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West Notes: Bjornfot, Lindholm, Avalanche

February 26, 2021 at 8:59 pm CDT | by Brian La Rose 7 Comments

Kings defenseman Tobias Bjornfot was in the lineup tonight against Minnesota, his seventh game of the season.  That alone doesn’t sound all that meaningful but that is the revised threshold for junior-aged players to officially burn the first year of their entry-level contract, meaning the 19-year-old is officially in the first year of his contract.  Los Angeles opted to start Bjornfot in the minors this season, deferring the decision on his deal in the process but he has played a big role over his first six games – all wins – that basically forced their hand.  The next threshold to watch for is 27 games, the number that accrues a season of service time towards UFA eligibility.  That’s usually 40 games but has been prorated due to the shortened season.

More from the West:

  • The Ducks are expected to have defenseman Hampus Lindholm back in the lineup on Saturday against Vegas, relays Elliott Teaford of the Orange County Register. The 27-year-old has missed the last three games due to a lower-body injury.  While he won’t do much to bolster their scuffling offense that’s averaging less than two goals per game, Lindholm is a big part of their back end as he logs more than 22 minutes per night on the back end, second on the team to only Kevin Shattenkirk.
  • With Pavel Francouz out long term and the Avalanche having no idea when he’ll be able to return from his lower-body injury, Mike Chambers of the Denver Post argues that Colorado needs to trade for a veteran backup. Philipp Grubauer has been excellent so far this season but while that certainly bodes well for his free agency case, the team also doesn’t want to overtax him knowing they have eyes on a long playoff run.  A more experienced option to allow them to give Grubauer some more time off although with their cap situation, they’ll be forced to look for a low-priced veteran.  Given how goaltending depth has been in high demand this season though, even that may be a task that’s easier said than done.
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  1. manos

    2 months ago

    Colorado doesn’t “need” to trade for a veteran backup. Miska has earned a shot at the job with both his play in the AHL last year and at the NHL level so far this year. Ride it out. Besides there are goalies on waivers often enough this year. They’ll be able to grab one on waivers at some point if need be.

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    • DarkSide830

      2 months ago

      they dont need a backup as much as someone who can fill in if Miska falters. a min salery taxi squad guy perhaps.

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  2. backhandinbaptist

    2 months ago

    Bjornfot is impressive. I don’t think he’s going to be a high end points guy but a very valuable d-man for years. Good pick LA.

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    • Tatsumaki

      2 months ago

      In terms of prospect pool kings will be the best of the bunch. They have to stop playing guys because they have too much impact, unlike rangers and senators overhyped players that fail to meet expectations

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  3. forwhomjoshbelltolled

    2 months ago

    Can’t say I watch enough Avs games to judge their goalies, but that team is a reliable netminder away from hoisting a Cup.

    Maybe the goalies they have will stay healthy and prove worthy, but…if I were Sakic, I’d look to upgrade rather than risk it and waste another year of McKinnon’s current contract.

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    • AstrosWS20

      2 months ago

      You’re right. We are only a reliable goalie away from the Cup. The problem is we’re not far away from having to pay Nate, Gabe, Makar, and others a boatload of money. I’m not sure if we can afford a top goalie. Grubauer is actually showing that he might have that capability if he stays healthy. You’ve gotta ride it out with PG and add some depth behind him.

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  4. coachdit

    2 months ago

    Miska was pathetic last night. The Avs desperately need to trade for a backup or as manos said a waivers goalie. I’m not questioning Miska’s skill set, I’m questioning his cool. He is not ready for the NHL.

    Nothing longterm, that’s hopefully Annunen in Europe, but someone with NHL experience. Someone that won’t resemble a deer in headlights like Miska last night in the last 5 minutes of the game.

    Also, I get a good laugh looking at the time of this post, 1st intermission, Miska’s 5 for 5 and up 1-0 when Brian published this. If anybody watched the 3rd, how spot on is Brian’s assessment?

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