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The Original FFIV · 08-23-2023, 08:39 AM

Probably one of the quietest off seasons on record. For sure, cap plays a role.

However, lots of names on the block remain on the block. And many of those players could help other teams. Yet, they remain on their current teams.

Which begs the question - are NHL GMs more interested in improving their teams or screwing over their counterparts? It would behoove the GM to do what it takes to improve their team, but if that’s the case, why the lack of activity? Retained salary would appear to mitigate cap considerations. So why aren’t more deals being made?

Not just our team but look at teams like Winnipeg as well. #1G and #1C are positions that teams covet, yet Scheifele and Hellebuyck are still on their roster.

Are buyers lowballing or are sellers asking too much or both?

Growing up in the 80s/90s there was a lot more player movement. For sure, no cap or ntc/nmc were around. But you have GMs like Dubas/Hughes that are creative and make stuff happen. Need more GMs like that. Player movement has always been one of the fun points of being a fan (probably not for players) and to have things lock up has taken some of thr fun out of being a fan.

Interested to hear others thoughts.

08-23-2023, 08:39 AM	#1
The Original FFIV First Line Centre Join Date: Jan 2007 Exp:	Discussion point - reason for lack of trades this off season Probably one of the quietest off seasons on record. For sure, cap plays a role. However, lots of names on the block remain on the block. And many of those players could help other teams. Yet, they remain on their current teams. Which begs the question - are NHL GMs more interested in improving their teams or screwing over their counterparts? It would behoove the GM to do what it takes to improve their team, but if that’s the case, why the lack of activity? Retained salary would appear to mitigate cap considerations. So why aren’t more deals being made? Not just our team but look at teams like Winnipeg as well. #1G and #1C are positions that teams covet, yet Scheifele and Hellebuyck are still on their roster. Are buyers lowballing or are sellers asking too much or both? Growing up in the 80s/90s there was a lot more player movement. For sure, no cap or ntc/nmc were around. But you have GMs like Dubas/Hughes that are creative and make stuff happen. Need more GMs like that. Player movement has always been one of the fun points of being a fan (probably not for players) and to have things lock up has taken some of thr fun out of being a fan. Interested to hear others thoughts.