Value of: Armia

[vokiel]

Good question, not a 1st, unless he's got 30 goals in by the TDL, which is doubtful.

He's a pretty good, defensively responsible veteran.

Could be in demand by then, he just needs to stay fit and work hard, then maybe a contender puts up.

 

[Kojo]

Armia was a beast in the second half of last season and he needs a new contract. He's going to fetch a first round draft pick at the TDL.

 

[Xirik]

Yet, HF didn't see it coming. "You'd be lucky to have a 3rd" they said.

Now Armia, he needs to play well because he's been an up and down player. I don't know what Armia we are getting next year. If we're getting the same we got last year after being called back from the AHL, a 2nd would be a good deal for both teams.

I'm confused.

is Armia a center and who's main problem is injury issues? injuries heal and perhaps Monahan's injury days or over or he's gotten lucky. Players usually don't gain consistency and a work ethic at 31 years old.

And to be honest you were probably were worried about Monahan's health just as everyone else on HF boards. I doubt you "saw it coming".

 

[Spearmint Rhino]

Is any team going into the season with two first round picks?

There’s a few, only one likely a buyer/contender is the Preds

 

[Grand Admiral Thrawn]

The more I read this thread, the more confident I am we will get a 1st for him!

 

[pth2]

I came in thinking someone was saying “what can Armia return?”

Then people say a 2nd or B prospect and then Habs fans saying no way.

Then everyone agrees he’s just worth more to the Habs than as a trade asset.

I was wrong. What is this.

This is Slafy ruining a potentially interesting topic by throwing out an insane trade value that *everyone with any sense* disagrees with.

 

[Maitz]

Maybe a 3rd and a AHLer for Armia 50% retained at the deadline but nothing much more IMO

 

[John Mandalorian]

Maybe a 3rd and a AHLer for Armia 50% retained at the deadline but nothing much more IMO

So you’re not retaining on Savard then?

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

Yet, HF didn't see it coming. "You'd be lucky to have a 3rd" they said.

Now Armia, he needs to play well because he's been an up and down player. I don't know what Armia we are getting next year. If we're getting the same we got last year after being called back from the AHL, a 2nd would be a good deal for both teams.

I do think Armia retained will absolutely have positive value. I just don't see him alone fetching a first but who the f*** knows.

 

[Mestaruus]

Armia was a beast in the second half of last season and he needs a new contract. He's going to fetch a first round draft pick at the TDL.

Lehkonen kind of steal for some team (probably not though). Lehkonen anyway turned out to be pretty good trade for Colorado. Imagine Colorado taking Armia as well and winning the cup as a result.

 

[jfhabs]

I do think Armia retained will absolutely have positive value. I just don't see him alone fetching a first but who the f*** knows.

I think only one guy said that (1st).

 

[HuGort]

I would be interested in Armia to Anaheim. Though only if they are giving him away for free. Our right handed depth is lacking.

Every team would want him for free

 

[John Mandalorian]

Lehkonen kind of steal for some team (probably not though). Lehkonen anyway turned out to be pretty good trade for Colorado. Imagine Colorado taking Armia as well and winning the cup as a result.

They won the cup without Armia. What a daft comment.

Seriously though, Armia is the kind of guy that could be a nice fit on the Avs. But his salary is too high for what he is and Hughes will soon be using Seravelli to elevate Armia’s value. The Avs won’t likely be in on that. They can get a similar sack of potatoes elsewhere without paying the Hughes-Seravelli premium.

 

[SmokeyDuck]

Every team would want him for free

It the salary works I mean maybe.

 

[Whalers Fan]

Good question, not a 1st, unless he's got 30 goals in by the TDL, which is doubtful.

He's a pretty good, defensively responsible veteran.

Could be in demand by then, he just needs to stay fit and work hard, then maybe a contender puts up.

Considering Armia's career high is the 17 goals he scored last year, I would use the phrase "virtually impossible" instead of "doubtful".

 

[Junohockeyfan]

They won the cup without Armia. What a daft comment.

Seriously though, Armia is the kind of guy that could be a nice fit on the Avs. But his salary is too high for what he is and Hughes will soon be using Seravelli to elevate Armia’s value. The Avs won’t likely be in on that. They can get a similar sack of potatoes elsewhere without paying the Hughes-Seravelli premium.

Lol what’s the link with Seavalli?

 

[Easternbull]

Florida will pick him up at the deadline retained.

Can completely dominate a shift when he is "on".

Has always had all the tools, but very inconsistent. His game is built for the offseason. Toronto could for sure use him..

 

[John Mandalorian]

Lol what’s the link with Seavalli?

Hughes uses (or maybe Hugheses is a better word?) Seravelli to inflate the trade value of a player by constantly talking about it on air to a point where he speaks it in to existence.

A first for Armia will be tough with that salary and only one retention slot. But Hugh can bet Hughes will certainly try. And even though this might be an ugly dynamic, it’s not a criticism. More so the opposite. Hughes is doing what Id want I’m to do if I were a Habs fan. I just also know it’s going to be tedious when the season starts and Seravelli will be on the half time show of every home game of a Canadian team talking about Habs players at the trade deadline.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Hughes uses (or maybe Hugheses is a better word?) Seravelli to inflate the trade value of a player by constantly talking about it on air to a point where he speaks it in to existence.

A first for Armia will be tough with that salary and only one retention slot. But Hugh can bet Hughes will certainly try. And even though this might be an ugly dynamic, it’s not a criticism. More so the opposite. Hughes is doing what Id want I’m to do if I were a Habs fan. I just also know it’s going to be tedious when the season starts and Seravelli will be on the half time show of every home game of a Canadian team talking about Habs players at the trade deadline.

That's awesome! I had a feeling he had the media doing his bidding. I suspect there is some truth to it.

But Armia for a 1st? Come on man... No one can will that into existence. lol

 

[Moose Head]

Hughes uses (or maybe Hugheses is a better word?) Seravelli to inflate the trade value of a player by constantly talking about it on air to a point where he speaks it in to existence.

A first for Armia will be tough with that salary and only one retention slot. But Hugh can bet Hughes will certainly try. And even though this might be an ugly dynamic, it’s not a criticism. More so the opposite. Hughes is doing what Id want I’m to do if I were a Habs fan. I just also know it’s going to be tedious when the season starts and Seravelli will be on the half time show of every home game of a Canadian team talking about Habs players at the trade deadline.

I think Savard is the guy that gets pumped up value this year and is retained on. Dvorak, since he’s a center is the 2nd candidate if Savard is injured at deadline time.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

I think Savard is the guy that gets pumped up value this year and is retained on. Dvorak, since he’s a center is the 2nd candidate if Savard is injured at deadline time.

Dvorak has the most potential (with retention) so long as he's healthy. I think Savard will get a 2nd with retention unless he has an above average year.

 

[HuGort]

It the salary works I mean maybe.

Armia solid player. Habs would get decent return retained.

 

[SmokeyDuck]

Armia solid player. Habs would get decent return retained.

Possible. The returns people are offering here I wouldn't consider decent.

 

[The Nuge]

Every team would want him for free

He literally cleared waivers last season. Nobody wanted him for free

 

[HuGort]

Possible. The returns people are offering here I wouldn't consider decent.

Trade deadline value doubles, sometimes triples. Monahan be example.

He literally cleared waivers last season. Nobody wanted him for free

Same teams could have signed Monahan last summer for free. Paid a first at deadline