Quoting: jmac490
Avs have plenty of cap space to squeeze Johnsson in. And he can still chip in 40-45 points/season which is good production for 3.4M
Just because they have the cap space to fit him doesnt mean they are going to give up a 2nd+3rd for him. Honestly I dont even want him at that cap hit, hes not a bad player but with a flat cap he isnt really worth anything to COL since they have no need for middle 6 wingers.
Also his production would likely drop on COL too since he wouldnt be playing with other elite forwards. His most common linemates at even strength were Matthews-Nylander, followed by Matthews-Marner. Those 2 combinations accounted for over 70% of his ice time at even strength. over 81% of his ice time at even strength involves him playing with at least one elite forward: Matthews, Tavares, Marner. Who would he play with in COL? probably two of Kadri, Burakovsky, Donskoi, Compher, Nichushkin, Jost. Maybe he would get a shot on the top line if there are injuries, but the majority of the time would be in the middle 6. Thats a huge difference in quality of linemates and I doubt he would have the same production.
Maybe a team like EDM who needs forward depth would be interested but COL has no interest in him at that price