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Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 28, 2023 at 1:54 p.m.
Thread: are they really trading down
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Fran615</b></div><div>Hey Avs fan!

I'm a Habs fan, and I'm not too thrilled about letting a 31st and 37th pick go for a 22 year old 30 pts dude...
What's your take on that?
Did Monteral make a mistake on that trade in your opinion?

Cheers!</div></div>

I think presently Montreal overpaid, however, check back in a few years because I think this fresh start is exactly what Newhook needs. Unfortunately, his development track is just not in line with Colorado's present cup window. I think Montreal is looking at a really solid cup window opening up in 2-3 years, and that's perfect for Newhook's timeline. As long as Martin St. Louis can get him to be a little more confident in his game, and ideally he gets to play with consistent linemates, he could be a really good fit there.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 18, 2023 at 8:14 a.m.
Thread: 2023-24 AvalancheSharangovich and OReilly
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TJTwolf</b></div><div>I'm expecting 88 for the next year as they got close to clearing the escrow thing this year. I think they'll really want to pump it up as much as they can as it will be bad for the league to be stagnant any longer. Even with that increase it will be tough and something will have to give. The next couple of years are going to be letting some guys like G and Manson go I think and the money is going to extend DT, MR and AG (and allow for bringing Landy back). If they can fit a 2C in there as well all good. Otherwise it's tread water and see how Newhook develops. Part of why I think bar something major happening the Avs won't move that '23 1st. Even someone like Stenberg might still be available at that spot and could develop into a future 2C though it would be a ways down the road. After that there may be some breathing room. Otherwise it's going to require a massive restructuring, and that may be bad enough as is. They're going to have to be very shrewd as the flat cap came at literally the worst possible time for the Avs.</div></div>

It's funny you bring up Stenberg because he's my #1 pick for the Avalanche at 27 if they keep the pick. I really like that prospect, he's a good 2-way player from what I've seen. As far as the cap goes, $88 million sounds about right, I don't think they jump from $83.5 million up to $90 million in one offseason, although that would be amazing. The flat cap really screwed a lot of teams.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 17, 2023 at 6:57 p.m.
Thread: 2023-24 AvalancheSharangovich and OReilly
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TJTwolf</b></div><div>Not the worst line up but not much room for slip ups. 1 D injury and MacDermid is a regular. Same goes on the forwards, and of course this means someone off the D corps is almost certainly a goner next season once Landy is back.</div></div>

Yeah I was really struggling with making the cap work without being ridiculous with undervaluing free agents. I contemplated trading Sam Girard for some cap relief, but I couldn't come up with a trade that made sense for Colorado. I think Girard is a piece they move regardless next season to make room for Landy or signing a Toews extension. It's a ****ty plan, but I think Avs management is just hoping the salary cap jumps by as much as some claim it will after next season. That would be a hugeeee help.
Forum: Mock-DraftJun. 11, 2018 at 10:13 a.m.
Forum: Mock-DraftJun. 6, 2018 at 7:44 p.m.
Thread: 2018
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