Proposal: Depth Scoring to Colorado

[Pierre Lebrun]

Montreal has Charles Hudon struggling to crack the lineup, but some think he can contribute to a teams middle six in a scoring role.

Charles Hudon, 24 y/o, 650k RFA

for

Sergei Boikov, 22 y/0 682k RFA

While this isn't filling the glaring need of a #1 LD for the Habs, it gives them depth on that side and a guy who can play the old Emelin style game with more unknown/potential.

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[BigHabs]

I’d like the Habs to get some value back for Hudon. I feel he will be dealt at the deadline for some reason in a package.

I don’t expect Bergevin to do anything major this year unless the Habs go on a big run from now until deadline and see them in the top 3 in the Atlantic with a good lead which I doubt happens.

But I think Bergevin will take on expiring contracts and get value back for players like Hudon instead of seeing them go for nothing on waivers or something.

 

[avsfan09]

I'd probably do this. How long is Hudon's contract?

 

[Mac Attack]

I'd do it too.

 

[BigHabs]

I'd probably do this. How long is Hudon's contract?

Expiring 650k.

RFA though.

If Colorado would want him I’d be willing to make a move of the OPs suggestion.

Though the whole talk of Claude not fond of Russians I’m not sure but something like this package works for me.

 

[Pierre Lebrun]

Expiring 650k.

RFA though.

If Colorado would want him I’d be willing to make a move of the OPs suggestion.

Though the whole talk of Claude not fond of Russians I’m not sure but something like this package works for me.

Colorado has had success with Montreal's sort of "castoffs"... Andrighetto and Barberio have found decent a home there. More so Andrighetto.

 

[shadow1]

Definitely wouldn't want Hudon on the Avalanche. They have a roster full of Hudon's right now.

Also...Habs can have Andrighetto back.

 

[Patagonia]

Done.

AVs trade for a struggling Winger, MTL gains some depth and size. Works for both sides.

Good trade.

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

Hudon for Graves? Think that might work better value wise.

 

[ljb4]

From the Avs perspective, I would rather move Anton Lindholm.

 

[Mac Attack]

Hudon for Graves? Think that might work better value wise.

Nah, people seem to be really liking Graves in his NHL stint. We will hold onto him.

 

[CapnZin]

I feel like Wayne Simmonds would be a decent fit in COL.

 

[Meeqs]

The Avs don't need depth scoring, they need top 6 players. They have guys in the minors like Greer who are already pushing for a spot, so adding to that log jam doesn't really accomplish anything

 

[Pierre Lebrun]

The Avs don't need depth scoring, they need top 6 players. They have guys in the minors like Greer who are already pushing for a spot, so adding to that log jam doesn't really accomplish anything

Hudon would be a cheap gamble to try out in the top 6. I think he has Yanni Gourde-like potential especially if teamed up with guys like Colorado has in the top 6.

 

[CB Joe]

Hudon would be a cheap gamble to try out in the top 6. I think he has Yanni Gourde-like potential especially if teamed up with guys like Colorado has in the top 6.

Hudon's not an improvement on any of their other depth players.

 

[SpeakingOfTheDevils]

Hudon doesn't have the value MTL fans think he does.

 

[Mac Attack]

Hudon doesn't have the value MTL fans think he does.

They offered him for an AHL prospect that will probably never make the league. He isn't even doing well in the minors. So I'm not sure how you think they giving him too high of value?

 

[OLUSAF]

Avs should aim higher for scoring depth,
Toffoli, Nyquist and Silfverberg are all guys that’s I could see as a good fit

 

[Makar Goes Fast]

Avs should aim higher for scoring depth,
Toffoli, Nyquist and Silfverberg are all guys that’s I could see as a good fit

this, Hudon solves none of colorado's problems.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

What does Colorado have for Silfverberg ? Landeskog could use another Swede on his team.
In terms of prospects or picks.

 

[UK Canuck]

would Avs be interested in Nikolay Goldobin? he's good offensively, creative, but lacks defensive awareness, he's out of favour with the coach in Vancouver seemingly due to the latter, would be a decent middle 6 option for a contender though IMO

 

[Cousin Eddie]

I’ve always loved Hudon but he doesn’t solve anything in Colorado. Colorado’s issue isn’t just “depth”. They have plenty of NHL level depth. Their need is high end depth. They need a first line caliber player to play on their second line.

Hudon would just join the list of rotating scratches. He’s an NHL player, but he isn’t an upgrade on the Ghetto/Jost level depth they already have.

 

[boredmale]

I could see the Islanders open to trading Eberle at the deadline, not sure if the AVs want a playoff rental though

 

[cgf]

The avs need a star who can anchor a scoring line that reliably feasts on the attention the top line gets, not more lower level guys who can chip in a bit.

 

[Canuck86]

Goldobin may be available if the reports are true.

50% retained eriksson or Gagner also for cheap and can take a not so good contract back if you have one