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Can't trade Zadorov until the offseason, otherwise Barberio comes into the lineup and the Avs would be particularly weak on defense trying to head into the playoffs.
Honestly, AA does not offer much to the Avs lineup, which has plenty of speed and they are already fantastic offensively.
If AA was gritty, physical, and a strong defensive player, it would be a much better fit.
Thank you for the response.
Would Nemeth be of interest for Colorado?
No, the Avs let Nemeth go for a reason.
A deal could be made for Z after the season. Do the Wings have a similarly aged bottom-six winger who is adept on the PK?
Yeah, Ehn. But I doubt he moves the needle.
What about Veleno?
Glendening, but he's 29. Great on FO's/PK/grit/physical/leader/decent speed & mobility/pretty smart/agitating pest/LGD is all heart & would be a playoff warrior on any team. He's the back bone of our bottom 6 & has played in top 6 C/W when needed. Think Kadri-lite in terms of impact, but without the bad penalties. $1.8m through '21, 50% retention=$900k.No, the Avs let Nemeth go for a reason.
A deal could be made for Z after the season. Do the Wings have a similarly aged bottom-six winger who is adept on the PK?
Yeah, Ehn. But I doubt he moves the needle.
What about Veleno?
I would do futures for Zadorov. 2nd + ? for Zadorov.
Yeah I was more so thinking at the draft. Trading picks for Zadorov would make the Habs a better team and hurt their draft position.In the offseason, maybe. Even then, I'd think the Avs would be looking for a hockey trade. Zadorov adds a unique element to their D group; if they're trading him, they'd need a tangible improvement elsewhere on the roster.
You won't get him for picks in-season.
Yeah I was more so thinking at the draft. Trading picks for Zadorov would make the Habs a better team and hurt their draft position.
The Avs have Byram and Girard penciled in as the top 4 LD's of the future. Zadorov is going to ask for ~ 4M. They already have Graves. It's a tough decision but a good problem to have.
With pick number 31.5 the Avalanche select...Value is less than a 1st but a little more than a 2nd