Avalanche acquires picks, defenseman from Canadiens | Colorado Avalanche
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The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the organization has acquired a first-round selection (31st overall, previously acquired) and a second-round pick (37th overall) in the 2023 NHL Draft, along with defenseman Gianni Fairbrother, from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for forward Alex Newhook.

What do we think Avs nation? Like or dislike? Is this an organization restocking the prospect pipeline that has been depleted? Are they consolidating picks to flip for a higher pick or a player(s)? Does it mean another plan is in store for the 3C position? What does 2C look like long-term after Johansen? Thoughts?

  • jawsua
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    1 year ago

    They could be clearing out for JT Compher or ERod as 3C plus a restock, but I’d be really surprised. This feels like the setup for another deal that they’ve already got mostly agreed to. Can’t be PLD, so I’m not sure who it would be. But something like Girard+3 picks would get a whole lot in return even if I don’t want to lose Le Tournade