Confirmed with Link: Avs Trade Jack Drury + Chase Bradley + '29 3rd to Nashville for Fedor Svechkov + Zachary L’Heureux

[AegonLeConqueror]

Bednar is gonna see him hit a guy into the boards and he'll be benched immediately.

 

[Cypher]

I blame Calgary for this trade.

Had Calgary accepted the original offer for Kadri (before the media leaked and pressured them to accept), Avs would not have gotten Roy. And if no Roy, Drury stays. Drury > Roy IMO

 

[AllAboutAvs]

Bednar might like Happy. He seems to be a goal scorer and loves to go to the dirty areas. We need both those qualities. He will need to cool it will Bednar though.

 

[Balthazar]

CMac's reaction (from LeBrun)

 

[xbestboybandever]

This one sucks. I know Drury was going to be expensive for the “4C” role, but that line had a ton of success with him. Gave up the significantly better player and I just don’t think the money saved is worth sacrificing what he provided.

 

[AegonLeConqueror]

Alright so from these highlights this guy plays physical, crashes the net, and plays in the dirty areas when he can...

Which means he doesn't fit Bednar's system. IM OUT ON THIS GUY!!!

 

[Cousin Eddie]

I think Drury performed well above his weight in the second half of the season and playoffs. I think he will prove to be an effective 3C but I understand why he was moved when the Avs have as many C’s as they do and such little money.

While a 3rd rounder doesn’t really mean much, I’m surprised the Avs had to add that pick to make this deal happen when they were already giving up the clear most valuable player in the deal. I predict that in 2029 when that 3rd rounder is coming up there will be many jokes about how we gave up Drury and a 3rd for nothing because those two guys no longer around.

 

[The Merchant]

Preds board calling CMac a Trojan Horse

 

[The Pwnerer]

I'll give it 25 games in before Bednar gets sick of L'Heureux, gets sent to waivers then claimed by Nashville. Cmac masterclass in action.

 

[AvsWraith]

It should've been you, Brock! It should've been you.....

 

[Tommy Shelby]

Badnar tolerated NAK, so as long as Happy doesn't pull a Bardakov and make a dirty hit in the preseason, he should be fine as 4LW

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

If Drury signs for anything less than $3M, I'm not going to be happy.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

If Drury signs for anything less than $3M, I'm not going to be happy.

He’s getting more than that.

 

[NateTheGreat]

I don’t care if ZLH has zero points in the regular season. Come playoff time, we’ll be thrilled to have him when he’s one of our only forwards willing to punish the opposing D on the forecheck (If Bednar allows him…).

 

[UncleRisto]

Given the circumstances I like the effort. Hope they had discussions on whether these are actually players Bednar wants to ice instead of dick around with. Because chances are...

 

[Grackle Party]

Really liked Drury but the writing was on the wall as a luxury they could no longer afford

 

[lowol]

L'Heureux has legit skill on both ends of the ice. If he can keep his head in check I think we have a player there... his mental stability is indeed comparable to Downie's though, and that's hard to accept for any coach - not just Bednar.

 

[forsbergavs32]

If Drury signs for anything less than $3M, I'm not going to be happy.

His number is going to start with a 4 IMO

 

[xbestboybandever]

His number is going to start with a 4 IMO

And he’s going to prove to be worth that number.

 

[Hennessy]

A pity it had to happen. But so it goes.
Hopefully at least one of these guys can contribute somewhat meaningfully.

 

[forsbergavs32]

And he’s going to prove to be worth that number.

Unfortunately a number we couldn't afford for a 4C on this team.

 

[Balthazar]

It should've been you, Brock! It should've been you.....

I know it wasn't a choice between those 2, but I agree in a way.

I'm not a fan of trading players who perform well in the playoffs to keep players who don't.

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

If Drury signs for anything less than $3M, I'm not going to be happy.

I thought we offered him more than that?

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

https://www.denvergazette.com/2026/06/24/avalanche-trade-jack-drury-to-nashville-acquire-two-intriguing-young-forwards-evans-take/

 

[missionAvs]

This is what you trade Drury for? Man what a joke. These guys suck.