From today, the first window of the NHL buy-out is open. From today until June 30, teams can use redemption for any unwanted contracts that they may have to drop from books. In the case of Colorado Avalanche, this is probably irrelevant, because in the near future they are not threatened by the necessity of a flexible wage limit. Although there are several contracts that you may want to get rid of. Over the next few years, Avalanche with a lot of capital space can afford several unappetizing short-term contracts. Still, it may be a good idea for Joe Sakic to consider buying one of his veterans to create a place for one of the young people. Sakic was not afraid to use the buyout option in the past. A year ago, Avalanche bought the last year of the Francois Beauchemin contract to free up space on the list.
When the Colorado avalanche wants to fill the roster for the next season, one of the main problem problems is a secondary set-off - especially on the right flank. Currently, in the avalanche, only Nathan McKinnon and J.T. Compose how to shoot right, and both play in the center. Finding the right option for a mid-6 game should be a priority for Joe Sakik this summer.
In the free agent market, there are options. David Perron and Thomas Vanek approach the bill, but they are both older and are going to seek significant contracts. Also there is an opportunity to return Blake Como, but he does not really help in the standings.
One less traditional option, which is for the Avalanche to look to Europe and attract a guy like Ville Leskinen, who currently plays for Kärpät in Finland.
Leskinen is the right shooter with a good size of 6'1 "and 190. Just turned 24, there is an opportunity for him to grow and develop further.
Since he became an ordinary SM-Liiga, he improved his production every season. In 2015, with sports, he collected five goals and 15 points in 34 games. In the following season with Kärpät he doubled his result, scoring 14 goals and 30 points. This season was a breakthrough for a young Finn. Leskinen scores 24 goals - well enough for the fourth largest in the league - and put out 45 points in just 49 matches. In each game Leskinen took third place in the league of Finland in the standings. This is very impressive for a child who played most of the year at the age of 23.
According to the Finnish site Faneille, North American scouts showed interest in Leskinen in these seasons. Despite the fact that they did not play in Finland at the Olympics or World Championships, they watched him all year, and the NHL seems like a realistic opportunity for Leskinen.
By all accounts, the young winger plays a fast and creative style of play that would allow him to adapt to the North American style of the game relatively quickly. He has excellent acceleration and amazing puck skills, which allow him to create his own chances to score when they are given time and space.
Youth and speed were the identity of the Avalanche last season, in this respect Leskinen will come straight.
Due to his age, Leskinen had to sign a one-year contract at the primary level, which would eliminate a big risk for any NHL team that would like to attract him. This can also be a hindrance. If Leskinen played in Finland for another season, he could sign with the NHL team next season for more than one year ELC.
Going to this route is a great opportunity for Avs, as they have already demonstrated their readiness to follow European free agents when last month they signed the Czech goalkeeper Francoise. When the AHL team moves to Loveland next year, Avs can continue to follow Laskinen if he needs time with the Eagles to adapt his game.
Signing Leskinen would be an option that would cost the team very little if the move to North America did not come out. On the other hand, it could be an excellent addition to the lineup, which could use another evaluation option on the right side.
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