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I think the Avs may well roll with Annunen now at back up and look for a Kincaid type pick up for insurance again in goal. The Washington option there seems an expensive route to go to me. Can't see Philly having interest in taking RyJo, especially not with Torts there. He would probably have to be moved elsewhere.

Caps would probably accept that.

dowd at 650 for a year and a half would be nice

I think the inclusion of Ryan Jo sinks the PHI deal.

Frost is worth at least a 1st, and the asking price for Walker is a 1st, and to get either/both is probably a bit more than a 1st and Gulyayev, but by putting 4mil 2 yr cap dump Ryan Jo in there you've diluted it. I think Ryan carries just enough negative value that to PHI at least, you're adding a 3rd or a 2nd just for someone to take him

For that deal without Walker you're just probably a bit slanted in PHI favour for Frost alone, but not by much.

Avs priorities in order:
1. "Fix" 2C by dumping Ryjo and finding a suitable 2C. Need more consistent scoring
2. Tighten things up in front of G. Too many stupid mistakes and a lack of discipline going on.
3. Get G help/insurance
4. If they can do 1-3 and still have some assets, then get some 4th line help

As mentioned, PHI declines but I'm all for trying to get Frost. The second trade shouldn't even be proposed unless the Avs addressed G first.