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Rumor: 2024-2025 Trade Rumors and Free Agency Talk | Part Deux

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obZen said:
I don't get the Columbus hate, it's a really nice city, especially the Arena district and German Village. I'm a dad in my 40s though so my opinion will certainly be different from millionaire athletes. Although I feel like Dougie Hamilton and I would get along, since I enjoy history and museums. Out of all of the mid to large cities I've been to, Columbus is near the top. Most of the major cities I've been to were for baseball trips.

Atlanta-Went there in 2002, horrible traffic. Don't remember much else.
Baltimore--(2011) The area near Camden yards is cool, can't speak to much else.
Columbus--(numerous visits) nice city, with some cool things to do.
Chicago--(2005) Actually really nice on the lake and some downtown areas were alright for the most part.
Cincinnati--(numerous visits) decent in spots, rough in others, really nice riverwalk area between the stadiums. Newport aquarium is cool.
Cleveland--(2005, 2008) some decent areas, but overall meh.
Detroit--(2005, 2008) decent area downtown near Comerica but some really rundown areas too, like where the old Tiger Stadium was.
Indianapolis--(numerous visits) Suburbs are nice. Zoo was cool with the dolphin dome.
Minneapolis--(2005) I actually really liked Minneapolis but I've heard it's gone downhill over the last 20 years or so. Took a train ride to the Mall of America and it was nice and clean.
Milwaukee--(2005) Don't remember much other than Miller Park was awful.
Philadelphia--(2023) Old town is great, the rest of the downtown area is not, especially around Love Park. Public transport condition was nice.
Pittsburgh--(2001 Nice stuff to do downtown, remember it being a nice area but haven't been there in nearly 25 years.
St Louis--(2009) Another city I liked. Forest park was really cool and the northern suburbs were nice at the time.
Washington DC--(2011) Only saw west of the river near the Pentagon and the area near Nationals Park which was extremely run down.

Only city I've been to in Canada is Windsor.
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When your list of cities you've visited include St Louis Cleveland Windsor and Detroit then I can see how Columbus would be in the top half.
 
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shadow1 said:
We're in a very tumultuous period of Avalanche hockey. The way I see it:

2018-2022 was the "Addition" Era. It was all about building on top of what was already there. The only roster player traded in-season was Tyson Jost (Sturm trade). Otherwise, it was stictly draft picks and prospects that were dealt.

2023+ is the "Churn" Era. 14 in-season trades (so far!) between this season and last, not to mention all of the off-season surgery. I like the agression and trades are fun to talk about, sure. But it's a clear symptom of a flawed roster.
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And sign of bad moves.
 
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shadow1 said:
We're in a very tumultuous period of Avalanche hockey. The way I see it:

2018-2022 was the "Addition" Era. It was all about building on top of what was already there. The only roster player traded in-season was Tyson Jost (Sturm trade). Otherwise, it was stictly draft picks and prospects that were dealt.

2023+ is the "Churn" Era. 14 in-season trades (so far!) between this season and last, not to mention all of the off-season surgery. I like the agression and trades are fun to talk about, sure. But it's a clear symptom of a flawed roster.
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It's also a symptom of not having the assets - both prospects picks and cap space.

Cmac had to make compromises and go for huge question marks since he didn't have the cap space and trading capital to add sure things.

So when his moves didn't work out he had to remove the player.

Georgiev and Ryjo were huge misses. Gerogiev for being repulsive as a player and teammate.

Ryjo because he cost assets to get rid of and prevented Cmac from getting better options.

Byram from Mitts I'm willing to give more time to but it feels like the biggest blunder of them all. And I was a big Byram hater.
 
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Ararana said:
IMO Nelson is probably the last hope to save the season. Give NYI whatever they want.
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There will be tons of competition as he's essentially the last Coca-Cola in the desert.

I think he'd be a great fit for this stretch run, even though we're unlikely to be able to extend him in the summer.
 
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RoyIsALegend said:
There will be tons of competition as he's essentially the last Coca-Cola in the desert.

I think he'd be a great fit for this stretch run, even though we're unlikely to be able to extend him in the summer.
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Oh yeah, easily. He's probably the biggest name of deadline day now given he's the only true top six center available with no long term commitment. Half the Central division alone will be after him.

I fully expect cMac to lowball Lou until Nelson is eventually traded to Dallas for a price we'd all be comfortable with. Then we get to watch the Avs, as the 3rd seed, get bounced yet again by Dallas.
 
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The Fourth Period doubling down on Nelson.

If the New York Islanders move out Brock Nelson, the Stars will be right there. They’ve expressed interest – Colorado and Winnipeg are also hot for him – and Isles GM Lou Lamoriello should be able to maximize a return if he decides to sell.
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NorthernAvsFan said:
This is what hasn’t been talked about a lot with Lindgren. Bottom pair was Charmin soft. Even if Lindgren has warts at least he helps with that.
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If he’s a lay it all out type that will be good. I imagine him blocking shots and hitting people in a way the opposing players feel it. I think it will help the morale of the team to see someone doing that.
 
EdAVSfan said:
Nelson will cost a 1st and prospect, no doubt.
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Bill Peckerskull said:
Bidding wars alsmot never work out for the Avs.
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For once, I think Colorado would have the edge in a bidding war.

Lou and Roy will never rebuild, they'll always retool. I can see the logic of "Mittelstadt is 26, doesn't have that many fewer points than Nelson, so we still have a chance down the stretch. Plus we get a draft pick." (assuming deal was Mitts + pick)
 
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