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Forum: Armchair-GMMay 6 at 8:53 p.m.
Thread: Helenius to Anaheim
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Campabee</b></div><div>Sourse was an article that did a mock draft by Montreal hockey now, they only suggested that the Ducks could go off the board and select Helenius at 4 since he fits what Verbeek described he was looking for this off season (top 6 RS forward or top 4 RHD) the article was just a mock and wasn't based on any specific rumors. They mocked Celebrini, Demidov and Levshunov going top 3 then suggested the Helenius pick

https://montrealhockeynow.com/2024/05/06/mhn-pre-lottery-2024-nhl-mock-draft/</div></div>

I read this article. The article starts by saying PV wants a top 6RHW winger and a top 4RHD, which is correct. Somehow the writer comes to a conclusion suggesting Konsta Heleinus is their man because of his gritty style of play and ANA need at RW. Then vaguely says "Multiple sources have spoken to Anaheim’s strong appreciation for Helenius". In no way does this comment suggest ANA is going to pick him. It purely states they like his style of play. I can guarantee you that if PV was asked about any other prospect he would comment saying something similar. I'd love to know who these "Multiple sources" are, they are not listed in the article. The majority of people who are familiar with the Ducks organisation know PV keeps a tight ship, hence no one knew about the Drysdale-Guthier trade and the selection of Leo Carlson over Adam Fantili.

It's made by the Montreal media, therefore it must be accurate, definitely not clickbait promoting the "Cayden Lindstrom going to MTL agenda". In the comments of that article you have someone else bagging the article. Do your research and crosscheck what you write.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NHLInsider67</b></div><div>Look at it as 2 separate trades

1. Guhle + MTL pick for ANA pick

2. Barron + 2nd for Zegras (Zegras isn’t worth much more than that imo, he’s severely overrated)</div></div>

The Guhle + MTL pick for ANA pick to move up 1-2 spots. Value wise tipped towards MTL, but as pointed out isn't worth it for ANA. He would become a scratched/ third-string guy on our future team.
Correct me if I'm wrong. Are you suggesting Zegras is worth a MID second and a 3rd pair shutdown defenceman?
Because if you do believe this, you have some problems up top. Have you not learned from everyone suggesting Hughes is a bust, and even Slafkovsky until finally somewhat breaking out this year? What's worse Zegras has been injured all year. When he finally returned he became a PPG player. This accusation of Zegras being horrible defensively has been based on previous years. This year (although the sample size has been small) Zegras has improved his defence drastically. At this stage, you are just picking and choosing the worst attributes of Zegras's game over the past years just so you can offer this horrendous deal.

EDIT: Sorry if I was a bit harsh, I had a bad morning. I didn't mean to sound like an A-hole
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 5 at 9:01 p.m.
Thread: Maybe we try the Drouin Solution
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GiggywithGibby</b></div><div>He's been climbing draft boards recently with how well he's been playing, many have him going top 5, some see his as top 3, I think we'll see his draft stock rise amongst the more conservative draft rankings in the coming months.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GeneralLandro</b></div><div>Switched train coaches and now on the Parekh train huh?</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ItsDuckSeason</b></div><div>Honestly, I was thinking the same thing the other day. By all chance, ANA may drop to 5th overall, or Levshunov may already be off the board. Whether PV does choose Parekh over Levshunov, I wouldn't be too mad, both players will be unbelievably polarising when they join the NHL in a year or two. Personally, Zayne Parekh will be the more offensively dynamic player with the puck whilst Artyom Levshunov will be the more 'complete player' with his defensive game. (My knowledge of these players, could be wrong. I haven't seen them play, I only know what I read so please do correct me if I am wrong).

Zayne Parekh, D, Saginaw (OHL), 183 cm / 6'0"
Artyom Levshunov, D, Michigan State University (NCAA), 188 cm / 6'2"

The same goes for Michael Brandsegg-Nygard. There are so many right-handed wingers with size in this year's draft that could potentially play in the middle six for the Ducks. (Not in any Order)
- Ryder Ritchie, F, Prince Albert (WHL), 183 cm / 6'0"
- Michael Hage, F, Chicago (USHL), 185 cm / 6'1"
- Igor Chernyshov, F, Dynamo Moscow (MHL) ,189 cm / 6'2"
- Emil Hemming, F, TPS (Liiga), 187 cm / 6'2"
- Beckett Sennecke, F, Oshawa (OHL), 188 cm / 6'2"

What I'm trying to say is, to expect the least unexpected from PV.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GiggywithGibby</b></div><div>He's been climbing draft boards recently with how well he's been playing, many have him going top 5, some see his as top 3, I think we'll see his draft stock rise amongst the more conservative draft rankings in the coming months.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GeneralLandro</b></div><div>Switched train coaches and now on the Parekh train huh?</div></div>
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 5 at 9:01 p.m.
Thread: Maybe we try the Drouin Solution
Honestly, I was thinking the same thing the other day. By all chance, ANA may drop to 5th overall, or Levshunov may already be off the board. Whether PV does choose Parekh over Levshunov, I wouldn't be too mad, both players will be unbelievably polarising when they join the NHL in a year or two. Personally, Zayne Parekh will be the more offensively dynamic player with the puck whilst Artyom Levshunov will be the more 'complete player' with his defensive game. (My knowledge of these players, could be wrong. I haven't seen them play, I only know what I read so please do correct me if I am wrong).

Zayne Parekh, D, Saginaw (OHL), 183 cm / 6'0"
Artyom Levshunov, D, Michigan State University (NCAA), 188 cm / 6'2"

The same goes for Michael Brandsegg-Nygard. There are so many right-handed wingers with size in this year's draft that could potentially play in the middle six for the Ducks. (Not in any Order)
- Ryder Ritchie, F, Prince Albert (WHL), 183 cm / 6'0"
- Michael Hage, F, Chicago (USHL), 185 cm / 6'1"
- Igor Chernyshov, F, Dynamo Moscow (MHL) ,189 cm / 6'2"
- Emil Hemming, F, TPS (Liiga), 187 cm / 6'2"
- Beckett Sennecke, F, Oshawa (OHL), 188 cm / 6'2"

What I'm trying to say is, to expect the least unexpected from PV.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 15, 2023 at 7:55 p.m.