GDT: 2019 Free Agent Frenzy

[flyfysher]

But probably enough to add Gusev....

Where would you play Gusev? Can he play off wing? Love to have him but shouldn't the Avs get depth G instead?

 

[Raucherhusten]

I wouldn't be too sure about that if I were you.

I'm not, because if everything goes right, we could. But realistically, with the departure of Barrie, this blueline needs a year to get us there.

 

[flyfysher]

I'm not, because if everything goes right, we could. But realistically, with the departure of Barrie, this blueline needs a year to get us there.

Normally I'd agree with you but I wouldn't be surprised if Makar adapts very quickly.

 

[PAZ]

Where would you play Gusev? Can he play off wing? Love to have him but shouldn't the Avs get depth G instead?

Gusev - Mackinnon - Burakovsky
Landeskog - Kadri - Rantanen
Donskoi - Jost - Compher
Calvert - Bellemare - Nieto
Wilson

 

[Freaky Styley]

Did I read that Girard is overrated? If anything I think he is criminally underrated and underappreciated around here. What he has done to this point at his age and his defensive awareness/hockey IQ this guy already is a special player that will just keep improving. He's already our 2nd best defenseman (at defending) even with Barrie

 

[RoyIsALegend]

Gusev - Mackinnon - Burakovsky
Landeskog - Kadri - Rantanen
Donskoi - Jost - Compher
Calvert - Bellemare - Nieto
Wilson

Wilson won’t be a scratch in a healthy lineup. We will probably have a couple of PTOs as the 13th and 14th forwards anyhow.

Not that I want to move him, but it would likely need to be Nieto (1y @ $2m) along with somebody like Barberio (1y @ $1.45m) dumped off the roster before adding another salary.

 

[RoyIsALegend]

Let’s get rid of these guys and sign a depth RHD, 3rd goalie, and 13th forward.

Mark Barberio - 1 year left at $1,450,000
Vladislav Kamenev - RFA
AJ Greer - RFA
Anton Lindholm - RFA
Sergei Boikov - RFA

 

[PAZ]

Wilson won’t be a scratch in a healthy lineup. We will probably have a couple of PTOs as the 13th and 14th forwards anyhow.

Not that I want to move him, but it would likely need to be Nieto (1y @ $2m) along with somebody like Barberio (1y @ $1.45m) dumped off the roster before adding another salary.

I'm pretty sure we could fit everyone under the cap without moving salary. If needed Barberio would get dumped, but I don't see any reason to move Nieto as I doubt Joe will be a buyer this year at the TDL.

 

[Murzu]

Am I the only one with legit faith in Kamenev? I thought he was decent last year and was getting better and better untill the injury.

Of course he needs to stay healthy.

 

[Avsavsavsavsavs]

Please add this boy



I've seen enough, that shot is filthy, 2 year deal 4.5-5 mil f*** it lets go, this is one of those times a KHL'er looks like a sure fire deal, his international numbers are insane too.

 

[Foxtail]

I think he has the POTENTIAL to be a stud offensively. His vision, speed, and ability to make something out of nothing are spectacular. Tact on a few years experience on there and you could easily have a stud. He's a ways away from potentially getting there though.

Girard is suring up his defensive game 1st. He and the Avs already know the offensive potential is there. Kid just put in 2 solid seasons and just turned 21 , I expect him to be offensively dominant this year. Girard and Makar are gonna light it up.
Fasten your seat belt and hang the xXxX on gents.

 

[UncleRisto]

Shouldn't a bit more be happening?

 

[RoyIsALegend]

Shouldn't a bit more be happening?

After Day 1, nothing seems to happen for 3-4 days.

 

[cgf]

I wouldn't be too sure about that if I were you.

Have you looked at our blueline?

Normally I'd agree with you but I wouldn't be surprised if Makar adapts very quickly.

Cale can't play 60 minutes a night

 

[Bender]

After Day 1, nothing seems to happen for 3-4 days.

Yeah, Day 2 is for all those guys still unsigned to turn around and look at their agents and say "WTF dude?"

 

[Bender]

I'm pretty sure we could fit everyone under the cap without moving salary. If needed Barberio would get dumped, but I don't see any reason to move Nieto as I doubt Joe will be a buyer this year at the TDL.

Yeah and on top of that, if the Avs move Nieto... "HOW IN THE HELL WILL WE KNOW WHERE HE'S FROM??!?!!"

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

Where would you play Gusev? Can he play off wing? Love to have him but shouldn't the Avs get depth G instead?

Where ever he fits.

Landy/Mack/Bura
Gusev/Kadri/Rants
JTC/Jost/Donkey
Nieto/Bella/Calvert
Wilson/Kam

 

[Balthazar]

Did I read that Girard is overrated? If anything I think he is criminally underrated and underappreciated around here.

True. Girard has been the best NHL defenseman under 21 yo in franchise history. Makar won't have time to change that as he turns 21 in October.

 

[Tommy Shelby]

I like that Joe has seemingly taken playoff performance into consideration this summer.

Brought Willy back, who had a really good playoffs, and our two most underwhelming, underperforming and bed shitting forwards Soda and Kerfoot are gone. Brass, Ghetto and Gork all had pretty below average playoffs too and they are also gone.

Meanwhile guys like Donskoi and Kadri and PEB typically step it up come playoff time were added.

I like this new approach. Can't hack it with playoff hockey? Pack your sh...bags.

 

[Gatorbait19]

Gusev seems like a pretty low risk high reward move. Depends what VGK wants for him, but $4m/yr for a guy that will probably put up 60+ pts/yr for us.

 

[Balthazar]

Gusev seems like a pretty low risk high reward move. Depends what VGK wants for him, but $4m/yr for a guy that will probably put up 60+ pts/yr for us.

Probably could have gotten him for the Burakovsky package

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

I still think we need a RHD more than anything, preferably a legit Top 4 guys as well.... Makar should be on the bottom pairing starting out IMO and with the unknown of EJs health you need help on the Right Side.


Girard - EJ
Zadorov - ???
Cole - Makar

That's how I see it currently with Rosen, Connauton, and Barberio as the 7/8/9 option.


Now if the plan is for Byram to make the team then I guess you just role with 2RHD and 4 LHD but I dunnobir Byram is ready.


I would to go hard on Hamilton out of Carolina if he really is available but I dont know if that's the case.

 

[Gatorbait19]

Probably could have gotten him for the Burakovsky package

I thought same thing. But what’s done is done and they can both help us win games. Get it done Joe. If we do, I think we’re an experienced defense away from a cup.

 

[hockeyfish]

I still really want Gusev, but I'm guessing Vegas will only ship him out east. And they should have no shortage of interested teams.

 

[tucker3434]

Did I miss the discussion about the Avs being one of the teams that called about Aho? I thought what I saw was just wishful thinking.

Despite the appearance at about 3pm on July 1, it seems Sakic really has had a bit of a busy week.