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Forum:
Armchair-GM
12 hours ago
Thread:
Roles
Out of curiosity, who does everyone think is an ideal LHD target (realistic)? Leddy is a fine second pair LHD but I think we need a #1/#2 LHD to complement Parayko and have Leddy with Faulk.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Thu. at 9:05 a.m.
Thread:
Just a Look Ahead
Yes from the blues
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Tue. at 1:30 p.m.
Thread:
25-26 Beginning of the End of the Retool
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>palhal</b></div><div>Since Krug has only eight teams he can traded too, he certainly isn't going to have a poor team with cap on his trade list
He'll just name eight good teams....who probably don't want him anyway, o4 because they have their cap issues.......Tampa, Florida, Canes, Rangers, Dallas, Detroit, Leafs, Buffalo, and the more.
"Any team" is highly unlikely</div></div>
Krug submits 15 team no-trade list starting July 1, 2025. So will have more than half the league to trade him to. I'd assume Canadian teams are on the list along with rebuilders like San Jose.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Tue. at 11:41 a.m.
Thread:
Something Different
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AC14</b></div><div>Committing 16.5m to the LHD position with term while still not having a #1 Defenseman would be pretty comical.
That would be a locked in commitment of 30 million AAV for a defense group that lacks a #1 defenseman.
I think that Duchene would be a very good addition for sure. But I fear he wont take a short term deal to the tune the Blues would like. I'd be really interested to see him paired with Kyrou.</div></div>
Agreed - probably didn't need to sign Skjei but hard to just let the defense be for another year with no changes. Not to mention, I totally forgot Scotty P. Oh well. Duchene is above average at the dot and his speed with Kyrou would be fun to watch. Definitely down for him on a 2-3 year deal, but I bet he pushes for 4-5 years to get that final contract.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
May 7 at 10:25 a.m.
Thread:
Par for the course
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AC14</b></div><div>It’s not an awful plan for what they’re trying to do. I just wouldn’t attach the 1st without a significantly better player/contract coming back or Krug going the other way and another piece coming back.
I would understand something like Sanheim + Laughton for Krug + 16. I’d imagine that was the basis of a deal last season when the reports came out about Laughton and a first. I think they had said we had a prospect attached there as well. Would have to guess that would’ve been like a Kaskimaki or Robertsson.</div></div>
Fair enough. I just don't see PHI jumping at that deal. I don't want to give up 16 but also at some point need to move assets if we ever want to move from re-tool to competing. Also, Krug already rejected PHI - really don't think he will change his mind. Maybe could swing Faulk but then need another top 4 RHD because I refuse to believe Kessel will be more than a 6/7 defenseman (similar to Bortuzzo role)
Forum:
Armchair-GM
May 7 at 9:16 a.m.
Thread:
elc city
No point to buyout Krug if you are going into a rebuild. At least hold on for one more year, attempt to flip next when it's a M-NTC with retention.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
May 7 at 9:14 a.m.
Thread:
Par for the course
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AC14</b></div><div>Can't see Sanheim making sense unless Krug is going the other way with alot less retention than you have him going to Florida for. You're effectively paying Sanheim 8.75m for 3 years with this sort of movement.
I also wouldn't move a lotto pick for him.
I think I could see the rationale if it were one of our 2nds instead of the 1st for him. And could see the reasoning for being ok with the larger cap hit in the near term because it would assume we would draft a defenseman to come in the next 2-4 years on an ELC.</div></div>
The way I envision it in this scenario (doesn't have to be Sanheim but Army clearly wanted him last year, but a similar LHD contract), is we pay the higher AAV for 3 years with retention on Krug plus Sanheim's contract to get a better 2 way defenseman that can play top 4 minutes. Krug at this point needs to be very sheltered on defense and load up on PP time. Within 2-3 years, I'd hope that one of Lindstein/Loof/Buchinger can develop into the other top 4 LHD to replace Leddy - otherwise likely need to sign another UFA.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Apr. 25 at 1:54 p.m.
Thread:
DREAMS
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AC14</b></div><div>I'm not sure defensive oriented is our whole issue. Pesce's skating has been going, and while he's a reliable player or has been for a while, he doesn't help with our inability to be able to break the puck out. In this situation you're also essentially paying him 8m a year with the retention on Faulk for 3 years.</div></div>
Fair enough. I think we'd all love to move Krug/Faulk without retention but that is difficult to do when they can basically pick their destination (for one more year). We don't have many top 4 D prospects besides maybe Lindstein and he is likely 2 years away - so gotta sign someone to eat those minutes because I am not putting Kessel into 20 min a night for a full season.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Apr. 25 at 12:03 p.m.
Thread:
DREAMS
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AC14</b></div><div>No Pesce please.
Also, i'm not sure it makes sense to grab Sanheim even still without trying to include Krug in there again. That's still a jumbled mess of alot of term.</div></div>
Why not Pesce? Seems like a reliable top 4 RHD that is more defensive oriented than Faulk. Hard to move Krug (especially to PHI where he rejected already). Army felt Sanheim would be a fit last offseason, so why not this one.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Apr. 23 at 5:32 p.m.
Thread:
Blues lmk
Deal
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Apr. 22 at 9:32 a.m.
Thread:
Hofer Time
Blues decline. Hofer is 23 and just played 30 games with a .914 save percentage. Would need a first or top defensive prospect to even consider.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Apr. 18 at 1:57 p.m.
Thread:
The Process
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>A_K</b></div><div>Yeah for sure, they'd have to sniff around and make sure he'd extend. Chychrun isn't a perfect target but if they could add 22 minutes from him every night, it could really improve the output of the rest of the guys that have been a little out of their depth. I still have some concerns about his durability but he finally played 82 this season so that's a nice surprise.</div></div>
Agreed. Not perfect, but wanted a fit where we are stuck with Leddy/Krug/Faulk for another year. Then when they go to M-NTCs, we can attempt to remove 1, 2 or all 3.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Apr. 18 at 1:31 p.m.
Thread:
The Process
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>A_K</b></div><div>I think pick 16 has to be involved for Ottawa to have the conversation on chychrun.
Also gotta imagine that Hayes at double retention is worth something even if it’s not amazing. I would say like a 3rd.</div></div>
Fair enough. Debated on #16 or two 2nds. Not equal values obviously but doubt Doug wants to move the 1st. Maybe if a contract extension is basically in place.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Apr. 15 at 10:49 a.m.
Thread:
Top 6
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Cornbreadnhl</b></div><div>Ranger pass, no interest in Hayes.</div></div>
Could literally be any team that he will accept a trade to or not on his trade list. It's a 6th rounder for a 3rd line center with a $1.8M AAV for 2 years. Not a big deal.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Apr. 11 at 9:31 a.m.
Thread:
Moving Krug
Not a bad idea to look into bad contract swaps but as always, the NTC likely plays the biggest part in most of these. DET seems most feasible due to Krug's family being there and STL's need for C depth in the short-term until Dvorsky is ready.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Feb. 22 at 9:03 a.m.
Thread:
6tfdh
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CaseyFlyman</b></div><div>I love Krug, and I really don't like Provorov at all...but that's not a trade Columbus makes. Value is fine, but 4 more years of Krug at $4.5M is a nonstarter given his age and the rest of the team's/defensive construction. Besides, Krug says no.</div></div>
Understand your other points, but does Krug say no? Rumored his goal was to be close to family (Detroit) and Columbus is certainly closer.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jan. 22 at 2:39 p.m.
Thread:
Trade Deadline Moves
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>HolyJumpin81</b></div><div>I HIGHLY doubt the BUF or NYR trade would be accepted by those respective teams. The Krug trade makes no sense for either side, as the Blues probably aren't going want to retain almost a 3rd of Krug's salary for multiple seasons. Were better off buying him out at that point.</div></div>
To buyout Krug after this year, $333k cap hit for 24-25 and then $2.3M cap hit for 5 years. To retain on him, $2M Cap hit for 3 years. Why drag it out 6 years when he can be off the books in 3 years? He has some value at a lower salary.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jan. 22 at 2:36 p.m.
Thread:
Trade Deadline Moves
Kakko hit 40 points once in 4 years. Every other year below 25 points. It's his 5th year and he has 4 points in 25 games. Kapanen has hit 30-40 points the last 5 seasons.
Keep Kakko, I don't really care much for him anyway but the offer is not laughable. Just because he was drafted 2nd overall does not mean 5 years later he is worth that pick. See: Yakupov and many others.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jun. 22, 2023 at 4:10 p.m.
Thread:
Would Danny Briere give up Scott Laughton for 2 low firsts from the Blues
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>A_K</b></div><div>Not to mention there is a direct quote from Armstrong a few months ago saying (paraphrasing) that those late 1sts could be used on players but the absolute max age would be 26-27. Laughton is 29.</div></div>
Army has really been beating the drum on the under 27 with multiple years of term (meaning 3+ years)...Not too many fit that bill. Keller and Connor are like the only ones I can think of.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jun. 22, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
Thread:
Would Danny Briere give up Scott Laughton for 2 low firsts from the Blues
This rumor just simply can't be true. Blues already have way too many 30-45 point wingers in Vrana/Kap/Saad/Blais and probably Neighbours with a full season. No reason to trade for another and give up high picks unless Briere is willing to take on some of our LHD contracts as well.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jun. 22, 2023 at 9:39 a.m.
Thread:
Konecny
Feel like Scandella has to be included in that package - can add another later draft pick if needed. Think this is contingent on Buch being a full time center or us moving Kap/Vrana or Neighbours/Blais in another trade. Too many wingers, not enough centers.
I like Konecny though. Fits age range and has some term on a good contract.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jun. 15, 2023 at 3:56 p.m.
Thread:
Dallas 2023-24
Love the Aussie but deal
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jun. 8, 2023 at 12:09 p.m.
Thread:
Bliues fans thoughts
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AC14</b></div><div>Hanifin, not even close between the other options. PLD has pretty much given up on two separate teams already. Keller + Schmaltz acquisition would cost too much and frankly we need to use the cap elsewhere, same thing with Debrincat.
Top targets would be Hanifin, Chabot, K'andre Miller</div></div>
Don't see Chabot/Miller being made available any time soon, but agreed we need a young top 2 LHD. (hopefully can ship out Krug/Leddy)
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jun. 1, 2023 at 11:55 a.m.
Thread:
What if the Jets blew it up
Blues certainly don't need wingers but Connor at $5M for 3 years would be hard to turn down. Would require shipping out Scandella/Leddy/Kapanen elsewhere for cap space.
Forum:
Armchair-GM
Jun. 1, 2023 at 9:39 a.m.
Thread:
Simple is best
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>xercuses</b></div><div>I’d rather play Alexandrov instead of signing monahan
Also maybe bring back sunny or give another young guy like abromov that 4c role</div></div>
Sunny hasn't played much C since he left STL. Don't think Alexandrov is ready for 3C, but could definitely be the 4C. I just didn't know what to do with all our wingers. Truly don't believe Buch will be a full time center this season so wanted to sign someone that will take a 1 year deal who wins a majority of faceoffs that could be flipped at TDL if needed (i.e. Monahan, Haula).
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