Value of: Ross Colton

[Forge]

If Devils fans want to give up Holtz in a trade, then that means something is wrong with him. Like his game might not be pro-NHL on the smaller ice. I would want to pass as well, we already have Olausson in our system who is facing similar issues. A good goalscorer who looks lost when he doesn't have the puck in a shooting position.

He can score goals at the NHL level (and he does it 5 on 5, which is nice). He is not a bad playmaker.

Everything else is not great so right now he's not really a net positive on the ice

 

[S E P H]

He can score goals at the NHL level (and he does it 5 on 5, which is nice). He is not a bad playmaker.

Everything else is not great so right now he's not really a net positive on the ice

I Love Ruff, but his coaching wasn't doing him justice. He never had the skills or traits to bang on the bottom two lines, but that's where Lindsey kept putting him and it never made sense. I don't think he's a bust yet and he's still a high-calibre prospect, but Avs don't need another reclamation project, we already have enough with our subpar level of drafting (Avs are getting rid of another Head Scout after this draft, that's like 3 in 10 years).

 

[HugeInTheShire]

Schmid+Holtz?

I'd prefer to keep Holtz plus, I don't think he makes a lot of sense for Colorado.

 

[Nanuuk]

Yeah, cap. Landeskog is apparently set to return for 2024 with his 7 million on the books, which is a huge question mark...and then Nishushkin has truly f-ed the team with his suspension. There are apparently no grounds for terminating his contract and his suspension without pay will end in November. That means, barring finding a way to get rid of him, the Avs have to keep space this offseason for Nuke's 6.1 million salary to return to their cap before Christmas. And even if the Avs do get rid of Nuke, if they want to keep Drouin (and apparently they do) then they realistically need to move out some money.

Personally, I don't think moving Colton is the answer -- the Avs instantly need a #3 centre replacement if they move him, and he's a very flexible middle six player at both centre and wing -- but maybe he could fetch a decent-ish return of futures. The Avs moved the 37th overall pick for him; I have to think his value is at least the same now.

Okie-dokie then! Now for some out of left field!

Nichushkin and Colton for Kadri.

Flames assume Nickushin's risk (which is huge) and a very serviceable player in Colton.

Av's will see the return of one of their favourites, albeit getting older, that has won a cup with them before and isn't showing any signs of slowing down just yet.

 

[dgibb10]

Schmid+Holtz?

Holtz won't be moved this year, and I expect Schmid will not either.

 

[Smitty426]

Holtz won't be moved this year, and I expect Schmid will not either.

3 team deal, they need Cs. Maybe Philly with frost?

 

[Forge]

Holtz won't be moved this year, and I expect Schmid will not either.

They should move one of the goalies, but I'll be curious to see if they do. Malek can come over after next year, so they should move him in to Utica.

 

[dgibb10]

They should move one of the goalies, but I'll be curious to see if they do. Malek can come over after next year, so they should move him in to Utica.

I expect it to be daws, but after 2021-22 I wouldn't be shocked to see them keep as many NHL caliber goalies as humanly possible in case of injury

 

[Perratrooper]

3 team deal, they need Cs. Maybe Philly with frost?

I’d be on-board if a Frost-Colton-NJD trade was made.

 

[Smitty426]

I’d be on-board if a Frost-Colton-NJD trade was made.

Let's go

 

[Perratrooper]

Let's go

Where is the line for value from NJD though? Seems most fans are willing to offer in the range of a 2024 2nd + a third or reclamation project. Would NJ be willing to give up two seconds and their later third for Colton?

 

[OVO16]

Do the Bruins in a package for a signed Linus Ullmark?

 

[Double Dion]

Okie-dokie then! Now for some out of left field!

Nichushkin and Colton for Kadri.

Flames assume Nickushin's risk (which is huge) and a very serviceable player in Colton.

Av's will see the return of one of their favourites, albeit getting older, that has won a cup with them before and isn't showing any signs of slowing down just yet.

I honestly had no idea Colton was 28 already next season. That's crazy. I thought he was 25ish. Interesting trade concept. Not sure what I think about it.

 

[lionsDen]

I honestly had no idea Colton was 28 already next season. That's crazy. I thought he was 25ish. Interesting trade concept. Not sure what I think about it.

It’s a landslide win for Calgary if you can keep nuke clean

 

[Double Dion]

It’s a landslide win for Calgary if you can keep nuke clean

I highly doubt we can keep him clean. If that Colorado room and organization can't do it, what shot does a lesser organization playing for a lot less have?

 

[lionsDen]

I highly doubt we can keep him clean. If that Colorado room and organization can't do it, what shot does a lesser organization playing for a lot less have?

Yeah Val’s untouchable if he’d have kept his nose clean. The Avs are wondering in the forest

 

[BobRossColton]

Made a CF with this trade, only one response. Was a no.

Poehling
York

For

Colton
26 1st

 

[Richard88]

Colton
AVS 2025 5th

for

NJ 2025 2nd
Bastian
Daws

 

[dgibb10]

Colton
AVS 2025 5th

for

NJ 2025 2nd
Bastian
Daws

NJD accepts

 

[Peter Sidorkiewicz]

Colton
AVS 2025 5th

for

NJ 2025 2nd
Bastian
Daws

NJD accepts

If will have to be Winnipeg 2nd round pick that NJ owns, as NJ's 2nd round pick is tied up in Jake Allen trade.

 

[Forge]

If will have to be Winnipeg 2nd round pick that NJ owns, as NJ's 2nd round pick is tied up in Jake Allen trade.

Just means that they have to make it conditional. They can still include it in the trade though, but the Montreal condition on the pick will take precedence.

 

[dgibb10]

If will have to be Winnipeg 2nd round pick that NJ owns, as NJ's 2nd round pick is tied up in Jake Allen trade.

I don't think I'm particularly worried about that condition. You could add whatever conditions, better of the 2nds that NJD owns or whatever

 

[Smitty426]

NJD accepts

I think all Gs right now are a wait and see what's what. I'm all in on Colton but our new tandem is placeholders for the next pairing. I'd see if it can be done without any Gs.

 

[dgibb10]

I think all Gs right now are a wait and see what's what. I'm all in on Colton but our new tandem is placeholders for the next pairing. I'd see if it can be done without any Gs.

If Daws is what it takes I'd do it

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Colton
AVS 2025 5th

for

NJ 2025 2nd
Bastian
Daws