I meant summer coming up because Gauthier doesn't help now and the Avs need a C not a W.
Pinto's return potentially unlock Josh Norris, which is the guy we want.
Many believe Gauthier can be a center (FTR I am not in that camp), and he plays center currently in college (and played center at WJC).
Ah OK. I thought he was a C. That would explain why the Avs could have been interested.
He would have gotten a run there, but I'd find the situation similar to Minny and Boldy.
Absolutely no thank you to a goalie that has 2 more years at 2 million more than our current goalie, when the upside is about the same. And even if it was better, it's not 2 million and 2 more years better.
Oh no, the upside is waaaaaaay higher. But the risk he could be worse is there too.
I guess my point is that for me Merzlikins is a lateral move. If you can't make a proper upgrade over Georgiev, why bother. For me the only enticing options in this regard are Saros and Askarov from Nashville. Now Askarov would be more of a bet for the future, but he is very highly regarded and I would be willing to take that risk. But I don't think either of those guys is realistic.
It should be high. He has potential and has kind of stalled here being behind numerous other dmen. He still young so teams will value that. Injury history is sketchy.
Just listened to it, and flat-out said he said he didn't know this for sure. He is basing this on his opinion and rumors.
