Rumor: 2026 Free Agent Frenzy

[forsbergavs32]

With the draft in the books, it's time to look towards July 1st and what Sakic and Co is going to do with our remaining 5.6 million in cap space.

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

 

[hockeyfish]

Turning our attention from drafting and trades to what Makar and Lehky will get for extensions.

But I still expect one more trade for a forward.

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

 

[LOFIN]

I don't know how smart that is when they already have Miro Heiskanen. I'd spend that money on Larkin if they lose Robertson.

 

[dahrougem2]

I don't know how smart that is when they already have Miro Heiskanen. I'd spend that money on Larkin if they lose Robertson.

Heiskanen and Harley. Why don't you look for a RHD for once lol

 

[EdAVSfan]

I don't know how smart that is when they already have Miro Heiskanen. I'd spend that money on Larkin if they lose Robertson.

They also have Harley.

Would one of them go back the other way?

 

[shadow1]

 

[dahrougem2]

They also have Harley.

Would one of them go back the other way?

Would be wild to send Harley given he only has NMC protection in the last two years of his deal.

 

[Balthazar]

Would be wild to send Harley given he only has NMC protection in the last two years of his deal.

That's exactly the kind of return Columbus is looking for. They want players with term who can help them make the playoffs now.

Harley just signed for 8 years, it would be insane to send him to Columbus before year 1.

 

[LOFIN]

Makar and Hughes are going to get PAID during the next few weeks. Werenski is up in a year. Even if they could theoretically make the upgrade over Heiskanen or Harley (I don't see the sense in that), they would have to pony up like 16M minimum next summer.

Just makes zero sense.

 

[Bone Breaker]

I wish Avs would put that cap to use and bring Marchment. or at least Schwartz. nah who am I kidding, if they add someone from UFA will probably be a Kerfoot or Saad...

 

[Balthazar]

Makar and Hughes are going to get PAID during the next few weeks. Werenski is up in a year. Even if they could theoretically make the upgrade over Heiskanen or Harley (I don't see the sense in that), they would have to pony up like 16M minimum next summer.

Just makes zero sense.

It makes a ton of sense. Seguin comes off the books next summer, plus the cap is going up, so they'll be fine.

 

[Balthazar]

 

[Murzu]

He must be trolling us, right?

 

[CobraAcesS]

He must be trolling us, right?

I don't think he's smart enough to be trolling anyone.

 

[CobraAcesS]

I wonder if they're going to look into Kane for real, fits a need.

Has he really gotten slow aF? I seen someone mention that.

 

[Tommy Shelby]

Who I want: Mikheyev

Who I think the Avs want: Giroux

Who we will end up with: Nyqvist and JVR

 

[LOFIN]

 

[EdAVSfan]

Obviously gonna be a very quiet FA for us outside some AHL signings.

Just have to hope that one of the better wingers is willing to come here for a little less for a better chance to win than other teams

 

[Freaky Styley]

What are the odds Jenner signs with the Preds? Gotta be 80% at least, no?

Some interesting wingers if they were to take pay-cuts:

Tolvanen
Zuccarello
Mikyeyev (Nuke replacement)
Jenner
Laughton
Giroux
Kane

Interesting #7 D options

Leddy
Stanley
Reilly
Carlile
Moverare

 

[CobraAcesS]

Who I want: Mikheyev

Who I think the Avs want: Giroux

Who we will end up with: Nyqvist and JVR

JVR is actually known for being slow as molasses. I'm surprised he's still in the league. Is he doing the Franzen thing, and just standing around potting goals or something?

 

[hockeyfish]

Yay, more fossils.

 

[CobraAcesS]

What are the odds Jenner signs with the Preds? Gotta be 80% at least, no?

Some interesting wingers if they were to take pay-cuts:

Tolvanen
Zuccarello
Mikyeyev (Nuke replacement)
Jenner
Laughton
Giroux
Kane

Interesting #7 D options

Leddy
Stanley
Reilly
Carlile
Moverare

Is this because he's Russian lol?