Value of: Bowen Byram

[Perratrooper]

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.

I believe he got 3 in 2021, but I am not aware to any prior to that.

 

[kings11]

I believe he got 3 in 2021, but I am not aware to any prior to that.

Didn’t he gave 2 concussions around his staff year? I’m pretty sure I heard something about that leading up to the draft

 

[Adele Dazeem]

Byram just needs a hard reset. Unfortunately it's the players who don't take an extended break who suffer more later on. The body is incredibly resilient and with proper care, nutrition and therapy it can fix itself.

 

[oceanchild]

As a Canucks fan, I would give up a good asset to have him part of the package, a large part, but given the risk I would need something else. Like him and a second for Horvat. It could hurt or it could be a home run. You have to take the kind of risk to get someone with his upside outside of getting to draft.

 

[kilowatt]

As part of a package for Kopitar at 50% retention

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

His value right now is too low to be worth it.

There's also the question of how that would affect the room. From all accounts, Bowen is a really likable kid with a great personality who is loved by his teammates. Dumping him while he's at his lowest has the potential of creating a really toxic atmosphere in the room. Things are going quite well for the Avs on the ice right now....don't try and fix what ain't broke.

 

[John Mandalorian]

As part of a package for Kopitar at 50% retention

No.

 

[bsu]

Rakell, Steel and Manson for him pending health. Take a run.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

If the Flames trade Gaudreau or Tkachuk this would be the kind of target imo.

 

[John Mandalorian]

Rakell, Steel and Manson for him pending health. Take a run.

No thank you.

 

[peconcan]

Avs should just hold onto him unless someone is willing to give them someone who will make a big impact. Hope the kid makes his way back he’s dedicated his whole life to hockey, probably has never had a real job would really suck to see it all taken away from him at 20. Still has loads of potential best wishes to him.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

If the Flames trade Gaudreau or Tkachuk this would be the kind of target imo.

Tkachuk would be very interesting.


Gaudreau not so much. IMO.

 

[Malaka]

Seth Jones is on the table

 

[DarthProbert]

Him and a 1st for a one year goalie rental this summer when Kuemper walks.

 

[Islay1989]

Avs would be beyond dumb to even entertain the thought of trading him. When he played he looked fantastic, there's no winning the deal for the Avs here.

 

[tucker3434]

Trading Byram for pennies on the dollar would be really dumb. If we want to burn assets for this cup run, there are better ways.

 

[John Mandalorian]

Seth Jones is on the table

So are salt and pepper shakers.

 

[IWantSakicAsMyGM]

Avs should just hold onto him unless someone is willing to give them someone who will make a big impact. Hope the kid makes his way back he’s dedicated his whole life to hockey, probably has never had a real job would really suck to see it all taken away from him at 20. Still has loads of potential best wishes to him.

The issue is that I don't see any team offering anyone who would make a big enough impact to justify trading a 20 year old with elite 1D potential and another ELC year left, even with the health concerns. If Byram can recover from the concussion issues and play like he's shown when healthy, we're looking at potentially 10+ years of having him co-anchor our defense with Makar. That isn't something you give up for a short term rental, I don't really care who the rental is. I'd want another ~20 year old, still on his ELC, who has shown flashes like Byram has, and I don't expect there are any teams looking to move that kind of player.

The only move to be made here is to give him the time he needs and hope he can recover. There's no point in even listening to offers.

 

[BrindamoursNose]

Sounds like a good return for Giroux

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

I think it would take an offer that is VERY close to his actual value. Which, for obvious reasons, won't happen.

 

[The Abusement Park]

No realistic return makes sense for the Avs and the the Avs ask won’t make sense for teams acquiring him. He’d require a 2C or top 3D with term(younger the better) for it to make sense to move him. But the risk isn’t worth it for teams offer that up at the moment.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

Tkachuk would be very interesting.


Gaudreau not so much. IMO.

Gaudreau is an elite talent in the realm of Rantanen and Mackinnon. Obviously he would have to re-sign but he’s better than Tkachuk by a country mile.

 

[PAZ]

Gaudreau is an elite talent in the realm of Rantanen and Mackinnon. Obviously he would have to re-sign but he’s better than Tkachuk by a country mile.

Talent isn't the only thing that matters. Tkachuk would be valued a lot more on the Avs than Gaudreau. Although I would rather just keep Bo as I don't think we can afford to sign either.

 

[kinghock]

Trading Byram for pennies on the dollar would be really dumb. If we want to burn assets for this cup run, there are better ways.

I would take a chance on him from Kings point of view.
Turcotte and Madden for Byram.

 

[DomBarr]

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.

This...his upside if he recovers from his concussion issues is way to high to trade him for a depth rental to help a great team.