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Its Time for Big Changes

Created by: nativewulf
Team: 2021-22 Nashville Predators
Initial Creation Date: Jun. 12, 2021
Published: Jun. 17, 2021
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Nashville has spent the past 3 seasons in a mediocre place where we can't get out of the 1st round and continue to keep the roster together and say we can get it done with these guys. Well not anymore, Nashville needs to come out of the gate and make drastic moves to change the look of this team.

Almost all of this depends on Nashville being able to make a deal with Seattle to select Duchene because we couldn't protect all of the players we would need to if not. I think Nashville may have to sacrifice a pick or player, but who knows how Seattle views Duchene its not like he can't bounce back and return to form.

Koskinen would be a solid backup for a year while Ingram gets his feet under him. Edmonton will have to give up something to dump him, but Lavoie is one of their better prospects. Sending a UFA or two their way could balance the scales. At least enough to make this a win-win for both sides.

I think Bunting is a great UFA to take a chance on, but Nashville would also have the space to go after a bigger name if they choose.

I don't know if this team is better at the end of the day, but we've made some moves to improve our prospect pool and the team is much younger with room to grow.
Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
3$2,500,000
3$2,500,000
5$5,500,000
2$850,000
2$1,250,000
2$1,000,000
2$750,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
1$2,500,000
Trades
1.
NSH
  1. Konecny, Travis
  2. Myers, Philippe
  3. Patrick, Nolan [RFA Rights]
  4. 2021 3rd round pick (PHI)
  5. 2022 1st round pick (PHI)
PHI
  1. Arvidsson, Viktor
  2. Ellis, Ryan
2.
NSH
  1. Marino, John
PIT
  1. Järnkrok, Calle
  2. 2021 3rd round pick (NSH)
  3. 2022 2nd round pick (NSH)
3.
NSH
  1. Kuokkanen, Janne [RFA Rights]
  2. 2021 1st round pick (NYI)
NJD
  1. Fabbro, Dante [RFA Rights]
4.
NSH
  1. Koskinen, Mikko
  2. Lavoie, Raphael
EDM
  1. Cousins, Nick
5.
NSH
    Any of the included prospects would be fine to include in this trade and who knows if that's what it takes, but Nashville should move Duchene.
    SEA
    1. Allard, Frédéric [RFA Rights]
    2. Davies, Jeremy [RFA Rights]
    3. Duchene, Matt
    4. Pitlick, Rem [RFA Rights]
    6.
    NSH
      Shipped anywhere for mid round picks. Possibly included in the PIT and EDM trades respectively.
      SEA
      1. Borowiecki, Mark
      2. Grimaldi, Rocco
      Buyouts
      DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
      2021
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      2022
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      2023
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      ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
      25$81,500,000$69,838,642$0$932,500$11,661,358

      Roster

      Left WingCentreRight Wing
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      Tolvanen, Eeli
      $2,500,000$2,500,000
      LW, RW
      RFA - 3
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      Johansen, Ryan
      $4,000,000$4,000,000
      C, RW
      UFA - 4
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      Konecny, Travis
      $5,500,000$5,500,000
      RW, LW
      UFA - 4
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      Forsberg, Filip
      $6,000,000$6,000,000
      LW
      UFA - 1
      Kuokkanen, Janne
      $2,500,000$2,500,000
      LW, C
      UFA - 2
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      Waivers ExemptTomasino, Philip
      $863,333$863,333
      LW, RW
      RFA - 3
      Bunting, Michael
      $2,500,000$2,500,000
      LW
      UFA - 2
      Patrick, Nolan
      $1,250,000$1,250,000
      C, RW
      UFA - 2
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      Kunin, Luke
      $2,300,000$2,300,000
      RW, C
      RFA - 1
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      Trenin, Yakov
      $725,000$725,000
      LW, C
      UFA - 1
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      Sissons, Colton
      $2,857,143$2,857,143
      C, RW
      UFA - 5
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      Jeannot, Tanner
      $850,000$850,000
      RW, LW
      UFA - 2
      Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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      Josi, Roman
      $9,059,000$9,059,000
      LD
      NMC
      UFA - 7
      Logo of the Pittsburgh Penguins
      Marino, John
      $4,400,000$4,400,000
      RD
      UFA - 6
      Logo of the Nashville Predators
      Saros, Juuse
      $5,500,000$5,500,000
      G
      UFA - 4
      Logo of the Nashville Predators
      Ekholm, Mattias
      $3,750,000$3,750,000
      LD/RD
      UFA - 1
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      Carrier, Alexandre
      $733,333$733,333
      RD
      UFA - 2
      Logo of the Edmonton Oilers
      Koskinen, Mikko
      $4,500,000$4,500,000
      G
      M-NTC
      UFA - 1
      Logo of the Nashville Predators
      Waivers ExemptFarrance, David
      $925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
      LD
      UFA - 1
      Logo of the Philadelphia Flyers
      Myers, Philippe
      $2,550,000$2,550,000
      RD
      UFA - 2
      Logo of the Nashville Predators
      Ingram, Connor
      $733,333$733,333
      G
      UFA - 2
      ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
      Logo of the Nashville Predators
      Novak, Thomas
      $817,500$817,500 (Performance Bonus$82,500$82K)
      C
      UFA - 1
      Logo of the Nashville Predators
      Olivier, Mathieu
      $750,000$750,000
      RW
      UFA - 2
      Logo of the Nashville Predators
      Harpur, Ben
      $1,000,000$1,000,000
      LD
      UFA - 1
      Logo of the Nashville Predators
      Benning, Matthew
      $1,000,000$1,000,000
      RD
      UFA - 1

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      Jun. 17, 2021 at 3:13 p.m.
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      okrepps185
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      PIT laughs and hangs up the phone. Switch Marino for Pettersson lol
      Jun. 17, 2021 at 3:45 p.m.
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      Quoting: okrepps185
      PIT laughs and hangs up the phone. Switch Marino for Pettersson lol


      https://www.capfriendly.com/armchair-gm/team/2474254

      Just so you know where the inspiration came from, whether the value is off or not.
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      Jun. 17, 2021 at 3:58 p.m.
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      I'm down for all o these deals -- but I'm not sure what to think of Kuokkanen at 2C. He's played mostly wing in NJD to my knowledge...and that's about all I know about the guy lol

      I don't know if NSH needs Bunting in this scenario. I'd just give a guy like Pitlick/Novak a shot to make that 3rd line.
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      Jun. 17, 2021 at 4:11 p.m.
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      Yeah sorry, it wouldn't cost that much to dump Koskinen.
      Jun. 17, 2021 at 4:15 p.m.
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      Quoting: nativewulf
      https://www.capfriendly.com/armchair-gm/team/2474254

      Just so you know where the inspiration came from, whether the value is off or not.


      I still make the trade, but the context is making room for Hamilton. I may be undervaluing what Marino can get a little, but I think too many Pens fans think they can get far too much for him.
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      Jun. 17, 2021 at 4:20 p.m.
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      Quoting: Mr_Gardoki
      I still make the trade, but the context is making room for Hamilton. I may be undervaluing what Marino can get a little, but I think too many Pens fans think they can get far too much for him.


      No...the problem is after Dumo, Marino is the last defenseman that the Pens should be considering trading. If no matter how hard Hexy tries he can't trade Zucker, Matheson or Petterson and can't sweaten the pot enough for Seattle to take one, then maybe he might consider moving Marino, but it would be a last ditch effort to get cap compliant.
      Jun. 17, 2021 at 4:20 p.m.
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      Quoting: villenash
      I'm down for all o these deals -- but I'm not sure what to think of Kuokkanen at 2C. He's played mostly wing in NJD to my knowledge...and that's about all I know about the guy lol

      I don't know if NSH needs Bunting in this scenario. I'd just give a guy like Pitlick/Novak a shot to make that 3rd line.




      I played with the idea where instead of Bunting we sign Granlund to a 4.5milx5 and move Kuokkanen down to play with Patrick and Kunin to really spark offense in the top 9. But I'd agree if Pitlick isn't a part of the Duchene deal he deserves a shot for a full time roster spot. Novak I'd like to see with Jeannot because they had great chemistry in Milwaukee. Maybe give Trenin a shot in the top 9 he has the potential.
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      Jun. 17, 2021 at 4:21 p.m.
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      Quoting: Rurik766
      No...the problem is after Dumo, Marino is the last defenseman that the Pens should be considering trading. If no matter how hard Hexy tries he can't trade Zucker, Matheson or Petterson and can't sweaten the pot enough for Seattle to take one, then maybe he might consider moving Marino, but it would be a last ditch effort to get cap compliant.


      I think you missed the part where I pointed out that it would be Dougie Hamilton being signed which would push Letang down to the 2nd pair. You trade Marino to make that happen.
      Jun. 17, 2021 at 4:22 p.m.
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      Yeah sorry, it wouldn't cost that much to dump Koskinen.


      Then what's the cost?
      Jun. 17, 2021 at 4:28 p.m.
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      Quoting: Mr_Gardoki
      I think you missed the part where I pointed out that it would be Dougie Hamilton being signed which would push Letang down to the 2nd pair. You trade Marino to make that happen.


      But...I think you are missing the part where the Pens have about a 0.05% chance of signing Dougie. I understand that moves would have to be made in order to sign Dougie, but making those moves without a guarantee would be stupid. Hamilton is likely going to be making about as much as Letang currently, so if you want him, you aren't just losing Marino. You also lose the flexibility to sign ZAR, Blueger and a vet goalie. The D was not the reason the Pens lost in the playoffs. I'm not even blaming Jarry (I'm pinning it mostly on the goalie coach). However a decent vet goalie (hopefully brings a coach with him two), can do a lot for Jarry's confidence and if Jarry fumbles, be there to pick up the slack.
      Jun. 17, 2021 at 4:29 p.m.
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      But...I think you are missing the part where the Pens have about a 0.05% chance of signing Dougie. I understand that moves would have to be made in order to sign Dougie, but making those moves without a guarantee would be stupid. Hamilton is likely going to be making about as much as Letang currently, so if you want him, you aren't just losing Marino. You also lose the flexibility to sign ZAR, Blueger and a vet goalie. The D was not the reason the Pens lost in the playoffs. I'm not even blaming Jarry (I'm pinning it mostly on the goalie coach). However a decent vet goalie (hopefully brings a coach with him two), can do a lot for Jarry's confidence and if Jarry fumbles, be there to pick up the slack.


      ***sighs***

      Clearly you don't trade Marino without knowing Hamilton is coming. Critical thinking doesn't seem to be one of your strong suits.
      Jun. 17, 2021 at 4:36 p.m.
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      ***sighs***

      Clearly you don't trade Marino without knowing Hamilton is coming. Critical thinking doesn't seem to be one of your strong suits.


      Whatever...I'll just let you go back to playing NHL 21 because that is the only way that Dougie is coming to Pitt. Hamilton has been allowed to talk to other teams recently and has there been a single reporter anywhere that has said that he has talked to Pitt? So why work in hypotheticals? Wouldn't it make more sense to try to work with something that is remotely realistic? I mean at least you aren't trading Crosby or Geno, but even then moving Marino is almost as likely.

      The Pens are not moving Marino "period".
      Jun. 17, 2021 at 4:38 p.m.
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      Whatever...I'll just let you go back to playing NHL 21 because that is the only way that Dougie is coming to Pitt. Hamilton has been allowed to talk to other teams recently and has there been a single reporter anywhere that has said that he has talked to Pitt? So why work in hypotheticals? Wouldn't it make more sense to try to work with something that is remotely realistic? I mean at least you aren't trading Crosby or Geno, but even then moving Marino is almost as likely.

      The Pens are not moving Marino "period".


      Dude, this is make believe. You get that right? Everyone here is playing a giant game of "what if."
      Jun. 17, 2021 at 4:40 p.m.
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      Dude, this is make believe. You get that right? Everyone here is playing a giant game of "what if."


      Nah...really??? Whodathunk it...

      Still unless you are playing NHL 21, why bother making proposals that have zero basis in reality?
      Jun. 17, 2021 at 5:11 p.m.
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      Quoting: Rurik766
      Nah...really??? Whodathunk it...

      Still unless you are playing NHL 21, why bother making proposals that have zero basis in reality?


      You're following me into other threads now. You're clearly unbalanced.
      Jun. 17, 2021 at 8:09 p.m.
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      If that's the price for Marino, I'd rather not make that deal, and hold onto Fabbro.

      Quoting: okrepps185
      PIT laughs and hangs up the phone. Switch Marino for Pettersson lol


      I have to assume you're using hyperbole to make your point about not wanting to trade Marino. You can't possibly think that's Pettersson's value, can you?
      Jun. 18, 2021 at 10:12 a.m.
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      Quoting: Mr_Gardoki
      You're following me into other threads now. You're clearly unbalanced.


      tears of joy Wow...narcissistic much? You actually think anyone on here cares enough about you to follow you around on the different AGM's? Maybe...just maybe people are interested in anything to do with their favorite teams?
       
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