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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remember when everyone was pissed we didn't sign Mitts to a LONGER term contract ....pepridge farm remembers
let's see how this run with Nelson plays out before we talk extension.
let's see how this run with Nelson plays out before we talk extension.
Just 1 game but holy hell what a perfect fit.
What a difference a BIG 2C makes on a team. Just a totally different dynamic. Instant chemistry with Val and Drouin. Do not touch that line for a little while please Bedsy.
He's a very fluid skater for a big man too. He has physical gifts at his size and a natural athleticism that Mitts could only dream of. He can put 50% effort into his stride to move in transition and around the zone, and get to the same speed that Mitts needed to gas himself out giving 100% with his happy feet.
Nobody should be worried about another Mitts situation here. It should have been known what level of player Mitts was based on his career, and it should be known what kind of player Nelson is based on his career.
Nelson is a 3x 30 goal scorer with a career high 37 goals in 72 games (42 goal pace). He's a 9x 20 goal scorer.
After his rookie season (14 goals in 72 games) Nelson has only had 2 of 11 seasons where he didn't score 20+ goals. One he scored 19. The other he had 18 goals in 56 games, a 26 goal pace.
Mitts has NEVER scored 20 goals before. His career high is 18 goals last year and his highest pace is 20 goals with 10 in 41 games. He was on pace for 14 this year.
It feels to me he may get the Colorado bump in production too. I think his talent has been held back on Long Island, and had much less skilled linemates. He could have some career years here if he stays.
A 1-3 year deal could benefit both the Avs and Nelson. He gets multiple runs at the Cup and then he can retire with Minny if he wants. They're not contending right away anyway.
Please take this courting period to the MAX Sakic and CMac and re-sign this guy ASAP.
What a difference a BIG 2C makes on a team. Just a totally different dynamic. Instant chemistry with Val and Drouin. Do not touch that line for a little while please Bedsy.
He's a very fluid skater for a big man too. He has physical gifts at his size and a natural athleticism that Mitts could only dream of. He can put 50% effort into his stride to move in transition and around the zone, and get to the same speed that Mitts needed to gas himself out giving 100% with his happy feet.
Nobody should be worried about another Mitts situation here. It should have been known what level of player Mitts was based on his career, and it should be known what kind of player Nelson is based on his career.
Nelson is a 3x 30 goal scorer with a career high 37 goals in 72 games (42 goal pace). He's a 9x 20 goal scorer.
After his rookie season (14 goals in 72 games) Nelson has only had 2 of 11 seasons where he didn't score 20+ goals. One he scored 19. The other he had 18 goals in 56 games, a 26 goal pace.
Mitts has NEVER scored 20 goals before. His career high is 18 goals last year and his highest pace is 20 goals with 10 in 41 games. He was on pace for 14 this year.
It feels to me he may get the Colorado bump in production too. I think his talent has been held back on Long Island, and had much less skilled linemates. He could have some career years here if he stays.
A 1-3 year deal could benefit both the Avs and Nelson. He gets multiple runs at the Cup and then he can retire with Minny if he wants. They're not contending right away anyway.
Please take this courting period to the MAX Sakic and CMac and re-sign this guy ASAP.
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How so?
The 2022 3rd line was a line of misfits Burakovsky/Newhook - Compher - NAK.... Colton-Coyle-Lehkonen would be arguably much better and more of a traditional checking line than that.
That was the last time you would ever have a chance of seeing Landy, Nuke, and Lehky in the lineup on different lines.
Love to see you guys recognizing the POWER
Just wait until Brock-tober, assuming you do resign him
Maybe don't consider a career in comedy
I gave that up the second I exited the wombMaybe don't consider a career in comedy
Extremely hope a full on practice helps him, or two days of full rest. I feel like it has to be one or the other.
We’ve seen guys take a bit to get used to playing for the Avs (Manson, Lehkonen, Drouin). Gotta give Nelson and Coyle a bit before completely shredding them
Pokecheque
Whack it Hard to Girard
The whole team was tired so hopefully it’s just that and Nelson adjusting to an entirely new system.
Drouin is way more concerning to me.
Drouin is way more concerning to me.
It wasn't just the travel and back to back games, but both were played at low altitudes man. It's hard to function with that much oxygen hitting the lungs while excerting effort.
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