Confirmed Signing with Link: [COL] D Oliver Kylington signs with the Avalanche (1 year, $1.05M)

[The Merchant]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1820550806489444843

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[Brodeur]

1 year x 1.05 million as per Friedman.

LHD: Toews-Girard-Kylington-Brannstrom-de Haan
RHD: Makar-Manson-Malinski

I vaguely recall that Brannstrom prefers to play on the right side, so maybe a 3rd pairing of Kylington-Brannstrom?

 

[All Mighty]

Can an Avs fan explain to me how they will be cap compliant (assuming Landy and Nichushkin come back)?

 

[JoeSakic13]

Can someone check with Chris Patrick to see how much cap space that leaves us with?

 

[TheNewEra]

oh ffs, great signing

at that price im surprised more teams didnt try for him

 

[ForsbergForever]

Can an Avs fan explain to me how they will be cap compliant (assuming Landy and Nichushkin come back)?

They aren't, so it isn't an issue.

 

[BigRangy]

Laaaaaame

Good spot for him to be though

 

[PAZ]

Can an Avs fan explain to me how they will be cap compliant (assuming Landy and Nichushkin come back)?

Nichushkin is back in November, so his pro-rated cap hit will be around $1-2 mil less (I forget the exact amount). I doubt Landy is in the opening line-up as well so whenever he comes back he'll have some shaved off as well.

From my understanding, it's very fluid since we don't know the timeline of Landy and the Avs always have injury. If miraculously they're fully healthy, I imagine CMac has a trade lined up for a player like Wood, G, or Colton, (prob for quarters on the dollar) - but I doubt that'll actually happen.

 

[Puckstop40]

Landeskog’s injury prognosis says he won’t be healthy until game 1 of the playoffs. Nichuskin will be in rehab and have his head clear the day before game 1 of the playoffs. Purely coincidental I promise you.

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

1 year x 1.05 million as per Friedman.

LHD: Toews-Girard-Kylington-Brannstrom-de Haan
RHD: Makar-Manson-Malinski

I vaguely recall that Brannstrom prefers to play on the right side, so maybe a 3rd pairing of Kylington-Brannstrom?

Brannstrom preferred the right side in JR but has commented that it is harder to make plays in the defensive zone when he is playing the right.

It I was looking for offense, I would consider playing him on the right but unless thats my clear priority with him I would keep him on the left. IMO his best asset by far is transitioning it out of his zone, which is easier on the left, and jos injury risk is higher on the right too imo. Just imagine pinching against a big, fast body on the left side of the ice versus the right… far more vulnerable on the right. And Branny puts himself into vulnerable positions a lot. It is both an asset (he is incredibly gutsy and will do whatever he can to help him team) and a liability (injuries and taking himself out of the play by getting blown up).

 

[Mrfenn92]

Good signing

 

[All Mighty]

Nichushkin is back in November, so his pro-rated cap hit will be around $1-2 mil less (I forget the exact amount). I doubt Landy is in the opening line-up as well so whenever he comes back he'll have some shaved off as well.

From my understanding, it's very fluid since we don't know the timeline of Landy and the Avs always have injury. If miraculously they're fully healthy, I imagine CMac has a trade lined up for a player like Wood, G, or Colton, (prob for quarters on the dollar) - but I doubt that'll actually happen.

I didn’t even realize Nichushkin’s cap hit could be pro-rated. Definitely seems like a tight squeeze, but teams always figure it out one way or another.

 

[JoeSakic13]

Landeskog’s injury prognosis says he won’t be healthy until game 1 of the playoffs. Nichuskin will be in rehab and have his head clear the day before game 1 of the playoffs. Purely coincidental I promise you.

*checks the source’s location*

 

[missionAvs]

Can an Avs fan explain to me how they will be cap compliant (assuming Landy and Nichushkin come back)?

We're not doing the cap stuff this year if that's ok with everyone else.

 

[Puckstop40]

*checks the source’s location*

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Insider info

 

[shadow1]

Can an Avs fan explain to me how they will be cap compliant (assuming Landy and Nichushkin come back)?

• PuckPedia has Colorado at ~$2.1M in cap space (includes Landeskog).
• Nichushkin's cap hit will be prorated, if he returns when first eligable, his cap hit will be roughly ~$4.9M.

PuckPedia has a 22 man roster. After demoting their (3) two-way guys, Colorado will still be over the cap by ~$0.5M. So they'd still have to demote a lower end one-way player, cutting themselves down to 18 skaters.

Most likely though: Landeskog starts the year on the LTIR, and Nichushkin doesn't return when first eligible (or possibly at all).

 

[Larry Hanson]

He overplayed his hand thinking he could get a raise and term, Flames signed Bean instead to take his spot. Oh well, good luck to him, at least he got an offer. Maybe he can actually play during this contract.

 

[leafsfan5]

Great signing and a solid fit for how the Avs like their blueline

Wish the Leafs took a flyer on him

 

[The Nuge]

Not a bad gamble at all. He had that one good season 3 years ago, and if he can get back to that, he’s a steal. If not, he gets buried without Colorado keeping anything on the cap

 

[JLo217]

Can an Avs fan explain to me how they will be cap compliant (assuming Landy and Nichushkin come back)?

See: Vegas Golden Knights...

Landeskog’s injury prognosis says he won’t be healthy until game 1 of the playoffs. Nichuskin will be in rehab and have his head clear the day before game 1 of the playoffs. Purely coincidental I promise you.

Works for the other teams. Can't beat them, join them. It's been infuriating watching how the Avs play within the rules and still have success vs. the other teams.

 

[POVERTY]

Very smart move by the Avs, I don't like it

 

[Dog]

Avs got a discounted defenseman who probably put up 30+ points.

 

[The Merchant]

Can an Avs fan explain to me how they will be cap compliant (assuming Landy and Nichushkin come back)?

https://x.com/i/web/status/1820553632070373860

 

[frightenedinmatenum2]

1 year x 1.05 million as per Friedman.

LHD: Toews-Girard-Kylington-Brannstrom-de Haan
RHD: Makar-Manson-Malinski

I vaguely recall that Brannstrom prefers to play on the right side, so maybe a 3rd pairing of Kylington-Brannstrom?

Brannstrom prefers the right side, but in Ottawa it seems like the league was too fast for him to play his offside so they tried not to use him there.

It's not realistic to pen him in on the right side, although he might be okay there in small doses.

 

[madmike77]

Can an Avs fan explain to me how they will be cap compliant (assuming Landy and Nichushkin come back)?

Initially he wanted a multi-year deal. I guess he couldn’t find one.

He’s got potential, but he really hasn’t played much hockey in the last three years.