Rumor: 23-24 Trade Rumors and Free Agency Part Trois: The Road to the Deadline

[Ararana]

wowza

 

[UncleRisto]

wowza

There it is.

 

[BobRossColton]

Now go get Jenner.

 

[Bender]

I can't wait for deadline day. It's going to be pure chaos either way. No in-between. We're either going to be cup favorites or trying to tank the rest of the way

I love deadline day but I absolutely hate waiting until the last second to be disappointed that the Avs didn't make a big move to fill the giant crater at #2C. I want them to make that move at least a week prior AND as I've said in the past - overpayment if you have to but you can't NOT get it done.

Deadline day should be for addressing holes like #4C and maybe a depth d-man if that's a deal that you can make work cap-wise.

Can we possibly 'squeak by' and get to the finals with an addition like Wennberg or Henrique?? Yeah, it's possible but chances are, other GMs are putting their chips to the middle since the Avs aren't.

wowza

Davidson had no choice but to dump his 'meat-shield'... meanwhile, everybody knows he's been making hockey decisions and is just as responsible as Jarmo if not even moreso. Such a weird move to do at this time of year - they should have both been fired ages ago but since you have both - keep them until the end of the regular season and then you completely clean house, imo.

 

[AslanRH]

Davidson will have no excuse now, and I bet he's gone at season's end.
Gotta figure him and Jarmo had quite differing opinions on how to approach the deadline

 

[EdAVSfan]

You have to wonder if the interim or new GM for Columbus may be hesitant to make big moves.

If there was ever a chance for Jenner, I have to assume this has lowered the chances now. Doubtful the new GM wants to rock the boat early in his tenure before being able to assess.

 

[John Mandalorian]

Interesting that Columbus waits until now.

Is it possible the Avs could benefit from waiting things out? If a lot of GMs are making moves early but then closer to the deadline more sellers emerge, that could shift the supply vs demand dynamic somewhat. Selling GMs will still be somewhat like landlords and won't go below a certain price no matter what the market says is fair but there might be fewer competitors at least.

 

[BobRossColton]

Maybe they won't hire till end of season, it's only another 30 games or so. Maybe try to kick off the off season with as many assets as possible.

 

[The Abusement Park]

I love deadline day but I absolutely hate waiting until the last second to be disappointed that the Avs didn't make a big move to fill the giant crater at #2C. I want them to make that move at least a week prior AND as I've said in the past - overpayment if you have to but you can't NOT get it done.

Deadline day should be for addressing holes like #4C and maybe a depth d-man if that's a deal that you can make work cap-wise.

Can we possibly 'squeak by' and get to the finals with an addition like Wennberg or Henrique?? Yeah, it's possible but chances are, other GMs are putting their chips to the middle since the Avs aren't.

Wennberg… maybe? If he goes on a heater somehow I guess.

Henrique no shot. Dude hasn’t been a full time C in like 3/4 years.

 

[Avs44]

You have to wonder if the interim or new GM for Columbus may be hesitant to make big moves.

If there was ever a chance for Jenner, I have to assume this has lowered the chances now. Doubtful the new GM wants to rock the boat early in his tenure before being able to assess.

Yeah -- I don't think a new GM comes in and moves anyone of note, it just doesn't make sense. It's also a great way (if the trade turns out poorly within 1-2 seasons) to immediately lose the grace period afforded to new GMs and hasten your own firing. Expecting CBJ to have a very cautious deadline just moving out a couple vets/expiring contracts if anyone wants them. Unless Davidson wants to take the helm himself and really blow it up, I suppose.

 

[John Mandalorian]

Yeah -- I don't think a new GM comes in and moves anyone of note, it just doesn't make sense. It's also a great way (if the trade turns out poorly within 1-2 seasons) to immediately lose the grace period afforded to new GMs and hasten your own firing. Expecting CBJ to have a very cautious deadline just moving out a couple vets/expiring contracts if anyone wants them. Unless Davidson wants to take the helm himself and really blow it up, I suppose.

Would not be surprised if big moves are made and possibly some for pennies on the dollar.

The timing of this suggests that ownership gave him this season to see if things start moving in a positive direction especially regarding certain moves. Pulling the plug becomes an indictment of various decisions and addressing some of them would, whether implicitly or explicitly, get the green light. The bigger issue is cap space for other teams.

 

[JLo217]

594 days without a 2C

 

[TruePowerSlave]

594 days without a 2C

JTC and RyJo are solid #2Cs, just ask the GM.

The professionals know better, fans are delusional.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

Jake Allen

 

[Mighty Makar]

Jake Allen

Just saw that.

 

[Perratrooper]

 

[Balthazar]

Allen for RyJo?

 

[Tommy Shelby]

Please please please be for RyJo

 

[The Merchant]

There's that 2C, baby!!!

 

[Balthazar]

Please please please be for RyJo

A Montreal journalist close to the Habs leaked that a couple of days ago

Translation: Ryjo for Allen + a pick

 

[Avs44]

Allen is going to cost something...and if RyJo is included (which would surprise me), we're going to be paying even more for the cap dump. Unless CMac got the Habs on some special juice?

 

[Mighty Makar]

A Montreal journalist close to the Habs leaked that a couple of days ago

Translation: Ryjo for Allen + a pick

I hope that’s f***en true. Translate, pls.

 

[Avs9296]

Oh man I'd be so happy if RyJo goes the other way

 

[Pokecheque]

Davidson will have no excuse now, and I bet he's gone at season's end.
Gotta figure him and Jarmo had quite differing opinions on how to approach the deadline

They were both on-board with the Babcock hiring (reportedly the owner wasn't), so that alone should make him a goner.

That said I think he might be staying. If the object was to clean house, he'd be gone like he was along with Gorton in New York. I'm guessing he'll be the guy making the hire of the next GM. No idea who that'll be.

 

[Tommy Shelby]

Ryjo makes so much sense. Habs need to replace their 2C, can trade him at next year's deadline, and he and Allen have similar caphits for the 2 remaining years