Rumor: 2022-2023 Free Agency and Trade Rumors: STILL searching for a 2C

[Cousin Eddie]

If Girard gets moved in season I’d want to snag Ghost out of AZ to replace him for this run. Of course when I say replace him I mean upgrade lol.

 

[henchman21]

If Girard gets moved in season I’d want to snag Ghost out of AZ to replace him for this run. Of course when I say replace him I mean upgrade lol.

Ghost would be absurdly good here.

 

[Balthazar]

Speaking of Ghost...the Flyers had to pay a 2nd and a 7th just to dump him and he only had 2 years left at 4.5M AAV.

That's a bit scary...hope Girard is perceived as a better dman in the league.

 

[Avsfan1921]

I’m ok with trading G just for the fact that the cost of the d core needs to be readjusted in order to create cap space for the forward core.

I like G and think he’s tagged on too much. He’s not having a great year but none of the d are. The thought of EJ or Englund getting more ice time in the playoffs terrifies me to the point of wondering if that would be worse than having no 2c trade…. If the d core could remain healthy for the playoffs I would almost rather wait for a G trade in the offseason and just look for depth forward pieces honestly.

Either way it’s going to be a tough go without either of a G level d man or solid 2c. The team needs to find the chemistry of last year when they get the majority of guys back.

 

[shadow1]

Speaking of Ghost...the Flyers had to pay a 2nd and a 7th just to dump him and he only had 2 years left at 4.5M AAV.

That's a bit scary...hope Girard is perceived as a better dman in the league.

That was definitely a weird scenario caused by the flat cap and the Flyers terrible management. Ghost had fallen out of favor there for a while, and they paid to get rid of him in order to bring in Ryan Ellis and *drum roll* Rasmus Ristolainen.

Out	In
D Robert Hagg D Shayne Gostisbehere D Phillipe Myers F Nolan Patrick 2021 1st Round Pick (14th Overall) 2022 2nd Round Pick 2022 7th Round Pick 2023 2nd Round Pick	D Ryan Ellis D Rasmus Ristolainen

Even with his bad season, I believe Girard still has trade value (though it's obviously decreased). Last off-season teams were so desperate on the back end that we saw a pile of terrible contracts handed out, such as Ben Chiarot ($4.75x4), Erik Gudbranson ($4x4) and Nick Leddy ($4x4).

 

[AvsWraith]

We have two forwards that are a threat to score. How many games between now and the trade deadline do you think we can win that way?

 

[Vaslof]

Any actual Avs rumors?

 

[henchman21]

That was definitely a weird scenario caused by the flat cap and the Flyers terrible management. Ghost had fallen out of favor there for a while, and they paid to get rid of him in order to bring in Ryan Ellis and *drum roll* Rasmus Ristolainen.

Out	In
D Robert Hagg D Shayne Gostisbehere D Phillipe Myers F Nolan Patrick 2021 1st Round Pick (14th Overall) 2022 2nd Round Pick 2022 7th Round Pick 2023 2nd Round Pick	D Ryan Ellis D Rasmus Ristolainen

Even with his bad season, I believe Girard still has trade value (though it's obviously decreased). Last off-season teams were so desperate on the back end that we saw a pile of terrible contracts handed out, such as Ben Chiarot ($4.75x4), Erik Gudbranson ($4x4) and Nick Leddy ($4x4).

1. Girard certainly has value. What that value is... that's up in the air. It certainly isn't what it was 2 years ago.
2. Add Manson to that contract list.
3. Don't mistake teams willing to sign UFAs for pure cash as willing to trade substantial value for players already signed for similar amounts.

 

[95snipes]

Ghost would be absurdly good here.

Man, I wanted him when he was put on waivers and people here basically called me an idiot.

 

[Balthazar]

Man, I wanted him when he was put on waivers and people here basically called me an idiot.

Rightfully so.

Could have had a 2nd + a 7th to take him instead of picking him for free on waivers.

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

Rightfully so.

Could have had a 2nd + a 7th to take him instead of picking him for free on waivers.

Good point

 

[BobRossColton]

Any thoughts on barbashev as a 2C or is he a winger?

 

[Pokecheque]

Any thoughts on barbashev as a 2C?

No. He’s a bottom six guy who had one fluke 20 goal season.

 

[The Merchant]

Any actual Avs rumors?

Been radio silence from the national guys. Last little nugget of a rumor was from Jesse Montano saying the name he keeps hearing around the rink is Kane.

 

[Balthazar]

Seravalli:

 

[sethro109]

Seravalli:

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They say when you collect 5 Toews' you automatically get a Foote.

 

[dahrougem2]

Seravalli:

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How does this make any sense? Avs don't have cap space for Horvat but do Toews?

Seravelli is great for rumours but sometimes I swear the guy sounds like a moron.

 

[lionsDen]

G hasn’t been playing well, but he’s a legit top 4 guy. If he’s gone, you’re replacing him with a scrub since the Avs can’t afford more…

Do you sacrifice G for a 2c?

 

[Balthazar]

How does this make any sense? Avs don't have cap space for Horvat but do Toews?

Seravelli is great for rumours but sometimes I swear the guy sounds like a moron.

He's implying that the team that will trade for Horvat will want to re-up him. Avs clearly can't afford that.

 

[dahrougem2]

He's implying that the team that will trade for Horvat will want to re-up him. Avs clearly can't afford that.

Doesn't mean they couldn't treat him the way they treat Toews IF they trade for Bo

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

Do you sacrifice G for a 2c?

Ideally, yea

 

[BobRossColton]

Sorry, but I'm bored, how about Dawson Mercer?

 

[Chiarelli]

Sorry, but I'm bored, how about Dawson Mercer?

Ideally I’d go all in this season with picks and prospects maybe newhook and get Horvat. Then next offseason swap Toews for a guy like Mercer and Bo stays healthy and G returns to form then the Avs are a powerhouse for like 3-5 more years.

 

[BobRossColton]

Could this be a condition added to our 1st.

2024 1st for Lundell+another minor prospect or pick but our pick would become a 2023 1st round if Florida's pick owned by Montreal jumps spots due to the lottery?

 

[lionsDen]

Ideally, yea

I was curious cause I know the staff as I understand it places a highpriority on dmen.