should be pushing to make the team next year as well.

I see JDB, Sanderson &amp; Branstrom kinda switching out their time between the NHL and Ahl. IF I had to pick one of them to make the team full time it would be Thomspon with Branstromm a close second.

Do we know if the Sens are in on Kuzmenko for sure and if he would sign with OTT? I think these players are gambles, he plays on his off-wing, is 5'11, which will make the transition to the NHL difficult, especially as a top 6 player. If he hasn't made the jump to NHL already with his numbers in the KHL already it makes you wonder. I think he was willing to come over for a lower cap hit at first ala Zub, then it is worth the gamble. However I would be putting more effort into finding other real top 6 forwards to complement the Core.</div></div>

White is a team and locker room guy and has upside. In a cap world year 3 and 4 of his contract is the fear if you can't move him and trends down. Unless they are certain C Brown is traded within the next two years, i think it comes down to one or the other. Maybe they lean White for age but small sample size thanks to injuries makes it a risk if he doesn't excel.
I agree with you on movement among the young D. I feel like Brannstrom is the odd man out and doesn't fit the system but value low so worth giving him some time next season.
No idea if they are in on Kuzmenko but they should be. He will be coveted by a few teams. He's played 4 consistent years in the KHL now so I wouldn't be too concerned at a moderate 3.5AAV (no idea money he wants, merely a guess) for a year or two. It is similar to a Zub initial contract that if he works out, you have another year to make sure its not a fluke but it expires before some money is spent on other core pieces like Sanderson, Greig etc .