2023 Bonneville International. Here are a few additional names for the Avalanche to consider, some of which I recently explored in the aforementioned trade target article: It bears repeating that not all of these players may be available due to injury or their teams proximity to a playoff spot, or not being a clear upgrade on what head coach Jared Bednar already has at his disposal. 1 seed in the Western Conference while the Predators (45-30-7) claimed the second wild card in the conference. An addition would have a trickle-down effect, bumping Compher to the third line and adding to Colorados forward depth. The club selected defenseman Chris Romaine with the 193rd overall pick (sixth round) and goaltender Ivan Zhigalov with the 225th overall pick (seventh round). And in the playoffs, you carry three goalies, right, and you bring a goalie with you on the road. Thats not a real big chunk. Well have another back or two to be ready if he cant go.. On the upside, he is off to a career year on pace for 48 points after nine games. That pick part of the package for Ben Chiarot is unprotected, meaning that the Canadiens will receive it no matter what, even if the Panthers win the draft lottery. At this point, its safe to say that last summers blockbuster deal between the Calgary Flames and the Florida Panthers hasnt worked out all that well for either party. If Schmaltz was playing somewhere other than with the basement-dwelling Coyotes where hed enjoy a stronger supporting cast, his counting stats would look even more impressive. The first-round pick is on the table. Ive had a number of conversations with [DE] DreMont [Jones]. His playmaking and vision may be limiting or below average for a top-six NHL forward, but he will play his rookie season in the AHL and try to prove he is a prospect on the rise. Colorado Avalanche Draft Picks Team Names: Colorado Avalanche, Quebec Nordiques Seasons: 43 (1979-80 to 2022-23) NHL Playoff Appearances: 27 NHL But his production and term would make him pricey. 1. Still, feeling confident in predicting future injuries and player development is foolish, and every year with that core should be seen as a legitimate shot at a championship. He played his rookie season in the AHL last year and posted a 24-13-6 record with two shutouts. Drafted: 2021 round two, 61st overall by Colorado Avalanche. 7 225 Ivan Zhigalov G Sherbrooke (QMJHL). The Braintree, Mass., native has played in 38 total contests for Milton and collected 29 points (9g/20a) for the Mustangs. Georgiev Has Kept Avalanche Afloat. But theres the long-term injured reserve question. He recorded a 2.84 goals-against average and .892 save percentage. After suffering a torn ACL in Denvers Week 4 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, Denvers offense sputtered even further without Williams who is viewed as a stable part of the Broncos young core. Though, his 1.47 assists per-60-minutes at 5-on-5 since 2020-21 (26th among forwards with 300 minutes played) show that hasnt slowed him down to a significant degree. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. It would seem hard for two teams to be further apart. Even at age 33, Backlund is still one of the Flames most-utilized forwards in all situations. Even if Williams is healthy, the Broncos may look to add a back whether that comes via free agency or the NFL Draft. On his third team in that time his debut with Torpedo is off to a red-hot start as he is on pace for 51 points. But hes out there jogging. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. In the playoffs, teams can exceed the salary cap, so an LTIR decision wouldnt mean Landeskog or Johnson is out for the postseason. Try a week on us. Sasha Kandrach. Related: Colorado Avalanche 2023 NHL Trade Deadline Targets: Defensemen. In fact, the Avalanche dont AK-47) is now a 23-year-old KHL veteran with four seasons under his belt. DENVER Chris MacFarland knew he was being repetitive, but he kept emphasizing four words: If it makes sense. The Avalanche will remain a contending team for the foreseeable future with a young team featuring Makar, Mackinnon, and Rantanen all in their prime. Backlund would be a short-term option given his age, but that shouldnt take away from his continued two-way excellence. Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy is approaching a crucial timeframe as he nears the end of his rookie contract. denotes a buried salary that counts against the payroll. 3. First-round picks are obviously high-octane assets, MacFarland said. Paton addressed how he felt about Jeudy on Tuesday. After his sophomore season, he was signed by the Avalanche and played 48 games as a rookie, scoring 27 points. The first round is July 7 (7 p.m. Reinhart would turn 29 at the start of his new deal, with his best years of production likely behind him at that point. Hes rehabbing. Backlund also ranks in the top-50 of all forwards in takeaways, although his minus-7 penalty differential does suggest hes losing a step even in the face of outstanding possession numbers. The 19-year-old right catch, who stands 6-foot-3 and 168 pounds, posted a 26-9-3 record, a 2.84 GAA and a .892 SV% in his first season of North American hockey with Sherbrooke. Olaussons best weapon is his shot, it is heavy and accurate. But again, if it makes sense, it makes sense.. 2022-23 Statistics: 60 GP 14 G 27 A 41 PTS 17:41 ATOI, Contract Details: Two years remaining, $5.35 million AAV; 10-Team No-Trade Clause (NTC). Always free! WebColorado Avalanche Salary Cap, Draft Picks, and Player Contracts - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps COLORADO AVALANCHE PROJECTED CAP HIT : $82,904,691 PROJECTED LTIR USED : $715,915 PROJECTED CAP SPACE : $311,224 CURRENT CAP SPACE : $7,763,333 DEADLINE CAP SPACE : $7,763,333 TODAY'S CAP HIT : Player Ranking. Annunen brings some draft pedigree as a third-round pick. Johnson was traded from Chicago to Colorado in exchange for Andreas Englund on Sunday. For Paton, he believes the top five of the first round is a sweet spot for really good talent. Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) March 21, 2022 Kevin Weekes was the first to report the trade, and has been confirmed by several reports. Given that a true top-six center has eluded the Avalanche since last summer, targeting such a player at the deadline should be priority number one. With a strong end to the regular season, its very possible that Nathan MacKinnon and company enter the postseason perched atop both the division and the conference. Nick Schmaltz, Arizona Coyotes. Bo Horvat (New York Islanders), Ryan OReilly (Toronto Maple Leafs), and Ivan Barbashev (Golden Knights) are all centers who have been traded in the past month, so the market for capable top-six (or even top-nine) pivots is quickly shrinking. As we turn the page on the 2021-22 National Hockey League season, the Colorado Avalanche are the Stanley Cup champs and the Seattle Kraken are picking No. Hes working his butt off. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. Avalanche's Jack Johnson: Dealt to Colorado. Ht/Wt: 6-3/168 Read, Zhigalov Shares Excitement About Being Drafted by Avalanche, Avalanche Select Romaine and Zhigalov at 2022 NHL Draft. Justin Barron, Defenseman (25th overall) This is the type of pick that puzzles the hell out of you for a few hours but then settles nicely into the shrewd category. The Official Site of the Colorado Avalanche. Ht/Wt: 5-10/185 (at 2C), MacFarland said. That was some of the thinking behind it.". That tracks with how Colorado has operated in recent years. Hes one of our core players on defense. If the Flames pull the chute on the season, the Avalanche could do a lot worse than a player of his caliber. A native of Bulgaria, Georgiev moved to Russia shortly after he was born and is a dual citizen of both nations. Landeskog has a $7 million cap hit and Johnson has a $6 million cap it. Peter Baugh covers the Colorado Avalanche for The Athletic. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. He was a good fit before. What we needed. The 26-year-old Georgiev spent five seasons with the Rangers and posted a 15-10-2 record last season, including an 8-1-0 run with two shutouts in his last nine starts. Enter Search Term. He'll fill a depth role with the team and should get immediate playing time while Erik Johnson (ankle) and Cale Makar (head) are out. He is in jeopardy of becoming a tweener and could end up back in Europe. The Avalanche open the preseason on Sunday, Sept. 25 with split-squad games at Minnesota and home at Ball Arena against the Vegas Golden Knights. Still, his NHL upside will likely top out as a third-line winger and penalty killer with some offensive upside. Drafted: 2020 round three, 75th overall by Colorado Avalanche. 12:57 PM. The Avalanche have cycled through a number of replacements for the second-line role with J.T. Cody Roark is Mile High Sports lead reporter covering the Denver Broncos at every practice, home, and away game. The fact that the organization owes the Montreal Canadiens a first-round pick in the upcoming draft also complicates matters. 4: Traded to Detroit for Patrik Nemeth Kurtis MacDermid (front) and Ryan Murray (back) during Thursday's parade. Even if Landeskog returns to the lineup before the playoffs, Johnson will likely miss the rest of the regular season which frees up his $6 million cap hit and affords general manager Chris MacFarland the flexibility to add to his roster. Ht/Wt: 5-10/176 Ht/Wt: 6-2/190 Philadelphias Kevin Hayes could be another option. The typical timeframe for ACLs ranges from six to 12 months of recovery time, but additional ligament damage could extend the duration of recovery. The Avs traded the 58th overall pick in the 2018 draft for the 64th and 146th picks. Example video title will go here for this video. Well have a plan [if hes not ready at the start of the season]. After all, building a contender is a marathon, not a sprint. Traded Away. 2 goalie Pavel Francouz is out an estimated two more weeks with a lower-body injury, but Bednar indicated that timeline might not be exact. Colorado's 2022 draftee, goaltender Ivan Zhigalov was in attendance in Montreal and shared his experience of being selected by the club, Colorado selects defenseman Chris Romaine and goaltender Ivan Zhigalov in the 2022 NHL Draft, Avalanche acquires goaltender Alexandar Georgiev from the Rangers in exchange for third-round and fifth-round picks in the 2022 Draft and a third-round pick in the 2023 Draft, Details on the Avalanche's picks ahead of the 2022 NHL Draft that begins on Thursday night in Montreal, The Official Site of the Colorado Avalanche. Those could be on the table. Marcus Johansson was traded to the Minnesota Wild by the Washington Capitals on Tuesday for a third-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. 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