I agree Lavoies a scorer, we don't need that currently. especially in the bottom six, he won't get opportunities to get goals there. Philp is the better choice for that role.
Not really. Poolman had a 2.5mill contract. So they basically just dumped him and took a flyer on Brannstrom for their AHL team.
I’d take Philp over Lavoie. But I would also take Lavoie over Perry.
Poolman is LTIRetired though.
A left shot d, who has zero NHL games, limited offense, meh defence. Why would we want him in our NHL club?
I don't think he quite has the puck-moving that Knob seems to like.
yup this trade wasn't about the players. It was to get Van out of LTIR and get Colorado into LTIR.
very different players. Lavoie will never be a 3C/4C, just like Philp will likely never be a scoring winger, who possesses a shot like Lavoie. No doubt, Philp looked better, but he was just being him. If you asked Philp to of tried to be a one shot scoring winger in camp, I doubt he would of looked as good. I still have faith that if Lavoie got a chance in our top six with Leon or Connor, that he could very well be a good fit. If Skinner struggles and/or misses time due to injury, Lavoie would be my first choice to replace him. I also feel Philp could be a great fit for this team long term, as a 4C, and maybe even a 3C one day.
LTIR driven decisions for both teams. A good summary here: Avalanche Trade Erik Brannstrom to Vancouver for Tucker Poolman, 4th-Round Pick
I think the reason Philp got sent down is because they want to get him minutes, and not have him in sit in the pressbox 50% + of the time. He and Ryan play the same spot, 4C, and Ryan had a solid camp and is a veteran player. Based on Ryan's play, and Philp's situation (missing all last year, being waiver exempt, etc.) - I don't think there is anything more he could of done in camp to make this team.
