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Forum: Armchair-GM24 sept. 2022 à 21 h 42
Sujet: Way Out Matty for Laffy
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>evelutions2</b></div><div>Beniers has looked better in his 10 game stint than Lafreniere has looked in his 2 year career so far. Why would the Kraken even consider moving Beniers for a downgrade, or even at all, especially since he was the Kraken’s first ever pick?

I mean, the difference is upside is huge too. Beniers has 1C upside, whereas Lafreniere has 1W upside. You can groom a player into a 1W role. True 1C are harder to find, let alone groom into that role.

Why would any team be giving Lafreniere a “leader” role? He hasn’t earned, and unless you someone like McDavid, you aren’t going to be gifted a leadership role either.</div></div>

Point taken, and why I said lots of pain and backlash from the fanabase.
At this point, Beniers is an unknown
NYR wants players to develop their 200-foot game first. Lafreniere has been blocked so far from almost any PP time but has been a very efficient scorer 5v5. Given 1st line and PP1 playing time his numbers would shoot up. During the playoffs, he didn't back down from whatever was thrown his way and in general carries himself impressively like a leader. The Kraken could grow with him.

5v5 goals through first 101 NHL games:
38 - Matthews
27 - Crosby
24 - McDavid
21 - Lafreniere
20 - Hischier
18 - Stamkos
17 - Kane, MacKinnon
16 - Hall, Yakupov
15 - NugentHopkins
13 - Tavares
10 - Hughes
Forum: Armchair-GM22 sept. 2022 à 20 h 57
Forum: Armchair-GM21 sept. 2022 à 18 h 9
Sujet: The Top 3 Lines as Mentioned by Gallant Earlier Today
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Shakabakes</b></div><div>They played great together. Plus, he is more comfortable at his natural spot.

I don't think Gallant is punishing him by putting him on the 3rd line. He might just think he provides the most value there.</div></div>

I don't disagree, Blais is quite skilled and he could fit in great. No punishment, I would say it is 50/50 whether they end up swapping, Gallant wants to see them working hard in camp and would say something like Lafrenière has had a great camp and deserves to be on the 1st line. Make him feel good. It does come down to chemistry and there should be no judgments about what line you are on. I like that Kravtsov is on the 2nd line, style-wise he seems to fit in great there.
Forum: Armchair-GM21 sept. 2022 à 15 h 34
Sujet: Which Trade for Kane Would You Prefer
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ChiHawk</b></div><div>Kane has already said he wants to see what happens in the first part of the season which is a direct translation, if he waives, it will be to a team he knows he can put them over the top. He is a student of the game, an addict that when not playing/training he is watching games and tape. He studies every team like he were a coach. Wherever he goes, he knows what kind of impact he can bring and not bring so I bet where he goes turns into a conference final team at a minimum.

I don't know what NY will or will not offer, but it's going to take a Kaapo or Otthmann type of player to land kane....not a A+ elite level prospect but a solid A/A- top 6 player.</div></div>

Another factor in Kane's price is whether Pastrnak becomes available.
Forum: Armchair-GM21 sept. 2022 à 5 h 2
Sujet: Which Trade for Kane Would You Prefer
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ChiHawk</b></div><div>Kane has already said he wants to see what happens in the first part of the season which is a direct translation, if he waives, it will be to a team he knows he can put them over the top. He is a student of the game, an addict that when not playing/training he is watching games and tape. He studies every team like he were a coach. Wherever he goes, he knows what kind of impact he can bring and not bring so I bet where he goes turns into a conference final team at a minimum.

I don't know what NY will or will not offer, but it's going to take a Kaapo or Otthmann type of player to land kane....not a A+ elite level prospect but a solid A/A- top 6 player.</div></div>

What does a trade for Toews look like in your mind?
Forum: Armchair-GM20 sept. 2022 à 18 h 55
Sujet: Which Trade for Kane Would You Prefer
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ChiHawk</b></div><div>You are pose the same argument with Kravtsov then.

It's going to have to move the needle for Kane depending on how many teams he's willing to waive for. The more, let's say NYR, Toronto, Edmonton, throw in Vegas or Florida, and the more the price goes up obviously. Especially in that instance, (2) late 1sts or a 1st and a B level prospect isn't going to land him. Kane is a game changer especially in the playoffs, it's been a long time since the NHL has seen a player of that caliber available as a rental for the playoffs. Giroux is the closest example in recent years but Kane is hands down better and likely wouldn't also pigeon-hole the Hawks to one team like he did.</div></div>

I suspect the reason why Kane didn't want to be traded before the season is so he could pull a GIroux. He doesn't want to be traded to just a good team, but the team he thinks will win given how the season is going. This does not really change the NYR approach. They are not going to weaken the current depth much to bring on a rental. I agree, the trades presented here aren't enough, the package will be really nice, just not the players you're talking about.
Forum: Armchair-GM20 sept. 2022 à 17 h 56
Sujet: Which Trade for Kane Would You Prefer
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NHLfan10506</b></div><div>I don’t know anything about Lundkvist being shopped for 2nd this year…this is first I have heard of that. All I know was that Lundkvist reportedly asked for a trade, then was traded.

As for Kravtsov, it was well reported that Rangers had him on the block last October after he failed to make team and returned to Traktor.

My point was, in a vacuum, the offer of two 1sts is probably my greater than the offer of a 1st and Kravtsov.</div></div>

Sure, I understand, only comment by Drury was that Kravtsov is an all-world talent. I think it was a short-sided decision by Kravtsov to return to the KHL, he was getting sent to the AHL to tighten up his 200-foot game and would have been back up within a month. I agree given Chicago's teardown that two firsts would be more attractive.