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Can't wait to hear Torts' post games comments on AA in about two weeks. Lol.

Fingers crossed for Josh Anderson in the return.

Dreger reporting that Kreider will re-sign with the Rangers, meaning AA just got a lot more valuable.

Bold strategy from Pittsburgh to not address their abysmal defense, and instead acquire Zucker and Marleau.

I have it on good authority that he's about to get a 5.5m by 6 year contract. Edit: Pageau to the Islanders for conditional 1st, 2nd, 3rd.

Makes that Mike Green return look pretty good right now eh? That or Namestnikov just sucks.

First trade of the day, Namestnikov to Colorado for a 4th: Elliotte Friedman and Bob McKenzie.

Bultman of the Athletic thinks AA to Dallas makes a little sense given the Nill/MacDonell connection to AA (they drafted him). They're also near the bottom of the playoff teams in offense, so AA could help. Their top prospect, Thomas Harley, is an offensive Dman stuck behind Klingberg and Haiskanen in the lineup and may be a piece to build a package around.

https://www.thefourthperiod.com/feb-2020/avs-looking-to-make-multiple-moves Colorado looking for a backup goalie and forward help. To Colorado: AA/Fabbri and Bernier To Detroit: Colorado 1st and Alex Newhook.

#Asterisks. #Inherited.

Fat lotta good it did him. I'd argue that Tampa has been the bigger disappointment since then. Tampa has elite talent at every position and can't win anything. They're like Uber-Toronto. People think Dubas built a soft team? Watch the Lightening wither against an aggressive forecheck. Detroit is supposed to suck right now. Tampa has no excuse for not winning.

Nice try.

I want "King" Henrik to get traded in order to chase a Cup, get all the way to the finals, and then completely blow it like he always does when it matters.

Basically how I'll feel if Tampa wins the Cup as well.

Like I said, it's 2008 Datsyuk vs. Crosby. No denying that McDavid has been the better point producer (like Crosby was) but Draisaitl is the better all around player (like Datsyuk was). He just influences the game in so many more ways, AND now he's finally out producing McDavid too. Sick burn. But you forgot a few things. Size/Strength: Draisaitl, Faceoffs: Draisaitl. P/60: Draisaitl. So this knob figures it 5 to 3 for Leon.

It's hard to say he's not better in some very key areas than McDavid though. He's better defensively for sure, better face off guy, kills penalties, and scores more goals. McDavid has him in playmaking, and is certainly a better transition player, but it's not obvious to me that McDavid is the better overall player. Reminds me a bit of 2008 Datsyuk vs. 2008 Crosby.

So, at what point do we start talking about the elephant in the room? Namely, that Leon Draisaitl is the best player in the NHL and it's really not even that close. Dude's got 10 points in the 4 games McDavid has been out of the lineup, basically putting to bed the "well I'd score on McDavid's wing too" narrative AND he plays Selke caliber defense.

You're absolutely right, Lafreniere has a much better track record when he was in midget hockey. ELITE!!! And that totally matters as much as what a guy does in his draft year. Which is why Joe Veleno is such a superstar these days.

Hahaha, you just keep digging your own grave. There is not a single player in the NHL making 5.5 million per year who hasn't topped 50 points. Not one. Most of them have done so multiple times. So tell me why Namestnikov is going to be the special case again? AND on a long term deal too? You literally have no idea what you're talking about. Also, even if your Hayes example were accurate (it isn't) he's a more productive offensive player by a pretty substantial margin (.55 ppg vs. .45 ppg) so of course Namestnikov will make less money. They're not really comparable at all. Just admit you're wrong bro. The truth will set you free.

So in the face of me pointing out that Rossi is better defensively, plays a harder position, and scores just as much as Lafreniere this is your response? Why don't you address the facts? Tell me why Lafreniere is so much better "and it's not even close". Seems pretty close to me. Edit: Also, I've said what I would do multiple times. If I had the 1st pick I'd trade back and absolutely fleece some gullible dummy who (like you) thinks there's some huge divide between Lafreniere and the rest of the top 4 or 5 picks. Then I'd take one of Byfield, Stutzle, or Rossi along with the haul I got from that other GM and continue to rebuild my team. See, unlike you, I don't mind having a contrary point of view once in while and doing so definitively and publicly. I think Lafreniere will probably end up being about as good as Patrik Laine. And I think if you look back across most NHL drafts you'll find that the best centers and defensemen are more valuable pieces than the best wingers, regardless of draft position. So yeah, I wouldn't draft him.

Lol. You said Namestnikov would make 6 million, long term. I said nobody who's never scored 50 points gets that kind of contract. I backed that up with facts (there literally isn't a single example of it in the whole league). And you're still doubling down? This time by changing it to 5.5 million and arguing that the Hayes example (which you provided) isn't really all that relevant anyway? You're like the Larry Nassar of mental gymnastics.

You literally couldn't be more wrong. Kevin Hayes has scored more than 50 points. And so has every other forward with a cap hit of 6 million dollars or more. So your "one example" is wrong, and there literally are no others. Nice try though. Keep after it and one day you'll make a valid point. Here's the list. https://www.capfriendly.com/browse/active/2020/caphit/all/forwards

That was actually a real question, since you and I recently discussed his value in the context of the way the market is shaping up. But yes...I'm bored everyday.

Still thinking "AA = 2nd round pick"?

You're right, Lafreniere is way better. Which is why he's worse defensively, plays an easier position, and has the same number of points. They're clearly worlds apart. Edit: Also, they're both in the CHL. So you can stop with this "different leagues" crap. They have the exact same rules, in the exact same country, and the exact same recruiting pool. There are marginal differences in scoring between the OHL, WHL, or QMJHL, but they change almost ever single year. If they're "different leagues" because of that, then so are the AL and NL in Major League Baseball. Which is, obviously, idiotic.