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Created by: ConnorMcHellebucyk
Team: 2021-22 Colorado Avalanche
Initial Creation Date: Aug. 25, 2021
Published: Aug. 25, 2021
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again one of my cup or bust teams. the biggest weakness is the young defense, and lack of a top 6 winger. vegas took advantage of the inexperienced blueline to win the series. there is a lot of depth on colorado so there are certainly options; but once makar, girard, byram etc get more big games under their belt, this will be a scary team.
Free Agent Signings
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
1$1,000,000
Trades
COL
  1. DeBrusk, Jake ($1,000,000 retained)
BOS
  1. Foudy, Jean-Luc
  2. 2022 5th round pick (COL)
  3. 2023 2nd round pick (COL)
DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
2022
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2023
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2024
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
22$81,500,000$81,398,963$1,741,463$2,925,000$101,037
Left WingCentreRight Wing
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$7,000,000$7,000,000
LW, C
NMC
UFA - 8
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$6,300,000$6,300,000
C
M-NTC
UFA - 2
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$9,250,000$9,250,000
RW, C
UFA - 4
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$2,675,000$2,675,000
RW, LW
UFA - 1
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$4,500,000$4,500,000
C
M-NTC
UFA - 1
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$4,900,000$4,900,000
RW, LW
UFA - 1
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$2,500,000$2,500,000
RW, LW
UFA - 1
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$2,000,000$2,000,000
C
UFA - 2
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$3,500,000$3,500,000
C, RW
UFA - 2
$1,000,000$1,000,000
RW, LW
UFA
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$1,000,000$1,000,000
C, LW, RW
UFA - 1
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$863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$425,000$425K)
RW
RFA - 2
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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$5,000,000$5,000,000
LD/RD
UFA - 6
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$9,000,000$9,000,000
RD
UFA - 6
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$3,500,000$3,500,000
G
UFA - 1
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$4,100,000$4,100,000
LD
UFA - 3
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$2,000,000$2,000,000
LD
UFA - 1
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$2,000,000$2,000,000
G
UFA - 1
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$894,167$894,167 (Performance Bonus$2,500,000$2M)
LD/RD
RFA - 2
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$6,000,000$6,000,000
RD
M-NTC, NMC
UFA - 2
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
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$800,000$800,000
LW, RW, C
UFA - 1
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$875,000$875,000
LD/RD, LW
UFA - 1

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Aug. 25, 2021 at 2:14 p.m.
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How does that deal help boston?
Aug. 25, 2021 at 2:15 p.m.
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if im Joe Sackic i probably trade for Rakell low risk high reward we can probably trade Shane Bowers who doesnt look like will ever crack the roster then i pick
Aug. 25, 2021 at 2:18 p.m.
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Quoting: CMcAvoy73
How does that deal help boston?


theyre on the decline, and debrusk definitely needs a fresh start elsewhere. 2023 doesnt look like a bad draft and Foudy isnt a terrible prospect. this is likely the most they could get for debrusk because his stock is falling a lot.
Aug. 25, 2021 at 2:19 p.m.
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if im Joe Sackic i probably trade for Rakell low risk high reward we can probably trade Shane Bowers who doesnt look like will ever crack the roster then i pick


there are a lot of guys that are out there that could fill that top 6 role. rakell is certainly one of them.
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Aug. 25, 2021 at 2:20 p.m.
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theyre on the decline, and debrusk definitely needs a fresh start elsewhere. 2023 doesnt look like a bad draft and Foudy isnt a terrible prospect. this is likely the most they could get for debrusk because his stock is falling a lot.


How does it help them this year? Every move their making is about this year.
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Aug. 25, 2021 at 2:21 p.m.
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Quoting: ConnorMcHellebucyk
theyre on the decline, and debrusk definitely needs a fresh start elsewhere. 2023 doesnt look like a bad draft and Foudy isnt a terrible prospect. this is likely the most they could get for debrusk because his stock is falling a lot.


They're in win now mode with a 1-2 year window. If they move DeBrusk they're first goal is to use him in a deal to get a piece to help them win now.
Aug. 25, 2021 at 2:21 p.m.
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How does it help them this year? Every move their making is about this year.


i guess my point is that debrusk doesnt really help them right now in a bottom 6 role.
Aug. 25, 2021 at 2:22 p.m.
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i guess my point is that debrusk doesnt really help them right now in a bottom 6 role.


What makes you think that?
Aug. 25, 2021 at 2:22 p.m.
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They're in win now mode with a 1-2 year window. If they move DeBrusk they're first goal is to use him in a deal to get a piece to help them win now.


any team with a debrusk like player wouldnt trade for him because there would be no point. and boston certainly wouldnt downgrade on him.
Aug. 25, 2021 at 2:24 p.m.
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What makes you think that?


i mean 5 goals and 9 assists in 41 games says a lot. on pace for only 10 goals in a full season. plus his advanced stats have dipped a lot.
Aug. 25, 2021 at 2:30 p.m.
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i mean 5 goals and 9 assists in 41 games says a lot. on pace for only 10 goals in a full season. plus his advanced stats have dipped a lot.


Sure. Don’t really care about advanced stats, but ya. That drop off in goals is crazy for a guy that was playing at a 25 goal per 82 pace over his career before that. Which option do you think is more likely:
1. A 24 year old just forgot how to play hockey
2. A shortened off season, no pre season, and a weird pandemic season affected debrusk more than most players.

One of those is logical, one of those is not.
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Aug. 25, 2021 at 2:31 p.m.
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Foudy increased his stock a lot last year, and I think Colorado really likes him. DeBrusk could be a target, but I don't think JLF would be included going the other way.
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Aug. 25, 2021 at 2:35 p.m.
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Sure. Don’t really care about advanced stats, but ya. That drop off in goals is crazy for a guy that was playing at a 25 goal per 82 pace over his career before that. Which option do you think is more likely:
1. A 24 year old just forgot how to play hockey
2. A shortened off season, no pre season, and a weird pandemic season affected debrusk more than most players.

One of those is logical, one of those is not.


its not that he forgot how to play hockey lol. i think that he is unhappy in boston and would like out. his ice time was also cut significantly. also the pandemic argument is nonsensicle because look at players like Fleury and Jeff Carter who's careers were likely extended due to much needed rest. there are lots of examples of players who just burn out on their current teams. can debrusk bounce back? absolutely. is it more likely to bounce back somewhere other than boston? also yes.
Aug. 25, 2021 at 3:53 p.m.
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boston turns that down, they arent selling

They didnt go so heavy in UFA just to sell off guys. They need a 2c. not move a top 6 winger out for futures. Would be tempted for the Avs but I dont see Boston being interested
Aug. 25, 2021 at 10:01 p.m.
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its not that he forgot how to play hockey lol. i think that he is unhappy in boston and would like out. his ice time was also cut significantly. also the pandemic argument is nonsensicle because look at players like Fleury and Jeff Carter who's careers were likely extended due to much needed rest. there are lots of examples of players who just burn out on their current teams. can debrusk bounce back? absolutely. is it more likely to bounce back somewhere other than boston? also yes.


So it’s almost like the situation effected players differently??? Well I’m shocked. Seriously, cmon. Doesn’t that make sense to you? A player who’s primary weapon is his legs didn’t do well, older players who don’t rely on speed did better.

So the thing about him wanting out of boston and being unhappy there is based onnnnn? Nothing? Absolutely nothing? An instagram post you saw?
Aug. 26, 2021 at 1:40 p.m.
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So it’s almost like the situation effected players differently??? Well I’m shocked. Seriously, cmon. Doesn’t that make sense to you? A player who’s primary weapon is his legs didn’t do well, older players who don’t rely on speed did better.

So the thing about him wanting out of boston and being unhappy there is based onnnnn? Nothing? Absolutely nothing? An instagram post you saw?


Based on the fact he requested a trade a few months back, and the fact his ice time was cut in half. Hes not happy in boston.
Aug. 27, 2021 at 10:35 a.m.
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Based on the fact he requested a trade a few months back, and the fact his ice time was cut in half. Hes not happy in boston.


That didn’t happen. Not sure if you’re in touch with the goings on in boston.
Aug. 27, 2021 at 10:46 a.m.
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That didn’t happen. Not sure if you’re in touch with the goings on in boston.


https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/d/debruja01.html#skaters_advanced_all

scroll down to his possesion metrics. he averaged around 1100 total minutes per 60 game season from 17-18 to 19-20, then in 20-21 cut to 610 minutes, which even in a covid year is a dramatic drop. ice time, production and trust of the coaching staff has dropped. i dont think im saying anything crazy here.
Aug. 27, 2021 at 10:51 a.m.
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https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/d/debruja01.html#skaters_advanced_all

scroll down to his possesion metrics. he averaged around 1100 total minutes per 60 game season from 17-18 to 19-20, then in 20-21 cut to 610 minutes, which even in a covid year is a dramatic drop. ice time, production and trust of the coaching staff has dropped. i dont think im saying anything crazy here.


Talking about the trade request. His poor season is well documented.
Aug. 27, 2021 at 10:52 a.m.
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Talking about the trade request. His poor season is well documented.


the writing is on the wall.
Aug. 27, 2021 at 11:13 a.m.
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the writing is on the wall.


You’re ignoring ever portion of reality.
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