Speculation: If Landy DOES Sign

[Richard88]

If:

- Landeskog resigns at a $7m AAV, and
- we resign Grubauer at something like $5.5m; and
- Compher gets traded for a pick...

We would have about ~$2.5m to play with for another forward. In that case I think the play is to go for a player with a <$4m caphit at 50% retention. Someone like Rakell would be perfect, or it could be Jenner with the idea of adding a scorer at the deadline. Jenner could also play 3C if Newhook needs to be on the wing.

The roster below keeps Makar, Landeskog, and Grubauer, and also comes in ~$600k below the cap ceiling after factoring in the $1.7m overages.

The 3rd line might be a bit green, but you could replace Kaut with a cheap UFA signing. Alternatively spread the wealth and have Rakell on the 3rd line for some extra scoring depth.

 

[ItsFineImFine]

Hall signed for 4 x $6M. I think Hall is as good as Landeskog tbh or around a similar tier at least, really he's better if he's fully healthy.

At this point Landeskog getting $7 M is an overpayment if anything especially if it's at 6-7 years. I wouldn't be too upset if he didn't re-sign in this case, I'd be sad we lost a good player and a great Av but we don't need to be overpaying wingers right now.

Do wonder if we can bring back Saad though.

 

[jimmysheva]

What about Newhook in the second line with Kadri and Burakovski (assuming we don't sign Saad). Then next year Newhook replaces Kadri in 2C

 

[Postanin CB Ting]

Imagine if we pulled something like

Frank + Compher + Good prospect + pick

for

Kuemper @ 50%

and resigned Saad 3.7

 

[Richard88]

Imagine if we pulled something like

Frank + Compher + Good prospect + pick

for

Kuemper @ 50%

and resigned Saad 3.7

I don't think Compher has that much negative value, if at all.

Lot's of teams just lost a middle 6 forward and several would probably see value in adding a versatile RHS forward like Compher to their roster.

Remember the reaction from NJ's GM upon acquiring Graves, saying he was "ecstatic" to have him. Often GM's value players higher than fans. Zadorov and Bowman last year is another example.

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

Where Will Gabriel Landeskog Land?

Bally Sports Midwest's Andy Strickland recently reported Landekog could seek between $9-$10 million annual on the open market. He's willing to accept a hometown discount but the Avalanche must come up from their offer of eight years at between $5 million and $6 million. The Denver Post's Mike Chambers believes Landeskog wants a seven-year, $49-million contract from the Avs.

 

[hawk30]

I love Landy, but if he seriously wants $7+ then see ya.

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

I wouldn’t do 7’s unless it’s 5 years, or shorter.

I know it’s stupid to quibble over a small amount, but you have to draw a line somewhere.

 

[Belgican]

Where Will Gabriel Landeskog Land?

Old news

 

[Skip2myBordyloo]

I’d give Gabriel 7x7

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

Old news

Dated as being posted 39 minutes ago, so...

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

I’d give Gabriel 7x7

If he's good with $49M, then think I'd go to 8 years so the cap hit drops to $6.125M, and then make sure there's not a NTC in the last 3 years of the deal so you could move him freely

 

[Richard Doll]

Moving Compher and LTIR EJ gives us plenty of options.

Or

Still have room to move. I prefer having Jost on the third line to give 2 defensive minded guys to shelter the kid.

 

[milehigh11]

if Jost gets 2 million then Joe needs to fire himself.

 

[Richard Doll]

Jost improved last season and turned into a solid defensive forward. I don't think 2 million is out of line, Nuke is at 2.5. Nuke can provide better offense, but Jost can play center.

 

[SirLoinOfCloth]

Jost improved last season and turned into a solid defensive forward. I don't think 2 million is out of line, Nuke is at 2.5. Nuke can provide better offense, but Jost can play center.

Nuke's salary is needed to pay for his gold chains, too.

 

[LTC Pain]

Jost improved last season and turned into a solid defensive forward. I don't think 2 million is out of line, Nuke is at 2.5. Nuke can provide better offense, but Jost can play center.

And I think Jost's offense will take step forward next season!

 

[Belgican]

Dated as being posted 39 minutes ago, so...

Yes I saw that, no problem, but the content is old news

 

[Belgican]

Moving Compher and LTIR EJ gives us plenty of options.

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Still have room to move. I prefer having Jost on the third line to give 2 defensive minded guys to shelter the kid.

I would prefer to invest in our center depth with Danault instead of signing Saad, and keep EJ.

Jost would then play 4C. Yeah

 

[Pual Statsny]

And I think Jost's offense will take step forward next season!

He and TJ Hensick are going to be a real force, believe me.

 

[JLo217]

He and TJ Hensick are going to be a real force, believe me.

Ryan Stoa too?

 

[Pual Statsny]

Ryan Stoa too?

He makes Landeskog expendable. Nigel Williams to take Graves' spot.

 

[Tralfamadore]

Have a hard time thinking the Avs won't lock him down for 7x7.

 

[dahrougem2]

Tyson Jost is a 4th line centre if he wants anything more than 1M per season he can walk straight to UFA for all I care.

Can't win draws, small and slower than what he should be for his size. Also a black hole offensively.

You can find a Tyson Jost caliber player anywhere in UFA. The last thing this team needs to do is pay him 2M per season.

 

[milehigh11]

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said the Avs and Landeskog are off on term. Team offering 4 years. Landy wants 6 years. Close on AAV in the 6-7 million range. We'll see where it goes