Comments on: Deen’s View: Nelson Deal Sets the Table — Now the Real Work Begins for the Avalanche (+) https://coloradohockeynow.com/2025/06/04/deens-view-nelson-deal-sets-the-table-now-the-real-work-begins-for-the-avalanche/ The home of Aarif Deen and the best coverage of the Colorado Avalanche Wed, 04 Jun 2025 22:41:06 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 By: Jeffrey Anderson https://coloradohockeynow.com/2025/06/04/deens-view-nelson-deal-sets-the-table-now-the-real-work-begins-for-the-avalanche/#comment-77955 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 22:41:06 +0000 https://coloradohockeynow.com/?p=16952#comment-77955 In reply to chippy play.

This could be what plays out. I hope not, as the gripe w Necas is his lack of production and inability to handle the physicality of the SC playoffs. Avs would be better served to get a top 5 ,1st round pick and a prospect for him. Then use his $6.5M cap hit on other assets from a skilled winger to 2nd D pairing upgrade.

]]> By: chippy play https://coloradohockeynow.com/2025/06/04/deens-view-nelson-deal-sets-the-table-now-the-real-work-begins-for-the-avalanche/#comment-77947 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 21:08:49 +0000 https://coloradohockeynow.com/?p=16952#comment-77947 It’s a long way off, but if Necas is playing well and has made it clear that he wants to hit free agency (his right to do so), maybe they just keep him for the playoffs and let him go?

Obviously they could move him for assets, and also move assets to get someone to replace him. And if that works and we get a good player back (maybe with term), that sounds ideal.

But it may be more realistic to just keep him as our 2026 playoff rental. And not have to rework the chemistry going into the playoffs.

]]> By: Ari Sachter-Smith https://coloradohockeynow.com/2025/06/04/deens-view-nelson-deal-sets-the-table-now-the-real-work-begins-for-the-avalanche/#comment-77942 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:42:18 +0000 https://coloradohockeynow.com/?p=16952#comment-77942 In reply to Joe Cerwinske.

I think both teams say no, that’s a ton of value for ANA to give up and not sure the Avs want anything to do with Zegras. it would be fun if he was able to click with Mack but his skating looks to be an issue.

]]> By: Joe Cerwinske https://coloradohockeynow.com/2025/06/04/deens-view-nelson-deal-sets-the-table-now-the-real-work-begins-for-the-avalanche/#comment-77940 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:39:16 +0000 https://coloradohockeynow.com/?p=16952#comment-77940 In reply to Joe Cerwinske.

For your consideration:
Trevor Zegras – Nathan MacKinnon – Mitchell Marner
Gabriel Landeskog – Brock Nelson – Valeri Nichushkin
Eric Robinson – Pius Suter – Logan O’Connor
Parker Kelly – Jack Drury – Zakhar Bardakov
Devon Toews – Cale Makar
Ryan Lindgren – Sam Malinski
Sean Behrens – Nick Perbix
Mackenzie Blackwood
Scott Wedgewood

]]> By: ricoflashback https://coloradohockeynow.com/2025/06/04/deens-view-nelson-deal-sets-the-table-now-the-real-work-begins-for-the-avalanche/#comment-77936 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:22:46 +0000 https://coloradohockeynow.com/?p=16952#comment-77936 Looks like the parade to trade Colton continues. He was missed in the playoffs. As always, a trade sounds good in the abstract. Let’s see if it’s real and if he is traded, what for.

]]> By: Joe Cerwinske https://coloradohockeynow.com/2025/06/04/deens-view-nelson-deal-sets-the-table-now-the-real-work-begins-for-the-avalanche/#comment-77930 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:04:02 +0000 https://coloradohockeynow.com/?p=16952#comment-77930 In reply to Joe Cerwinske.

I’ve got a trade proposal to run up the flagpole: Colorado trades Martin Necas, Anaheim trades the 10th pick in this year’s draft, as well as a 3rd, and Trevor Zegras. Thoughts?

]]> By: Joe Cerwinske https://coloradohockeynow.com/2025/06/04/deens-view-nelson-deal-sets-the-table-now-the-real-work-begins-for-the-avalanche/#comment-77924 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:49:21 +0000 https://coloradohockeynow.com/?p=16952#comment-77924 I agree, there’s little to no chance the Avs are okay paying north of $9 million for 2/3rds of their 3rd line. It actually wouldn’t surprise me if all three are moved out. How about a 3rd line of Robinson – Suter – Ivan/O’Connor? Should be a very fascinating off-season – and it already is, with the Nelson signing – and I’m super curious about what we do before the draft. Could Necas yield an early 1st rounder and ready to go prospect? Who knows?

]]>