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Forum: Armchair-GMil y a 22 heures
Sujet: If Le Shoe Fits
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Subbanator7667</b></div><div>He is. He isn't producing but he still generates chances and has been actually playing better than his stat line would have people think</div></div>

I like to think that Anderson is simply stockpiling goals for when they actually matter and will explode when we're in the playoff picture. :p
Regardless, the Habs have no need to pay or take on a bad contract to move him, especially with retention (at this time).
Wait a couple of years and maybe we can talk. It just doesn't make sense right now.

The idea of swapping Anderson for Campbell being a relatively even swap is also flawed. It's easier to manage a bloated forward contract than a goaltender.
You can play a forward in one of 12 slots, minimize his ice time, or put him in the press box. Your options for a goaltender are to dress them or bury them.
(Not counting 3 goalies on the roster, which teams try to avoid because it creates other issues.)
Forum: NHLHier à 20 h 17
Sujet: 2023-2024 NHL Discussion Thread #2: Early Overreactions
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>mondo</b></div><div>whatever perry did wasn't criminal and didn't involve the players or their families. no details from davidson and he was very careful not to give any sort of hint as to the nature of the conduct. also said the players don't know the details, not sure if that's true or if that's just to help them keep the press off of them.

leaves a lot up to speculation unfortunately</div></div>

Too much left to speculation. They could have narrowed it down at least a little to prevent speculation along certain lines.
If Perry did something wrong (and indications are that he did), why are they seemingly more focused on protecting him than their organization?
This being the organization that buried years of misconduct and has promised to do better.
You can't claim to be improving yet maintain the lack of transparency and accountability which preceded those previous revelations.

They didn't even quell the original (baseless) rumors that began circulating, because they offered no plausible alternative or reason to trust the organization's statement or handling of the situation. They don't exactly have a good reputation in that area. If there are parties with no involvement being affected, it is those parties that should be protected, not the (alleged) perpetrator.

Perry is old enough and wise enough to understand that his actions have consequences and his chosen profession lacks an expectation of privacy in many areas.
If the statement is "family matters" or "personal issues", that's the end of most speculation. Those are areas where there should be privacy for the player.
When it's professional misconduct, some explanation is warranted. You can curate it as much as possible, but it should at least be sufficient to suggest, "Yes. That action deserves these consequences".
The NHL shop still has Corey Perry Blackhawks Jerseys advertised in their shop (and they may have already sold a bunch). Fans may have bought tickets to see him play. People may have him in their hockey pools. I don't gamble, but him being on Chicago may have been a factor in some of those decisions (maybe, I don't know).

Instead of closing the matter and moving on, they resolved absolutely nothing. Another shadow to linger over Chicago (and the NHL) for the foreseeable future.
This all makes it seem like he did something which would fall in line with those very things the organization has sworn to never allow to happen again, which would be why they are being so secretive.
That's the kind of devastating speculation they can't afford (unless that actually IS the reason, and we find out in another 10 years that they buried another incident).
Forum: Armchair-GMlun. à 23 h 51
Sujet: Its time Anderson moves to the 4th line
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Blazingbat11</b></div><div>St-Louis has now spent a quarter of a season catering to every need of Anderson to get him going. No reduction in ice time, PP1 time, basically every opportunity has been thrown at him. I say a bit of tough love, put on the 4th line.

And the more I think about it, when was the last time Anderson has laid a big hit?! Dude used to give one out once or twice a game, don’t think I’ve seen one all season.</div></div>

The 4th line is being used too heavily defensively which isn't the best place for Anderson. Anywhere else is fine.
I don't think St Louis has been catering to anyone really. He's not focused on results. He's looking for process and progress.
He could deploy Anderson in the offensive zone more frequently and/or increase his minutes, but he's choosing not to.

That said, Anderson is indeed being given enough opportunity to produce. It's up to him from here.
He hasn't thrown in the towel or started cheating to find opportunities. He's doing everything that is asked except for scoring. As long as it's not for lack of trying, we can deal with it.
Forum: Armchair-GMlun. à 2 h 46
Sujet: My Attempt at an Oilers Trade
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DQavis</b></div><div>I don’t believe that
montembault is a great starter with a bad mtl offense and defence edm offense and defence is far more greater then mtls by a mile the only reason edm is tankin rn is because of goal tending
Monahan is a top 9 forward who has great upside for edm he can run the pp as the bumper run the 3rd line turn aging vets into somewhat there primeselves

Both these contracts are great for edm and we can take cap back with better picks and prospects with 60 games left ik these 2 alone can turn 15+ games into wins

Imnt saying its a no but ik that if Edmontons pick is from 25-32 and xavier b is going back to mtl that alone prob gets u montebeault from mtls side who sees him as there future starter and his advanced stats prove hes a legit starter

Maybe send mcleod holloway 1rst for monty and monahan if or switch mcleod with fogeole and a 3rd for more cap</div></div>

I'd temper your expectations. Goaltenders just don't net that kind of return. Kuemper had significantly better stats on an arguably worse team for a late 1st, Timmins, and only received a 3rd because Colorado won the cup and that was a high price at the time.
Forum: Armchair-GMdim. à 21 h 11
Forum: Armchair-GMsam. à 10 h 14