Speculation: IF Landy doesn't sign

[AllAboutAvs]

Not concerned. I bet the deal is already agreed between the two parties. just waiting for the XD to be over.

 

[henchman21]

Don’t forget to buyout Mikko

That’s a 1/3 buyout and Bowers would get a top line spot. Win. Win. Win.

The third win is elder Bowers on Twitter.

 

[cinchronicity]

You gotta sign your core players. Plain and simple. Manage the cap, deal with contract term when players decline, find solutions. You can’t always pre-emptively protect your cap for 3 years down the road.

Isn't the second option PRECISELY what a quality GM should do?

 

[Pacman33]

Im not someone that really wants to give landy a big deal. However, obviously most do. So my question at what point do you let him walk? Just for argument sake we will say he gets 7 years. What per year amount would you say its just too much?

 

[BrickNHL]

Don’t forget to buyout Mikko

Mikko is good tho

 

[teoberto]

Im not someone that really wants to give landy a big deal. However, obviously most do. So my question at what point do you let him walk? Just for argument sake we will say he gets 7 years. What per year amount would you say its just too much?

50 mil over 7 or 8 years (this last preferred) would be my highest offer considering the current flat cap and what RNH got

 

[Newusername]

Landeskog spotted in Canada via Instagram, confirmed signing in Canadian market??? E4 to Toronto???

 

[The Abusement Park]

So we’re letting Landy and Grub walk. Trading Girard and Graves because they all suck. Am I missing anyone?

 

[The Abusement Park]

Landeskog spotted in Canada via Instagram, confirmed signing in Canadian market??? E4 to Toronto???

Oh so he’s at his house.

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

Last 3 seasons 5v5. Top line with Landy xGF% 57.57%. Mikko and Nate without Landy xGF% 48.42%. Make no mistake, he’s critical to that line clicking and would be very hard to replace.

I think this is expected. The drop off between Landy and whoever else would’ve been up there over the years is significant.

I know MacKinnon and Rantanen have also piled up plenty of points when Landeskog’s been out of the lineup though. MacK had one of the best stretches of his career when Landeskog was injured two years ago.

 

[henchman21]

I think this is expected. The drop off between Landy and whoever else would’ve been up there over the years is significant.

I know MacKinnon and Rantanen have also piled up plenty of points when Landeskog’s been out of the lineup though. MacK had one of the best stretches of his career when Landeskog was injured two years ago.

They’ve each had stretches, but the data and eye test is clear the line completes with Landy on it. Without him, it takes a large step back. It would be a challenge to replace Landy.

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

They’ve each had stretches, but the data and eye test is clear the line completes with Landy on it. Without him, it takes a large step back. It would be a challenge to replace Landy.

I agree.

Losing Landeskog would mean saying goodbye to the best line in hockey imo.

I don’t think it would cripple the team though. You can’t bring in a player as good as Landeskog, but you could off-set a lot of what he brought by balancing out the lineup.

He’s just not a blank cheque kind of player and that’s part of what’s going to be hard with this negotiation.

I want him back, but the Avs should have a limit.

 

[The Kingslayer]

Landeskog spotted in Canada via Instagram, confirmed signing in Canadian market??? E4 to Toronto???

Edmonton. Had a dream about it. Its only a matter of time.

 

[henchman21]

I agree.

Losing Landeskog would mean saying goodbye to the best line in hockey imo.

I don’t think it would cripple the team though. You can’t bring in a player as good as Landeskog, but you could off-set a lot of what he brought by balancing out the lineup.

He’s just not a blank cheque kind of player and that’s part of what’s going to be hard with this negotiation.

I want him back, but the Avs should have a limit.

He’s not a blank check guy, but the Avs should be willing to pay market for him (or any core player). I don’t see how they could spend a combo of money under 8m and improve the team in ufa. Trades will cost future assets making it more difficult down the road.

 

[The Kingslayer]

I agree.

Losing Landeskog would mean saying goodbye to the best line in hockey imo.

I don’t think it would cripple the team though. You can’t bring in a player as good as Landeskog, but you could off-set a lot of what he brought by balancing out the lineup.

He’s just not a blank cheque kind of player and that’s part of what’s going to be hard with this negotiation.

I want him back, but the Avs should have a limit.

That line is in Boston.

 

[henchman21]

That line is in Boston.

Tampa

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

He’s not a blank check guy, but the Avs should be willing to pay market for him (or any core player). I don’t see how they could spend a combo of money under 8m and improve the team in ufa. Trades will cost future assets making it more difficult down the road.

Trades cost assets, but you actually need the cap space to get players back in trades.

I wouldn’t like to see him go, but $8M is not a number I would touch in this market.

 

[RockLobster]

Here’s an “IF” question given the title of the thread:

IF Landeskog does leave, who ends up as Captain of the team?

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

Here’s an “IF” question given the title of the thread:

IF Landeskog does leave, who ends up as Captain of the team?

EJ or Makar.

 

[henchman21]

Trades cost assets, but you actually need the cap space to get players back in trades.

I wouldn’t like to see him go, but $8M is not a number I would touch in this market.

I’m saying replacing Landy will be more costly than paying him. Either short term in lesser players and more dollars. Long term in assets. Or a combo of both.

 

[The Kingslayer]

Here’s an “IF” question given the title of the thread:

IF Landeskog does leave, who ends up as Captain of the team?

Mackinnon unless he outright refuses it. I dont wanna do anything to piss him off a few years away from free agency. If I had it my way Makar would be captain.

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

Here’s an “IF” question given the title of the thread:

IF Landeskog does leave, who ends up as Captain of the team?

I hope it's not MacK

 

[AllAboutAvs]

Oh so he’s at his house.

Well...if he is at his house during a critical time like this obviously he doesn't care about the team and especially the fans so let him walk.


Am I doing this right?

 

[shadow1]

Here’s an “IF” question given the title of the thread:

IF Landeskog does leave, who ends up as Captain of the team?

 

[Hornstar]

Just sign the contract and move on. 75+ million dollars with endorsements and all the perks isn’t enough????