Are Liles' Days In Denver Numbered?
by Joe Dunman on Jan 25, 2008 1:50 PM MST
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Or you can just read about it for free at the Denver Post. I'd choose the second option, personally, but that's just me.
So last night the 'Canes were in The Can checking out the Avs' favorite male model. If he knew about it prior to the game, that might explain why he was playing like a completely different player last night against the Wild. He was rushing the puck, passing and shooting like a forward and more or less being the player he was supposed to be all along. If scouts being in the stands is why he played so hard, then you have to assume that he's thinking "get me off this sinking ship."
If he didn't know in advance, well, then it's just about damn time he started playing that hard.
Also in attendance were scouts from the Caps, Rangers and Leafs. All but the Rangers have serious goaltending problems, which leads one to assume that Jose Theodore was being watched as well. Too bad he gave up a couple of softies and lost the game. We could have been rid of him.
Again, I kid the goalie, I kid.
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it really doesn't sound like Liles is coming back next year. On one hand, I'm disappointed to see one of my favorite players on the move. On the other, I think it might be nice to see another quality defensemen acquired in the offseason to give the squad a different mix. I certainly hope the Avs gets some return for him at the deadline.
Theodore? Man, how incredible would it be to trade him (Washington makes a lot of sense) and get something...anything back in return.
Other upcoming UFAs....
Sakic (yeah, right)
Brunette
Hlinka
Parker
Smith (giggle)
Sauer
Finger
Jillson
of that list, I could certainly see Bruno / Finger moved if the team is out of contention in a month.
RFAs:
Svatos
Wolski
McCormick
McLeod
Richardson
Boychuk
Weiman
Now, most of those folks aren't going anywhere. But I think the Avs will certainly try to find a new home for Richardson. Svatos is an intriguing case. He keeps scoring goals, and he may be asking for a lot more money this summer than the Avs want to spend. Could they move him? Especially considering his trade value is up?
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jan 25, 2008 3:35 PM MST reply actions
How stupid?
How stupid do the Leafs have to be? No, tell me, how idiotic would you have to be to acquire Theodore at this point??? They had Raycroft (who is like Theo's clone, in every sense, they both have almost identical careers), then they got Toskala, now they want another backup? Damn, only the Leafs, lol. No I think Fletcher will move the team towards a more youthful direction, I hear they'll dump Kaberle, Blake and Sundin.
by Mike the Avs Fan on Jan 25, 2008 6:48 PM MST reply actions
Re: How stupid?
Yeah, Sundin's days in Toronto are just about over. I wonder where he'll end up. The Wings are a pretty old team, so maybe he'll find a home there.
SAT's
Toronto:Goalies
Colorado:Baseball pitchers
Seriously, goalies go to Toronto to die. The defense is so porous there that goalies are left to dry, but it's the easy position to point a finger at so the blame is always on the goalie. Both Toskala, and to a lesser extent, Raycroft are decent t good goalies but the defense is so bad.
It's playing in the big market, everyone wants tons of goals, a winning team and a great goalie all the time. They need to trade for some stay-at home defensemen and hire a coach that has a commitment to defense...
... maybe we can trade them Q.
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 25, 2008 11:23 PM MST up reply actions
What if
Sundin came to Denver? What do you think the Avs would have to give up in return? Liles/Svats/picks?
Re: What if
What would the Avs do with him? Once Sakic and Stastny come back, would Sundin play on the third line? I don't think he'd take a contract, even at his age, where he would be resigned to the third line.
I mean, if Sakic were to retire this season, I can see an opening for a veteran center like Sundin, but in no other case can I see a reason for him to come to Denver.
Oh, and I had no idea Sundin was 6-5, 230. He's a monster!
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