depth

Caps can probably get better than a 1st and a 4th by trading them separately, but I don't hate this. Maybe a prospect instead of the 4th? I dunno what the Avs system looks like

I think if COL is trading a first they need to be getting more than a bottom 6 rental and back up goalie, it’s just not a good use of assets imo.

It's probably not unfair value, but I think the Avs can use those assets more wisely.

Dowd is by definition not a rental. This is the bare minimum package for these two players. Lindgren could split starts 60/40 with Georgiev to keep him fresh for the playoffs both this year and next. Caps could get more by trading them separately.

I actually have a tough time with this one. Dowd does have one more year and, if the Avs are going to keep Joey around, they're going to need all the quality depth they can get. Lindgren could be a guy they want to keep around for a while; if he performs well, he could be the guy that follows Georgie when he leaves after next season. At this price, it's good value for two guys that have another year and the retention helps.