Speculation: Armchair GM Thread

[Roman Yoshi]

Trotz.had a good interview today on 102.5. I really like the human (loved growing up with his kids) but I really don't trust his words as GM. His actions with the young guys seem very different than his words.

He also mentioned that had it built into their models that guys would regress this year so they got offensive help in Stamkos and Marchy to keep the goal rate up.

Ummm Barry, you said you didn't want to be mushy middle but you went out and made moves to ensure that is where we would be.

Lastly, my impression of Trotz really is he is more interested in helping coach Brunnette to be a successful NHL coach than develop our players.

 

[Softball99]

We should've snagged Alec Regula before Edmonton

 

[101st_fan]

We should've snagged Alec Regula before Edmonton

At least Gravel has some familiarity with whatever it is Bruno expects from a player. Regula would be put in a position to struggle.

 

[Armourboy]

We should've snagged Alec Regula before Edmonton

He wasn't small enough.

 

[Discipline Daddy]

Canes fan here. Curious what package you think would get it done for Ryan O'Reilly.

Would there be any interest in O'Reilly for

2025 1st round pick
Jack Drury
Noel Franson

I think a 1st has to be part of the package, and it makes sense to also deal Kotkaniemi or Drury (I'd imagine you'd much prefer Drury who isn't signed for forever). I'd also imagine a prospect would need to be included. Noel Franson was our 3rd round defenseman from last year who is 0.5 PPG for Allsvenskan. I think it's fair to also include a prospect but I wouldn't do Nikishin or Artamanov. I'm not sure what Nashville's organization needs are in the system.