Instant Analysis: Avalanche Acquire Walker & Mittelstadt In Two Blockbuster Deals w/ Steve Dangle
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- čas přidán 5. 03. 2024
- Steve Dangle recaps and analyzes the two deals made by the Colorado Avalanche today. The first being their acquisition of Sean Walker in exchange for a 1st-round Pick & Ryan Johansen. Then, he breaks down the insane 1 for 1 deal that saw Casey Mittelstadt join the Avs in exchange for D Bowen Byram
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All right, time to add one more branch to the Matt Duchene Trade Tree.
Thank you matt you gave us a cup hopefully another
Anyone who watched Colorado during their cup run can attest to how good Byram is. He stepped in for Girard and showed his ceiling and then some. Sucks to see his injuries really catching up to him
He led in TOI in the FINALS. There is no twisting that stat. He steps up when it matters, so I don't put much stock in the current drop in form
@@seancolorado Agreed! He’s got the potential and ability to do so. But his situation isn’t far offs from that guy in Philly (can’t remember his name) from tragedies to concussions, Byram really has had it rough.
Byram is 1 hit away from retirement ...... sadly he is a GLASS hockey player....
@@guyleclerc7324 How do concussions make you glass?
@@Subaruuu12having history of concussions makes it a lot easier to get concussions in the future, with a lot worse symptoms. One more concussion very much could completely end his career
A 1st, RyJo, Byram for Walker and Middelstadt is honestly great. No prospects moved, only future lost was a 1st, which contenders don't need anyways. Definitely an upgrade.
Steve freaking out over Buffalo having 3 Top-4 picks on their d-corp when they actually have 4. They still have Erik Johnson who was 1OA
THE CONDOR
And Byram coming over from COL where he had recently been with Makar (4th) and said Erik Johnson (1st)
They also had Jack Johnson at the same time and he was a 3rd overall. So 4 top 4 picks…wow
Who has had that many top picks on a single defense? Technically Colorado in 2022... Erik Johnson, Makar, and Byram
Sabres currently have 3 first overall defenseman. Johnson, Power & Dahlin
DON'T FORGET #3 OVERALL JACK JOHNSON
Mittelstedt setting up Nuch and Lehk on the second line could be huge!
Nuke going straight back to first line when he returns. His forecheck and presence in front of the net really open things up for Nate and Mikko.
@@2ndBnGolfCo no hes not lol
@@tophercabba Um, yeah he sure is. Why have Drouin in that top line with a healthy Nuke? Just because they are buds? Not going to happen.
@@tophercabba Then whos playing with Mack and Mikko? Drouin? I would much prefer Val on the first line. Before he went into the players assistance program, they were so dominant.
*will be huge
Byram for mittelstadt 1 for 1 is still blowing my mind
You're really going to like Mittz
Mittsy is a fantastic addition to the Avs .. he's gonna be great for them. We'll miss him here in Buffalo
Mittsy is great, going to miss him terribly
How is it mind blowing? Cause we lost Byram?
@@Aijaleena other way round I think mittel has a higher ceiling for a player than Byram def a steal for Colorado
We have had a shallow pool at center since the cup win. Missing Kadri, and Johansen didnt fill those shoes. Byram can be an excellent defender. Penalties have been a big issue for him this season. VERY excited to see Middlestadt with an A on his chest.
As a sabres fan yall are going to love him, everyone here in buffalo loved watching him. He’s an absolute stud.
Flyers fan here, love this deal. We arent cup contending next year either so the 4 million hit is whatever
I feel like someone will claim Johansen as a depth piece if they can make the cap space work closer to the deadline too.
@@allghilliedup21Nah, he’s washed
@@andrewptobA non contending team wont care too much. like chicago could use him, outside of that he has no value
So the Avs arguably upgrade at 2 major positions AND clear up cap space at the same time? lmao... what kind of magic is CMac working with?
Btw... the Duchene Trade-Tree sprouts a new leaf apparently :)
I loved Bo and still do and he could be great for the Sabres, I wish him all the best. But he has not really lived up to that 4th overall status at all and the Avs needed a good C badly. So honestly I don't mind these moves at all.
Also hopefully this also means Malinski can get a regular spot on the D-core soon [if we cannot keep Walker], cause I loved what I have seen so far
Spot on about Malinksi, he showed a lot of potential while he was in there, looking forward to seeing more of him.
Byram lived up. Amazing as part of a cup run is automatically enough. But yeah, injuries other than that. If he ever gets on a roll again he's 👌though. You can see it even this year.
As a Sabres fan, its tough to see Mittsy go. Purely from a “he’s been here through it all” kind of way. However Byram 1 for 1 is pretty nuts
Funnily enough, Rachel Dorrie tweeted she thinks Colorado are in on Guentzel or Lindholm... Just imagine
Trade deadline day is always a few days before the trade deadline
As an avs fan these trades are quite good for the team, although I will miss Byram. People are dissing Mittelstadt but the guy plays with speed and skill, the avalanches bread and butter and should make a great 2C for the team. The winger depth is still good with or without Landy (although if he returned it'd be much better) and Sean Walker is an interesting two way piece to pair with the offensively minded Girard, almost like a mini Makar/Toews line allowing Girard to take more risks like he tends to do.
Sabres fan, I love Mittelstadt and will miss him dearly, but Mitts isn’t a speedy guy by any means. He’s super skilled and possession dominant. Avs will absolutely adore him.
Great job on the breakdown , a lot of key points
The Avs are not fooling around....
Wow .
Walker plus a 5th for a 1st round pick and Johanssan Middlestat for Byrum that's a steal for Buffalo
It's not really a steal for Buffalo anymore, they'll be lucky if it's even after a few years but Colorado wins the trade imo
Elaborate on how that’s a steal?
Can't even spell Byram properly lol. I doubt you know what kind of player he is.
definitely not a steal for the sabres lol. Byrams been having a rough go with injuries. Hes an excellent dman and hopefully he can reach his ceiling but his health is a major concern
Just think the Avs have Nuke coming back from player assistance any day, they have a young kid from Russia coming over (Kovalenko), and they might have Landy back for the playoffs. With these moves show me a more well rounded team in the NHL.
If the Avs arent done, they go in one of two directions from here.... add even more offense or deal for goaltending.
i think georgie for gibson with ducks retaining at least %50 of gibson salary would be nice , getting alittle tired of seeing 4 plus goals every game with georgie in net , looking like tha damm oilers ffs , having to score 5-6 to win a game , that wont cut it in playoffs really would of liked to get the flower sucks he wants to stay with the mild
@@tophercabba . I'd be good with them prying Markstrom from Calgary.
@@jimharle6217 they have nothing to offer for markstrom
You didn’t mention Erik Johnson on the Buffalo Sabres D Corps with all the first round picks
Great Video, as usual, Steve. A couple of Huge Trades.
All in on the Cup this year!! Go Avs!!!
Absolutely chaotic day for the avs
...and the game against the Wings hasn't even started yet.
The Av's have a knack for unloading players right before they go downhill. Hopefully Byram bucks the trend and has a long and fruitful career!
As an avs fan getting rid of Ryan Johansen was an absolute must at the deadline. Guy has absolutely stunk since he came to Colorado, frustrating player to watch. I hate to see Bo Byram go, that kid has legitimate potential to become a top 15 defender in the league. However, there was obviously a risk factor involved. I know everyone is raving about the Mittlestadt add (rightfully so, we finally got our 2C) but I really like Sean Walker as a fit on this D-Core, he plays like an avalanche defenseman. I'll put it that way.
I look forward to seeing how these new guys fit in with the avs but yeah ryjo had some decent moments start of the year but in general was a massive bust
anaheim had pronger, neidermayer, and jackman was 5th overall. pretty close.
As an avs fan I love this. Got exactly what we needed, and I don't think MacFarland is done, through these deals the avs actually gain cap space, so we'll see.
another bad deal by the Sabres management
Damn didn't expect the Djurgården jersey. Love it.
Personligen tappa man lite respekt där😂
@@filiplindblad6756 Haha hade också föredragit annan jersey men kul att han reppar svensk hockey
I love the respect you have for the Avs. 😘😘
Avs cup run: Makar (4th overall), Byram (4th overall), Erik Johnson (1st overall), Jack Johnson (3rd overall)
Trade deadline day should be fun lol
I am going to miss Bryam - amazing player who is always noticeable on the ice and plays like Makar-light.
With Girard back to form though, we need more offensive depth instead of defense. Good move as much as I’ll cry myself to sleep because of it
As an avs fan I like what we did today,sucks losing bo though
3 firsts and a fourth on the Sabres D core.
It's likely the Sabres will trade Erik Johnson, but yes.
Byram has also been playing his off-side this year, so he could fill out the top 4 really well moving forward for Buff
You might have to do an Ivan Provorov trade tree at some point. Philly essentially got two first round and two second round picks for him. Sean Walker was part of the Provorov trade
Clearing cap space AND adding an RHD that the Flyers don't want with a late 1st is great asset management. Adding that to swapping in a legit 2C in Casey for Bowen with Sean as his replacement is brilliant
Buffalo also has EJ. Also a 1st overall pick.
The Avs also freed up 5mil in cap space. I’m happy with the moves but I’m very sad to see Bo go :(
Around 4 million once you add in Kovalenko
Mitts is going to have to show he can be a consistent 55-60 point player (which he can be playing with the likes of Nuke and Lehky) and be at least competent defensively in order for this trade to have been worth it. He's also going to have to sign an affordable contract.
Also, no chance Landy comes back before next season; they cannot risk setting him back in his recovery by throwing him into the playoff fire. If he has any hope of resuming his career, he's going to have to wait until October to play competitive hockey. Even then, the odds are no better than 50/50 of him being anything close to what he was prior to the injury and surgery and having a reasonably good remainder of his career.
“How do you get two firsts on the same d-core?” - the Sabres currently have 3. Erik Johnson (won’t be there long, will be gone by the deadline)
A+++ for both sabers and buffalo perfect hockey trade. This is what we need. And this is what we can trim
Sabres and Buffalo? Lol
@@jeuce9304 avalanche and Buffalo
Mittlestadt just started producing in my opinion and its a contract year.
Johansen at $4M over pay. Flipping him again with retained salary dropping it to $2M. Now contenders (and even non contenders because he has 2 years left) are calling.
Could the Sean Walker package be flipped as part of a package to the Senators for Chychrun?
I think Briere has more up his sleeves in the next 2 - 3 days.
Wild fan here, Middelstat will be a good fit but you need to drop Parise to old no drive
the first round pick is essentially a second round pick it will be so late in the round anyway smart business move. and they still have cap to make one more move
Can someone explain to me why Buffalo would take a 3rd pairing dman for a number 2 centre? Especially when they have two number 1 picks on the depth chart ahead of that dman?
All 3 teams win in these deals. As an Avs fan, I’m very happy.
Sucks to lose Byram but the Avs needed a 2C and they got it.
Johansen does somewhat make sense for Philadelpiha, though I have to wonder if he's on his way to Boston or Toronto at a $2m cap hit.
He’s on his way to Leigh High Valley (put on waivers)
@@user-il8rc4md6n Yeah, I hadnt gotten that far in the video. Seems like an odd decision.
Go Avs!
Colorado really beefing up. Kinda wild. Wonder what Drew thinks.
ya when i seen this i was like oh this was for cap space and casey is pretty good to so yea were gonna do somthing big, goalie maybe georgie for gibson i hope lol getting tired of 4 plus ga with him in net every game
Does anyone know the best way to see Avalanche games on TV?
Thanks.
DirectTV stream off your Roku
Mittlestadt has hit his ceiling
Buffalo has 3 first overalls. They have Erik Johnson too
Give us Ej back
COL had Makar, EJ and Byram. I think that's all top 4 picks on one d core. But not same side.
STL had MacInnis, Pronger and Jackman. I believe that's all top picks no?
How many years has Sid the Kid played with worse injuries?
Okposo , concussed in 2017 is just retiring now.
Kris Letang, STROKE, far worse than a mere concussion, has played 20 years now?
It's a concern but a manageable one as shown.
I had a mini-stroke in 2013 and it is past history.
A concern but it needn't be limiting if watched wisely.
Great trade.
Sabres putting too much faith in prospects panning out. They’re banking on Matthew Savoie magically being nhl ready by training camp, or Peyton Krebs REALLY turning it up offensively. This organization sucks.
Johnson was also a number 1 overall pick
I love the DIF jersey so much, my 10 year old will never not like it.
Byram 3 points in two games for the Sabres looking good paired with Dahlin
People are massively overhyping the whole “Dahlin, Power, Byram” thing.
There is no way one of those guys isn’t playing on the right and they also have Samuelsson who is also left handed but plays mostly on the right. This team is going to get destroyed in right side defensive zone puck battles that could cost them games.
Not to make this about the Leafs but I'm making it about the Leafs. Almost every trade rumor about the Leafs has been trash, All the players mentioned have either signed with their teams or has been traded.
What can the Leafs really do to keep up with the panthers or even boston? I'm not sure there is a magic trade out there that fixes the issues with the Leafs.
I like these moves by Colorado a lot . They deal Byram from a position of depth and add Walker who is a veteran D. It feels a little premature to give up on him, but Mittlestadt has been really coming into his own the last few years and could thrive in Colorado’s offense. Getting out from under the Johansson contract is huge!
You forgot eric johnson is a 1st overall pick too Johnson powers dalhin 1st byram 4th
AVS just Got Crazy!
Dahlin is even better suited on the right side anyways. So their D Core could look like this:
Byram - Dahlin
Power - R. Johnson
Samuelsson - Clifton
Or you can also look at it as the Sabres have too many LHD and another trade involving one of them (not Dahlin) could be made to bring in a forward or a legit RHD
until Samuelsson breaks again....
W trade for the Sabres but if the Avs win the cup it's w-w.
Most of johansens points came from tip-ins and finishing other players plays. Additionally, he looks awful on the avs. Watching him chug through the neutral zone at 5 mpg and chase plays all year has been painful. Im not sure if his skating is actually gone, or if hes just not motivated, and i suspect its mostly the latter, because he magically started scoring and skating right before the deadline. Guy needs to prove he wants to play hockey in the AHL
Buffalo is just a trading hub.
Look back on all of Buffalo's trades.
They never amounted to much.
Once a player shows their potential, they get traded.
I use to be a Sabres fan.....but I noticed the trend years ago.
They will never win the cup because its not their focus.
Their focus is not being sold and moved.
Pegula does not care about the Sabres.
He only cares about money, hence the empty arena.
Dude will be given a year or 2 to recoup, then he gets traded.
Bo will be missed
Not a huge fan of seeing Bryan go but we’ll see how it goes
First time listening to this guy talk and I'm not watching, just listening, and I swear I thought I was listening to Seth Rogen talk hockey
Go Avs
@MapleLeafs right now.... Zzzz
Very disappointed in the Sabres but unsurprised.
Treeliving is playing the Leafs like a playstation one line team. You can win with it in playstation but not the nhl.
Manson, Walker & Makar is a nasty right side for the playoffs
Crosby this off season. Bank it.
it seems really shortsighted to get rid of byram imo. I'm worried that will be a domino in ending our cup window.
i really feel like joe sakic is the best gm atm?
Avs GM is Chris MacFarland
Byram is too fragile. He misses way too much time. He was good when they won the cup, but he has more below average games than good games this season. Good trade.
MAF.
Bring Sakic back
Blockbuster!
I would have preferred Tarasenko or Rielly Smith or something like that, over Midlestat. But I guess they need someone to take face offs until Gabe is back.
Have you watched Mittkestadt's highlights? He's a fabulous playmaker and passer who makes everyone better. He's never been with great players like Nuke and Lehky. He was an 8th overall pick and he plays great defense too. He's a perfect fit and could be our 2C for many years. Great trade.
@@brendankeenan2747 I hope so.
Take faceoffs? He's horrendous on the draw
If Landeskog comes back for the playoffs, I want that same energy that people have been giving Vegas about their LTIR "cheating."
Im so surprised by these trades for the Avs. Losing Byram and getting Walker???? Is that really an upgrade? Mittelstadt makes sense for the future assuming he shows growth but now idk. I think the Avs are worse on the back end and about the same on Fwd.
EDIT: I was not familiar with Mittelstadt's game. He has played well this year for a struggling Sabre team so its definitely an upgrade on Johansen. Still Byram vs Walker is a loss on the back end imo.
This is what is considered a blockbuster deal? Cmon man. This is a move to free up cap space where we give up a first round draft pick for a mid to low end D man and then an even trade between two teams.
This pisses me off, considering the Jets are ahead of them, but our stupid cheap ass GM just stand on his hand and let other teams get better
Didn't the Jets trade for Monahan? He was considered one of the top centers for the deadline.
Sabres won the trade
Only time will tell but right now I think its more in favour the avs for what they needed and what they were willing to risk losing, Byram has been heading downhill since winning the cup in 22 so good luck keeping him healthy, I will miss him though for the avs
@metalheadcol lolololpol sabres won the paring with the sabres D scary if he stays healthy now he's been wanting out of avs for like 2 years
@metalheadcol yup sabres won trade 🤣🤣
@@metalheadcol he's a super star on sabres