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Forum: Armchair-GMThu. at 3:08 p.m.
Thread: Cap Space Hell in VGK
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>WhoCares_ItsAFantasyGame</b></div><div>Not saying you're off, but the only issue I see with this is that you're giving them cap hit which is what they need. At 1.7M$ trading them Evans gives them only 1.3M$. Giving them Barron offers them the possibility of trading him again, OR <strong>sign him to a two way contract (9750K$) and play him in the AHL until he's better on the defensive side of his play</strong>, or sign him at 1M$ to 1.2M$ and have more cap space.

The other point of the first vs 2nd as you say I explain a bit higher. But I'm not saying you're wrong. I more than likely start with a 2nd and 3rd with Barron and may end up with a 1st and 3rd plus Barron.</div></div>

The reason a trade market for Barron is difficult, is because your statement in bold isn't possible. Barron requires waivers now. VGK couldn't just send him to the AHL, he'd go through waivers and most certainly get claimed.
And the reason Evans would interest VGK is because if they were to move Roy, they would still need to replace him. There's not much internal, so Evans is probably cheaper than what they would have to sign similar players to in free agency. Sure they don't "save" as much cap space from moving Roy, but they would have to spend money anyway. Evans at $1.7mil is better than having to pay... let's say... Teddy Bleuger (who put up similar numbers to Evans) probably around $2.5mil+ aav deal in Free Agency...
Forum: Armchair-GMThu. at 12:34 p.m.
Thread: only realistic Zegras trade
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GeneralLandro</b></div><div>Late 1st? No thanks

There’s been many many times we’ve said what it would cost and this isn’t it</div></div>

If ANA want to refuse this offer, that's fine.

But I think if Hughes were to make his best possible offer, this would be a realistic one. Hopefully this means Zegras doesn't come to MTL!!!


Side note: Mailloux really shouldn't be traded and is slowly approaching "untouchable" status. His stock has been rising all year, he plays a "Jacob Trouba" style of play (meaning he has a mean streak, seeks out the big hits, and has solid offensive potential. Hopefully without the dirty component though lol) He was an AHL all-star as rookie 1st year pro, and by the end of the year played in all situations (PP1, PK1, last minute of play during tight games, etc.)
Not to mention MTL aren't <strong>THAT</strong> deep at RD. Especially if they decide to move Barron. After Reinbacher and Mailloux, there's not much in North America. Konyushkov and Kostenko are long shots in the KHL, but that's it.
Forum: Armchair-GMWed. at 4:10 p.m.
Thread: Building Off of HABITANTLECOLONs Idea
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MNBassman</b></div><div>You make great points, but Boldy is bigger, a better all around player, and on a better contract. I asked for Guhle in an earlier trade and got a lot of…resistance to it from Habs fans so I didn’t use him here, but I would consider Boldy and the 13th for Guhle and the 5th (with tweaks, as needed).

What is your opinion of this: <strong>Boldy and the 13th for Guhle and the 5th, regardless of who is available?</strong></div></div>

I'd personally consider that deal.... Habs could still possibly land an Eiserman or a Catton at 13th overall. Habs commit to keeping Matheson at that point too. Yup, works for me. Boldy would be worth the risk imo.


EDIT:

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MNBassman</b></div><div>Serious question: how good is Guhle anyway? What do you consider his floor and ceiling?</div></div>

Jacob Slavin 2.0. Floor is a bit tougher, He's already a guaranteed Top 4 guy, it's more just trying to solidify himself as a top pairing Dman now.
Forum: Armchair-GMWed. at 12:06 p.m.
Thread: Habs fans
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Caniac2000</b></div><div>Caufield plays with better linemates and <strong>against lower quality of competition</strong>. You try to combine xGF% and GF%, but the problem with this is Carolina's goaltending for the first three months of the year didn't exist, tanking his GF%, because it tanked his GA. Necas is the better player, and while Caufield is 2 years younger, but Necas also has game breaking speed, and is 6'2. Caufield is bad defensively, that isn't a stereotype. xGA/60 of 2.85 for Caufield, compared to 2.71 for Necas. Necas isn't good defensively, but Caufield is worse.</div></div>

This is false. Caufield, along with Suzuki and Slafkovsky, literally were matched up against the opposing teams best lines, more than any other forwards on the Habs.

https://puckiq.com/woodmoney?season=20232024&amp;tier=Elite&amp;positions=clr&amp;team=mtl&amp;group_by=player_season_team&amp;sort=ctoipct&amp;sort_direction=desc


Comparatively, Necas barely played against Elite level talent, and when he did he struggled (DFF% 45.5), Caufield still wasn't a positive against elite talent (DFF% 47.2), but it's far more impressive since he spent almost 2x the amount time vs elite player compared to Necas.

So you have Caufield who was thrown to the wolves all year (along with Suzuki and Slafkovsky) and still performed better than Necas who was relatively sheltered...
Forum: Armchair-GMTue. at 5:27 p.m.
Thread: i saw this and i love it from mtl perspective
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>tryger</b></div><div><strong>LA and Montreal don't really have trades that cover what the other team needs</strong>. LA is focused on competing while Kopitar is with the team, which means Danault must be on the team as either the 2C or 3C, as both PLD and Byfield have not yet proven to be as effective in their 200 foot game. Danault (who has a NMC) is unlikely to leave LA during his contract, he is playing for a much more defensive team which has allowed him to better show his offensive game, unsure he wants to move even if there was an opportunity, his family, his house, he's an LA guy now.</div></div>

MTL literally has assets (that they could realistically move) at almost every single position (apart from maybe Center) that LA would be interested in. Matheson being one of them for sure. I think I agree with you though that they would be difficult trade partners. I don't see MTL wanting to move Matheson for just future assets (they still need vets on the team), which is why Danault would be my target. But obviously with LAK trying to contend, moving Danault is kind of counter-intuitive.

As for Danault being a LA guy now, you might be right. But I don't think he'd say no to a return to MTL. This was a reply a wrote in the thread where I did my trade suggestion for Danault:
"I think Danault would have zero issues coming back to MTL. He wanted to stay initially. The main reason he left was due to Bergevin and the bridges he burned with not believing he was a top 6 C, refusing to budge on the contract negotiations (Bergevin truly sucked a contracts...). Kind of ironic that Bergevin is in the LA organization lol"
Forum: Armchair-GMTue. at 5:06 p.m.