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

[Pokecheque]

The team didn't win the Presidents Trophy last year relying only on special teams and goaltending. Were they a top team analytically? No, but they were clearly on the better third of the league.

Actually they kinda did, they were (and obviously still are) a team that bleeds chances but gets bailed out on the regular by elite goaltending, and then just manage to score enough both on the power play and penalty kill to win games.

Bottom line, they have a *good* team but not great. So yeah, upper third. But unless an insane amount of stuff goes right for them in the postseason, not a legit contender.

 

[Muffin]

Mike Johnson on TSN 1050 Radio about an hour ago during The Dan Patrick Show:

Patrick: “Surely Colorado must be calling anybody and everybody to find a goaltender right now?”

Johnson: “Going against all logic, everything I’m hearing is the opposite. They are not desperate for a move and believe Georgiev is turning a corner. They might wait until the trade deadline to get a more capable backup, but there’s nothing imminent from the Avs side on a goaltending move.”

FML

I’m done with this team if they extend Fourgiev

 

[Alienblood]

Kovalenko was a turnover machine and looked like a deer caught in the headlights until he was made a healthy scratch.

What are you expecting Nabokov to do?

Nothing just wondering if the org sees.that as somewhat of a plan.

He can't be any worse

 

[The Abusement Park]

The team didn't win the Presidents Trophy last year relying only on special teams and goaltending. Were they a top team analytically? No, but they were clearly on the better third of the league.

I mean they're an incredibly flawed team... Elite talents in Panarin and Shesty. But Zib and Trocheck as your 1 and 2C aren't good enough down the middle and the defense is top heavy. Can easily get by on talent and goaltending in the RS, but they just aren't well built enough to be an actual contender. They're like the Hurricanes completely flipped.

 

[RoyIsALegend]

Adam Fox has 0 goals this year lol

“Better than Makar” my sweaty nutsack

 

[obZen]

 

[shadow1]

Mike Johnson on TSN 1050 Radio about an hour ago during The Dan Patrick Show:

Patrick: “Surely Colorado must be calling anybody and everybody to find a goaltender right now?”

Johnson: “Going against all logic, everything I’m hearing is the opposite. They are not desperate for a move and believe Georgiev is turning a corner. They might wait until the trade deadline to get a more capable backup, but there’s nothing imminent from the Avs side on a goaltending move.”

FML

I think that's a bad decision, but not surprising.

Even if you include the Tampa mauling, George is at 2.62/.906 in November. Remove it/only include games he started, it's 2.33/.915.

It feels worse than that because a) he was so heinous in October b) Annunen took over the mantle as "Worst NHL goalie" this month (4.17/.826).

 

[Pokecheque]

Nothing just wondering if the org sees.that as somewhat of a plan.

He can't be any worse

Oh he most certainly can be.

The fact the team has virtually ignored goaltending development the last twenty f***ing years outside of ONE half-assed effort (Annunen) is so very frustrating. Like, only now, this year they finally decided it might be a good idea to get more than one goalie prospect in the system!?

 

[Pokecheque]

I mean they're an incredibly flawed team... Elite talents in Panarin and Shesty. But Zib and Trocheck as your 1 and 2C aren't good enough down the middle and the defense is top heavy. Can easily get by on talent and goaltending in the RS, but they just aren't well built enough to be an actual contender. They're like the Hurricanes completely flipped.

The fact they struck out so badly in the draft with Andersson, Kaako, and Lafreniere is a huge reason why they're stuck now. They were virtually gifted Fox and Panarin, and made some cursory moves to keep them afloat but it was only going to last so long.

I'm sure they'll just fire Lavi, maybe luck out and get out to a hot start with the next guy (guessing that'll largely be due to goaltending) and continue the cycle all over again.

About as botched a "rebuild" effort as you'll see, and even with the breaks they got still managed to f*** it up.

 

[Bender]

Kovalenko was a turnover machine and looked like a deer caught in the headlights until he was made a healthy scratch.

What are you expecting Nabokov to do?

I'm expecting him to Ken Dryden our asses to another championship!!!!

 

[MacKaRant]

If it makes you feel better, 10 of the goals against were empty netters, meaning the Avs record with a goalie is 73 goals against on 561 shots (87.0% save percentage)

 

[Tommy Shelby]

Adam Fox has 0 goals this year lol

“Better than Makar” my sweaty nutsack

Last season's gimped Makar is still better than Fox

 

[Bender]

Seriously though - all I wanna know is :

IF the Avs backup a truckload of money to Mettalurg and secure his release or whatever it takes (after the KHL season or whatever) IS Nabokov eligible to play in the NHL for the rest of the regular season and the playoffs ???

 

[The Merchant]

Mike Johnson on TSN 1050 Radio about an hour ago during The Dan Patrick Show:

Patrick: “Surely Colorado must be calling anybody and everybody to find a goaltender right now?”

Johnson: “Going against all logic, everything I’m hearing is the opposite. They are not desperate for a move and believe Georgiev is turning a corner. They might wait until the trade deadline to get a more capable backup, but there’s nothing imminent from the Avs side on a goaltending move.”

FML

CMac and Bedsy have become the literal embodiment of "This is fine."

 

[LOFIN]

The fact they struck out so badly in the draft with Andersson, Kaako, and Lafreniere is a huge reason why they're stuck now. They were virtually gifted Fox and Panarin, and made some cursory moves to keep them afloat but it was only going to last so long.

I'm sure they'll just fire Lavi, maybe luck out and get out to a hot start with the next guy (guessing that'll largely be due to goaltending) and continue the cycle all over again.

About as botched a "rebuild" effort as you'll see, and even with the breaks they got still managed to f*** it up.

Laf and Kakko will be fine. The latter would be the third best forward with the Avs on 5v5 points, and they are actually trying him at center now. Turns out his upside might be a #2C after all. Laf is already a top winger, and would be PPG if he was on PP1. There's a reason the Rangers are holding on for these young players, and are trying to shake up the vets.

As for the goaltending with the Avs, I can use the quote from Jeremy Clarkson: "It's like looking through the menu at a Scottish restaurant. Not much in it, and nothing you'd want". Blackwood could be interesting, but I think the Sharks are totally fine with keeping him.

Here's an out of box thought: Matt Murray from the Toronto Marlies. He's cheap, a proven veteran, and #4 in the Leafs depth chart.

 

[Alienblood]

Seriously though - all I wanna know is :

IF the Avs backup a truckload of money to Mettalurg and secure his release or whatever it takes (after the KHL season or whatever) IS Nabokov eligible to play in the NHL for the rest of the regular season and the playoffs ???

that's what I'm asking

 

[Spilot23]

 

[Foppa2118]

Mike Johnson on TSN 1050 Radio about an hour ago during The Dan Patrick Show:

Patrick: “Surely Colorado must be calling anybody and everybody to find a goaltender right now?”

Johnson: “Going against all logic, everything I’m hearing is the opposite. They are not desperate for a move and believe Georgiev is turning a corner. They might wait until the trade deadline to get a more capable backup, but there’s nothing imminent from the Avs side on a goaltending move.”

FML

I'm pretty sure this is just posturing.

Both in terms of not looking desperate for a trade and also to keep things positive and supportive with Georgiev. Bednar tried at various times to give George some tough love, but he seemed to rightly realize last year that was the wrong strategy for him.

They just got to ride this out unfortunately. Probably until the deadline where they can afford to fit a 1B/1A under the cap.

Rough guess maybe they're trying to get some retention on Gibson. You've been on that train for years now right?

Could make a good tandem with Nabokov. An older vet that's still playing well as a starter, with a younger promising goalie that you can bring along slowly, and migth be able to take over if Gibson starts to falter. Kind of a JSG 2.0 situation, but better if Gibson can keep playing well.

 

[RoyIsALegend]

I'm pretty sure this is just posturing.

Both in terms of not looking desperate for a trade and also to keep things positive and supportive with Georgiev. Bednar tried at various times to give George some tough love, but he seemed to rightly realize last year that was the wrong strategy for him.

They just got to ride this out unfortunately. Probably until the deadline where they can afford to fit a 1B/1A under the cap.

Rough guess maybe they're trying to get some retention on Gibson. You've been on that train for years now right?

Could make a good tandem with Nabokov. An older vet that's still playing well as a starter, with a younger promising goalie that you can bring along slowly, and migth be able to take over if Gibson starts to falter.

I think Gibson has the highest ceiling of the guys available and would be invigorated getting away from that Anaheim train-wreck he’s been a part of for many years now.

In terms of pure shot stopping ability, he’s head and shoulders above the rest of the options.

 

[Foppa2118]

I think Gibson has the highest ceiling of the guys available and would be invigorated getting away from that Anaheim train-wreck he’s been a part of for many years now.

In terms of pure shot stopping ability, he’s head and shoulders above the rest of the options.

Playoff experience too, though not for a while. That might be a good motivator for him though.

Also, crazy he's only 31. Feels like he's 36 or something.

 

[Chiarelli]

Here's an out of box thought: Matt Murray from the Toronto Marlies. He's cheap, a proven veteran, and #4 in the Leafs depth chart.

Start thinking back inside the box pls

 

[LOFIN]

I think Gibson has the highest ceiling of the guys available and would be invigorated getting away from that Anaheim train-wreck he’s been a part of for many years now.

In terms of pure shot stopping ability, he’s head and shoulders above the rest of the options.

Gibson @50% retention with Georgiev going the other way would be a high risk, very high reward move. But what would that cost you? You would technically go cheaper 200k on goal, and if Gibson is competent he solves your goaltending issue for the next two years (assuming he stays healthy and competent). On the other hand, if he bombs out you are stuck with another Georgiev contract for two more years.

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

Blue Jackets weighing offers on top Trade Target David Jiricek

The Blue Jackets are one of several teams open for business in the latest update to the top 20 trade...

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Gibson not even listed

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

Gibson @50% retention with Georgiev going the other way would be a high risk, very high reward move. But what would that cost you? You would technically go cheaper 200k on goal, and if Gibson is competent he solves your goaltending issue for the next two years (assuming he stays healthy and competent). On the other hand, if he bombs out you are stuck with another Georgiev contract for two more years.

Getting Anaheim to agree to take George and retain 50% of $6.4M for essentially 2½ season is going to cost more that people want, IMO. Probably need to get a 3rd team involved to take on some of that retention and/or possibly send George to a 3rd team.

 

[dahrougem2]

I think the Ducks are f***ed if they believe any team will trade for Gibson's entire contract. I am higher on him than most but I also realize he comes with both injury and consistency issues.

If they aren't retaining, they've gotta be taking expiring money back AND accepting minimal positive assets.