Which Avalanche player has the most to prove in 2025-26? | Evan’s mailbag
September 2, 2025
Which Avalanche player has the most to prove in 2025-26? | Evan’s mailbag
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Blackwood.
Prove to a demanding fanbase of a contending team you can carry the #1 load.
A close second is Wedgewood.
I think Necas probably does. He can make oneself a lot of money this season if he does well. I really hope we seperate him and Mack even though I’m certain bednar won’t as it’s never really been his style. If Necas is able to put up 80 points while playing with Landy and Nelson at 5v5 I’d have zero problem giving him 10mil a year.
Necas
The biggest question mark in the lineup right now is mostly 3rd line. Specifically, it looks like we’re probably going with Drury as 3C to start the season. I like the kid, and I think he’s got a real shot at sticking on the 3rd line. This is the year for him to prove it before the trade deadline.
Sean Behrens, injured at the beginning of the season last year. He has alot to prove and could be a huge help on the left side of our D going forward.
Blackwood slipped toward the end of the season and in the playoffs. Needs to start the season strong.
I’d say Necas and Blackwood probably. Blacky was fantastic when he came on but slipped a bit at the end and in the playoffs. Really, he needs to come out with a strong start to prove he’s the foundation this team needs. Necas needs to prove he’s worth whatever price he’s going to ask for.
Im gonna go against the grain here and say landeskog . It would be interesting to see how he performs and if he can keep up with the pace and the physicality of a full season.
To me it’s Nuke > Necas, Nuke has to show up for 82 games(barring an actual injury).
9 comments
Blackwood.
Prove to a demanding fanbase of a contending team you can carry the #1 load.
A close second is Wedgewood.
I think Necas probably does. He can make oneself a lot of money this season if he does well. I really hope we seperate him and Mack even though I’m certain bednar won’t as it’s never really been his style. If Necas is able to put up 80 points while playing with Landy and Nelson at 5v5 I’d have zero problem giving him 10mil a year.
Necas
The biggest question mark in the lineup right now is mostly 3rd line. Specifically, it looks like we’re probably going with Drury as 3C to start the season. I like the kid, and I think he’s got a real shot at sticking on the 3rd line. This is the year for him to prove it before the trade deadline.
Sean Behrens, injured at the beginning of the season last year. He has alot to prove and could be a huge help on the left side of our D going forward.
Blackwood slipped toward the end of the season and in the playoffs. Needs to start the season strong.
I’d say Necas and Blackwood probably. Blacky was fantastic when he came on but slipped a bit at the end and in the playoffs. Really, he needs to come out with a strong start to prove he’s the foundation this team needs. Necas needs to prove he’s worth whatever price he’s going to ask for.
Im gonna go against the grain here and say landeskog . It would be interesting to see how he performs and if he can keep up with the pace and the physicality of a full season.
To me it’s Nuke > Necas, Nuke has to show up for 82 games(barring an actual injury).