Friedman: Avalanche are looking at Blackwood and Gibson

[Leviathan]

In Friday's podcast Friedman says Blackwood is a goalie the Avs have been looking at for a while. Also suggests Gibson but isn't as sure about it due to health concerns.

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[LeonDraisaitl]

They sorta have to if they don’t want to waste a season

 

[JoeSakic13]

Something dumb was originally here

 

[rea]

Gibson looked plenty healthy tonight other than maybe injuring his back trying to carry the Ducks to a W.

He wasn't in net, dostal was

 

[A1LeafNation]

Gibson looked plenty healthy tonight other than maybe injuring his back trying to carry the Ducks to a W.

That's Dostal

 

[JoeSakic13]

He wasn't in net, dostal was

Whoops I was boxscore surfing from work and TSN screwed the pooch.

 

[SundherDome]

UPL for my sweet baby boy back

 

[Sergei Shirokov]

Blackwood would make sense

 

[CanadienShark]

I asked in another thread what the Avs would offer for Blackwood and didn't get any real positive response. I honestly think he'd do alright there. Maybe not a long term fixture, but he could stop the bleeding and hold his own with the Avs.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Unless San Jose is giving him away for free, I would avoid Blackwood. Mentally frail, is going to get hurt, and simply isn't very good

 

[HabzSauce]

Both decent gambles. I like Blackwood alot but idk if he's starter material. Gibson could be a steal if he gets fired up in Colorado. Would have to stay healthy too

If I'm avs, between these two, I'd bet the farm and take Gibson, and hope to God he stays healthy. He has higher upside. Maybe playing for a new team in Colorado rejuvenates him and he becomes Avs best goalie in years.

I'd look elsewhere if I were them tho. UPL and Gustavsson are great targets but expensive. Also no idea if MIN and BUF would entertain.

Maybe Lindgren if WSH is interested. He would be a good upgrade and wouldn't break the bank either

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Blackwood is a weird choice. He sucks. Gibson would be worth a shot to see if he can get motivated again with a contender. He's been through enough bs in Anaheim.

But selfishly, have they considered Jarry? He'd cost the least.

Please, Avs GM, if you're reading this...you lot will fix him.

 

[Gilmour1996]

How about a 30 year old 2-time Stanley Cup winning goalie making minimum? You don't get great stuff unless you are willing to pay a great return and/or you are a bit of a gambler.