Équipe: 2022-23 Avalanche du Colorado

Date de création initiale: 2 juill. 2022

Publié: 2 juill. 2022

Mode - plafond salarial: Basique

For the record: I love Samuel Girard. I think the bum rep he’s gotten from some Avs fans over the last year is unfair and unwarranted, and I’m not proposing this out of a hatred for the guy. The reasoning for this mock trade proposal is based on the elevation of Bowen Byram. Byram was nothing short of amazing after taking on an increased role after Girard’s injury, plus this trade could help the Avs relieve some salary to bring back a marquee UFA (Val/Naz), I chose Val here. Brown is a solid option as a middle six winger who can provide a similar game to the likes of Nichushkin & Lehkonen, and Brannstrom, a young LHD, could really use a fresh start elsewhere, and why not with a team who pumps out quality defensemen the way the Avs do? Brannstrom would also be a great fit in the way Bednar encourages the defensemen to play, as he can move the puck very well and jump into the play when the opportunity is right.

As for Sens fans, you would be getting a solid top 4 Defenseman in Girard, (which is something Dorion is looking for), who provides solid puck moving ability, and can make smart decisions with the puck whenever it's on his stick. He had a down year due to playing with a back issue, but after letting it heal for a month before the playoffs, he had a great playoff run until it was ended by a broken sternum on a questionable hit from Ivan Barbashev. He's signed for 5 more seasons at a $5 million cap hit, and would be a solid boost to the Sens left side. He can also play the right side if necessary.