I just don’t think he has much value at all right now due to his play all last season and at the start of this one, and I can see Borgstrom being moved as well, but I think it would be for a much better defenseman should he be added.
I was high on him, but I see him going the way of Gudbranson in that he’s not that effective. Terrific wheels and size, just disappointed with him and am finding with moving him for a more imposing shutdown guy.
So far as Yandle, you’re right with his pairing and PP time, but he’s great as a QB and I don’t mind him. Him being loved does free up a ton of space, and he’s not a Tallon signee.
That's my point though, Matheson doesn't hold much value so trading him would cost a sweetener because of the last year he had and money owed. Hence, Yandle putting up another big season with 3 years left may/should draw more interest or cost less to move if we have to add. Just don't see Matheson moved, there is still upside there and we have one of the best coaches in the league, give him the year under Q.
Boyle is a 1 year stopgap for Borgstrom, there is some concern he may not be a top 6 player but still early to ship him off imo. Let him fill out and play two full pro seasons, he's played 33 AHL games, 9 goals, 27 pts and 54 NHL games with 8 goals and 18pts. That's one full pro year between two leagues and his numbers aren't that bad.
We finally have prospect depth developing in the AHL and don't need to rush them. Just remember Barkov was defense first and is now flying on offense, Borgstrom was all offense and now learning defense first, not comparing skill level but I do see some similarities in their game.
LD prospects in Gildon, Stillman, Kolyachonok and Ludvig all have good defensive strength to their game, first two are fighting for a spot next year and the latter two are probably 2 years away. If we trade, maybe trade our 2020/2021 1st+ (probably have to include Pysyk) + pick/mid level forward prospect for a defensive defenseman with 2 years left?
The expansion draft may complicate things as we will now likely protect Ekblad, Weegar (assuming he gets a 4-5 year deal) and Matheson as it's unlikely he's moved. Even if Matheson is moved, Yandle needs protection unless he waives as well.
Either of those 1st's will probably be 3-4 years away from making an NHL impact anyhow, although we should draft some RD and C this year. I agree with the need for a defensive defenseman but don't see a trade possible, for what you're offering, that makes it an upgrade in return. Sorry for the verbal diarrhea.
Yandle is a PP specialist but a defensive liability. Even if he would wave his NMC, I can’t see many teams being interested unless a sweetener was included.
Maybe someone would take him, but it wouldn’t be the Avs. The PP is hurting with Rantanen/Landy being out, but will be fine once they get back. Also, Avs want Makar to qb PP1 and wouldn’t be able to maximize Yandle’s best assets (see Barrie, Tyson and Mike Babcock).
The Avs aren’t married to Zads although I don’t think theres any way we trade him this year. I think a Yandle for Zads swap is heavily in favor of the cats, but regardless, don’t think it’s a good deal for either team and would make each team worse off. Zads just isn’t what the Cats need.
What type of sweetener would be needed? Subban seems like a bit of a comparable?
Good point with Makar on the 1st PP unit, hence the trade of Barrie. Moving Yandle would be in the off-season if for Zadorov. Why do you say Z isn't what the Cats need, have seen you on the FLA boards and you do know a fair bit about the team.
Maybe MON and BOS are two other teams that would be interested in Yandle?
Even if both reside in same division as FLA.
MON is hurting for a puck moving LD and have a mid pack PP
BOS may lose Chara to retirement (does he plan on playing one more year?) and Krug is a free agent (any contract talk there yet?) Will he take a discount or price himself out long term? I do know he said he was excited about a new deal/contract talks in October.
Yandle deal ends the same time Pasta needs a new deal. Could replace the PP points lost to Krug?
Wouldn't be surprised if Yandle is kept beyond this year in FLA and then asked to waive his NMC for expansion draft though.