Value of: of (COL) Erik Johnson (3 years left, 6 Mil AAV)

[milehigh11]

He does have a limited no trade clause and not sure what teams are on it. But hypothetically we will pretend anyone can trade for him.

Avalanche can retain 2 million of the contract so roughly 33%


What's the best offer?

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[Hasbro]

NMC so nil to negative.

 

[milehigh11]

NMC so nil to negative.

Only a modified NTC.. the NMC is to get sent to AHL

 

[Freudian]

I doubt anyone will trade for him. I suspect Sakic will ask him to waive for Seattle (they won't pick him up) to protect another defender and then EJ will play out his contract with Avs as a Seabrook-type declining veteran.

 

[Anders Cain]

I doubt anyone will trade for him. I suspect Sakic will ask him to waive for Seattle (they won't pick him up) to protect another defender and then EJ will play out his contract with Avs as a Seabrook-type declining veteran.

Im ok with this scenerio as long as he agreed to waive. I like ejs personality and dedication but hope we can protect an extra player

 

[ThatsSoSlavin]

The leafs might look at him (assuming you’re mostly looking for picks) but then we would have to expose Dermott who I think would be guaranteed to be selected

 

[ole ole]

He does have a limited no trade clause and not sure what teams are on it. But hypothetically we will pretend anyone can trade for him.

Avalanche can retain 2 million of the contract so roughly 33%


What's the best offer?

4TH RD pick if your lucky

 

[Mrfenn92]

He means more to the avs in and out of the locker room. Don't think they would get much if they tried to move him.

 

[Weast]

He means more to the avs in and out of the locker room. Don't think they would get much if they tried to move him.

Agreed, plus he trudged through the shitty years here as the Avs #1 defenceman without making a fuss, it would be very un-Sakic like to dump him now that the team is finally getting good.
He'll be a bottom pair vet/leadership guy for the remainder of his deal

 

[Luck 6]

How about star forward Loui Eriksson?

 

[Patagonia]

I think the AVs keep him.

Can't see much value and he plays a huge leadership role on the team. He also stayed during his prime years with a terrible team. Trading him when they're rising does seem to be like Sakic.

 

[Trinstin]

I think the AVs keep him.

Can't see much value and he plays a huge leadership role on the team. He also stayed during his prime years with a terrible team. Trading him when they're rising does seem to be like Sakic.

Yeah, agreed. People saying he won't be heartless like that don't quite understand how competitive Sakic is. I'm not saying he'd sell out his own mother but Sakic will have zero qualms trading anybody if he believes it will help him accomplish his goals.

 

[Brett44]

Since 2 weeks he play good hockey.

 

[elitepete]

Tyler Myers?

 

[Islay1989]

He's playing well lately. It's obvious he needs to handle the puck to make an impact and to feel engaged. Still a top 4 D on a contender, so there is no need for Sakic to move him. Zadorov will be the odd man out.

 

[Trinstin]

He's playing well lately. It's obvious he needs to handle the puck to make an impact and to feel engaged. Still a top 4 D on a contender, so there is no need for Sakic to move him. Zadorov will be the odd man out.

If only Zadorov could play consistently like he did earlier in the year during that short stretch.

 

[Patagonia]

If only Zadorov could play consistently like he did earlier in the year during that short stretch.

Z will be moved regardless.

He’ll never outplay Girard and Byram being a super prospect cements the Top 2 lines. Cheap 3rd liner is the option, but Graves (playing 1D) is likely getting that role.

He could move to RD. Makar & EJ are staying. This leaves an opportunity if Timmins is not ready. With so many player injuries including Makar & EJ, he still couldn’t fill that role.

Zadorov is gone. There is no future for him in this team.

 

[qqaz]

I don't follow the Avs, so I'm statwatching here. Looks like he played 23-25 minutes frequently early in the season, but is getting a lighter workload since.

Is he just overworked, or is his game slipping? Because Toronto would absolutely take a look at a big right handed defenceman. Especially if he can handle 20+ minutes for the next 3 seasons. Do Avs fans think Johnsson can do that?

 

[Djp]

Only a modified NTC.. the NMC is to get sent to AHL

NMC means protection in ED

If he isnt a clear top 3 on a team he has no value.

someone will protect a player coming of their ELC at 21-24 over a 30+ $6M player.

 

[Super Hans]

He's been living up to his "Condor" nickname this season. The only thing he's effective at his laying flat on the ice, displaying his impressive wingspan.

 

[Kamiccolo]

I don't follow the Avs, so I'm statwatching here. Looks like he played 23-25 minutes frequently early in the season, but is getting a lighter workload since.

Is he just overworked, or is his game slipping? Because Toronto would absolutely take a look at a big right handed defenceman. Especially if he can handle 20+ minutes for the next 3 seasons. Do Avs fans think Johnsson can do that?

Toronto has 0 interest. Given the cap implications, even with retention, this would be their "big move" to fix the defense and he is not going to do that. He is declining and his best years are behind him. Leafs need exactly 0 more defense who play the best with the puck on their stick.

 

[Patagonia]

I don't follow the Avs, so I'm statwatching here. Looks like he played 23-25 minutes frequently early in the season, but is getting a lighter workload since.

Is he just overworked, or is his game slipping? Because Toronto would absolutely take a look at a big right handed defenceman. Especially if he can handle 20+ minutes for the next 3 seasons. Do Avs fans think Johnsson can do that?

EJ is getting older and injury prone. Excellent leader that would help the Leafs, but not at the $6M per. I believe he can play about 20 mins a night. Good 2nd or solid 3rd line role. Would be an excellent mentor to the young Leafs.

Doubt the young AVs move him, but a retention would be needed to fit under the cap.

 

[GirardSpinorama]

I think we keep him until he retires. He's not nearly as bad as seabrook and his cap is manageable in 3 years.

 

[SwivelSchwartz]

What about a three way trade with Chris Stewart and Kevin Shattenkirk?

 

[AvsCOL]

If he doesn't waive, I think he gets traded before the expansion. Pretty easy to get rid of him if you retain, and send a pick the other way. Not worried.