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Forum: Armchair-GMSat. at 1:24 p.m.
Thread: TBL Post-Sergachev
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>boltsfan71</b></div><div>Cuz the forward group sucks with all the cap space they have</div></div>

I would argue that Hagel-Point-Kuch is one of the top lines in the NHL. If Geekie develops quickly that second-line is also elite. I think a bottom six featuring Arvi, Paul, Trenin, etc... is not bad either.

Is it a top-5 FWD core? Probably closer to top10. But you can get away with that considering their defense and goaltending. Personally I would rather TB spend on a 2RD like Tanev than a 2RW like Toffoli considering Geekie can likely be a top6 guy at a much lower number. Otherwise the FWD core is not really that flexible - unless you're trading one of your core guys (Hags, Kuch, Point, Cirelli) then there is not many pieces to add. Just my 2cents
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 16 at 5:53 p.m.
Thread: ah heck
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>wabit</b></div><div>They need good LD. 3-6 on your list are fringe at best NHLers. 2 is a 3rd paid d-man. 1 can't stay healthy and play a full season.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>RazWild</b></div><div>1) Brodin
2) Middleton
3) Chisholm

4-6) Hunt, Lambos, O'Rourke

What do you mean, Minnesota needs a LHD? They don't. We'll take Tarasenko everytime, thank you.

What Minnesota needs is a top-six foward to take over their 2LW spot, they don't need a LHD.</div></div>

I see your point but Middleton is not a 2LD. I just think there is more value in getting a legit top-4LD with most of that money - take Brendan Dillon for example. Sign him at 3.5 M per and run Brodin-Spurgeon / Dillon-Faber. That's a pretty top-end top4. If you really want that 2LW sign Zucker or Arvi for 3M. Will likely provide production that is pretty similar to Tarasenko at a lower number.