Armchair GM Thread

[Soundgarden]

That might be what ultimately ends up happening, but no way in hell is that the organization's mindset going into the off-season and next year.

That may not be their intention but bringing back Brunette is exactly where that will lead after this disastrous season.

 

[Kat Predator]

Only reason I hesitate is because this is a team that honestly needs to be completely rebuilt, not make a push for the playoffs. Making this team better now just hurts us in the long run because it puts you picking mid pack instead of at the top, which frankly we need.

Now had this been the team coming out off the 2017 season I'd absolutely agree with you. Bring him in, you've proven you have other players that can pull weight in the playoffs. Maybe he figures it out being around them. However this group of " winners " couldn't figure out how to win themselves, let alone show someone else how to do it.

There's a lot of ways to take the original question.

Will Trotz be interested in adding Marner? Who knows! Does he like him? If so, he'll be in the bidding for sure.

Is Marner a really good player? Sure.

Is Marner a player that can put a team on his back in the playoffs and dominate games? No.

Do you think it's in the Preds interests to go after Marner this offseason? My answer remains: No. None of the above answers or angles on the question withstanding. The short of it is that this team is a train wreck. Adding Marner might help us go up from 30th best to ... whatever. Rose colored glasses, maybe we make a WC spot and get swept in the first round. But as far as team construction, he doesn't move the needle to contender by himself. And the Preds are now at the lowest point they've been since they first started as an expansion team. By the time we get the GM and coach to clear out of here, get rid of the retirement home contracts, get young talent and develop it properly, Marner could be retired himself. Finally, we don't need a big signing to reach the cap floor, and why would he want to come here?

 

[jumb0]

Is there anyone worth offersheeting and risking our 2026 1st round pick for?

Not ready to risk our 1st. But I'd be all over Marco Rossi for our 2nd.

 

[Scoresberg]

Finally, we don't need a big signing to reach the cap floor, and why would he want to come here?

FWIW, there were rumours that Trotz tried to acquire him in the 2024 Trade Deadline. ROR gave his recommendation.

I also believe and have heard ROR and Marner were close during ROR's short stint in TOR. I can't shake the feeling that one of the reasons for keeping ROR was to entice Marner to come to Nashville.

And, for what I've heard Marner's after the money at this point. I'll all but guarantee you that he's going to sign in a no-state tax team. We can afford him, we are a low-pressure environment and there's other stars in our team (is there really, though?) that you could realistically pitch him the scenario that we turn this around QUICK.

 

[herzausstein]

Not ready to risk our 1st. But I'd be all over Marco Rossi for our 2nd.

That limits the offersheet to around 4.6M in AAV. Wild actually have a fair amount of capspace so I don't think they'll have any issue matching.

 

[Bringer of Jollity]

Marner would just add to the hilarity that is dumping Duchene because of his "retirement" contract only to add 3 guys that basically only came for the pay day.

Don't get me wrong though, playoff performer thus far or no, you get a Marner, you take it.

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

Only reason I hesitate is because this is a team that honestly needs to be completely rebuilt, not make a push for the playoffs. Making this team better now just hurts us in the long run because it puts you picking mid pack instead of at the top, which frankly we need.

Now had this been the team coming out off the 2017 season I'd absolutely agree with you. Bring him in, you've proven you have other players that can pull weight in the playoffs. Maybe he figures it out being around them. However this group of " winners " couldn't figure out how to win themselves, let alone show someone else how to do it.

With the high pick you hope to get someone as good as Marner. I don’t think you refrain from signing him because he improves you.

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

Marner would just add to the hilarity that is dumping Duchene because of his "retirement" contract only to add 3 guys that basically only came for the pay day.

Don't get me wrong though, playoff performer thus far or no, you get a Marner, you take it.

EF speculated on 32 Thoughts today that Marchessaukt to Toronto makes a lot of sense. They need some of his fire.

On Marner, I think he signs at a low media intensity market. He is Toronto kid and he seems really tired of feeling weight of that. Coming to Nashville or Utah or another place with less demand on him would likely be extremely appealing, money aside.

 

[Scoresberg]

EF speculated on 32 Thoughts today that Marchessaukt to Toronto makes a lot of sense. They need some of his fire.

On Marner, I think he signs at a low media intensity market. He is Toronto kid and he seems really tired of feeling weight of that. Coming to Nashville or Utah or another place with less demand on him would likely be extremely appealing, money aside.

What does TOR have to offer?

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

What does TOR have to offer?

Not much, but Trotz may well want to unload that contract.

 

[Byrddog]

FWIW, there were rumours that Trotz tried to acquire him in the 2024 Trade Deadline. ROR gave his recommendation.

I also believe and have heard ROR and Marner were close during ROR's short stint in TOR. I can't shake the feeling that one of the reasons for keeping ROR was to entice Marner to come to Nashville.

And, for what I've heard Marner's after the money at this point. I'll all but guarantee you that he's going to sign in a no-state tax team. We can afford him, we are a low-pressure environment and there's other stars in our team (is there really, though?) that you could realistically pitch him the scenario that we turn this around QUICK.

Marner can sign with any team with the cap increasing making room to pay the guy is much easier. And while the tax point is a consideration it does not outweigh going to a cup competitive team. Any player the chance for success is at least as important than the payday. This eliminates Nashville from a Marner destination. This roster is about as far from being cup competitive as it could be. It's nice to dream but reality will set in.

 

[Softball99]

That limits the offersheet to around 4.6M in AAV. Wild actually have a fair amount of capspace so I don't think they'll have any issue matching.

Rossi's camp has publicly exspressed dissatisfaction with his usage

 

[Kat Predator]

FWIW, there were rumours that Trotz tried to acquire him in the 2024 Trade Deadline. ROR gave his recommendation.

I also believe and have heard ROR and Marner were close during ROR's short stint in TOR. I can't shake the feeling that one of the reasons for keeping ROR was to entice Marner to come to Nashville.

And, for what I've heard Marner's after the money at this point. I'll all but guarantee you that he's going to sign in a no-state tax team. We can afford him, we are a low-pressure environment and there's other stars in our team (is there really, though?) that you could realistically pitch him the scenario that we turn this around QUICK.

Exactly what I'm afraid of. While I wouldn't do it, because it's shortsighted and will set the team back further ... I can easily see Trotz thinking he's only one player away. I mean everything he's done so far has been, in his own final analysis, perfect.

 

[Kat Predator]

Marner can sign with any team with the cap increasing making room to pay the guy is much easier. And while the tax point is a consideration it does not outweigh going to a cup competitive team. Any player the chance for success is at least as important than the payday. This eliminates Nashville from a Marner destination. This roster is about as far from being cup competitive as it could be. It's nice to dream but reality will set in.

Marner to Vegas.