Another go at it

Team: 2024-25 Colorado Avalanche

Initial Creation Date: Apr. 3, 2024

Published: Apr. 3, 2024

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

-I think Pittsburgh is almost certainly going to chase some veteran talent. RD isn't their top need, but a defenseman with Manson's particular attributes is arguably up there. POJ seems to be expendable, and his next deal will be cheap. The Avs can let him and Johnson battle it out for the final spot in their D. But the main goals for Colorado are moving out money that can be used for Walker and getting the pick, which can be flipped to facilitate the next trade.

I'm not married to the Pens with respect to the Manson move. Just thinking they might be interested, but obviously I could be wrong.


-Montreal has Reinbacher and Barron knocking at the door. I feel like getting a second for a guy they claimed off waivers would be a good victory and would give them trade capital to chase a larger acquisition. The Avs get a big guy on the back end who is affordable and who brings a different skillset than the rest of their D.


-Colton adds a new element to Buffalo's bottom/middle six, which I personally think would do their team a fair amount of good. The Sabres have a lot of young forwards, but some aren't ready, and none seem to be in the vein of a Ross Colton. The Avs likely don't want to move Colton, but they get cap space that they need for Mittelstadt and a guy they hope can benefit from a change in scenery in Krebs. I legitimately feel like this is a good trade for both teams, but that's just my humble opinion.

Let me know your thoughts.

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