Rumor: 2023-2024 Trade Rumors and Free Agency: Off-season is in full swing

[Cypher]

3.575m in cap space if you have both Meyers and Olofsson on the Eagles (and only scratch MacDermid). Only 1 of them at most should be on the team, they don't deserve having starting spots given to them based on production so far in their careers.

Avs need to bring in 1 more forward (I would prefer 2). Trade a pick for Jarnkrok (Leafs need to shed salary) and/or sign Nosek to play 4C and PK.

 

[Bender]

I'm beginning to wonder how I survived back when we sucked and didn't even make the playoffs, because I'm actually jonesing for hockey and am already impatient for the beginning of training camp.

I'm probably going to break down and buy NHL23 just so I can sim the new players on the team out of boredom.

I almost did but decided against it when I saw 'Brent Sopel's future two-hand-in-the-face victim' on the cover... after the Avs won the Cup, no less. Then I though, f*** YOU EA.

 

[expatriatedtexan]

I almost did but decided against it when I saw 'Brent Sopel's future two-hand-in-the-face victim' on the cover... after the Avs won the Cup, no less. Then I though, f*** YOU EA.

Yeah, it would have to be a digital download. *LOL*

I'm still freakin' pissed they crapped out on the PC versions like a decade ago.

 

[CobraAcesS]

I'm beginning to wonder how I survived back when we sucked and didn't even make the playoffs, because I'm actually jonesing for hockey and am already impatient for the beginning of training camp.

I'm probably going to break down and buy NHL23 just so I can sim the new players on the team out of boredom.

That's exactly why I bought it too in the past. So I could play GM mode, and a few games throughout a season until hockey started.

No matter how hard the difficulty was I could always win every game. Like 99/100 games.

Thought about buying it again recently and it's been years. Maybe Mack's rookie year I think was the last time lol.

I almost did but decided against it when I saw 'Brent Sopel's future two-hand-in-the-face victim' on the cover... after the Avs won the Cup, no less. Then I though, f*** YOU EA.

Yeah wtf, Makar should be on the cover 100%.

 

[sethro109]

Yeah, it would have to be a digital download. *LOL*

I'm still freakin' pissed they crapped out on the PC versions like a decade ago.

If you have an Xbox, it's on game pass. Or if for some odd reason you have EA play it's on there too.

I played it recently. Simmed the season, made some trades and played the playoffs with the Avs to win the cup. Since then I haven't looked at it. It still feels like the same game for the past 6 or 7 years. They always boast about these new features, but I never noticed them.

 

[The Moops]

I'm still freakin' pissed they crapped out on the PC versions like a decade ago.

Yes, and the NHL 04 mod that lets it run on modern hardware with up to date rosters just doesn't do it for me either. I miss the skill stick. Haven't played since 15 I think on the 360

 

[lionsDen]

Yeah, it would have to be a digital download. *LOL*

I'm still freakin' pissed they crapped out on the PC versions like a decade ago.

If you can get the 22 Mathew’s it’s the same damn game

 

[BobRossColton]

Danton Heinen is still out there.
Heinen, Suter and Caleb Jones could fill the roster well enough?

 

[CobraAcesS]

Yeah, it would have to be a digital download. *LOL*

If you can get the 22 Mathew’s it’s the same damn game

Same as which? The PC version?

At one point the PC versions were so much better. Then they just stopped giving a shit about PC, and recycled the same code. The PC versions were straight dog shit, missing features, missing upgrades etc.

 

[lionsDen]

Same as which? The PC version?

At one point the PC versions were so much better. Then they just stopped giving a shit about PC, and recycled the same code. The PC versions were straight dog shit, missing features, missing upgrades etc.

Sorry I wasn’t very clear. The 22 ea ps5 and the 23 ea ps5. Yeah I’m very disappointed in the games. My buddies kid has 23nba 2k. Ea be taking folks money and laughing all the way to the bank

 

[Foppa2118]

This Avs core has atleast another 4-5 years of contention. We have the best D-man in the world, and that’s not going to change anytime soon. Mack and Mikko are both horses who take great care of themselves physically. Early 30’s is not past your prime in hockey. Plenty of teams have won with an “older core”. For everyone that’s doom and gloom about the team this year and going forward, take a look at the Vegas Cup odds for next year and gain some perspective. These are great years to be an Avs fan, don’t take it for granted.

Agreed, I don't know why people always think Nate's game is gonna take a big downward turn as he gets older. Tends to get brought up in these competition window discussions too.

He's a natural athlete, he eats perfectly, trains like Rod the Bod in the off season, and is still a top 3 skater in the NHL at soon to be 28. You'd be hard pressed to find a player that takes care of himself better. He's more likely to still be effective in his 30's than not.

Look at Stamkos who's built similar, and plays a similar speed based, shoot first game. He's still a ppg+ player at 33. He just had a 106 point season a couple years ago at 32. Crosby is also a ppg+ player at soon to be 36 and does the same training regimen as Nate.

Mikko I can also see aging well. He seemed more committed to taking care of himself this year. Got an all business buzz cut to start the season. Cut out the chocolates and seems more committed to his diet. We saw the results of all that with his career year. Seemed to have more energy to play at a high level every night than before.

If Mikko keeps that same approach, the Avs could perhaps keep the AAV reasonable with another 6-7 year deal, taking him to 34-35, and Mikko could still play at a high level like Malkin who's built similar, plays a similar style game, and is still a ppg player at 36.

Building around MacK/Mikko/Makar is very similar to the Pens building around Crosby/Malkin/Letang, or Tampa building around Stamkos/Kucherov/Hedman, and the Pens and Bolts are in the mix with a chance to win pretty much every year despite an older roster.

 

[CobraAcesS]

Sorry I wasn’t very clear. The 22 ea ps5 and the 23 ea ps5. Yeah I’m very disappointed in the games. My buddies kid has 23nba 2k. Ea be taking folks money and laughing all the way to the bank

I wasnt trying to give you shit lol. EA really pissed me off with that crap.

I don't really expect a lot from them these days as long as I can still adjust the game dynamics. They've been slowing the game down for years with over bloated features. It's hockey, not chess. It should be fast.

So I have always upped the speed of everything for both sides and made the goalies faster and more difficult chasing that 4-3 game that felt fast and chaotic.

I wanna lose every once in a while playing it. Like throw the controller lose, at shit that seems random. Not where they change how the CPU plays because you're behind. I turn that shit off.

It's fun to make a real comeback having to adjust strategies and force the best players to play more. So I up my core players, the stars, endurance before I start the GM mode. I do everything I can to make the game as realistic as possible.

They may f*** it up, but as long as I can fix it, it's worth playing. Not sure these days if they let you adjust that.

Yeah shit teams you blow out, but the legit contenders are hard to beat that way.

I'd throw it in the trash immediately if they took that adjustment out.

 

[AvStock]

I don’t know where all the negativity is coming from and why some folks here are not happy. This current Avs roster(even still incomplete) is much better than the last one. The only question mark is Drouin. I have very little to no concern for RyJo. I think he’s gonna have a big season for the Avs. Colton and Wood are gonna be solid 3rd liners. Cogs and LOC are gonna be Cogs and LOC. No worries about D and goaltending.

Get the season started I’m ready. Will be at the game for the opener in LA!!!

Agree with all except goaltending. I still have reservations about Georgiev and if he can turn it all the way up for 16 wins.

 

[BobRossColton]

Girard+OO for Luke Kunin+Mario Ferraro
Kunin is RFA next year
Mario is signed for a few seasons

Wood Colton Kunin for 3rd line
Ferraro can be on the 3rd pairing

This trade is also contingent on ek65 being traded

 

[the_fan]

Agree with all except goaltending. I still have reservations about Georgiev and if he can turn it all the way up for 16 wins.

I mean with goaltending you’ll never know I guess. It’s the most unpredictable position, but I think Georgiev should be fine because he was solid all season long. I think we had big enough sample size with him

 

[Linds]

Girard+OO for Luke Kunin+Mario Ferraro
Kunin is RFA next year
Mario is signed for a few seasons

Wood Colton Kunin for 3rd line
Ferraro can be on the 3rd pairing

This trade is also contingent on ek65 being traded

Yikes that's bad for the Avs

 

[BobRossColton]

Yikes that's bad for the Avs

If Gabe comes back next season, we'll have 10m to re-sign Toews, Kunin and minor parts.

 

[Linds]

If Gabe comes back next season, we'll have 10m to re-sign Toews, Kunin and minor parts.

Girard still has more value than a 3rd line wing and a 7th d

 

[JH21]

if we extend Toews the window will shrink for sure

Yes, because keeping elite players around longterm won't help us win games.

What the hell is wrong with this place??

 

[BobRossColton]

Girard still has more value than a 3rd line wing and a 7th d

I think I'd rather have space for a defense of

Toews- Makar
Byram Manson
Ferraro - Foote/C. Jones(signed this off-season)
#7??

 

[lionsDen]

Yes, because keeping elite players around longterm won't help us win games.

What the hell is wrong with this place??

I really like Toews, I don’t know how we can continue to sign players to long term deals that are entering their 30’s unless we are prepared for some really dark years . I can see both sides of it. Towed took a micro step back last year

Jmo

 

[expatriatedtexan]

I kind of feel dirty for suggesting this...but Dumba is still unsigned as is Kessel. I threw Pauly Walnuts in just for shits and giggles to compete against Meyers and provide depth that Bednar actually trusts...hopefully. Pauly might be done though.

 

[Ararana]

I gladly take RyJo and Colton over Compher and Newhook.

I was waiting for Colton to be signed to do this, so here's my humble pie post.

MacFarland upgraded 2C and 3C, at the same price tag as Compher/Newhook got, and not only did he hold on to all his LHD and his first rounder he picked up another first rounder in the process and added two first round prospects to the pipline. Hell of a summer from him, I didn't think we'd have anywhere near this good of a summer coming out of his terrible first year.

There are still some things I'm crossing my fingers on, I actually have more confidence in Drouin at MacKinnon's wing than I do of RyJo at 2C. The Avs really need RyJo to work out or all of this is for nothing. Colton at 3C with Wood on his wing is going to be f***ing awesome. It's going to be nice to have proper depth again.

Also, why the f*** is McDermid on this roster? That (almost) 1 million could be really useful right now.

 

[niwotsblessing]

Also, why the f*** is McDermid on this roster? That (almost) 1 million could be really useful right now.

Because with Landy on LTIR, and EJ no longer on the team, McDermid is the only person in the room who can keep MacK in line.

When MacK starts getting testy Dermy walks over to him, looks down into his eyes and says: "Nate, STFU, bruh!"

 

[Tommy Shelby]

Also, why the f*** is McDermid on this roster? That (almost) 1 million could be really useful right now.

My thought is that he won't be for long, he's either going to get traded to the Leafs, get sent to the AHL or get plucked by a team like Arizona/Chicago/Ducks off of waivers