Quoting: TJTwolf
Avs decline. Tarasenko isn't a C.
Who said anything about a C?? Colorado has been linked to some wingers as well. Yes they need a C but they are reportedly looking to go all in this year. They’ve been rumoured to be going after Guentzel. So I figured if they don’t get him Tarasenko is another option who is also cheaper.
Quoting: csick
I think Tarasenko just gets a late 1st. Brannstrom gets more. Smith is worthless
Brannstrom I honestly wasn’t sure on his value. Smith is worthless, he’s just a throw in for roster spot.
Quoting: NMAvsFan
That is highway robbery for Tarasenko anyhow.
Quoting: TJTwolf
There's that too!
Quoting: csick
Johansen at this point is probably a cap dump too
Quoting: Xqb15a
He’s not a cap dump but he doesn’t have a lot of value he is just a really poor fit stylistically for the Avs because of his mediocre at best skating.
Johansen is viewed as a cap dump in this deal. 1st + prospect to get $4 million off the books for the next 2 years. And a 2nd rd pick for Tarasenko is how I broke it down. Some can argue Tarasenko should be worth more or less. The debate on Johansen being a cap dump or not is also something to consider. Some say he is, some say he isn’t. There is no right or wrong answer here. All of this is a consideration.
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