Quoting: BigShoots
Nylander can, has and likely will play center again. Lili had a bad playoffs? In what way? Because he was played over Holl to start with?
Byram may be worth more than Nylander but that perception could change with one injury. Nylander had 40 goals at 26 yrs old. So the only way Byram is worth more is on potential.
The reason I consider the trade is because Byram's health has constantly plagued him. If he starts playing 75+ games a yr maybe but his last 3 are 19, 30, 42. Its abysmal. Whats your level of concern with his health? be honest. Don't say nothing or you'll obviously be homering in your opinion.
Please provide some stats to show how is is an underused center? He is a soft winger who produces.
Lili might as well be a pizza delivery guy the way he coughs up the puck. His positioning and decision making were abysmal. The Avs play too high of tempo for him to do well. I would rather Timmins if I was to target a Leafs' dman.
Byram's injuries are something that is of concern and should be/will be brought up during his current negotiations. This year wasn't head related and was just a misdiagnosis or wrong treatment route for a knee sprain. I do not have an issue with his low games played to start his career, is what it is and may help to keep his cap hit lower for the time being. He was the Avs best defender in the SCF(that they won) and plays Avalanche hockey to a tee.
Nylander is a really good producer but, he gives the puck away instead of coming anywhere close to contact, which does not help his linemates. Bednar doesn't reward soft play. If the Avs want a free floating winger, I would look at Hall, he will be cheaper to acquire and in cap.