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Forum: Armchair-GM20 hours ago
Thread: The Life and Times of Tim
Buffalo should not pay more for Boone Jenner or any other eventual third line Center then they paid for Chris Drury. At the time, Drury was also a better point scorer, and a known clutch player that had plenty of playoff experience, and brought a well-rounded game. Even at his best Boone Jenner is still a poor man’s Chris Drury.

Just for funzies, that trade was Rhett Warrener and Steve Reinprecht for Drury and Steve Begin. They also parted with the rights to Keith Ballard to get Reinprecht. The modern equivalencies would be Ryan Johnson and Samuelsson for Jenner and a player like Alex Texier. Columbus wouldn’t be happy with that deal. That should pretty much be the end of the conversation. Unless Boone Jenner has magical powers and suddenly becomes Keith Primeau.
Forum: Armchair-GMYesterday at 6:40 p.m.
Thread: Giving Michkov weapons but 2 years away
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ujeje</b></div><div>And Farabee could be added if there's Kulich/Savoie aswell.

Tbh, I don't think they are going to trade TK. But if they are, the return should be something they like, not just something they get offered by a random team. And usually trade is good when fans on both sides are either disappointed or happy.

It's the same with Laughton, they have reportedly declined late 1st for 2 years now because they value him more because of his leadership, influence in locker room and PK.</div></div>
I can respect that Scott Laughton has more value to the Flyers than he does to someone else. If you were actually going to trade him to expect anything more than a high third rounder, or if you’re lucky any second round pick would be a sure way to be disappointed. He probably has a similar trade value to Peyton Krebs. I know you’ll say Krebs has never put up the same number of points or been to the playoffs, but he’s far younger, less expensive, and still has a chance to become far better than he currently has been. It took Casey Mittelstadt until he was 24 to become the player we knew he could be. Much like Tage Thompson, something just clicked and suddenly he got it. Krebs hasn’t played enough to get there yet.
Forum: Armchair-GMSun. at 1:52 a.m.
Thread: Hopes and dreams
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>worldwidesensei</b></div><div>That's all certainly true, and I like Johnson's game. Very smart player. Definitely not the most physical, but is willing to put his body on the line to block shots.

BUT....if an organization has a certain philosophy on how they build their team....none of that matters.</div></div>
OK, but let’s face facts. He’s only included in this theoretical trade as an NHL ready defender who has already played several NHL games. Since he’s already got some NHL games under his belt, you assume his value is already higher than someone who hasn’t. Maybe Tampa would be more interested in Komorov, or Skrbak, I don’t know. Truthfully I don’t think adding a $6 million third line Center is a great idea. Part of me just wishes we knew what Kevyn Adams was going to do already so we can stop speculating about it.
Forum: Armchair-GMSun. at 12:29 a.m.
Thread: Hopes and dreams
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Boltsradynasty</b></div><div>Other than Anton Stralman 5'11"193 tell me the last lightning defenseman who wasn't? Tampa Bay organizational philosophy</div></div>
I definitely don’t keep track of how tall or heavy any defensemen or hockey players are. You’d have to be autistic to care that much. There are smaller players who play bigger than they are, and there are very big players who play a very soft game. Johnson is a great skater, and he’s already really good at blocking shots like I said. He doesn’t have to hit everything that moves wearing the other team sweater, but if he adds a little physicality to his game it would be nice. He is the last piece of the O’Reilly trade, so if he turns out well it’ll make that deal a little easier to swallow.
Forum: Armchair-GMSat. at 10:40 p.m.
Thread: Hopes and dreams
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Boltsradynasty</b></div><div>Not this season. My point was it's far from a sure thing Cirelli contract is fine especially if the cap keeps increasing 5%. History shows not drafting someone as good as Anthony Cirelli is more likely than not there are ofcourse the Kopitar's. Those are more the exception than the rule. What about Julien Brisebois trade history makes you think he's pivoting right now when as he said on his exit interview he does every year on "The Block Party" if you went by guys played toi they were 14th oldest middle of the pack . 1 top 6 foward here all year was 30+ Stamkos 1 top 4 defenseman Hedman, Vasilevskiy isn't 30 yet 7 of the 8 2nd round playoff teams were older they're fine . 1 top 6 foward 30+ Stamkos 1 top 4 defenseman 30+ Hedman Vasilevskiy 29
He's really going to fill out 25-35pounds?</div></div>
Johnson does not have to be 200 pounds to be a good player. He’s not that small, and bigger does not always mean better. He’s already quite good at blocking shots, I think he will get better at that. If you don’t like him, that’s on you.
Forum: Armchair-GMSat. at 2:31 p.m.
Thread: Hopes and dreams
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Boltsradynasty</b></div><div>From 1999-2017 7 players played less than 100 NHL games 4 more played less than 200 . No TB doesn't do 170lb defensemen. Cirelli has gotten Selke votes every year of his career has finished between 4-9. So, no this doesn't come close for Cirelli</div></div>
Conveniently forgetting that you could pretty much draft his significantly cheaper replacement at number 11, I still also believe that Ryan Johnson is very much an NHL player. He’s already better than Jacob Bryson, who has played more than your 200 game mark. Johnson is still too young to decide what his future is going to be based on his size. He could gain a few pounds and fill out his frame, and become a second pairing defender. Add to that an NHL ready Rosen, who I think would definitely contribute in Tampa next season if the deal were made that package should get you A solid top six player, or just about any third line guy you want.