Just Throwin' This Out There...

by Mike @ MHH on Dec 5, 2008 12:32 PM MST in NHL News

The Avs currently need depth at forward and somebody who can win faceoffs. How about a guy with the following going for him:

Led the NHL in faceoff win percentage (64.33%) in 2007-08 for the 8th consecutive season
This mystery man has averaged 30+ points a season during his NHL career
He was an All-Star in 2007
He's averaged 66 games a season over the last 5 years
He's one of my favorite under-rated players.

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I'm talking about Yanic Perreault.

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He's a UFA, so no need to find a trading partner and the Avs have the cap space and a need at center with Super Joe on the shelf.. Pierre LeBrun thinks it's a good idea!

Thoughts? Better ideas?

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I’ve always liked Perreault, and have always been intrigued by “specialists” who focus primarily on being good at just one specific role. In his case, it’s faceoffs, and he’s definitely amazing at them.

And even though he’s a free agent and doesn’t have to be traded for anyone, can we trade Arnason for him? Is that possible?

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Dec 5, 2008 12:39 PM MST reply actions

I’d like to swap them out straight up if possible, but I’m not sure how the PA would react to Colorado trading Arnason to the FA Market. I think they have a minimum 2-team rule for all trades. Facists.

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

by Mike @ MHH on Dec 5, 2008 12:44 PM MST up reply actions

I guess it's better than Arnason...

…but slightly less exciting than Turgeon.

The Angry Avalanche Nerd.

by BraxtanFILM on Dec 5, 2008 12:56 PM MST reply actions

Turgeon? I totally forgot his acquisition! Nice memories

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Dec 5, 2008 1:42 PM MST up reply actions

Thibault is in Limbo. You gotta think he would be a better backup than Rayzor.

Never trust the lunch lady.

by Hardshell_Taco_del_Lowayne on Dec 5, 2008 1:01 PM MST reply actions

Thinking has never been a part of the latest incarnation of Avalanche management. Why start now?

Colorado Avalanche: Gellin' and Propellin'!!!

by Mike @ MHH on Dec 5, 2008 1:11 PM MST up reply actions

Do it...

YP would be good. He made 1.5 last year, according to nhlnumbers.com.

We have quite a bit of Cs on the team, would this bump Guite or Arnason?…

GO AVS

by slapshotr2007 on Dec 5, 2008 1:16 PM MST reply actions

Well, considering Guite is out with broken ribs, I’d say Arnason is the only one fearing for his job. If Yanic got signed. Which he won’t.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe Dunman on Dec 5, 2008 1:23 PM MST up reply actions

Arnason is not fearing for his job

This guy has nothing to fear. He’s been scratched once. For some reason, he’s like a cat…with multiple lives. Nobody knows why his hockey life hasn’t ended…

The Angry Avalanche Nerd.

by BraxtanFILM on Dec 7, 2008 1:21 PM MST up reply actions

Eh.

Yanni would be a decent pickup, but I don’t see this team going anywhere anyway.

Yes, there is a lot of hockey left, yada yada yada, the possibility of the Avs’ sneaking into the playoffs as a 7 or 8 seed exists. And Elvis and Jesus could both come back to Earth fused as one person, shaking his hips and preaching the good word.

This season is a write-off, take the lumps, give as many Monsters NHL experience as possible and make solid choices on draft day. Hannan, Foote and several others may want to go play for a cup contender in a few months. If so, I’ll gladly help them back their bags to bring in some good prospects.

Disclaimer
Above statements made based on the assumption Peter Forsberg does not come back. Any team with Peter Forsberg can beat anybody else, anytime, anywhere.

The artist formerly known as ClaudeLemieux

by JonHaven on Dec 5, 2008 2:47 PM MST reply actions