Trades: I think the Avs try to keep the D intact and let Byram be the guide to how it sorts out next summer. I also think they keep Newhook. They can spend picks/prospects for Kuznetsov (w retention) or Schmaltz who have two & three year contracts respectively. Or they could sign Erod or Barbashev as W/C flex players and rent Scheifele for one year.
What would you think about sending Girard to Washington for Dylan Strome? Avs need a 2C in the worst way Stome is signed through 2028 for 5M AAV. The Free Agency pool is looking pretty slim for an affordable Center.
Regarding Compher: his 5v5 output was 12 goals and 26 assists over 82 games at 20:32 min/game. Compare that to Newhook with 13 goals and 15 assists (5v5) over 82 games and only 13:57 min/game and you realize that Compher’s numbers got a big boost from playing on the PP. While he was also a lot better in the face off circle, they otherwise actually both performed at a similar level. Is that worth $5million?? I don’t think so!
Trades: I think the Avs try to keep the D intact and let Byram be the guide to how it sorts out next summer. I also think they keep Newhook. They can spend picks/prospects for Kuznetsov (w retention) or Schmaltz who have two & three year contracts respectively. Or they could sign Erod or Barbashev as W/C flex players and rent Scheifele for one year.
Hi AD -
What would you think about sending Girard to Washington for Dylan Strome? Avs need a 2C in the worst way Stome is signed through 2028 for 5M AAV. The Free Agency pool is looking pretty slim for an affordable Center.
How about Paul Stastny for a home town discount 😂
Too slow - loved him the 1st time around but AVS are built on youth and speed, Paul just doesn't fit in anymore.
I’d gather he’d be a third line center at best anyway. But his face off percentage is still too notch.
Bo gets arbitration next summer. He may be perfectly fine with a one year deal, at say $3M
Regarding Compher: his 5v5 output was 12 goals and 26 assists over 82 games at 20:32 min/game. Compare that to Newhook with 13 goals and 15 assists (5v5) over 82 games and only 13:57 min/game and you realize that Compher’s numbers got a big boost from playing on the PP. While he was also a lot better in the face off circle, they otherwise actually both performed at a similar level. Is that worth $5million?? I don’t think so!
Didn’t you post this right before the Kraken lost to Dallas?
Yes. It’s been fixed