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Lehkonen to Colorado for Barron/2nd


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5 minutes ago, dlbalr said:

Huz, you know Colorado more than the rest of us, what's your take on Barron?

 

I know he was rumored to be the centerpiece of the return for the Giroux trade. Decent size, RD. Too bad I didn't get a chance to see him live (other than at camp, he was one of the later cuts), as the Eagles play just up the road from me. 

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Justin Barron

Defense -- shoots R
Born Nov 15 2001 -- Halifax, NS
[20 yrs. ago]
Height 6.02 -- Weight 195 [188 cm/88 kg]
Drafted by Colorado Avalanche
- round 1 #25 overall 2020 NHL Entry Draft
  
Justin Barron hockey player photo 
 
 
 
  Regular Season Playoffs
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM +/- GP G A Pts PIM
2017-18 Halifax Mooseheads QMJHL 51 2 19 21 8 18 9 0 3 3 2
2018-19 Halifax Mooseheads QMJHL 68 9 32 41 34 42 23 2 11 13 10
2019-20 Halifax Mooseheads QMJHL 34 4 15 19 6 -19          
2020-21 Halifax Mooseheads QMJHL 33 8 23 31 40 0 -- -- -- -- --
2020-21 Colorado Eagles AHL 7 1 3 4 4 2 2 1 2 3 0
2021-22 Colorado Avalanche* NHL 2 0 0 0 0 -1          
2021-22 Colorado Eagles AHL 43 5 15 20 8 10        

 

 

Well, sad to see Lehkonen go, but seems smart move.

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I am no expert, but before the Habs made the move for Mailloux, Barron one was of the last few RDs on the board that when he was picked... well, I lost hope the Habs would draft anyone to fill a need.

It seems like a gamble, but seems like a good one to take on an expiring RFA that may become too expensive for where he is projected playing on a Habs roster.

 

The 2nd in 2024 is good value for Lehks!

 

I am warming up to Hugh-Gort, I may start calling him HuGo too ;)

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Wow, Lekky arguably got us more than Toffoli. Maybe extra years on the contract are really a deal-killer, even if they're decent value.

 

Sad to see Lekky go, what a warrior! Just the type of player to add to the Avs' formidable forward group.

 

 

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11 minutes ago, Prime Minister Koivu said:

Will miss a great player in Lehkonen 

Well, a 'good' 3rd liner.

But, well liked by all it seemed

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4 minutes ago, Neech said:

2024 2nd means that we won't even have to cheer for Lekky's team to lose in the playoffs this year.

 

The 2021 Finals run is paying dividends this trade deadline.  

 

It certainly helps.  Players showing they've had some recent success in the playoffs goes a long way in terms of establishing value.

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1 minute ago, DON said:

Well, a 'good' 3rd liner.

Same here, but the return is very interesting and addresses a team need:

 

 

 

 

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Just now, Neech said:

How many rookie defensemen will we have on the team next year... 3??? 

After Petry is sent packing in July? 3 sounds right.

Harris/Barron/Guhle would be great to see, not so much for goalies and winning.

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30 minutes ago, Commandant said:

RHD

 

#3 on the Colorado prospect list

 

This is equivalent to a 1st round pick IMO, plus he's two years farther along.  I'm high on him. 

https://lastwordonsports.com/hockey/2021/10/04/2021-colorado-avalanche-prospects/

 

 

 

Plus we replaced the 2024 2nd we gave up in the Dvorak trade. Nice work!

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Interesting that the Habs confirm this deal but nothing yet on their Twitter on the Kulak trade

 

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Right now, it look slike this for next season:

Edmundson-Petry

Romanv-Savard

Clague- *(Wideman)

 

Depending on who they re-sign, trade and who they go get on the UFA market (LeCavalier's job) this can change.

 

I see a spot for one rookie, maybe two if the rookies perform better than the oldies-goldies

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