Value of: Bowen Byram

[GIN ANTONIC]

Yes, it would be incredibly ruthless and a terrible PR move from the Avs but they are in their cup winning window and Bowen Byram is high value young player that could potentially bring back a valuable piece for their playoff run.

The catch? Will he ever return to hockey? If so… when and in what capacity?

Could be a shrewd move for a rebuilding team to get a blue chip piece that could be a huge part of the future when they are ready to compete.

For the Avs, they need to win now and if Byram isn’t playing for them, he’s not helping towards that.

Will never happen but maybe it should???

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[Mrfenn92]

See no way the avs move him.

 

[ColbyChaos]

If he isnt playing for the Avs why would teams give top dollar when his future remains a mystery. Better for all parties to just wait and see

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

See no way the avs move him.

Ya I know… and I stated that it would never happen but just wondering

a) what’s his value based on the situation?

b) maybe it would be a smart move to be able to get a big piece that can contribute now

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

If he isnt playing for the Avs why would teams give top dollar when his future remains a mystery. Better for all parties to just wait and see

Definitely a mystery box scenario but could perhaps be a home run down the road for the team acquiring him.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Given the concussion history and the recurring issues it’s hard to actual put a value on him. From both Colorado and the potential acquiring team

 

[3074326]

Can't imagine anyone is going to give up a good asset given the unfortunate circumstances.

I think Avs fans will find the offers extremely insulting.

 

[AslanRH]

Rather hope he takes the Josi path and gets the concussion thing sorted out and has a full career.

 

[bernmeister]

Please advise further as to his current/projected medical status/issues.

A deal w/something down + conditionals on both sides would be cumbersome, but conceivable.
Howev, the realer the risk the less likely a deal can actually be envisioned

 

[cyris]

Why would the Avs trade him. With the uncertainty around his health his value is only worth a small fraction of what his potential is.

 

[Empoleon8771]

He has no value right now and Colorado should and would never trade him.

 

[rumrokh]

Would probably have to come with bigtime conditional picks from Colorado, which would also handcuff their ability to use those picks in other ways, which cuts away at the point of moving Byram in the first place.

Rather than looking at what he could return, perhaps it makes more sense to ask what player they might be looking to acquire who couldn't be had without including Byram in a deal.

 

[Figgy44]

The only concept I can think of... In a package for Chychrun?

Similar calibre ceiling discussions with main differences in timing due to contending vs rebuilding for the two clubs.

 

[goonybird]

Gross.

 

[Ararana]

Even with the health issues, Colorado isn’t trading Bo Byram. He’s either playing and he’s one of the best young and upcoming defenseman in the game, or he’s not and the Avs are trading him for pennies on the dollar.

Stop wasting your time.

 

[John Mandalorian]

The Avs have no reason to sell low on him. He has too much upside. It would be beyond dumb to sell low on Byram.

 

[AvsGuy]

No desire to cash in on his struggles for assets

 

[Seras]

Would have to wait for him to return and play before getting anything worth mentioning

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Ill give you Rakell as a rental for Byram...

You guys up your cup chances... we take all the risk.

your welcome

 

[GirardSpinorama]

Would never happen. lIke you said the PR on it would be horrible.

 

[John Mandalorian]

Please advise further as to his current/projected medical status/issues.

A deal w/something down + conditionals on both sides would be cumbersome, but conceivable.
Howev, the realer the risk the less likely a deal can actually be envisioned

No. The Avs are not under any obligation to absolve other teams of risk. If the Avs were to trade him, the interested teams would have to take the risk with the upside.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

Absolutely no chance Colorado trades him for a discount and I cant imagine any team likes him enough to make such a risky trade given his current situation.


The Avs are going to let it play out. We are fortunate enough that our Defense is pretty deep and even our pipeline has a few good Dmen coming in the next year or two as well. If things dont get better for Byram and he does have to retire its an awful situation for him and his family to go through but the Avs would come out relatively ok.

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

Avs shouldn't trade Byram unless they are getting a similar caliber player in return. Kid looked special when he was healthy.

 

[TheScandal89]

Does he have a concussion history? I know hes currently having Issues with a recent concussion but I don't know his history.

Would be a shame if it affects his career, they already essentially lost Timmins to it too.

 

[HugeInTheShire]

PR has never been high on NHL teams priority lists, so I'd imagine if they got an offer they really liked they'd move him.
I don't think that offer is coming though