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Andy_Dick

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Forum: Armchair-GMFri. at 5:17 p.m.
Thread: Marner
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>PLDGEY</b></div><div>lol Marner to Toronto would be the biggest heel turn.

What would Marner's extension be?</div></div>

He isnt built for the playoffs. Its a different sport. He clearly isnt willing to take a hit to make a play. The gifs are amazing! Going to Ottawa makes all the sense in the world for Marner. He can wave and never make the playoffs, again!

WIN-WIN?!? :tearsofjoy

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>LeafsFanForSomeReason</b></div><div>There's just nothing here to <em>really</em> entice the Leafs to move a player of Marner's caliber, let alone add Liljegren... Like imagine if that was a return offer for Brady+ or Timmy+

Not addressing a major area of need (1RHD - even taking our best one, Center, Legit #1G) and not replacing what's lost in Marner in any way. We would have the bit of extra cap space and those picks to work with to maybe fill one of those needs, but still... pretty lukewarm</div></div>

It's not working.
Move on with Marner.
Everyone sees it at this point that it's becoming comical.
Just like being financially literate. Sunk cost.
You need to be able to flush your emotions with fandom. I know fandom is irrational but it's irrational to keep a player that doesn't perform to his abilities every single time that the team needs him, when it matters.
It's no longer a question. It's the trend.
Forum: Armchair-GMFri. at 4:54 p.m.
Thread: Reshape the Dub
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JSEB93</b></div><div>Not sure why you're quoting me here? Makes absolutely no sense haha

And what does ROR have to do with anything I said? What could I possibly owe you an apology for? I'll just assume you accidentally quoted me or something - give you the benefit of the doubt</div></div>

Some of these ppl really like to live in a fantasy land. Its a fantasy site but that comment up there^^ scary.

Granlund wasn't bought out. I mean. Simply read what you wrote lol

Posters don’t take ever responsibility or leave out what they said in black/white.
Especially, one of the biggest homers here, that Manic Caniac guy, whom thinks Necas has the same value as McDavid.
Despite Necas being 25 yrs old, and coming off a 50 point season with the Canes at the cap.
He will probably reject any trade that doesn’t include a lottery pick, A+ prospect and top 6 roster player. It would be funny to see him argue with Ducks fans whom has the higher value between Zegras and Necas.
Forum: Armchair-GMFri. at 4:46 p.m.
Thread: Zegras is not coming to MTL please stop
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GiggywithGibby</b></div><div>I agree with almost your entire assessment, except for the portion about Dach. I think it's been shown he's not durable enough to be an NHL player, let alone the kind of physical player Anaheim is looking for.

6OA + Mallioux, might be in the ballpark. I think Reinbacher and Mallioux is asking too much, you can't strip out a teams prospect pool of an entire position like that, so if it were Reinbacher, it would be a forward or a pick paired with it.

However, if MTLs not willing to part with an impact piece, Anaheim isn't willing to part with Zegras.</div></div>

Dach isnt durable no argument there but your argument falls apart when you say ignore Zegras health issues and build, play style. You cant nitpick your arguments here. They really are the same player and Dach was picked even earlier than Zegras so that whole sunk cost thing doesnt apply either.

Regardless, MTL and Hughes likely have no interest as they are trying to be tougher to play against. Neither team will make this deal as BlazingBat specifically stated. Good luck getting what you think he's worth, I doubt you'll find another Marc Berge....errr Rob Blake. This is much like PLD at this point.
Forum: Armchair-GMThu. at 11:03 a.m.
Thread: Habs should at least consider trading Guhle
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Blazingbat11</b></div><div>Rossi is definitely a prime candidate to be the next Dach/Newhook trade of this offseason. But for sure another Center or two would have to move out of MTL to do it (Dvorak probably being #1 on the list, but I think there will be a better market for someone like Evans. And Habs might want to keep some Left-handed Centers around like Dvorak, with Suzuki, Dach, even Beck all being righty's, although Rossi is a lefty...)

Not sure how much Rossi would cost... I hope it's not similar to Newhook, although I'm very happy with Newhook, looking back, a late 1st and early 2nd still feels rich.</div></div>

I was not happy with that Newhook price. Hang up when Sakic calls, Kent. I was shocked that the Lehkonen deal happened at that price (i had him going for lower) but that trade did not age well for Kent with Barron looking very questionable. If Rossi costs the Jets pick plus, forget it. Minnesota is trying to move him. Let the deals come to you, they have lots of cap space and picks, many teams will be calling the Habs and I have confidence in Hughes. We will see.
Forum: Armchair-GMThu. at 10:27 a.m.
Thread: Habs should at least consider trading Guhle
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Just_A_Guess</b></div><div>I mean could teach him to use his size? The size and skill is there, finish rounding out his game with physicality and he's a powerhouse. I can't see how adding Boldy to the top 6 would hurt the team. I mean I'm not on board with moving Guhle but finding a way to add a player like Boldy without moving any of what should be our core pieces I just don't see how it's a bad thing.</div></div>

Of course it wont hurt the team.
That aint what I said.
But you have to manage your assets and not throw them away to fit square pegs in round holes. Boldy has struggled immensely in the past two post seasons and doesnt use his size.
He isn't what you think, was my point and the Habs should be looking elsewhere if they are paying a high price like a Guhle.
Marco Rossi isn't what the Habs necessarily need either but because Rossi is probably dealt at a bargain, you can manage your assets accordingly as Kent Hughes has been able to do thus far.
I would ignore the Wild, personally, but if you want to take a swing ala Newhook (whom I also didn't think was a good target) Rossi is the better option. And it's the sort of move Hughes has been able to establish so far in his tenure.
Forum: Armchair-GMThu. at 10:05 a.m.
Thread: Habs should at least consider trading Guhle
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Just_A_Guess</b></div><div>I hate the idea of trading Guhle but I'd love Boldy... I don't see us actually trading Guhle but I see your point(s)</div></div>

Boldy is exactly the type of player you don't want in the playoffs. He's not what you think he is by looking at his size, he plays on the outside and simply likes to dangle. The type of player to get you to the playoffs and not through the playoffs.
Whereas Guhle is the polar opposite.

Not interested.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BadaBing</b></div><div>Yes we need scoring, but D`s is what wins you a Stanley Cup. We need a Balanced D core and Guhle is part of that.
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Yes trading Guhle would be a massive blunder ala Dubas but also trading for MB isnt the answer at all. Just look at Joel Armia. He is a more talented Armia. People here also liked the idea of trading for size in PLD but many including me were against it because of character issues. How did that work out? Its more than just size and its more than just metrics. Hockey is a complicated game.
Forum: Armchair-GMThu. at 9:45 a.m.
Thread: Get rid of all the Dubas players
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Brad_Treliving</b></div><div>Yup couldn't have said it better myself!!!! Any cup winner would say that grit, heart, and physicality gets you through the playoffs. Skill gets you to the playoffs

I remember when everyone gloated about how Dubas robbed the Florida Panthers in the Denis Malgin for Mason Marchment deal. One is scoring NHL playoff goals right now and the other is playing pond hockey in a soft Swedish league. Also, I find it funny how Dubas thought it was wise to keep Kerfoot, Holl, Malgin, and Engvall around and let Hyman walk to the Oilers, what a massive mistake that was

Kerfoot: 0G 0A 0P in 0 playoff games
Holl: 0G 0A 0P in 0 playoff games
Malgin: 0G 0A 0P in 0 playoff games
Engvall: 0G 1A 1P in 2 playoff games

Hyman: 4G 1A 5P in 2 playoff games
Marchment: 1G 0A 1P in 2 playoff games</div></div>

Hyman was a massive blunder. He's been so consistent in Edmonton I mean 50 goal season WTF but ask Wheeler and DumDum Dom and they say they liked Pool Party's analytics better.

Jfresh literally just stans for Pool Party because he likes his funny faces as a cope as he wouldnt shut up about Puljujarvi's 'elite metrics' a few years back despite everyone with a hockey IQ seeing that Jesse Puljujarvi had zero hockey iq like many of these metrics clowns.

What is Jesse Puljujarvi doing these days?
Healthy scratch most night in Pittsburgh, 3rd or 4th team.
Yeah he's doing great!
Forum: Armchair-GMThu. at 9:35 a.m.
Thread: Get rid of all the Dubas players
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Brad_Treliving</b></div><div>- Matthews has evolved as a player under Treliving, he actually has the stones this time to defend himself and not laugh it off like how Kyle Dubas explained it to him

- JT was not the obvious signing, it was a bone headed move by Dubas and cost us at the expense of moving Kadri who later told Dubas to "kiss his a**" when he raised that cup above his head. There is a reason why the Islanders didn't bring him back (not captain material)

- I'm taking Jake DeBrusk over Mitch Marner. One shows up in the playoffs and the other disappears (I do not care about regular season participation awards)</div></div>

The goal is to make a dent in the playoffs in the future, not make toys for Santa! Let the teams keep their elves.. I dont want any trade rumours for guy's under 6' and 200lbs at this point for any Canadian team.
That is how you win in the real season!

Just watch Vegas last night! Dallas cant move the puck. The Knights suffocate you. The Stars have all these uber talented small forwards like Stankoven, Wyatt Johnston, etc Whom just go in circles on the outside like a clown car.
Very pretty zone entries numbers tho LMAO
Forum: Armchair-GMThu. at 9:29 a.m.
Thread: Get rid of all the Dubas players
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Brad_Treliving</b></div><div>Those people honestly destroyed the game of hockey. NHL needs more Don Cherrys and less of Scott Wheeler, Jonas Seagull, Dom Lwhateverhisnameis, and Kyle Dubas</div></div>

I love it! You are triggering the hell out of these ppl that never played the game and only look at the hockey analytics that arent even standardized across the industry BUT change their model every other day or so to fit their own narrative.

Hockey analytics pioneers are not even statistics majors in most cases. They have limited specific education in the area. Some of them proficient at Math but have no idea about proper statistical methodology, conclusion, paradigms etc. Hockey is an infinitely complicated game.

<strong>Not baseball.</strong>
Forum: Armchair-GMThu. at 8:53 a.m.
Thread: Get rid of all the Dubas players
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JaredOfLondon</b></div><div>hey, remember when Domi was so out of control dumb that he cost the leafs the first game? How about thinking about how much be hates immigrants instead of paying attention to Marchand and letting him score the game winner without breaking a sweat? Oh right, you dont watch the games and only read the box scores. Typical nerd approach</div></div>

I want the drugs you are on?!? What the hell does immigrants have to do with the box scores..? wut

Your virtue signaling doesnt show up on the box scores either btw and you dont get goals playing on Marner's wing... because you BeLeaf.
You are a fan with zero input and players personal lives don't influence the box score whether they go by he/she/they
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 24 at 1:12 p.m.
Thread: Young Talent That Hughes Could Target
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>dopplsan</b></div><div>Works for CBJ.

He is! Difference is, that trade was made with CBJ under cap duress, and Texier is (being generous) going to make 1/4 as much as Bjorkstrand. CBJ *needed* to make a move and probably made the wrong one, since they were also betting that a younger Texier would have a higher ceiling.

This probably leans slight overpay for Tex, but I'd just be cautious about making a comparison to the Bjorky trade, given the cirumstances.</div></div>

Doesn’t matter the new circumstances for CBJ. There isn’t a world where Texier gets a top40 pick with better forwards available on the market. The market dictates the price not Columbus salary structure either good or bad at any point in time. they’ll be a half dozen teams with cap problems such as CBJ at the time of the Bjorkstrand deal and why I mentioned Boeser whom the Canucks must dump if they want to resign Hronek.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 24 at 12:59 p.m.
Thread: not Zegras but Mctavish
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SevenLeg</b></div><div>I mean, I get your point but McTavish was also a massive reach at 3 when the draft happened.</div></div>

I’ve noticed Ducks fans logic goes as follows.. only take into account every positive part of a Ducks player and focus solely on the bad of the opposing player.

You see Zegras didn’t have a bad year this season but he was hurt, out of rhythm and you must ignore every part of his 200 foot game this season. Think of the past, only.

Josh Anderson is terrible because of only this year and not because he’s been on a bad team trying to adjust his style with MSL giving weekly videos lessons. Don’t think of him scoring consistently at over a 20 goal pace per year as a power forward.

Rules for thee not for me should be their slogan on this forum,