This would be big

((((sigh))))

Only way Newhook is involved is if Hertl comes with an extension.

Also, Avs probably won't need any retention on Hertl as there should be enough cap accrued... especially if Compher is going the other way as well.

You guys might want to do other moves. This would give you the financial side of it.

And also your coach just publicly chewed him out. His value is not as high as you think. Plus this is your all in year. The future be damned.

I know I acquired a top 10 player for basically a second, merkley and Labanc…. And 3 months of hertl.

Publicly chewed him out? Nah man, you read way to much into that. Bednar just said he hadn't stood out. Then the very next game against Minnesota (3-1 loss) he was our best forward and scored a nice goal, and Bednar rightfully praised him for it and singled him out as the best forward. I watch most of Bednar's pressers and he's usually pretty accurate in his assessment, but saying that Newhook didn't stand out was a one-off, Bednar likes him a lot otherwise, and has given him every opportunity to take the 3C spot in preseason.