Grigowski
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So this trade means Crosby isn't coming....?
Confirmed with Link: Avs acquire C Brock Nelson (50% retained) + F William Dufour for F Cal Ritchie + D Oliver Kylington + 2026 1st + Cond. 2028 3rd
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Giving up your top prospect in any deal is a high price to pay, and frankly I’m one who isn’t convinced Ritchie will really pan out.
That said, it had to be done. Hopefully the Avs capitalize on this.
I still think they’re not done though.
That said, it had to be done. Hopefully the Avs capitalize on this.
I still think they’re not done though.
I will keep parroting it, but I think Gulyayev has been the best prospect the Avs have for awhile now. He's playing in a big time league and doing well.
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I’m really not sure why we’re worried about 1st round picks and prospects like Ritchie. Ritchie is not a franchise center, so when it’s time to rebuild, we weren’t gonna build around him. And late 1st round picks aren’t gonna do anything for us while we have Nate and Cale and trying to win another cup.
Tommy Shelby
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Dufour reminds me a lot of Beaucage. Big guys with good shots, but need to work on the rest of their game. He'll help the Eagles at least, that Hobbit squad needs the size
Richard Doll
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For this cup run, if we could move Mitts for a better fit at third line center and a pick, that would really seal the deal for this year.
Paying 2 guy’s 4+ million on your third line and neither are great at penalty kill, is expensive.
Not sure we can deal Mitts without knowing what we can do with Brock next year though, don’t want to be left with no option for second line center next year.
Paying 2 guy’s 4+ million on your third line and neither are great at penalty kill, is expensive.
Not sure we can deal Mitts without knowing what we can do with Brock next year though, don’t want to be left with no option for second line center next year.
The Kingslayer
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Vaclav Nedorost was the Avs top prospect once upon a time. I feel the same way about trading that guy as I do Ritchie today.
Are you saying we can't scout at all?! Yes you are 100% correct.
PolishPrince21
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Good luck with Nelson , give him a cup
Tommy Shelby
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I was more bummed out we traded Messier with him. For possibly the worst NHL skater I've ever laid eyes on
I'll just leave you all with this for the old dude..
Lol, we just got even faster in the top six. It's Pejorative Slured. Like read that shit for a 33yr old.
Lol, we just got even faster in the top six. It's Pejorative Slured. Like read that shit for a 33yr old.
The Kingslayer
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This. When the Avs are ready to rebuild they will not be rebuilding around Ritchie and lets say they were they be in a 10 yr rebuild like the Sabres.
RECKLESS
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Let's f***ing go boys, the sun is shining it's a beautiful TDL day here in Kuopio, Finland and I am in awe of what's happening. We are becoming a f***ing freight train with speed for the playoffs! Go Avs Go!!!
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Professional of @The Mars Volchenkov to not actually share his personal opinion of Ritchie.
I know TMV doesn’t really like him.
I know TMV doesn’t really like him.
Foppa2118
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That story in the middle was pretty awesome.
Somebody needs to tell this guy the Isles aren't making the playoffs though, especially after this trade, and he should just root for Brock and the Avs. Respect the loyalty though.
The Kingslayer
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Cant draft yah. Just saying if the Avs top prospect is Ritchie thats not saying much. Hes not a blue chip cant miss prospect like Makar and Mikko were when the Avs had them in the stable. If the Avs traded one of those caliber prospects in a trade like this then yes its pitchforks and riot but that didnt happen tonight.
Richard88
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Ooooohhhh boy he actually did it wow! This is awesome.
Big price but that's what you have to do to win a bidding war when you're all in. I'm glad CMac is giving the team the best shot possible this year, and leaving no stone unturned.
Hilarious isn't it. Nobody should be losing sleep over Ritchie. Not sure why anyone is surprised either with how aggressive Cmac has been this year and knowing that he said they were all-in.
The path to the Stanley cup final now goes through Denver.
Who cares about the long term right now? By the time Ritchie is anything more than a third line winger the Avs window will have closed.
With the rising cap and having Necas' contract instead of Rantanen's makes Ritchie's ELC considerably less critical. The Avs are going to have plenty of capspace next season even without Ritchie.
Winnipeg's path out of the central just got much harder.
This ^
And this ^
Big price but that's what you have to do to win a bidding war when you're all in. I'm glad CMac is giving the team the best shot possible this year, and leaving no stone unturned.
Hilarious isn't it. Nobody should be losing sleep over Ritchie. Not sure why anyone is surprised either with how aggressive Cmac has been this year and knowing that he said they were all-in.
The path to the Stanley cup final now goes through Denver.
Who cares about the long term right now? By the time Ritchie is anything more than a third line winger the Avs window will have closed.
With the rising cap and having Necas' contract instead of Rantanen's makes Ritchie's ELC considerably less critical. The Avs are going to have plenty of capspace next season even without Ritchie.
Winnipeg's path out of the central just got much harder.
This ^
And this ^
