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

[Pokecheque]

Vaakanainen+Gibson @ 50%. ?
Drew O'Connor + Nedeljkovic ?

Neddy is NOT the answer. I still think Anaheim is holding out for the perfect trade, meaning no retention and sizeable assets in return, so I'm guessing they wait until the last possible moment, and I'm guessing Carolina gets him somehow.

I don't know who the Avs get at this point. Might have to be so desperate as to get a guy like Merzlikins, and that of course would be the gamble to end all gambles.

 

[BobRossColton]

Neddy is NOT the answer. I still think Anaheim is holding out for the perfect trade, meaning no retention and sizeable assets in return, so I'm guessing they wait until the last possible moment, and I'm guessing Carolina gets him somehow.

I don't know who the Avs get at this point. Might have to be so desperate as to get a guy like Merzlikins, and that of course would be the gamble to end all gambles.

Thoughts on Ingram? Kochetkov?

 

[Pokecheque]

Thoughts on Ingram? Kochetkov?

Both I think are currently hurt, and both have been wildly inconsistent, which the Avs already have so I don't think they should go out and get more of the same.

IMO the primary targets should be (not necessarily in order): Gibson, Merzlikins, Mrazek.

 

[dahrougem2]

Neddy is NOT the answer. I still think Anaheim is holding out for the perfect trade, meaning no retention and sizeable assets in return, so I'm guessing they wait until the last possible moment, and I'm guessing Carolina gets him somehow.

I don't know who the Avs get at this point. Might have to be so desperate as to get a guy like Merzlikins, and that of course would be the gamble to end all gambles.

Anaheim is going to end up trading Gibson for a C prospect and a 3rd at this rate.

 

[Hasbro]

Both I think are currently hurt, and both have been wildly inconsistent, which the Avs already have so I don't think they should go out and get more of the same.

IMO the primary targets should be (not necessarily in order): Gibson, Merzlikins, Mrazek.

I’m still on for adding Cam Fowler to the trade and it let’s Veerbeek save some face getting a better return in total for Gibby.

Now I’d do Geo and the 2nd this year if Anaheim retains 1/3 on Gibson.

 

[Pokecheque]

I’m still on for adding Cam Fowler to the trade and it let’s Veerbeek save some face getting a better return in total for Gibby.

Now I’d do Geo and the 2nd this year if Anaheim retains 1/3 on Gibson.

Personally I'd rather they not do that, despite the scoring numbers I've never been a fan of Fowler's. Gives up way more than he produces. A fancier Justin Faulk.

If the Ducks are remotely willing to retain on Gibson then by all means, DO IT NOW, but I have the feeling their infamously cheapskate owner doesn't want to do that. I also think they're going to wait as long as possible to see who gives up the best offer, Carolina is getting pretty desperate themselves.

 

[RoyIsALegend]

I’m still on for adding Cam Fowler to the trade and it let’s Veerbeek save some face getting a better return in total for Gibby.

Now I’d do Geo and the 2nd this year if Anaheim retains 1/3 on Gibson.

Gibson and Fowler make $13m combined.

How are we making that happen?

Also, Fowler is completely cooked.

 

[AvsFan4]

Is there a reason why Avs just placed Colton on LTIR when they said he’s coming on the road trip and can possibly play towards the end? I get the whole money saving thing just seems like odd timing.

 

[EdAVSfan]

Is there a reason why Avs just placed Colton on LTIR when they said he’s coming on the road trip and can possibly play towards the end? I get the whole money saving thing just seems like odd timing.

They called up 4 guys for the road trip. With LTIR, they have space for all 4.

 

[MacKaRant]

Now I’d do Geo and the 2nd this year if Anaheim retains 1/3 on Gibson.

How about Ivan Fedotov from the Flyers?

Why? 6'7"

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

Shesh at 50% for Ritchie, Gulyayev, Geo and 2026 #1

Thought you'd all enjoy this absolute gem


We might as well add Rantanen 50% retained as well!

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Gibson and Fowler make $13m combined.

How are we making that happen?

Also, Fowler is completely cooked.

Agreed on the salary part, no idea how you guys could take on both.

I don't think Fowler is cooked though. He's been used as a #1 D on a dogshit team (leading the Ducks at over 24 mins per game each of the last three seasons) which he's not elite enough to shoulder with any level of success (although did put up a career high in points two years ago). I don't think his talent has deteriorated to the point where he couldn't be a decent top 4 D, depending on how he rebounds from this current injury of course.

Ducks are in a bit of an awkward spot when he returns here. Fowler is officially more proven and still "better" than some of the young D, and also a few games from playing 1000 with the franchise. But the team is playing fairly well, and none of the current group really deserve to come out of the lineup. Lacombe - Zellweger, Mintyukov - Gudas, Dumoulin - Helleson seem to have struck a nice balance.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

I just dont see a need for Fowler. I think he's a fine Dman still, but the Avs already have Toews/G on the Left side and while the 3LD spot is certainly weak, we cant be spending $6M on that roster spot either. We also already have 4 good puck movers on our Defense, need to be adding more physical shutdown types if we add to the Defense at all(We should be).

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

Get me Shesterkin, even if just for a few months

 

[Toothless Legend]

Get me Shesterkin, even if just for a few months

...even for just the 1st periods.

 

[Perratrooper]

Just do a three-way trade with NYR, ANA and us.

To Ana
Zibanejad (8.5m)
Colorado 2026 first
Rangers 2025 second (from Colorado)
Wood ($2.5m)
Ritchie

To NYR
Gibson ($6.4m)
Zegras ($5.75m)
Manson ($4.5m)

To Col
Shesterkin ($5.75m)
Schneider ($2.2m)

Win win win

 

[RoyIsALegend]

Just do a three-way trade with NYR, ANA and us.

To Ana
Zibanejad (8.5m)
Colorado 2026 first
Rangers 2025 second (from Colorado)
Wood ($2.5m)
Ritchie

To NYR
Gibson ($6.4m)
Zegras ($5.75m)
Manson ($4.5m)

To Col
Shesterkin ($5.75m)
Schneider ($2.2m)

Win win win

 

[JLo217]

Seems like insiders and outlets are generally thinking the Avs aren't done at addressing the goaltending issues.

 

[Avsfan1921]

Seems like insiders and outlets are generally thinking the Avs aren't done at addressing the goaltending issues.

And last week they said the Avs weren’t pursuing anything lol

 

[Tommy Shelby]

And last week they said the Avs weren’t pursuing anything lol

F***, that means it looks like we're done with the goaltending. Sorry boys.

 

[ABasin]

Just do a three-way trade with NYR, ANA and us.

To Ana
Zibanejad (8.5m)
Colorado 2026 first
Rangers 2025 second (from Colorado)
Wood ($2.5m)
Ritchie

To NYR
Gibson ($6.4m)
Zegras ($5.75m)
Manson ($4.5m)

To Col
Shesterkin ($5.75m)
Schneider ($2.2m)

Win win win

Please post this on the Rangers board.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

Feels like we're about to see a bid deal go down.


Miller to NYR for Zibanejad is the basis I am guessing. With NYR adding.

 

[missionAvs]

Feels like we're about to see a bid deal go down.


Miller to NYR for Zibanejad is the basis I am guessing. With NYR adding.

Man what a step down that would be for the Nucks. Better be quite a substantial +.

 

[Vaslof]

Would you risk trading for Shesterkin and giving him a 10M aav deal?

 

[AvalancheSpeedsters]

Would you risk trading for Shesterkin and giving him a 10M aav deal?

No

Feels like we're about to see a bid deal go down.


Miller to NYR for Zibanejad is the basis I am guessing. With NYR adding.

Miller must have asked to leave if that’s the case .