Confirmed with Link: Avs trade Conditional '25 1st + Ryan Johansen to Philly for Sean Walker + '26 5th

[Bill Peckerskull]

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[henchman21]

He's a fantastic pickup and will really help the right side of the defense. On the smaller side, but doesn't play small. Very mobile and has more offense than his numbers indicate. He's a fantastic player.

 

[Ararana]

They gave up a first.

If RyJo isn't included cMac just got taken to the woodshed.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

But can he play Center

 

[Tralfamadore]

I'll hold out on getting too mad because this obviously means another d man is getting moved but geez that seems like a high price.

Also they could have had Henrique for just an additional 5th rounder apparently.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

In all honesty that's a really top notch move. Walker was the best Dman available by a large margin IMO. Fits exactly what the Avs needed as well. I would even say he's pretty clearly the #3 guy on our back end now.


If they aren't trading Bo or G now, that's a ridiculous Defense. But I am very concerned about the plans for 2C. Extremely concerned.

 

[Avaholic29]

Has to be a precursor to a Byram or Girard deal.

 

[S E P H]

Walker is smooth, maybe not a 1st round pick smooth, but definitely a more productive version of Chris Tanev.

Torts is probably rioting right now.

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

 

[Tralfamadore]

In all honesty that's a really top notch move. Walker was the best Dman available by a large margin IMO. Fits exactly what the Avs needed as well. I would even say he's pretty clearly the #3 guy on our back end now.


If they aren't trading Bo or G now, that's a ridiculous Defense. But I am very concerned about the plans for 2C. Extremely concerned.

I would have rather just traded the 1st for Henrique and keep the current defense together.

We'll find out soon what they're cooking up. There must be a big deal coming.

 

[Ararana]

Has to be a precursor to a Byram or Girard deal.

It has to be. The only question is which one?

 

[LTCPain75]

Hallelujah

 

[henchman21]

It has to be. The only question is which one?

Byram... G is playing so much better and Byram holds a lot more value.

 

[Tralfamadore]

Boom and that's why the price was high.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

Honestly I was completely ok with a 1st for Walker anyway.


RyJo going back just makes this look even better.

 

[The Kingslayer]

I like Walker but I like a 2C more

 

[SuperJoe]

Oof, thank Odin

 

[Ararana]

A first rounder to pick up one of the better defense AND dump RyJo... not too bad.

Now ship out one of Byram/Girard for that damn 2C!

Byram... G is playing so much better and Byram holds a lot more value.

I agree. Byram makes way more sense.

 

[henchman21]

With RyJo out in this deal, this has to be a precursor to another move.

 

[NOTENOUGHRYJOTHINGS]

Like I said. We're going to see some real changes.

 

[wayninja]

Good to see us spending 1st rounders to address the biggest team needs.

 

[Avs_19]

I would’ve given up two 1sts and the rights to @The Kingslayer to get rid of 12. Amazing.

 

[Ceremony]

I'm not one to speak ill of the dead but good f***ing riddance.

 

[Avs44]

I'm so sorry to everyone who is working OT this week so that they can take Friday off

 

[Grigowski]

Strike 1. Getting Walker is damn good. And shipping off Ryjo... Yeah, thats worth a 1st imho....

So one of Byram or Girard has to go for the big trade....,