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Forum: Fauteuil - DGdim. à 22 h 44
Forum: Armchair-GMdim. à 22 h 28
Sujet: 24-25
Forum: Armchair-GMdim. à 21 h 41
Sujet: 24-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TheOtherAuston</b></div><div>I don't disagree with your reasoning on the leafs perspective of the Colton trade but if we really wanted a guy who is in the 40 point range to take over for JT we already have him, I think domi would be our go to for that promotion as he is similar in a few ways to Colton but we would be able to resign him and keep the assets or move them for a blue line piece (which is what we really need) but that being said I thought it was a well thought out proposal with great reasoning.</div></div>

The Colton acquisition is more than the offensive production. His defensive game is beyind significantly better than Domi's. Why Av fans, as you can see, are quite reluctant to move him.

Further, where you are not wrong that the Leafs blueline need improvement (working on that ACGM that will include this deal), team defense as a whole needs improvement. So where I get moving Kämpf seems counter productive to that thought, replacing Kämpf isn't as difficult. Colton simply plays a well rounded game. Domi is offense, piss and vinegar. Kämpf is defense piss and vinegar. Colton is all that.

The UFA market at almost every forward position is razor thin - where a player like Colton is gonna cost. There are those- like Domi as you say that can produce offense, but that simply isn't the Leafs issue, and why I would say from the Leafs perspective it makes sense. Finding a defensive replacement for Kämpf is there.... and for less money to boot.

I am just putting it out there for Leaf fans: fixing the defensive issues isn't about adding 2 gritty D. No. It is about addressing the lack of a team defensive concept..... something Colton absolutely brings to the table.
Forum: Armchair-GMdim. à 17 h 33
Sujet: 24-25
Forum: Armchair-GMdim. à 15 h 24
Sujet: 24-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Komisarek</b></div><div>Love it as a Leafs fan and props to you for providing some thoughtful reasoning. Having said that, it seems like Colorado committed heavily to Colton and won't sell him for pennies on the dollar</div></div>

Again, I will not disagree. But as I have said, 31 GMs know the position the Avs are in. Pennies on the dollar (which I am not sure I would go that far with this deal) maybe a reality. Taking slightly less to free up space to ice a solid team is very much likely the move made.

The conundrum which I have again eluded to here is this:

Lehkonen: let's say the Avs move him. Who replaces him? Plays a 200 foot game. 60 points. One of the better defensive forwards in the NHL. Plays PK. That is a player that if moved is major surgery imo. Takes far too much away from the lineup, especially for that cap hit.

Nikushkin: some injury issues over the last few years, but runs at about a PPG pace when in the ice. A legit top 6 forward. Moving him I guess could be done, but replacing the offense will prove difficult. Two $3 million players may spread some things out, but I don't think they replce the production. And again, that contract is great given what he does.

Manson: a popular target. Vet stay at home D with physical edge. Has looked rejuvenated as an Av. A rather obvious target for a few teams. But the return would leave a hole in the top 4. And replacing Manson, for what he does is about a $4 million price tag. End result: in the same place.

Leaves Colton. And where your point in 100% valid, I also think moving him is also the most pragmatic thing the Avs can do. Replacing his defensive game can be done. Or replacing his 40 points can be done. When comparing what it would take to replace the other candidates, I just think in the holistic approach, it takes significantly more work.
Forum: Armchair-GMdim. à 15 h 11
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Forum: Armchair-GM21 mars à 21 h 1
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Forum: Armchair-GM21 mars à 17 h 46
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Forum: Armchair-GM21 mars à 17 h 37
Sujet: 24-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AntiAnalytics</b></div><div>Jokiharju has played on our top4 almost all season
Some with Dahlin, &amp; mostly w Power

So idk why u think he suddenly doesn’t fit???
I’m assuming u think Samuelsson is gonna play w Power,
but he hardly did that this year before his injury
He played on the left side w Dahlin a good bit,
and looked great 2 years ago, but struggled a bit this year (was still “ok” though)

Jokiharju is more likely to be Power’s partner as long as he does t want too much $$
Then Samuelsson helps anchor the 3rd pair w Clifton &amp; we have Ryan Johnson rotating in


EDIT
i just looked how u have the top4, &amp; have more thoughts
1- even though Samuelsson has looked good w Dahlin in the past, Byram goes into next season starting on the top pair with Dahlin. They’ve looked too good together to break it up
2- even though both Power &amp; Samuelsson have played RD, it’s been in limited amounts

Our RD2 is most likely either Jokiharju, or an upgrade if we decide to spend the Cap on a guy like Roy, Pesce, or a more physical shut down type (DeMelo, for example)</div></div>

If you no longer see Samuelsson as a top 4 option, he and Clifton would certainly work. If Samuelsson remains in the top 4, then I would say Jokiharju flushes out.

Don't get me here. Jokiharju seems to have come into his own this year. If a pairing with him and Power work, then that is certainly a direction to go. Would set.uo a situation of almost rolling the 3 pairs..... which isn't a bad thing.

Having said that, still see the back end need a good ver presence to bring it together.....
Forum: Armchair-GM21 mars à 16 h 44
Sujet: 24-25
Forum: Armchair-GM21 mars à 16 h 35
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Forum: Armchair-GM21 mars à 14 h 55
Sujet: 24-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GiggywithGibby</b></div><div>I don't think Zell is ready for NHL duty yet, his defensive game just isn't there, he's been getting chewed up and spat out the last two weeks. Give him a year or two in SD.

Same for Luneau, coming off a lost season due to knee infection, let him cut his pro teeth down in SD and play alongside Hinds for a season or two.

However, I'd go after one of the top 4 RDs available, Mintyukov's development into a true #1 is critical for this team, let's give that the best possible chance with Pesche.

I'd also keep Lindstrom around, his microstats have been good for a 6/7 guy, he seems to fit the system, and he's the right age.

As to 3C, I really think it's about putting a shooter with Lundewtrom, he's a play making and play extending forward who's been good in the dot, in the limited time together, I liked him and Vatrano on the same as line. With Verbeek wanting to shore up the bottom 6, I could see the improvements being made by pushing from the top down.</div></div>

Well, I did say I was apprehensive about having Zellweger on the roster. He is showing well all things considered (imo), so it does create a conundrum. I 100% see the point of a year at least in San Diego. It won't hurt ine bit.

To the point of going after one of the "top tier" RD on the market - the temptation is there. The Ducks have the money. I was trepidations about it for two reasons: 1. I have to think the Pesce's of the world will be hoping to sign with a contender (which the Ducks are not right now), and 2. Long-term, it stands to reason that the hope is Luneau amd Warren are in the top 4. Maybe trying to land on of those guys bridges that gap. Same time, I wanna leave that door as open as possible.

Again, I see the point there.

Lastly, I am one to say I do not see Lundestörm as a 3C. Fabulous 4C. But him as a 3C I don't think cuts it when stacking up against other teams. The defensive game is there. 100%. But I see him more as a Kämpf type - where he "can" play 3C, but much better suited for 4C. (My Leafs fan-age coming out there). Wennberg is more a stop gap if you will, waiting to see how that core of McT, Zegras, Gauthier, Carlsson pan out. Could very well be one of those 4 end up suited for 3C (I doubt it, but play along).

I look at the Ducks, at they are at a point where they do need to be competitive. Not playoffs, but competitive. With Wennberg, I see a pretty solid top 9 that can produce, and a rather nasty checking unit with some offensive pop to it (for a 4th line).

See the path of least resistance to being more competitive is rounding out the forward core over spending on the back end and with term. Too much shaking out there yet..... but there is an aweful lot.to like about it.

Your thoughts are solid. Certainly a direction to go.

What is clear from what you are saying and from what I see from a far is this really is a critical offseasonnfor the Ducks. The decisions have bigger implications than they have for the last couple years.
Forum: Armchair-GM21 mars à 13 h 14
Sujet: 24-25