Rumor: 2024-2025 Trade Rumors and Free Agency Talk | The Slow Crawl to the Season

[John Mandalorian]

I don't think he's going to be back in time to know we don't need a 3C if you want to keep Colton at wing, but I also don't know how they afford that. You'd have to pay through the nose, and get retention while also sending out the assets for a defender.

It will be interesting to see if they can actually solve the two issues in a meaningful way.

I’d give Ivan a try at 3C. He might hit a wall at some point though.

 

[forsbergavs32]

As of right now I’d rather worry about bringing in a defensive D-man to pair with Malinski and force CDH out of the lineup.

 

[forsbergavs32]

I’d give Ivan a try at 3C. He might hit a wall at some point though.

If we can get healthy and stay healthy I think we could be fine with Ivan as 3C

Lehk - Mack - Drouin
Nuke - Mitts - Mikko
Colton - Ivan - LOC
Wood - Kelly - Kivi

Lehk - Mack - Drouin
Nuke - Mitts - Mikko
Lando - Ivan - Colton
Wood - Kelly - LOC

 

[Cousin Eddie]

If the Avs were concerned about cap space even a little bit don’t you think they’d offer up another late round pick or shitty prospect or something to San Jose to avoid the retention? Not to mention the Sharks should also prefer an additional late round pick that saving a couple hundred grand for the rest of this year.

Whether it’s Landy, Manson, or some combination of others I definitely think the Avs already have a plan for scheduling their LTIR around a late season addition or else I think Cmac and Grier would have cleaned up this transaction just a litttle more.

 

[CobraAcesS]

I’d give Ivan a try at 3C. He might hit a wall at some point though.

Why not. That would be a such a gift if he didn't fall off like LOC does.

 

[expatriatedtexan]

I think there’s a big difference being a center and a winger in terms of the skating required, especially in our own zone.

The C is working the down low trio on the cycle, constant changes of movement and covering the whole zone. The winger is generally responsible for covering his D and a much smaller area of ice.

That stuff takes a toll over time.

This is where the time off can become a complete unkown.

Landy hasn't skated hard in 2 years. He's also not been hit in two years. Every single little thing that adds up and bother players over their careers should be completely non-factors for Gabe moving forward. He's just had 2 years to heal every single little issue. I agree, he won't be the same Landy he was prior, but that is also why I am optimistic he can handle 3rd line duties. The minutes will be less...they may be more important but there will be less of them.

Also... we are talking about Gabriel f***ing Landeskog. Who am I to sell him short?

 

[John Mandalorian]

As of right now I’d rather worry about bringing in a defensive D-man to pair with Malinski and force CDH out of the lineup.

What would it cost for Oleksiak 50% retained?

 

[CobraAcesS]

If we can get healthy and stay healthy I think we could be fine with Ivan as 3C

Lehk - Mack - Drouin
Nuke - Mitts - Mikko
Colton - Ivan - LOC
Wood - Kelly - Kivi

Lehk - Mack - Drouin
Nuke - Mitts - Mikko
Lando - Ivan - Colton
Wood - Kelly - LOC

To see LOC on the 4th line in the playoffs would be spectacular. Shades of that Cogs/Helm LOC 4th line.

 

[BobRossColton]

How's Mike Reilly playing for the Islanders?

 

[John Mandalorian]

If we can get healthy and stay healthy I think we could be fine with Ivan as 3C

Lehk - Mack - Drouin
Nuke - Mitts - Mikko
Colton - Ivan - LOC
Wood - Kelly - Kivi

Lehk - Mack - Drouin
Nuke - Mitts - Mikko
Lando - Ivan - Colton
Wood - Kelly - LOC

I like that bottom 6. Kelly is a little meh but I like how you have some offensive finish with Colton and Kiviranta with the two speedy agents of chaos in Wood and OConnor.

 

[RoyIsALegend]

 

[CobraAcesS]

I like that bottom 6. Kelly is a little meh but I like how you have some offensive finish with Colton and Kiviranta with the two speedy agents of chaos in Wood and OConnor.

I'm coming around on Kelly, but as a 4C not a 3C lol.

I typed the same thing, but decided he would be ok there lol.

 

[expatriatedtexan]

So do I. Unfortunately, the salary cap is a real issue.

 

[CobraAcesS]

So he's not a dumb ass. Interesante

 

[expatriatedtexan]

I'm coming around on Kelly, but as a 4C not a 3C lol.

I typed the same thing, but decided he would be ok there lol.

This is where I show off how completely stupid I am. I like Ivan as a center beter than Kelly.

 

[BobRossColton]

I want a defensemen who can truly take pk minutes from Makar

 

[AvsWraith]

Sidney Crosby confirmed.

 

[CobraAcesS]

This is where I show off how completely stupid I am. I like Ivan as a center beter than Kelly.

I agree

 

[expatriatedtexan]

I agree

You agree I'm stupid?

Ah, thanks buddy!

 

[forsbergavs32]

You agree I'm stupid?

Ah, thanks buddy!

What are you still doing here? You're clearing being ignored

 

[dahrougem2]

When Seattle falls out of the playoff race, I would love to target Gourde. Pair him with Colton on the 3rd line.

 

[Gumballhead]

When Seattle falls out of the playoff race, I would love to target Gourde. Pair him with Colton on the 3rd line.

Yeah that would be a nightmare for anyone playing us.

 

[Tommy Shelby]

Ludvig is probably the next to go in one way or another, but I bet he's talking about the snow man

 

[GeoRox89]

What are you still doing here? You're clearing being ignored

You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means

 

[forsbergavs32]

Ludvig is probably the next to go in one way or another, but I bet he's talking about the snow man

Highly doubt they're trying to trade Nuke. For all his issues, he's been the Avs best forward since returning and is a huge part of the team. I don't think he's going anywhere unless he slips up again and is gone for a year and likely terminated.