Unofficial 2013-2014 Armchair GM Thread

[CarltonTheBear]

It pleases me that Boston didn't get their man.

Edler on Boston would have sucked for Eastern teams that aren't Boston. They'll definitely circle back on him in the summer though.

 

[Rebel_1812]

Elder for Franson straight up?

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Elder for Franson straight up?

You'd have to add. Like a 1st rounder or equivalent at least.

 

[bustaheims]

You'd have to add. Like a 1st rounder or equivalent at least.

You'd have to add a 1st round pick plus something with some real value. Edler's good one both sides of the puck. Franson's only good at one, and, really, only when his team is on the PP.

 

[princedpw]

The Boston Globe is reporting that the Bruins had a deal in place with Vancouver to acquire Edler but it hinged on Kesler being moved first. If the Canucks really do make him available Nonis' 1st, 2nd, and 3rd priorities this offseason should be to trade for either Edler or Byfuglien.

My understanding is that Byfuglien isn't that good defensively.  We really don't need a big shot on the back-end.  We need a guy who can play transition, the neutral and defensive zones.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

My understanding is that Byfuglien isn't that good defensively.  We really don't need a big shot on the back-end.  We need a guy who can play transition, the neutral and defensive zones.

I think that reputation is partially caused because he was playing 25+ minutes in front of the worst starting goalie in the league.

 

[Tigger]

Giving some thought to a 68 mil cap and Leaf stock at the start of the offseason...

Franson, Reimer, Raymond out and you've convinced Bolland to sign for one year at that hit...  not very likely but then there's that amount of cap space for whatever deal you could make otherwise. Komarov on a 4 year deal? I hate that number now but he might be worth it as the seasons go.

Gnarly cap space left over...

FORWARDS

James Van Riemsdyk ($4.250m) / Tyler Bozak ($4.200m) / Phil Kessel ($8.000m)
Joffrey Lupul ($5.250m) / Nazem Kadri ($2.900m) / Nikolai Kulemin ($3.800m)
Peter Holland ($1.251m) / Dave Bolland ($3.500m) / David Clarkson ($5.250m)
Troy Bodie ($0.800m) / Jay McClement ($1.800m) / Leonardo  D'Komarovinci ($2.500m)
David Broll ($0.591m) /

DEFENSEMEN

Carl Gunnarsson ($3.150m) / Dion Phaneuf ($7.000m)
Jake Gardiner ($2.227m) / Morgan Rielly ($0.894m)
Tim Gleason ($4.000m) / Paul Ranger ($1.200m)
Andrew MacWilliam ($0.875m) / T.J. Brennan ($0.660m)

GOALTENDERS

Jonathan Bernier ($2.900m)
J oe ($1.000m)
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CAPGEEK
(estimations for 2014-15)
SALARY CAP: $68,000,000; CAP PAYROLL: $67,997,375; BONUSES: $1,062,500
CAP SPACE (23-man roster): $2,625

 

[princedpw]

capgeek is projecting a 71.1 million cap next year ... so you have a little more room.

 

[Heroic Shrimp]

capgeek is projecting a 71.1 million cap next year ... so you have a little more room.

Word is presently that the cap might be closer to 68M, despite higher earlier projections, because of weakness in the Canadian dollar.

 

[bustaheims]

capgeek is projecting a 71.1 million cap next year ... so you have a little more room.

Capgeek is using the projection the league came up with a few months ago when the Canadian dollar was still basically at par with the US dollar.

 

[Highlander]

I would imagine this is some mechanism in place to equalize the dollars other wise there would be gap in competition.  When they mention US dollars, US Dollars remain US Dollars?all player contracts are in US money.

 

[bustaheims]

I would imagine this is some mechanism in place to equalize the dollars other wise there would be gap in competition.  When they mention US dollars, US Dollars remain US Dollars?all player contracts are in US money.

Nope. All revenues are converted into US dollars at the going exchange rate. That's the easiest way to ensure a true 50/50 split. Equalizing one currency to the other would either create false revenues or diminish the actual revenues (depending on which way it went). The league isn't particularly concerned about there being a gap in competition due to currency disparity. With the cap and revenue sharing, as far as they're concerned, everyone is playing on a relatively equal financial playing field when it comes to acquiring and retaining talent - and, unless one of the dollars really tanks, they're close enough to being right about that for their purposes.

 

[BlueWhiteBlood]

Giving some thought to a 68 mil cap and Leaf stock at the start of the offseason...

Franson, Reimer, Raymond out and you've convinced Bolland to sign for one year at that hit...  not very likely but then there's that amount of cap space for whatever deal you could make otherwise. Komarov on a 4 year deal? I hate that number now but he might be worth it as the seasons go.

Gnarly cap space left over...

FORWARDS

James Van Riemsdyk ($4.250m) / Tyler Bozak ($4.200m) / Phil Kessel ($8.000m)
Joffrey Lupul ($5.250m) / Nazem Kadri ($2.900m) / Nikolai Kulemin ($3.800m)
Peter Holland ($1.251m) / Dave Bolland ($3.500m) / David Clarkson ($5.250m)
Troy Bodie ($0.800m) / Jay McClement ($1.800m) / Leonardo  D'Komarovinci ($2.500m)
David Broll ($0.591m) /

DEFENSEMEN

Carl Gunnarsson ($3.150m) / Dion Phaneuf ($7.000m)
Jake Gardiner ($2.227m) / Morgan Rielly ($0.894m)
Tim Gleason ($4.000m) / Paul Ranger ($1.200m)
Andrew MacWilliam ($0.875m) / T.J. Brennan ($0.660m)

GOALTENDERS

Jonathan Bernier ($2.900m)
J oe ($1.000m)
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CAPGEEK
(estimations for 2014-15)
SALARY CAP: $68,000,000; CAP PAYROLL: $67,997,375; BONUSES: $1,062,500
CAP SPACE (23-man roster): $2,625

I like this idea, particularly where we keep Kulemin in a Leafs jersey.

I would move the same players you've suggested at the draft for more picks. Maybe try to pluck JvR's youngest brother?

I've liked having Mason Raymond, but it will look different when he asks for a fair sized contract in the summer, so I won't miss him. Besides, I think his 3rd line spot is better filled with more of a grinding Pk guy in my opinion, or D'Amigo!

A big key is signing Komarov, he would fit nicely on that bottom 6. I'd pay the 2.5 million I think over 4 years.

The defense would have to include another top 4 player for me to accept it. Maybe part of a trade at the draft, or free agent. I'd be willing to drop Ranger from the mix in exchange for an upgrade further up the line up.

 

[Champ Kind]

Giving some thought to a 68 mil cap and Leaf stock at the start of the offseason...

Franson, Reimer, Raymond out and you've convinced Bolland to sign for one year at that hit...  not very likely but then there's that amount of cap space for whatever deal you could make otherwise. Komarov on a 4 year deal? I hate that number now but he might be worth it as the seasons go.

Gnarly cap space left over...

FORWARDS

James Van Riemsdyk ($4.250m) / Tyler Bozak ($4.200m) / Phil Kessel ($8.000m)
Joffrey Lupul ($5.250m) / Nazem Kadri ($2.900m) / Nikolai Kulemin ($3.800m)
Peter Holland ($1.251m) / Dave Bolland ($3.500m) / David Clarkson ($5.250m)
Troy Bodie ($0.800m) / Jay McClement ($1.800m) / Leonardo  D'Komarovinci ($2.500m)
David Broll ($0.591m) /

DEFENSEMEN

Carl Gunnarsson ($3.150m) / Dion Phaneuf ($7.000m)
Jake Gardiner ($2.227m) / Morgan Rielly ($0.894m)
Tim Gleason ($4.000m) / Paul Ranger ($1.200m)
Andrew MacWilliam ($0.875m) / T.J. Brennan ($0.660m)

GOALTENDERS

Jonathan Bernier ($2.900m)
J oe ($1.000m)
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CAPGEEK
(estimations for 2014-15)
SALARY CAP: $68,000,000; CAP PAYROLL: $67,997,375; BONUSES: $1,062,500
CAP SPACE (23-man roster): $2,625

I'm intrigued by J oe.  What was his save percentage?

 

[Tigger]

The defense would have to include another top 4 player for me to accept it. Maybe part of a trade at the draft, or free agent. I'd be willing to drop Ranger from the mix in exchange for an upgrade further up the line up.

The way I see it, barring some trades etc., the Leafs don't have a lot of choices there, there is not a lot of cap space if that's the limit they have.

I mean, looking at that lineup one has to ask 'keep Bolland or keep Reimer', they could do one but not both.

 

[Tigger]

I'm intrigued by J oe.  What was his save percentage?

His DIGR was a totally legitimate .9 16....

 

[BlueWhiteBlood]

The defense would have to include another top 4 player for me to accept it. Maybe part of a trade at the draft, or free agent. I'd be willing to drop Ranger from the mix in exchange for an upgrade further up the line up.

The way I see it, barring some trades etc., the Leafs don't have a lot of choices there, there is not a lot of cap space if that's the limit they have.

I mean, looking at that lineup one has to ask 'keep Bolland or keep Reimer', they could do one but not both.

Yeah, it would be tight, but if they really have aspirations of contending, I think they need to address that issue. Maybe I'm wrong and one of Jake or Morgan slips in there, but I'm thinking not yet, certainly on the defensive end of things.

 

[Tigger]

Yeah, it would be tight, but if they really have aspirations of contending, I think they need to address that issue. Maybe I'm wrong and one of Jake or Morgan slips in there, but I'm thinking not yet, certainly on the defensive end of things.

They need to be patient too, the Leafs aren't one year away from contending. I think Rielly is going to be a steal two years from now and a big cap hit in three, hopefully worth every penny... maybe it's Jake that takes a step up next year, I think it's his turn but if not the Leafs should really remain as calm as possible here...

 

[Redleaf]

Yeah, it would be tight, but if they really have aspirations of contending, I think they need to address that issue. Maybe I'm wrong and one of Jake or Morgan slips in there, but I'm thinking not yet, certainly on the defensive end of things.

They need to be patient too, the Leafs aren't one year away from contending. I think Rielly is going to be a steal two years from now and a big cap hit in three, hopefully worth every penny... maybe it's Jake that takes a step up next year, I think it's his turn but if not the Leafs should really remain as calm as possible here...

This.

Way too many fans expecting big things from this team NOW. The teams weakest link is at D, mainly because 2 rookies are logging big minutes, and learning how to play in their own end against the best players in the world. Nonis can either trade Reilly and Gardiner for veteran defensemen, or continue to take their lumps and stay patient. I'm for the latter, and Im not expecting too much for at least 2 more seasons.

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

Yeah, it would be tight, but if they really have aspirations of contending, I think they need to address that issue. Maybe I'm wrong and one of Jake or Morgan slips in there, but I'm thinking not yet, certainly on the defensive end of things.

They need to be patient too, the Leafs aren't one year away from contending. I think Rielly is going to be a steal two years from now and a big cap hit in three, hopefully worth every penny... maybe it's Jake that takes a step up next year, I think it's his turn but if not the Leafs should really remain as calm as possible here...

This.

Way too many fans expecting big things from this team NOW. The teams weakest link is at D, mainly because 2 rookies are logging big minutes, and learning how to play in their own end against the best players in the world. Nonis either trades Reilly and Gardiner for veteran defensemen, or continue to take their lumps and stay patient. I'm for the latter.

Gardiner isn't a rookie and has 154 games in the league, and Gardiner has the best possession rating among Leafs D, meaning he's driving play better than the rest of the D.  Gardiner isn't a problem.