dudacek Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 (edited) Will they be interested? Apparently? The Avs have one of the most star-studded rosters in the league and will have to buck up big time in the next year or two for Grubauer, Makar, Landeskog and MacKinnon, so one would think it would be exceedingly difficult to accommodate Eichel and his $10 million under the cap. But they are oh so close to a cup and may see a stud to anchor their 2nd line as the missing piece. And it was reported this week that they have entered the bidding. Do they have the pieces? They have the most important piece: a prospect with 1C potential in Alex Newhook. They also have blue-chip defence prospect Bowen Byrum. Beyond that, the prospect pool is a little thin and the Sabres would almost certainly be taking a contract back, since the Avalanche has $25 million in space to re-sign or replace Saad, Landeskog, Grubauer and Makar. Would this work? Newhook, Girard, Jost, Compher and a 1st for Eichel, the Bruins 2nd and Asplund Asplund for Compher gives Sakic a similar player at a lot cheaper price. Girard opens up an expansion protection spot for Graves while Byrum fills his role. The Sabres meanwhile get their 1C prospect, and a quality young PMD on a long-term deal in Girard while adding a couple lottery tickets in Jost and the 1st. Is there a deal to be made with the Avalanche? Edited July 7, 2021 by dudacek 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerreaultForever Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 They certainly have enough pieces and prospects if they're interested. Maybe toss Kadri at us for part of that salary dumping you mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 Remove the Bruins 2nd and I'm a definite yes on that deal. We shouldn't have to give it up because their first is MUCH lower than other teams in the running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 (edited) I like this one better. It's all about that centre. "Newhook combines his sublime skating with the hands to make plays at top speed. He also has the smarts to seemingly always make a smart play with the puck. He has the ability to beat defenders with his finesse, and the power game to play in the dirty areas of the ice. Newhook sees the ice well and can find teammates to create a scoring chance. He has the passing skills through tight areas on both his forehand and backhand. Newhook is a playmaker both working the cycle game and off the rush. A multi-faceted offensive threat, Newhook also has a great shot and a quick release. His one-timer is a real weapon in the faceoff circles. He is not afraid to battle on the boards and to fight for position in front of the net. He is also willing to get to the dirty areas of the ice and take a hit to make a play. Newhook has everything that a scout could want in a top centre." https://lastwordonsports.com/hockey/2019/04/19/alex-newhook-scouting-report/ Edited July 7, 2021 by Thorny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 Interesting. Newhook was drafted #16 overall in 2019. He's 5'10", 190 lbs. He turns 21 in January. He's Canadian (from Newfoundland), but attended Boston College for 2 years after being drafted. In his D+1 year, 2019-2020, the end of which was terminated by Covid, he put up 42 pts in 34 games at BC. Last season, in his D+2 year, he had 16 pts in 12 games at BC, had 3 pts in 6 games for Colorado and 9 pts in 8 games for their AHL team. He looks like a real blue-chip C prospect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 I think I had Newhook in my top 10 for 2019. Really love what he brings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 1 minute ago, nfreeman said: Interesting. Newhook was drafted #16 overall in 2019. He's 5'10", 190 lbs. He turns 21 in January. He's Canadian (from Newfoundland), but attended Boston College for 2 years after being drafted. In his D+1 year, 2019-2020, the end of which was terminated by Covid, he put up 42 pts in 34 games at BC. Last season, in his D+2 year, he had 16 pts in 12 games at BC, had 3 pts in 6 games for Colorado and 9 pts in 8 games for their AHL team. He looks like a real blue-chip C prospect. I like him more than Turcotte but a bit less than Zegras. By field may end up as the best of this bunch but I don’t have confidence in that yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashsabre Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 (edited) I think the Sabres really value a high pick in this draft. Avs can’t offer that so my ask is Newhook and Byram and then work out the rest of the pieces for a deal. Edited July 7, 2021 by Flashsabre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 3 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: I think I had Newhook in my top 10 for 2019. Really love what he brings. If you had a choice between Newhook and Zegras who would you prefer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 A center for now, a center for later, and a couple of guys that have played deep into the playoffs several times? Yes please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 5 minutes ago, JohnC said: If you had a choice between Newhook and Zegras who would you prefer? Zegras gets the slight edge from me. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 1 minute ago, LGR4GM said: Zegras gets the slight edge from me. A Jack trade with Anaheim that includes Zegras, Comtois and a 3OA would make me happy. If by chance Reinhart was retained I would be even more happy. If you then upgrade the goaltending this Granato team is competitive and more enjoyable to watch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 https://www.capfriendly.com/armchair-gm/team/2530783 no newhook though, but at least its not as bad as most proposals I see. But Newhook should always be included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LGR4GM Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 If they lose Landeskog... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: If they lose Landeskog... …as a free agent to the Buffalo Sabres? 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 If the Sabres effectively swap Eichel for Landeskog and Newhook we should build a statue of KA outside the arena. 3 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 7 minutes ago, inkman said: …as a free agent to the Buffalo Sabres? 😀 lol he's not coming here. No I was saying if they lose Landeskog in UFA they might be motivated to replace him with a center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 I’ve been trying to come up with trade scenarios as I think the Avs will need to move some contracts so they can pay Makar and McKinninen. Not sure how it would look but maybe Kadri and one of their higher paid D need to be included? Idk. 1 minute ago, LGR4GM said: lol he's not coming here. No I was saying if they lose Landeskog in UFA they might be motivated to replace him with a center. I’m aware of your intentions. Just like to dream once in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Landeskog, love the player, but he wouldn't be a good fit at this time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 2 hours ago, LGR4GM said: If they lose Landeskog... better than a guy named Taylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, spndnchz said: better than a guy named Taylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Claude Balls Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 I read somewhere that Landeskog was unhappy. Don't remember where I saw it (maybe the athletic). I was like, why would anyone be unhappy in Colorado right now. I thought to myself, ok, Jack for Gabriel straight up and I'd be ok with it at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalonill Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 Do people realize Landeskog is a UFA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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