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Originally Posted by neo45
I think the move actually makes sense for Colorado from a financial standpoint. They are not a wealthy club, and run on an internal salary cap, sometimes struggling to reach the cap floor.
1. Downie is a UFA this offseason and will probably get 3.5 to 4 million per season if he tests the market. Likely too expensive for the Avalanche
2. Talbot is signed for two more years and while the cap hit is 1.75, the actually salary is 1.25 and 1.00 for the remaining two years. Very attractive contract to a team like Colorado for a veteran player who plays well in big games
Doesn't seem like a head scratch-er at all to me
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Considering the Avalanche's great start, giving up the better/younger player is what made it a head scratcher from my point of view.