Nuck's/Avs Blockbuster

[SlackJack]

Matt Duchene, $6.7m (2014-2018)
Niklas Svedberg, $2.8m (2014-2017)
LW - Alexandre Mallet (2012: 2/57 - 0 Games)
G - Sami Aittokallio (2010: 4/107 - 1 Games)

For

Marc-Andre Fleury, $9.1m (2014-2019)
Mikhail Grigorenko, $0.3m (2014-2016)
Round 2 - 2015

Svedberg is the real deal and like Kuhdobin before him, he will get his chance in time. Duchene of course is elite and of superstar caliber. Again, another young player on the cusp. Sending along Aittokallio helps with goal tending depth and is a nice little add to the Colorado goalie pipeline as Vancouver already has Spencer Martin.

The return is stellar. Fleury has some good years ahead of him and has just signed a new multi-year extension in Pittsburgh so he is money in the bank. Grigorenko may or may not be a bust but with him and the 2nd I get a little bit of youth coming back in the trade that helps offset Fleury's age.

Thanks for the deal to Tarheels. I wasn't sure I wanted to pull the trigger on this but I got what I asked for so it's done! Cheers and good luck!  :toast:

[Tarheels55]

Losing your top Goalie is never a good thing but getting a superstar like Duchene is quite the pickup and he is in his prime.As Slackjack said all in good time for Svedberg and Aittokallio is going to be paired with Martin for the future.Overall I like the trade and may find something in FA on the Goalie side.

Thanks Slack Good Deal   :toast:

[PigsRule]

Losing your top Goalie is never a good thing but getting a superstar like Duchene is quite the pickup and he is in his prime.As Slackjack said all in good time for Svedberg and Aittokallio is going to be paired with Martin for the future.Overall I like the trade and may find something in FA on the Goalie side.

Thanks Slack Good Deal   :toast:

Teams are not very likely to find a Goalie in FA and if you do it will cost in the +10m range.
You sure you want this trade? It is your team to manage as you see fit within reason of course.

[Tarheels55]

Teams are not very likely to find a Goalie in FA and if you do it will cost in the +10m range.
You sure you want this trade? It is your team to manage as you see fit within reason of course.

Sure do.My reasons are pretty clear.

[Jonathan]

Sure do.My reasons are pretty clear.

wow.

[dickiedunn]

:iatp: This hurts Vancouver until they find a way to replace Marc-Andre Fleury. If Canucks feel this trade is part of their future then go for it.

[jackdaniels]

Easily a steal for the Avs here getting a top starter, a former top pick in Grigorenko and a 2nd pk. Duchene is stud material but comes with a big cap hit and is not scoring as much this yr. Svedberg is only good if Rask gets hurt or lots of days off which ain't happening anytime soon. Fun watching Slack rebuild.

[Burkes Boys]

:iatp: :thumbsup:  If that's what Tarheels wants let him have it. It's his team. Could end up being a a big hole for the Nucks to fill down the road or a smart play getting a skater that scores and a backup netminder on a good team.

[papps]

 :iatp:

[PigsRule]

Easily a steal for the Avs here getting a top starter, a former top pick in Grigorenko and a 2nd pk. Duchene is stud material but comes with a big cap hit and is not scoring as much this yr. Svedberg is only good if Rask gets hurt or lots of days off which ain't happening anytime soon. Fun watching Slack rebuild.

was that an Approval by you Jack?