Speculation: Armchair GM Thread - 2020-2021

[Flamesfan62]

Would you guys deal Dube and Pelletier and Cirelli?

No, I’m very high on Pelletier. Maybe there’s a bit of bias but I’ve seen him live at least 50 times and he’s gonna be a stud.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

No, I’m very high on Pelletier. Maybe there’s a bit of bias but I’ve seen him live at least 50 times and he’s gonna be a stud.

What is your realistic floor and ceiling projection for him?

 

[Flamesfan62]

What is your realistic floor and ceiling projection for him?

Floor - 40 point 3rd liner who can play on your 2nd PP unit and set up a ton of scoring chances with his high hockey IQ and elite vision.
Ceiling - 65-75 point fringe first liner with elite playmaking ability and very good vision and IQ. Very gritty and will get in on the forecheck with ease. The more important the game, the better he is. Poor mans Marchand if you will.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

No, I’m very high on Pelletier. Maybe there’s a bit of bias but I’ve seen him live at least 50 times and he’s gonna be a stud.

I loved him at the WJC camp from what I saw. He’s a lot faster than I thought he was.

I think it’s because he’s one of those guys who has hockey IQ and understands you don’t need to go fast all the time at higher levels. But he turned on the jets a few times against good players.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Floor - 40 point 3rd liner who can play on your 2nd PP unit and set up a ton of scoring chances with his high hockey IQ and elite vision.
Ceiling - 65-75 point fringe first liner with elite playmaking ability and very good vision and IQ. Very gritty and will get in on the forecheck with ease. The more important the game, the better he is. Poor mans Marchand if you will.

My sense of Pelletier is that he’s every bit as good a prospect as Baertschi was for us. And for those that remember, Sven was ranked our top prospect ahead of Gaudreau.

Man had Sven panned out and become that Hossa type of player for us, this team would be look so different right now. However we did get Andersson for Sven.

 

[Flamesfan62]

My sense of Pelletier is that he’s every bit as good a prospect as Baertschi was for us. And for those that remember, Sven was ranked our top prospect ahead of Gaudreau.

Man had Sven panned out and become that Hossa type of player for us, this team would be look so different right now. However we did get Andersson for Sven.

Ah man you just triggered some very bad memories. I was so high on Sven. But it should be taken with a grain of salt I only seen limited viewings of him so I just kind of went with the conscious, but when I seen him he was electric. I really believe Pelletier will translate better though. He seems to have gotten even better and up his intensity even higher, I firmly believe he’ll be hanging around camp for longer than most expect. I could honestly see him get a few games even, but that’s more of a pipe dream with the depth we added in the bottom 6.

 

[GumbyCan2]

Floor - 40 point 3rd liner who can play on your 2nd PP unit and set up a ton of scoring chances with his high hockey IQ and elite vision.
Ceiling - 65-75 point fringe first liner with elite playmaking ability and very good vision and IQ. Very gritty and will get in on the forecheck with ease. The more important the game, the better he is. Poor mans Marchand if you will.

Cool. If we can line him up with a couple of top- level wingers, -1 finisher/ attacker and 1 playmaking/ puck-hound/ positionally sound- and hope for Pelletier to compete with all his skills at the NHL level. We are looking stronger for the future in-house. With this outcome and hopes for Lindholm reaching a new level of production ( again ) at center, I like the idea of offering Money plus? To Ottawa for Brady Tkachuk and Batherson, depending on the add required. If only I Ottawa sees it as viable.
Picture possibilities of: B Tkchk- Lindy-M Tkchk,
JG - BENNY-Mangiapane
Dube-Backlund-Batherson
Looch-Ryan-Simon/Leivo
/ Nordstrom

 

[Flamesfan62]

Cool. If we can line him up with a couple of top- level wingers, -1 finisher/ attacker and 1 playmaking/ puck-hound/ positionally sound- and hope for Pelletier to compete with all his skills at the NHL level. We are looking stronger for the future in-house. With this outcome and hopes for Lindholm reaching a new level of production ( again ) at center, I like the idea of offering Money plus? To Ottawa for Brady Tkachuk and Batherson, depending on the add required. If only I Ottawa sees it as viable.
Picture possibilities of: B Tkchk- Lindy-M Tkchk,
JG - BENNY-Mangiapane
Dube-Backlund-Batherson
Looch-Ryan-Simon/Leivo
/ Nordstrom

Say no more, I’m sold. But in all seriousness that’d be amazing. We’d 100% have to add a similar piece to Batherson going the other way, Kylington maybe?

 

[Ainsy01]

My sense of Pelletier is that he’s every bit as good a prospect as Baertschi was for us. And for those that remember, Sven was ranked our top prospect ahead of Gaudreau.

Man had Sven panned out and become that Hossa type of player for us, this team would be look so different right now. However we did get Andersson for Sven.

Tell that to my retro Baertschi jersey hanging in my closet. When I wear it out, people assume its my last name (like I'd be that guy) very sad indeed.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Monahan would not land Brady Tkachuk unfortunately.

 

[Mazatt]

Give Dube, Bennett, and Mangiapane reins of the 2nd pp pls

 

[Body Checker]

From youngest prospect to oldest player I’d say this is the deepest Flames team since the 80’s. But the core is still a fair ways away from that late 80s core.

I am excited to see what a #1 goalie and improved bottom forward depth can do for our top guys. I feel we are possibly close to something pretty good.

 

[DFF]

Floor - 40 point 3rd liner who can play on your 2nd PP unit and set up a ton of scoring chances with his high hockey IQ and elite vision.
Ceiling - 65-75 point fringe first liner with elite playmaking ability and very good vision and IQ. Very gritty and will get in on the forecheck with ease. The more important the game, the better he is. Poor mans Marchand if you will.

After 5 yrs, Bennett hasnt scored 40 yet....that's a pretty high floor...just saying

 

[Flamesfan62]

After 5 yrs, Bennett hasnt scored 40 yet....that's a pretty high floor...just saying

Who exactly is talking about Bennett?

 

[tinyzombies]

I'm in a fantasy thing and I'm Calgary GM. I was offered Huberdeau for Mangiapani, Valimaki and a 1st. Too much?

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Dynasty league? Either way I’d probably take the deal.

 

[Flamesfan62]

I'm in a fantasy thing and I'm Calgary GM. I was offered Huberdeau for Mangiapani, Valimaki and a 1st. Too much?

Pretty easy choice

 

[tinyzombies]

I took it and signed Chara for a year also.

 

[tinyzombies]

Working on Gaudreau for JT Miller now. Sacrilege.

 

[Bounces R Way]

Working on Gaudreau for JT Miller now. Sacrilege.

 

[tinyzombies]

I have no feelings in it... I just want to see Miller and Tkachuk on the same line. Tkachuk stirring the pot and Miller coming in with the hammer afterwards. I also have Chara now so there will be no liberties taken by Kassian anymore.

 

[Kranix]

I drafted Johnny and Monny back to back Rnd 1 and 2 in the 2019 playoff pool.

 

[DJB]

Any idea on how the D pairs will stack up this year? And more specifically the role Hanifin will play?

Thanks

 

[Rubi]

I heard yesterday (Fan960.. Brian Burke) thst there is a strong possibility that the NHL will allow the Cdn teams to increase their roster size to 26 players.
Now we know why Treliving has been signing so many veteran depth players... players that won't mind watching games from the press box but are good enough to step in the next day if/when injuries happen.

 

[Rubi]

Any idea on how the D pairs will stack up this year? And more specifically the role Hanifin will play?

Thanks

My personal opinion is that it will be the following left/right combinations..

Giordano- Andersson
Hanifin- Tanev
Kylington- Valimak
Nesterov- Petrovic

....unless there's a trade before the season starts.