Confirmed with Link: COL/WSH Grubauer, Orpik for Avs 2018 2nd round pick

[shadow1]

Guys on NHL Network were wondering if Sakic will now trade Semyon Varlamov to a goalie needy team, pointing out Joe didn't bring Grubauer in to be the back out.

Probably a 1A/B situation again, but food for thought.

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

The Duchene trade keeps on giving? No way of knowing but I wonder if they do this without the extra 2nd round pick.

Duchene our new Lindros? lol

 

[Brett44]

Orpik is LHD or RHD?

 

[Brett44]

Orpik is LHD or RHD?

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

It looks like Sakic is not making mistakes anymore. Future is looking good, real good.

and If we end up winning lottery next off-season with Ottawa pick. Oh man.. We could be set for some time. Now get us Skinner and Stastny from free agency and we have a great team.

 

[UncleRisto]

Orpik is LHD or RHD?

Wow, you really wanna know! (I know, I know...)

He's a lefty.

 

[Freudian]

Avs can retain 33% in an Orpik trade and if it brings back even a low pick, it's break even with a buyout.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

This is the kind of trade only good GMs are capable of making. The ones who can get creative with deals.



Sakic is quietly becoming one of the leagues better GMs. This team is in very good hands.

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

Guys on NHL Network were wondering if Sakic will now trade Semyon Varlamov to a goalie needy team, pointing out Joe didn't bring Grubauer in to be the back out.

Probably a 1A/B situation again, but food for thought.

Varly is not worth trading. Not much value there.. He needs a big year just to stay in NHL.

 

[Foppa2118]

If the Avs can't pick up an asset in a trade for a retained Oripik, I wouldn't at all be opposed to keeping him for the year. As mentioned, he's an upgrade on Siemens, Warsofsky, and defensively on Barberio. Brings tons of leadership that the Avs will need to replace with the departure of Comeau.

Depending on how the pairings work out in camp, he could be a good partner for Girard to learn the NHL game with too.

Orpik was pretty close to signing with the Avs as a UFA. I'd bet he'd be interested in playing in Denver over most teams now that he has another Cup, unless he wants to stay on the East Coast.

 

[Ararana]

Flipping/buying out Orpik makes this trade really good for me.

Nice to have an owner that's willing to spend some meaningless money *looks at Melnyk

 

[benzino]

We added two potential nr 1 goalies this summer for almost nothing. Great insurance to have with Varly being Varly.

 

[El Travo]

We actually have goaltending depth now!

 

[Freudian]

Good trade for Washington too, since they can keep Wilson and Carlsson.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

I know it appears that Orpik is going to be flipped our bought out, but if there's no interest am I crazy for thinking he might be a nice fit beside Girard?

I know he's slow and his contract is bad but you'd have to think at 50% Sakic can probably get a 4th or 5th back for him. Trading a 2nd for Grubauer and a 4th would be wizardry.

 

[Tommy Shelby]

I'm okay with this, even though I'm not a big fan of Grubs.

 

[VikingAv]

Considering all the injuries and #of players we usually go through on D every year, I wouldn't be opposed to keep Orpik as a #6-8 for the next season. His leadership will be good during EJ's injuries...

 

[chet1926]

So can we debunk this myth that Sakic is a subpar GM? He is making a lot of GMs around the league look stupid.

He basically just got a youngish goalie with #1 upside for a 2nd round pick and the willingness to eat salary. Oh and not to mention we still have a 2nd round pick to boot.

 

[Balthazar]

Damn good trade IMO. Very happy.

 

[Avs44]

I know it appears that Orpik is going to be flipped our bought out, but if there's no interest am I crazy for thinking he might be a nice fit beside Girard?

I know he's slow and his contract is bad but you'd have to think at 50% Sakic can probably get a 4th or 5th back for him. Trading a 2nd for Grubauer and a 4th would be wizardry.

To be honest Sakic seems pretty all in on in 'younger and stay young' thing. I think the Stuart / Iggy / Beauchemin fiascos might have turned him off of bringing in older vets for a long time. All three of them blew up spectacularly.

 

[John Eichel da GOAT]

Buyout seems likely unless we can trade Orpik for a 4th or something.

 

[forsbergavs32]

Good trade for Washington too, since they can keep Wilson and Carlsson.

Amazingly the main board agrees it's good for both sides

 

[RoyIsALegend]

I know it appears that Orpik is going to be flipped our bought out, but if there's no interest am I crazy for thinking he might be a nice fit beside Girard?

I know he's slow and his contract is bad but you'd have to think at 50% Sakic can probably get a 4th or 5th back for him. Trading a 2nd for Grubauer and a 4th would be wizardry.

Yes, you're crazy for thinking that Orpik is a nice fit anywhere. He's so, so done. 'Battles' and 'fights' out there, but he really can't move at all. Has never been able to make a pass, but is literally just a human meat shield at this point. Nemeth and Barberio both offer more.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

Yeah this was a good trade for both teams.

 

[McMetal]

Fire Sakic, he's too afraid of making trades!

Hi all, I just arrived in a time machine from June 2017. How are things?