good deal for both sides

surprised so low but gms know better than we do

Solid return.

I expected a higher price, tbh.

Hopefully this starts to set the market for dmen.

it is joe sakic....he can be a wizard

Yeah Helleson fits an organizational need and a second was always the highest pick we were going to get since Manson didn’t want to go to Edmonton or Toronto

Avs get a solid 2nd pair shut down Dman built for the playoffs

RHD to play with Girard is perfect. And avs avoid the ben chiarot price war nonsense,
Manson can still play, his micro stats are pretty nice

It’s a 2nd with 50% retention now I believe

IMO, that’s best case for us

Real nice top 4

Toews Makar
Girard Manson
Byram E Johnson

Byram has been skating and practicing with the team for a few weeks now, hes getting closer to returning.

Didn’t know that — crazy core then

Avs are not messing around at the deadline this year. Its time to get that cup
im glad avs made a trade with the ducks, they seemed like ideal partners,

Byram and Girard are injured. Not sure Sakic would had pilled the trigger if it wasnt the case.

I thought TBL could have been a place for him along with Carolina as well

this is healthy going into the playoffs pairings.
Girard is 4 weeks and byram is back to pracitving

They were doing this move regardless. They have been rumoured for weeks to be D shopping, they were scouting Scott Mayfield. That is why Sakic was at the islanders montreal game.

Do we think he plays at all this season though?

@TZ11 @Salzy @OldNYIfan

I’d be shocked, he’s not signed so we would have to go through that whole process first

Could be a very good long term partner for Zellweger imo

That’s a very nice return for Anaheim more than Manson is worth tbh

Boston College season looks done, he should be ready to sign his ELC any week. I dont think BC will be a team that makes the tourny based on their record

For sure agree there

Wonder what we’re doing with the right side now

I can totally see him signing and playing in the AHL with the BC season over. Don't think he'll jump straight to the NHL, especially since Verbeek is keen to let his young guys develop before making the leap

I hope not. I'm a big believer in bringing defensemen along slowly.

Two more thoughts:

(1) Helleson started his hockey career as a member of the Junior Kings.

(2) Speaking of the Kings, wouldn't it be funny if Manson took the ice tomorrow night against the Kings?

harumph. I take the day off and all of the sudden Josh Manson gets traded for a solid package?

Lindholm tomorrow?

Having a GM that does the right thing is gonna take some getting used to 😂