Value of: Matt Duchene to Colorado as a UFA

[LamorielloAndSon]

I can see Duchene returning to the AVs, but later in his career. He is likely headed elsewhere if there is enough $$$ (NYR, Philly, NYI or MTL) or opportunity for a championship (NSH, PIT, CBJ or SJ).

I know people are going to jump down my throat here but how far are the isles from
Making a legitimate run if they go into next season only replacing Nelson with Duchene and getting a goalie?

 

[Skin Tape Session]

If he goes back and col gets jack i will laugh my ass off.

 

[Bubba Thudd]

Duchene is coming back to Colorado as a UFA.
And he's bringing Stone with him.

 

[Patagonia]

I know people are going to jump down my throat here but how far are the isles from
Making a legitimate run if they go into next season only replacing Nelson with Duchene and getting a goalie?

NYI has the $$$ to toss his way. Depends if he wants $$$ or playoff hockey.

 

[LamorielloAndSon]

NYI has the $$$ to toss his way. Depends if he wants $$$ or playoff hockey.

You really think the isles would be that far off then?

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

Why did he originally request a trade away from Colorado ?

Sick of losing/failing and the team looked like it would have to go through another re-build.

 

[Jarey Curry]

If we luck into Hughes I don't think we need him but If we get Kakko, then Duchene would be great fit.

Duchene coming back would be crazy.

Theres a possibility that Kakko could play center. In the NHL. Think about it.

 

[strictlyrandy]

That ship has sailed. He isn't coming back. He burned that bridge with his teammates. Listen to Landy and EJ talk about it right after he was traded.

He was a pro til the end but he didn't want to be here and the team doesn't want him here. Hell, they didn't even give him a video tribute for his return.

 

[Patagonia]

You really think the isles would be that far off then?

NYI has great firepower Forwards and needs a 2C and DMen. They have some great prospects, especially D. The lack experience, I believe they're likely 3-4 years away from being competitive. Duchene would fit perfectly into the team as 1C and shield Barzal for a few seasons.

Just not sure if he wants to follow the money.

 

[Patagonia]

Theres a possibility that Kakko could play center. In the NHL. Think about it.

Kakko is being rumoured to attempt playing C.

If he does play well, I can see him overtaking Hughes as the top pick.

 

[forsbergavs32]

NYI has great firepower Forwards and needs a 2C and DMen. They have some great prospects, especially D. The lack experience, I believe they're likely 3-4 years away from being competitive. Duchene would fit perfectly into the team as 1C and shield Barzal for a few seasons.

Just not sure if he wants to follow the money.

He seems like hes more worried about winning than getting paid so I'd bet on him going to a team that's contending or pretty close to it.

 

[tucker3434]

I’ll try this in NHL 19. Not going to actually happen though. Team chemistry is a real thing.

 

[I am Canadian]

Sick of losing/failing and the team looked like it would have to go through another re-build.

Well its looking quite unfortunate for him. Maybe he would come back as UFA if the relationship isn't completely dead.