Confirmed with Link: [COL/TOR] Colin Smith & 2016 4th Rd Pick For Shawn Matthias

[JoemAvs]

Don't really like that we gave up a 4th for a struggling player but maybe he can turn it around.

If we don't trade any higher picks or better prospects (unless it is a steal of a deal of course) and don't sign him to a stupid extension, I can live with it.

 

[tucker3434]

Hope this is a precursor to a bigger move.

 

[Avsboy]

I'm a Colin Smith fan, but Shawn Matthias has hype. Mostly because he came from Toronto. Unfortunately he's a UFA. Meh.

 

[BoxOfChocolates]

I thought he was a centre, but apparently that isn't the case. See ya Marty!

 

[RockLobster]

Why on earth are people saying they expect Mitchell to get moved?

If anything, this deal moves Martinsen out of the lineup. Not Mitchell off of the team. Matthias isn't Mitchell's replacement. I like this deal a lot. Big forward who has very good speed and is an actual NHL player, not a Martinsen.

1) Dater mentioned that his name is coming up in trade talks (not sure if Avs are shopping or teams are asking), but it's out there.

2) Something's going to give with the roster as it is. If Mitchell stays, then he or Matthias are the 3rd line C (with the other as the 4th line C) and then you have Martinsen and Wagner hanging around, with only an argument (flimsy as it might be) that one is needed. So either Marty or Wagner are gone.

3) If Mitchell is traded, Matthias is good to have as a replacement and then they roll with Wagner on the 4th Line as the C there.

Really, what this does is open up possibilities. Mitchell possibly being traded has as much to do with the return MAYBE being better than his value on the team. If a team that's chasing a Cup wants to give up more than he should be worth, then the Avs should absolutely listen...especially now that they got another Depth Forward to (potentially) replace him.

These are the types of moves we're going to see (if there are anymore between now and the TDL).

 

[InjuredChoker]

I thought he was a centre, but apparently that isn't the case. See ya Marty!

he has played center but is better fit on the wing.

 

[TheFactor]

If this means Mitchell gets traded, I don't like it. Mitchell does a lot for this team that doesn't show up on the scoresheet.

 

[ArWKo]

Matthias will cost the Avs 605k the remainder of the season.

 

[CobraAcesS]

Is skating an actual asset for Matthias? Holy **** if it is... The guys is 6'4 231lbs

 

[Cousin Eddie]

Matthias is a really good bottom sixer.

 

[dahrougem2]

Is skating an actual asset for Matthias? Holy **** if it is... The guys is 6'4 231lbs

Skating is arguably his best asset

 

[CobraAcesS]

So who is he replacing? Martinsen?

 

[snizzbone*]

Is skating an actual asset for Matthias? Holy **** if it is... The guys is 6'4 231lbs

He moves well for his size. Doesn't use his size much though.

 

[Ararana]

UFA next year. The Avs just traded for a rental. lol, I was not expecting that. Wonder if they plan on trying to sign him.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

Is skating an actual asset for Matthias? Holy **** if it is... The guys is 6'4 231lbs

It's his biggest asset.


He's big, but not overly physical, a little soft on the board play but good defensively and a good PKer.


Skating is his biggest asset though, and that's exciting for a guy of his stature.

 

[dahrougem2]

1) Dater mentioned that his name is coming up in trade talks (not sure if Avs are shopping or teams are asking), but it's out there.

2) Something's going to give with the roster as it is. If Mitchell stays, then he or Matthias are the 3rd line C (with the other as the 4th line C) and then you have Martinsen and Wagner hanging around, with only an argument (flimsy as it might be) that one is needed. So either Marty or Wagner are gone.

3) If Mitchell is traded, Matthias is good to have as a replacement and then they roll with Wagner on the 4th Line as the C there.

Really, what this does is open up possibilities. Mitchell possibly being traded has as much to do with the return MAYBE being better than his value on the team. If a team that's chasing a Cup wants to give up more than he should be worth, then the Avs should absolutely listen...especially now that they got another Depth Forward to (potentially) replace him.

These are the types of moves we're going to see (if there are anymore between now and the TDL).

Maybe, but I don't really look at it that way. I think we'll be seeing Matthias on the wing with Soderberg and Comeau and Mitchell will keep his 4C spot, thus bumping Martinsen out of the lineup. I don't think the plan is to use Matthias at centre at all since he doesn't really play it all that much, better suited on the wing.

 

[landy92mack29]

Happy Colin Smith will have a chance to make an NHL career now. better bottom 6 now

 

[Mad Brills*]

Is smith waiver eligible next season?

 

[ikonos]

Is it a bad sign that Toronto fans like the return?

 

[ArWKo]

People seem to forget that trades can be win-win. Of course Toronto fans are happy, they're hoping to haul in as many picks as the possibly can before the deadline.

 

[HockeyFan100]

Is it a bad sign that Toronto fans like the return?

That's probably a good thing

 

[InjuredChoker]

Is smith waiver eligible next season?

nope.

 

[Stories]

Okay.

 

[Gigantor The Goalie]

As long as TO doesn't steal one of my goalies with our pick I'll be happy.

 

[Skip2myBordyloo]

Is smith waiver eligible next season?

I think he has one more year protection.

Either way he'd likely go unclaimed, if Kozun couldn't stick it in Toronto there's little chance Smith will.

Is it a bad sign that Toronto fans like the return?

With the exception of a couple players, Leafs fan would ship the whole team for picks.