Confirmed with Link: [COL/NJ] Ryan Graves for Mikhail Maltsev and a 2nd round pick (61st overall)

[Spirits]

I'm not sure, I agree though it is a blatant lie to think Graves hits everything that moves. That's what you meant right? Surely you don't think Graves is some physical defenseman? Yeah he was 2nd on the team in hits but was almost 150th in the league...he plays small I'm sorry if that upsets you.

I'm pretty sure that poster you are answering is actually Ryan Graves or related to him in some way.

 

[MonsterMack]

Why are guys allowed to post blatant lies in here? This is rediculous

Do you read your own posts?

 

[Pokecheque]

Bump.

What do we think of him so far? Obviously Bednar is keeping him on a short leash but largely I've liked his body of work, limited as it is. He's big, skilled, uses his size to gain an advantage, and...HE WINS FACEOFFS.

Unfortunately I do get some Grigorenko vibes from him in that I feel he has the occasional bad lapse in the defensive zone, but certainly not the perimeter player that Grigs was. I already feel he's an upgrade on Jost, but that's not saying a ton.

 

[GirardSpinorama]

Bump.

What do we think of him so far? Obviously Bednar is keeping him on a short leash but largely I've liked his body of work, limited as it is. He's big, skilled, uses his size to gain an advantage, and...HE WINS FACEOFFS.

Unfortunately I do get some Grigorenko vibes from him in that I feel he has the occasional bad lapse in the defensive zone, but certainly not the perimeter player that Grigs was. I already feel he's an upgrade on Jost, but that's not saying a ton.

I like him. Big strong good skater. Good fit with Jost on the 4th line. I'd like to see him get more even strength minutes.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

Its a shame he's not earning more trust from Bednar.


I have liked his game quite a bit. He uses his size well on both the forecheck and the backcheck. He's a beast on faceoffs and he does have some skill, he's show that numerous times with the Eagles this year and with the Devils last year. But I feel like he doesn't have the confidence yet with the Avs to execute some of his skill like he does with the Eagles.


I like him as the 4C more than Jost, mostly because Jost is awful at winning faceoffs while Maltsev is great at them. But I have actually like Jost and Maltsev together and wouldn't hate keeping Jost at Wing with Maltsev as the Center going forward on that line.



In general a Jost - Maltsev - NAK 4th line is pretty solid to me. Move Helm to 13th forward.

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

I also wish Bednar would actually give Maltsev more of a chance. If we add some depth, I think I'd be fine with MacDermid-Maltsev-NAK, two faster guys that can put a pace on the other team and then MacDermid just laying the occasional hammer blow.

 

[forsbergavs32]

I got scared and thought we traded to get Graves back

 

[Shane Diesel]

I got scared and thought we traded to get Graves back

Just as long as the Avs keep Behrens.

 

[Foppa2118]

He looks much more comfortable playing Bednar's hard skating forechecking system than he did earlier in the season. Big body, good speed, plays the body well on the forecheck.

Solid 4th liner so far. Would like to see him work on his puck skills with Allard so he can create a little more in the O zone, and also crash the net and create a bit more havoc there.

He should be watching and molding his game off LOC and Nuke. Be another hard skating, hard forechecking, north/south, solid defensive forward.

 

[niwotsblessing]

I'm curious how he'd do on the PK, especially since he can win FO's.

 

[ljb4]

Basically Chris Bigras and a 2022 second round pick for Devon Toews and Mikhail Maltsev. Yet Joe Sakic can't even make the final three for GM of the year.

 

[Pokecheque]

He still has stretches where he’s soft and weak on pucks, also had a terrible turnover in the neutral zone that led to a scoring chance against. Could’ve just dumped it if there wasn’t a play.

Despite that, he did indeed earn some trust from Bednar and got some extra shifts later on.

When he plays hard and physical he’s such an asset. Has to find consistency though.

 

[AllAboutAvs]

Basically Chris Bigras and a 2022 second round pick for Devon Toews and Mikhail Maltsev. Yet Joe Sakic can't even make the final three for GM of the year.

You forgot Behrens...

 

[Hennessy]

Graves just vanished from hockey's memory. We all knew that +/- was a one and done, but he's hiding behind Subban's slewfoot over there.

 

[The Kingslayer]

Damn. Im a month late to the anniversary of this tragic day. Wish we still had him. Hope Maltsev is doing well

 

[Puckstop40]

I thought Grvaes got traded back to us somehow for a second.

 

[SirLoinOfCloth]

f*** these bumps. Shinboy is not welcome. Also, his hair is greasy and I don't care what anyone says.

 

[The Kingslayer]

f*** these bumps. Shinboy is not welcome. Also, his hair is greasy and I don't care what anyone says.

You all need to show Maltsev more respect.

 

[RECKLESS]

Graves scoring on his birthday was a happy little moment. Out of the box to a breakaway and Jordan "everybody's favorite good boy" Binnington thought he'd get to the puck first.

 

[Hennessy]

The worst thing about this bump is that my drunk-ass post is sitting right there.
I have no idea what I was hoping to say.

 

[the_fan]

Epic offseason bump

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

Epic offseason bump

 

[Snow Arc]

I, personally, liked his hair.

 

[forsbergavs32]