Rumor: Colorado Would Like To Add Defenseman In 4M AAV Range

[Cousin Eddie]

From Ryan Clark of The Athletic who is known to be the only person out there currently with legit inside info on the Avs.

It is also understood the team would look into adding another top-four defenseman under manageable circumstances. Those scenarios include the idea of a three-way trade or possibly seeing what happens in free agency. The understanding is the club would be willing to entertain at least a one-year deal with a base price point of $4 million if it meant luring an additional defenseman to go with what they already have. It is even plausible the Avalanche could make it a two-year deal.

What we're hearing about the Avalanche's offseason so far

Should note that Clark also mentioned Zadorov is likely traded and that he’s the player most teams are calling about.

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[Gurglesons]

They aren't just going to run Byram and Timmins to a cup win like I hear in every Avs thread?!

 

[XX]

Goligoski?

 

[Carlzner]

They should be targeting the one defenseman in the $8M range.

 

[Coach Parker]

Grzelcyk? RFA LHD set to be Boston's 2nd pairing LHD.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Do the Avs have an internal cap? You won’t get a proven #4 for 4M.

I thought Graves was the Avs bonafide top4 dman!

 

[themelkman]

Not sure who that would be. Gudas maybe?

 

[CupInSIX]

Sounds like Dillon, or possibly a trade with Washington if he signs with them.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Olli Maatta (2 yrs at $4.083M) seems like good fit here

Intra-division trades are rare but do happen

Avs are looking for dman and have cap/assets to make deal happen while Hawks are looking to cut cap and recoup futures

Assuming a RHD

Calvin de Haan can play both RD/LD so he could be fit from Hawks as well

Hawks can retain a little (550K) to fit him into Avs price range (He has 2 x $4.55M left)

 

[MMC]

Manson?

 

[Gurglesons]

I see them targeting DeMelo or TVR to flesh out that bottom pair. I don't see EJ, Graves, Girard or Makar moving.

I don't think either of those two get above 3.5 mil, but maybe.

 

[Djp]

If the are trading Zadorov...what sort of Dman are they looking for?

 

[El Travo]

They aren't just going to run Byram and Timmins to a cup win like I hear in every Avs thread?!

I think we're still waiting on Stefan Elliott to lead us to the holy land.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

If the are trading Zadorov...what sort of Dman are they looking for?

Assuming a RHD

 

[Postanin CB Ting]

Sounds to me like they need... Zadorov. Just sign him Joe! Ugh

 

[Jormungandr]

Jason Demers is available.

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

I think we're still waiting on Stefan Elliott to lead us to the holy land.

I’m telling you guys, Chris Bigras and Stefan Elliott are going to be the smoothest pairing ever.

 

[Shrimper]

Jack Johnson, come on down

 

[MissouriMook]

From Ryan Clark of The Athletic who is known to be the only person out there currently with legit inside info on the Avs.


What we're hearing about the Avalanche's offseason so far

Should note that Clark also mentioned Zadorov is likely traded and that he’s the player most teams are calling about.

I think you just hurt Adrian Dater's feelings.

 

[Dichow Stopper]

Alzner wouldn’t cost too much, maybe Newhook and a small add like a couple 1st?

 

[Scorvat]

Cernak?

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Like a Dillon type? Or a Ghost type?... I wonder what type of dman they want

 

[sabresEH]

Any interest in Brandon Montour?

 

[JimmyTwoTimes]

Jack Johnson, come on down

Even cheaper too, at 3.25. Jost in return seems fair

 

[Cousin Eddie]

Like a Dillon type LD? Or a Ghost type LD?... pretty broad

Much more likely they’re looking for a right D. Otherwise they wouldn’t be trading Zadorov who’s everyone’s favorite teammate.