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Anus_McLeod

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Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 2 at 1:22 p.m.
Thread: The Best Avs ACGM
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Anus_McLeod</b></div><div>I think the team needs Walker more than you do. If Kovacevic can be Manson lite, then I think that's enough. Basically it comes down to if Manson + Malinski &gt; Kovacevic + Walker. Close call but I like the latter, and especially if Walker comes on a good deal.

Edit: Fair point about 3C. There are other options, one of which could be Trenin. Maybe even Kovalenko, although it's tough to say considering he hasn't played a single game yet.</div></div>

For me it's very much in the mix as to who is best to keep and who isn't. I have my favourites to keep, let go or trade but even then I can see the arguments for and against others. It's something of a headache but arguably a nice one to have for CMac &amp; Joe. There's arguments to be made for keeping, trading or letting go any of a number of guys. I think playoff performance will be a key (and possibly determining) factor for both the various individuals and the team as much as potential returns in trades and potential internal replacements. My thinking is Manson &amp; Kovacevic btw, a mix of the two options you give (with Malinski rotating in from the scratches). Personally if it weren't for the age factor I'd probably move Girard to keep Walker even though Walker is a righty as he can play left D as well. Girard also probably gives the best return in a trade for re-stocking. A lot of factors to consider.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 2 at 12:50 p.m.
Thread: The Best Avs ACGM
You've disappointed me in that Monahan wasn't re-signed by MTL and traded to the Avs for their first round pick in 2026.

Not sure whether MTL would have interest in Colton but Kovacevic is definitely a guy the Avs should be looking at imo but I'd probably pass on the Manson for Laughton deal from the Avs PoV and keep Manson if possible and maybe give Trenin a shot at the 3C job (I like Walker but I'd rather keep Manson's nastiness and physicality over 'more of the same' in Walker and not sure JK has the nastiness of JM). Trenin hasn't really actually played that much at C though even if listed as one (or at least he hasn't taken many face offs which to me means he hasn't played C much) but then the same was true for Colton prior to this year. Yakov has definitely been the most impressive of the 'deadline' additions for me so far, and has a rep for taking other young Russians under his wing and might just have Kovalenko actually on his wing too.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 26 at 5:21 p.m.
Thread: An Optimistic Attempt
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Anus_McLeod</b></div><div>I don't agree with much of your comment. I think he's worth both the price and the salary. I may not have the right team though.</div></div>

Definitely not the right team. NSH has a lot of middle six center depth already (Sissons, Novak, Glass, Pärssinen). None of those guys cost as much as Colton. Sissons and Novak are better players. Pärssinen has a higher ceiling. Unless it's a bona fide #1, NSH likely isn't adding a center.

I think $4M is too much for a 30-some point 3rd line center, and a 2nd is too much to fill that role - unless the player coming in was either a standout in that role, and/or on a team friendly contract. I don't think either of those things applies to Colton. To each their own though.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 26 at 12:58 p.m.
Thread: An Optimistic Attempt
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MeetYourMakar</b></div><div>I wouldn't move Manson to keep Walker. Manson does more around the puck and plays with a presence. JJ likely wont be back so they need some size and Walker's offence can be found elsewhere, like Malinski.</div></div>

Malinski seems to have taken a step back since returning to the Eagles; his production is down which is disappointing. Ideally, he would have built off his success in the NHL. That doesn't mean he won't get another shot but the Avs are very impatient with guys like him. But I do agree that Manson does have a "presence" around the puck, even if he makes mistakes and takes penalties. That being said, I do think they can find someone that may not be able to do what he does offensively but can be a good defensive stalwart.