Armchair GM Thread

[Predsanddead24]

I think you are undervaluing Keller. He just can't produce with Tocchet as the coach. But thank you for your response.

Possibly true but we don’t have a good track record with getting the most out of underproducing forwards. Either way he scores less than Johansen and plays a less valuable position while not on a significantly better contract so I don’t think a one for one deal gets it done.

 

[Roman Yoshi]

Came over from the AZ Coyotes board
Been thinking about a Keller for Johansen swap. We need a center so that Dvorak can go back to the 2nd line. Does this make sense from a Pred's fan perspective?

I, for one, would absolutely do this deal. Saves us almost $1M, is a much better return than we are going to get for Turris and ultimately gives us a true threat on our second line.

I know a lot of Preds fans won't... but I don't think it's a horrible idea. There may have to a a small addition on Yotes end, but it's not the worst deal I've seen.

 

[Scoresberg]

Came over from the AZ Coyotes board
Been thinking about a Keller for Johansen swap. We need a center so that Dvorak can go back to the 2nd line. Does this make sense from a Pred's fan perspective?

Would you do Keller for Duchene?

 

[Schemp]

Would you do Keller for Duchene?

It was reported that the Coyotes offered more money, but less term, but that was when Chayka was in charge.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Panthers fan here,

I know this may he a touchy subject but just curious what the plans are regarding expansion draft regarding your defense?
Are you going 4-4-1 or 7-3-1 route?

With Josi and Ellis locked up long term, they will be protected, so would Ekholm be available at all with Fabbro being on the rise?

I ask because I find this a similar situation to MIN where Guerin decided to lock up Brodin and looks like Dumba may be forced out.

If Ekholm was available and I get it would need to be an overpay, what would the cost be?

 

[Scoresberg]

Panthers fan here,

I know this may he a touchy subject but just curious what the plans are regarding expansion draft regarding your defense?
Are you going 4-4-1 or 7-3-1 route?

With Josi and Ellis locked up long term, they will be protected, so would Ekholm be available at all with Fabbro being on the rise?

I ask because I find this a similar situation to MIN where Guerin decided to lock up Brodin and looks like Dumba may be forced out.

If Ekholm was available and I get it would need to be an overpay, what would the cost be?

If the expansion draft was held tomorrow, we'd go 4-4-1. Anything can happen in a year but right now we just can't give up Ekholm, he's too valuable for us and provides the kind of package to the blue line that no one else can't.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

If the expansion draft was held tomorrow, we'd go 4-4-1. Anything can happen in a year but right now we just can't give up Ekholm, he's too valuable for us and provides the kind of package to the blue line that no one else can't.

Who would be protected/exposed up front then?
I'd assume if you cant move Turris, he will be exposed so its Ryjo, Duchene, Forsberg and?

Fair enough, appreciate the feedback.
Just didn't know if you would keep all 4 D and lock them all up if it wasn't working as is.

 

[Armourboy]

Who would be protected/exposed up front then?
I'd assume if you cant move Turris, he will be exposed so its Ryjo, Duchene, Forsberg and?

Fair enough, appreciate the feedback.
Just didn't know if you would keep all 4 D and lock them all up if it wasn't working as is.

Arvidsson. I'd also say depending on this year that any forward other than Forsberg and Arvi is a definite lock.

 

[LeighDx59]

Grabner being bought out is interesting. Depending on the price he could be a solid add for the bottom six?

 

[BigFatCat999]

IF, I repeat IF Nashville were selling there might be a good trade with Colorado

 

[Armourboy]

Grabner being bought out is interesting. Depending on the price he could be a solid add for the bottom six?

Eh I'd just assume to play one of the kids. He's ok if he comes cheap, but he isn't going to set the world on fire.

 

[Pr0fet]

Jets could be moving Laine (asked for trade) and are looking for a #2C. Maybe something we could work on using Joey/Duchene? May be a good destination for him here with Rinne and Saros.

 

[GoldOnGold]

Jets could be moving Laine (asked for trade) and are looking for a #2C. Maybe something we could work on using Joey/Duchene? May be a good destination for him here with Rinne and Saros.

Heaven knows this team could use more goalscoring, but it seems like we'd need some fat pluses on either duchene or joey to make that work

 

[MrJoshua]

I'm not sold on Laine. Yeah he has a great shot. Does he have anything else?

 

[GoldOnGold]

If a team came to the Preds and offered a low 1st for Bonino at 50% retained, would you think the Preds should accept that deal?

 

[BigFatCat999]

If a team came to the Preds and offered a low 1st for Bonino at 50% retained, would you think the Preds should accept that deal?

In a f***ing heartbeat

 

[Roman Yoshi]

If a team came to the Preds and offered a low 1st for Bonino at 50% retained, would you think the Preds should accept that deal?

Absolutely. Why wouldn't you? Only eating $2M for one year and pick up a first. Seems like a good idea to me.

 

[nashpreds]

If a team came to the Preds and offered a low 1st for Bonino at 50% retained, would you think the Preds should accept that deal?

Absolutely, this team isn’t winning a cup next year and it may give Turris more playing time which will hopefully increase his value.

 

[Scoresberg]

If a team came to the Preds and offered a low 1st for Bonino at 50% retained, would you think the Preds should accept that deal?

I like Bonino as much as the next guy but considering he's 32 and has only one year left on his deal, I would do it. He's important to us so we're probably not chasing a Cup if we do it, though. He's a top-5 3C in the league.

I think Sekera just set the market for veteran depth defensemen. $1,5M for 2 years.

 

[jumb0]

If a team came to the Preds and offered a low 1st for Bonino at 50% retained, would you think the Preds should accept that deal?

I'd be screaming yes before they finished offering.

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

If a team came to the Preds and offered a low 1st for Bonino at 50% retained, would you think the Preds should accept that deal?

Assuming the gameplan is to roll out some rookies and not really make an obvious push to compete, then sure. A low 1st is basically what I would aspire to get for Bonino at the trade deadline anyway. But that has risk attached to it. What if Bonino doesn't play as well or gets hurt? Etc. He is only owed $2.4M going forward this season. So you pay $1.2M to lock in that 1st rounder. Fine with me.

On the other hand, if I was still plotting ways to sign some prominent UFAs and try a more traditional approach towards being competitive in the coming season, and/or if I already had some productive discussions on a contract extension with Bonino under way, it might change things.

 

[Scoresberg]

Wouldn't have minded paying that price to Minnesota for Donato. 2021 3rd.

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

Wouldn't have minded paying that price to Minnesota for Donato. 2021 3rd.

Guessing they wanted a 2nd from us as the "within division" surcharge. Oh well.

 

[Bringer of Jollity]

Guerin trying to compete with some our armchair GMs to construct the cheapest, and worst, roster in the Central.

Wonder if we'll see Parise moved.

 

[LeighDx59]

Eh I'd just assume to play one of the kids. He's ok if he comes cheap, but he isn't going to set the world on fire.

True. Itd probably be better if we moved Sissons or Watson and signed him but I dont think Poile would do that either.