I would take that deal, Ekholm is legit and to see Duchene happy in country music land., I would accept this
- DDM-Coga

You're a sick man, Coga.

Duchene for Ekholm

Will Avs trade in division?
- Radu47

I doubt a massive deal like this is done in division but it is a solid offer. Problem is with Colorado not making a push and the fact that Duchene can make them pay for dealing him in division (more so than a defenseman can) for the next 5+ years I would suspect Colorado also demands a decent prospect and high pick. I would and Nashville may bite though they do not HAVE to.

Duchene for Andrej Nestrasil, Haydn Fleury, 1st round Pick
- BINGO!

I would think they would want a better piece than Nestrasil personally.

good job you posted a ryan goal from 2014, when he was 30 pounds lighter and didnt have a boat anchor of a contract
- DDM-Coga

Hahaha your one of my favorite posters! I have you on my wall 😨😨😨😨😨opps

You dont trade young talent, especially multiple pieces, just to move up a draft spot in a draft year that the Top 4 are marginally separated. A GM would get fired for that

You dont get Patrick, hischier, Liljegren are good consoluation prizes. This is the MacKinnon draft all over again. Dont get 1st overall....well barkov, Drouin, and Seth Jones are there for you. Have at it.
- DDM-Coga

Yeah you don't trade up and pay the high premium when the next pieces are arguably as good. But if you can get two of them. Lol

I would think they would want a better piece than Nestrasil personally.
- Steven_Dean

Probably, but they're getting a 20 year old, 7th overall Defenseman and a 1st round pick...

Except the deal isn't that insane. You get a former 2nd overall who is 23 at a decent contract who can play top minutes with two prospects with 2nd line potential though nothing proven what so ever for the 1st overall pick in a very RNH type of draft which is still a 1st line elite center.

If I am Buffalo who would like to win now this isn't a horrible deal, especially with the cap dump. The only reason I see this not working is that Buffalo probably wouldn't mind Patrick especially at an ELC and realistically he won't hinder the goal of making the playoffs in 2018. I doubt this deal happens but still a solid offer.

I would be more interested in seeing a Duchene / Landeskog package for the 2nd-5th overall to grab top defensive prospect Liljegren. If Colorado wins the lottery getting Patrick and Liljegren for one of Duchene / Landeskog and one or both of the prospects above for that pick would be amazing. Worse case they may end up with Liljegren and Hischer, still a solid top prospect center and best defensive pick in the draft. Being that people will see this as a weaker draft they may opt to move the pick for the right return.
- Steven_Dean

delete your account...this is just banana lands if you think you have to package both of them up to get a Top 5 pick this year

You're a sick man, Coga.
- BINGO!

well Montreal screwed me over by not trading PK to the Avs

I just want to see PK and Duchene happy together

I don't get why Duchene is available. The Avs seem to have a pretty strong core, they're probably going to finish last this year so why not improve through the draft? Get rid of poopty 3rd/4th liners, Rantanen is only going to improve, Varly is still a very good goalie. Don't they mostly just need better D? Maybe a coaching change (just a guess, I don't know much about their coaching system)? This team seems to have way too much talent for a rebuild, but that's just my opinion.

People keep using Hall as an example of a "change for the sake of change" trade, but Kessel is a good one too. That barely got us anything. But then again, you have Johansen for Jones. I dunno, if they can pull off one like that then I think it can work out for them, but why not dangle their 1st round pick for a top pairing D? Think it could be done?

To Boston: Stone, Hanzal

To Arizona: Spooner, Mcquaid, 2nd rd pick, 5th rd pick

Plan the parade (e5)
- DutchSenators

I suspect those rentals would be worth more than that. 20 goal depth center (projected this season) and a top 4 RHD (minutes wise anyway), I would be surprised if they don't get a 1st when traded together.

Duchene for Andrej Nestrasil, Haydn Fleury, 1st round Pick
- BINGO!

a waiver wire pick up, a prospect that hasnt played an NHL game yet dont really move the needle for me

a waiver wire pick up, a prospect that hasnt played an NHL game yet dont really move the needle for me
- DDM-Coga

DO IT YOU (frank).

delete your account...this is just banana lands if you think you have to package both of them up to get a Top 5 pick this year
- DDM-Coga

That is not what I said. Stop being a useless troll. One of Duchene / Landeskog. How the hell would anyone think both would be the cost especially when I JUST IN THE SAME POST said one of them plus two high prospects was fair for the first overall.

Give your head a shake.

I don't get why Duchene is available. The Avs seem to have a pretty strong core, they're probably going to finish last this year so why not improve through the draft? Get rid of poopty 3rd/4th liners, Rantanen is only going to improve, Varly is still a very good goalie. Don't they mostly just need better D? Maybe a coaching change (just a guess, I don't know much about their coaching system)? This team seems to have way too much talent for a rebuild, but that's just my opinion.

People keep using Hall as an example of a "change for the sake of change" trade, but Kessel is a good one too. That barely got us anything. But then again, you have Johansen for Jones. I dunno, if they can pull off one like that then I think it can work out for them, but why not dangle their 1st round pick for a top pairing D? Think it could be done?
- mgriffen

I dont think hes "available" as in they are shopping him. LIstening to offers is how I take it. Why wouldnt they listen to offers for him. See what teams are willign to over spend or what they are offering.

I think this year the "fear of losing a Dman to the expansion draft" will be the new ?"fear of the offersheet".

That is not what I said. Stop being a useless troll. One of Duchene / Landeskog. How the hell would anyone think both would be the cost especially when I JUST IN THE SAME POST said one of them plus two high prospects was fair for the first overall.

Give your head a shake.
- Steven_Dean

you said a duchene/landskog package first. I didnt see the other line. The shock of the first line made me quick post.

Im not trolling, just Im annoyed with hey lets trade 3-4 young pieces under 25 just to get a top 5 pick is stupid.

A team that doesnt have a good farm system and lacks prospects, moving multiple good young pieces makes 0 sense.

To Boston: Stone, Hanzal

To Arizona: Spooner, Mcquaid, 2nd rd pick, 5th rd pick

Plan the parade (e5)
- DutchSenators

Take out Spooner and McQuaid and insert Mcavoy and this Coyote fan would make that deal in a heart beat. Sadly, I'm sure that is too much to ask but man would that help out the Yotes awful and I mean awful D.

a waiver wire pick up, a prospect that hasnt played an NHL game yet dont really move the needle for me
- DDM-Coga

Id do it if bongo boy never posts on h.b. ever again! !hahaha 😆

Take out Spooner and McQuaid and insert Mcavoy and this Coyote fan would make that deal in a heart beat. Sadly, I'm sure that is too much to ask but man would that help out the Yotes awful and I mean awful D.
- gmiel1980

McQuaid 😨lol

Without submitting the obligatory NHL95 trade proposal, the Islanders seem like a good partners for the Avs.

Avs fans. Here is a Hypothetical trade for you. Let's say Buffalo wins the #1 over all pick.

Would you trade the following players for the First overall Pick, AND Matt Moulson?

Gabriel Landeskog
Mikko Rantanen
Chris Bigras
and JT Compher back


Remember its a Hypothetical if Buffalo won the first overall pick. This means the Avs would have the #1 Pick and either #2, 3 or 4. Thats a lot of high picks in the first round.
- danwest58

Not even sure what to reply here, but I'll play.

I will counter your offer with this:

AVS 1st pick and Rene Bourque for:

Eichel
Reinhart
Ristolainen
Baptiste

Remember, it's just hypothetical

I would take that deal, Ekholm is legit and to see Duchene happy in country music land., I would accept this
- DDM-Coga

Done. Let's move on

you said a duchene/landskog package first. I didnt see the other line. The shock of the first line made me quick post.

Im not trolling, just Im annoyed with hey lets trade 3-4 young pieces under 25 just to get a top 5 pick is stupid.

A team that doesnt have a good farm system and lacks prospects, moving multiple good young pieces makes 0 sense.
- DDM-Coga

Yeah I had a feeling but I had to make you feel bad. Read it all! Hahaha.

Don't know if ducks fans hav gotten in, but what about

To Ana:

Landeskog
5th or middling prospect

To Col:
Fowler
Any ducks defence prospect (probably theodore)
2nd
cap dump player like clayton stoner

Take out Spooner and McQuaid and insert Mcavoy and this Coyote fan would make that deal in a heart beat. Sadly, I'm sure that is too much to ask but man would that help out the Yotes awful and I mean awful D.
- gmiel1980

Boston need to dump some salary though

Don't know if ducks fans hav gotten in, but what about

To Ana:

Landeskog
5th or middling prospect

To Col:
Fowler
Any ducks defence prospect (probably theodore)
2nd
cap dump player like clayton stoner
- Johnotron

Way too risky with Fowler being able to leave soon. Solid idea though and helps Anaheim with expansion protection.