Here is the quote "The Colorado Avalanche stand out as a prime potential landing spot for Askarov. Alexandar Georgiev struggled with consistency this past season, and the Avalanche's goalie depth is not particularly strong after him. Thus, they could look to adding Askarov as an answer to their problem".
Source is some random guy speculating on his personal website named "nhltraderumours.me"
My speculation is that the Avs have a deal in the works that will swap Nichushkin for Kenny Powers since they both hurt their noses, but Powers can also be used as a substitute gym teacherSource is some random guy speculating on his personal website named "nhltraderumours.me"
3 Potential Trade Destinations for Predators' Yaroslav Askarov
With Juuse Saros expected to sign an eight-year contract extension with the Nashville Predators, top goalie prospect Yaroslav Askarov is ava...www.nhltraderumors.me
That quote doesn't say the Avs are after him. It is someone speculating that it could be a good fit. No more reliable than us over here on the forum.
He’s played 140 minutes of NHL hockey, Askarov is hardly proven. The play is going to be for Nashville to actually get him in NHL games to build enough of a resume to get near the kind of return they want on him.
As we get further into the season you could easily write: "The Colorado Avalanche stand out as a prime potential landing spot for Draisatl. Mittelstadt struggled with consistency this past season, and the Avalanche's centre depth is not particularly strong after him. Thus, they could look to adding Draisatl as an answer to their problem".
