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I agree. We already have a #1D and #2/3 in Girard, so if we can get another #2/3 in Byram and at least a #4 in Timmins that would be really solid.Absolutely. He'll probably top out as a high end #3, but there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. He's a smart defender who makes great outlet passes, but he's never going to score more than 10 goals imo, which will limit his upside. If he fits as a #4 with the Avs, that would be fine.
I agree. We already have a #1D and #2/3 in Girard, so if we can get another #2/3 in Byram and at least a #4 in Timmins that would be really solid.
Byram --- Makar
Girard --- Timmins
Pretty much.If he can stay healthy, yes.
I don’t believe in him like everyone else does. Career changing injuries and piss poor skating doesn’t really make me giddy. If we’re trading prospects to make this team better now he’s probably first on my list despite our need for a right handed defenseman with Conor Timmins’ ceiling.
I agree about not enough Rhd , Sakic sign Pietrangelo or offer sheet to Cernak..If the Avs draft a capable RD in the 1st round this year, I wouldn't at all be concerned with moving Timmins. The lack of RD depth though is pretty worrisome. All the eggs in the Helleson basket (as much as I love the kid) is not something I'd suggest.
Drafting Niemela / Schneider / Barron would help.I agree about not enough Rhd , Sakic sign Pietrangelo or offer sheet to Cernak..
Drafting Niemela / Schneider / Barron would help.
Unless we manage to acquire a high 2nd round pick (eg. Zadorov trade) I think RHD is the way to go with that late 1st pick as well. If we did acquire a high 2nd then I'd be more inclined to pick a forward first and then go with a RHD early in the 2nd.I like RHD with the first pick of the draft.
Now you want to find the right value, so maybe that means trading up, or trading down, but they could use another prospect on the right side.
Wing could also be a consideration, but I think they need to hit LHD, Centre, or Goaltender too hard in this coming draft.
Timmins is going to get his shotI have yet to see much evidence the Avs are willing to draft and develop anything other than top 4 picks to add to their D core. It’s no accident they haven’t drafted a first round D other than those two since Siemens and Shattenkirk. Timmins needs to go to another org to get a legit shot to become a top 4 D.
The Avs are more than fair with their prospects. If they deserves to play they get a chance, if it looks like more development is needed they get sent down.I have yet to see much evidence the Avs are willing to draft and develop anything other than top 4 picks to add to their D core. It’s no accident they haven’t drafted a first round D other than those two since Siemens and Shattenkirk. Timmins needs to go to another org to get a legit shot to become a top 4 D.