One of the bigger names the Avalanche need to hand a new contract to this offseason is, of course, Bowen Byram. The question remains on if it will be a bridge deal or a long term one. We might have gotten a glimpse into the market after the Montreal Canadiens signed Cole Caufield to a massive 8 year, $62.8 million deal. Seeing as how Caufield was drafted in the same year as Byram, does this have any impact on how the Avs negotiate with their defenseman?
We also discuss the new head coach hiring of the Anaheim Ducks, as they dip into the Avalanche pool to tab Greg Cronin, who has lead the AHL Colorado Eagles the past several years. Why we like this hiring, but of course how it leaves a void for the Avs AHL squad.
All that, plus ESPN cuts loose a good one.
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6 Comments
In regards to Byram's injury history, isn't every single NHL player one or two hits away from a career ending concussion?
I always love how these contract discussions go among the fans. "Well, the Avs should just sign player X to this contract and call it a day." There are two sides to these negotiations and both of them have to agree on the terms to make it work – and it's never as simple as we fans think it is.
Congrats to Cronin, a well deserved opportunity and a perfect situation for him to go into since he can still focus on the development aspect of the team while honing his own coaching style and systems for a year or two. He'll build a great rapport with those young players there and really start to get the true potential out of them.
I'm wondering if Roy is wanting more of a President or GM type of role more than coaching. I get the same feeling about Chelios.
Seems like an inconsequential comparison in my opinion for a host of reasons.
Yeah, poor Byram is essentially like on the longest rookie development ever. It just doesn't quite feel like he's crossed over yet because of his injuries.
I can't imagine what would've made Chelios dissatisfied working for the Worldwide Leader in Woke.
Funny you mention Roy & the Rangers opening; that episode is coming up today (unless Jon covers something else, I guess).
Explain to me what a bridge deal is again? I remember yall explaining it but i dont recall the details. Y'all are pretty much the only news source i go to so i don't read the articles where these kinds of terms are.
Devon Toews is a better player than Bo Byram. 6 million a year that is laughable for Bo. I think you rating Bo too high.