Richard88
John 3:16
- Jun 29, 2019
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Yeah there's really not much in the trade market in terms of good 2Cs at the moment.
It's partly why I think if you see a Girard trade it could end up being a futures deal instead. Something where you get a top tier prospect + 1st round pick, and another asset.
I think there's possibly more Centers available for futures heavy packages rather then a straight up hockey trade of sorts. Obviously we know JT Miller is one guy available, but I also think guys like Nick Schmaltz, Yanni Gourde, Dylan Larkin, and possibly PLD or Scheifele... Those sort of options are more likely to be available in a futures deal IMO.
If you could trade Girard to LA for example at the draft for say LA 2022 1st + Walker + Kupari.... And then turn around and flip Kupari + the LA 1st to Seattle for Gourde, I think that would be a solid route to go.
But as I said earlier, I think the Avs will wait one more year before making that tough decision on Defense.
Lehkonen - Gourde - Nichuskin, good luck scoring against that line...