Confirmed Signing with Link: Colorado signs Alex Kerfoot to ELC

[Oscar Lindberg]

Not shocking

I said in the Butcher thread that I wouldn't be surprised if Kerfoot went to Avs, Butcher to Devils

 

[Cousin Eddie]

I don't think he can spell it out any more clearly. The evidence with the commonly reported names is telling a story.

At the minimum it feels like NYI (especially if coming from Staple) and COL are on the outside looking in.

Colorado were probably the first team with known interest. And Dreger preached they were in right to the end. It was a legitimate question for me to ask why a poster thought Colorado were out when the closest person reporting on the situation said they weren't.

 

[Reddawg]

Choices are either NYR, SJS, or VAN... Don't think the Isles or Avs are really in the mix at this point.

I'll send some vCash your way if you'll say the same about Butcher to the Sabres.

 

[TGWL]

I'll send some vCash your way if you'll say the same about Butcher to the Sabres.

Wasted vCash. You don't want him!

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Good for him. Should get a solid chance to play, there. I don't really see where he fit in with the Rangers other than maybe as a 4th liner.

 

[clunk]

Alex Kerfoote

 

[Makar Goes Fast]

cool. nice that players haven;t blacklisted colorado yet

 

[Reddawg]

Wasted vCash. You don't want him!

I want him for Rochester

 

[TitansVolsPreds615]

Probably didn't want to play with Jimmy Sleazy again

 

[Freudian]

It always makes most sense to pick a team where you have the biggest chance to get NHL playing time for these college free agents. They are more or less trying to get a good second contract.

 

[Brock Radunske]

It makes sense. He can compete with others for a 3/4C role on the opening night roster.

Or 2/3/4 if and when Duchene is moved.

 

[Riptide]

It always makes most sense to pick a team where you have the biggest chance to get NHL playing time for these college free agents. They are more or less trying to get a good second contract.

And if that negatively affects their long term development? I would think going to a solid organization that isnt' a disaster would be a smarter long term move, even if in the first couple of seasons it meant less NHL playing time. That doesn't even mean going to one of the top teams in the league... but even most of the mid tier teams have the depth needed where they're not throwing a kid to the wolves in a sink or swim situation.

 

[nyr2k2]

Best of luck to him. It's a great opportunity for minutes in the NHL and he's close to home than if he chose to sign out East.

 

[The Rochester Rocket]

In the 2012 Draft, Alex Kerfoot was drafted by the Devils at 150 and he signs with the Avs. Joseph Blandisi was drafted by the Avs at 162 and he signed with NJ a few years back. It's all come full circle.

 

[TheTakedown]

Wonder if this is what's been holding up the Duchene trades?

Doubtful but it's an option.

I admit I was wrong, could have sworn he was a NYR

 

[Section32]

Best of luck to him. It's a great opportunity for minutes in the NHL and he's close to home than if he chose to sign out East.

This is an honest and truthful post that most Ranger fans will agree on.

 

[PAZ]

I don't think he can spell it out any more clearly. The evidence with the commonly reported names is telling a story.

At the minimum it feels like NYI (especially if coming from Staple) and COL are on the outside looking in.

Or maybe reporters simply gravitate towards the bigger names like NYR and ignore teams like the Avs.

Anyways, nice to see Sakic going after college players, even if they probably won't amount to much.

 

[DaveG]

Don't blame him, best chance at playing time, I probably would have done the same.

 

[cgf]

Or 2/3/4 if and when Duchene is moved.

Between MacK, Jost, Compher & Soderberg (eventually Beaudin), even without Duchene the team isn't exactly starving for Centers. But there's certainly a lot of opportunity on the wing moving forward. Hell he could end up in the Andrighetto spot of getting carried to respectable #s by MacK n Mikko if this season goes his way.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

And if that negatively affects their long term development? I would think going to a solid organization that isnt' a disaster would be a smarter long term move, even if in the first couple of seasons it meant less NHL playing time. That doesn't even mean going to one of the top teams in the league... but even most of the mid tier teams have the depth needed where they're not throwing a kid to the wolves in a sink or swim situation.

The Avs aren't anywhere near the dumpster fire people on these boards(Who dont pay any attention to them other than silly comments like so) think they are.


We've got a great prospect pool that just got a little bit better. And we've got some good young talent already establishing themselves as quality NHL players. Our big issue last year was using vets like Beauchemin, Soderberg, Golobeuff, Mitchell, Tyutin, and Bourque in roles way above where they should be. I mean 4/6 of those guys listed haven't even signed new NHL contracts since, one is still with the Avs but likely to be playing a role more suited to him(If he sticks with the team) and the other only just signed a contract basically for league minimum this week.


Mackinnon, Rantanen, Zadorov, Barrie, Jost, Makar, Compher, etc. etc.


The team has a bright future, add another likely Top 5 and potentially Top 3 pick from this years draft as well... Players recognize this stuff. We're not a good team right now so they(Kerfoote, Toninato, Yakupov) have a great opportunity to make the big leagues quickly and start showing what they're capable of. And in a few years time they may have the chance to be a part of a playoff caliber team.

 

[CorgisPer60]

Well, it's not like they don't need defensemen, and this should offer him the best chance to stick with the club.

Oh, wait. Kerfoot isn't that other dude. Ah well.

 

[PrOuLx]

So more opening to trade Duchene vs a young d-man like Hanifin?

 

[Gospel of Prospal]

Oh well. We still got Hayes and Vesey, who were much more highly regarded than Kerfoot

 

[LordNeverLose]

The Avs aren't anywhere near the dumpster fire people on these boards(Who dont pay any attention to them other than silly comments like so) think they are.

Uh, weren't they like the worst non-expansion team of the last 50 years or something last year?

I think everyone's aware they're young and have a good number of promising players, but "dumpster fire" is absolutely an accurate way to describe their play last season.

 

[Section32]

Or maybe reporters simply gravitate towards the bigger names like NYR and ignore teams like the Avs.

Anyways, nice to see Sakic going after college players, even if they probably won't amount to much.

You guys were a powerhouse for many years, and in major markets like NY, were well represented.

COL is one of the sexiest locations in the country.

Congrats- hope he helps you guys out.