NHL RumorsNHL RumorsNHL Rumors
  • Rumors
  • NHL Trades
    • 2024-25 NHL Trade Tracker
    • Trade Articles
    • 2023-24 NHL Trade Tracker
  • Video
  • Teams
    • Atlantic Division
      • Boston Bruins
      • Buffalo Sabres
      • Detroit Red Wings
      • Florida Panthers
      • Ottawa Senators
      • Montreal Canadiens
      • Tampa Bay Lightning
      • Toronto Maple Leafs
    • Metropolitan Division
      • Carolina Hurricanes
      • Columbus Blue Jackets
      • New Jersey Devils
      • New York Islanders
      • New York Rangers
      • Philadelphia Flyers
      • Pittsburgh Penguins
      • Washington Capitals
    • Central Division
      • Chicago Blackhawks
      • Colorado Avalanche
      • Dallas Stars
      • Minnesota Wild
      • Nashville Predators
      • St. Louis Blues
      • Utah Hockey Club
      • Winnipeg Jets
    • Pacific Division
      • Anaheim Ducks
      • Calgary Flames
      • Edmonton Oilers
      • Los Angeles Kings
      • San Jose Sharks
      • Seattle Kraken
      • Vancouver Canucks
      • Vegas Golden Knights
  • About
    • Privacy Policy
    • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Contact
  • FAQ
Font ResizerAa
NHL RumorsNHL Rumors
Font ResizerAa
Search
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
NHL Free AgentsNHL Rumors

NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche — Jeff Skinner and Artemi Panarin plus more

Chris Wassel 06/07/2019
3 Min Read
If Jeff Skinner hits the open market...
SHARE
A quick look at some unrestricted free agent forwards

Mike Chambers of the Denver Post:  Colorado pursuing several free agent options is very possible this summer. They include:

Artemi Panarin — He presents as the big fish. Artemi Panarin is the player that could command $10+ million AAV. That likely is too much money for Colorado to stomach. Panarin is the best forward 2019 NHL free agency has to offer.

Matt Duchene — Colorado passes on Duchene and does not make an offer because oh, he wanted out of Colorado in the first place.

Jeff Skinner — Skinner intrigues many because of his even-strength goal-scoring prowess. Do you pay him close to $9 million AAV for seven years, however?

Joe Pavelski — Pavelski re-signing in San Jose seems likely. At 35, why would Colorado pursue a forward coming off a head injury?

Kevin Hayes — Allegedly, the Philadelphia Flyers offered Hayes a deal with an AAV of $6.5 million. Colorado inquires only if the Flyers cannot get Hayes signed.

Anders Lee — Lee entertains Colorado only if the New York Islanders cannot re-sign him. Again, New York likely retains him.

Jeff Skinner and the Avalanche a great fit…

Mike Chambers of the Denver Post:  Alas, if Buffalo cannot sign Jeff Skinner for whatever reason, the Colorado Avalanche pouncing in would not surprise anyone. Colorado’s cap situation remains good and they have the money to aggressively pursue free agents.

Skinner commands an $8+ million AAV at a bare minimum. He scored 40 goals and even has 30+ during several other campaigns. For that alone and the selling points of playing with Nathan MacKinnon becomes significant. Colorado could overpay a bit and still net Skinner if the forward decides to test free agency.

Though Jeff Skinner playing in the Western Conference would cause him some headaches, those are honestly minor. He’d adapt like any other player would and the winger wants to win. Finally, the winger shows the ability to play left wing as well as right wing. That may prove to be important down the road.

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Anders LeeArtemi PanarinJeff SkinnerJoe PavelskiKevin HayesMatt DucheneNHL Rumors

Offer Sheet Compensation

<$1.54M no comp
$1.54M – $2.34M: 3rd
$2.34M – $4.68M: 2nd
$4.68M – $7.02M: 1st, 3rd
$7.02M – $9.36M: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
$9.36M – $11.7M: 1st, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
$11.7M+: 1st, 1st, 1st, 1st,

2024-25 Critical Dates

June 1-7: NHL Scouting Combine (Buffalo, NY)
June 20th: Last possible day for the Stanley Cup Final
June 27th-28th: 2025 NHL Draft
July 1st: Start of free agency

NHL Rumors to your inbox.

NHLrumors Logo

Categories

  • Rumors

Information

  • Advertise
  • FAQ
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking NHL News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.