Tag: Nhl Trade Deadline
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Under-the-radar performances that helped the Avalanche sweep the Kings | NHL Insider
There were no passengers as the Avalanche swept the Los Angeles Kings. Sure, the offense wasn’t quite where you want it to be from guys like Martin Necas and Brock Nelson. But they were committed defensively and played surprisingly physical, with each registering seven hits over the four games. Expectations are high for those two,…
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Armed with cap space and veteran team, Chris MacFarland ready to push all his chips to the middle of the table | Evan’s take
LOS ANGELES – Where in the world is … Chris MacFarland? Most nights, no one is asking that, but on Sunday evening, his location raised some eyebrows in NHL circles. MacFarland, assistant general manager Kevin McDonald and assistant to the general manager Andrew Cogliano traveled to Anaheim to catch the Ducks take on the Calgary…
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Mark Kiszla | Forget Kadri: Why Ryan O’Reilly is the practical trade deadline target for the Avs
At the NHL trade deadline, the Avalanche should welcome back an old friend who knows what it takes to hoist the Stanley Cup. You’re thinking of Nazem Kadri? Sorry. I’m not. He certainly has friends in the Colorado locker room. And Kadri was undeniably born with a clutch gene that can make a difference in…
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Trade deadline needs and potential targets for Avalanche | NHL Insider
Blink and the Colorado Avalanche will be starting their stretch run toward the NHL playoffs. Blink again, and the trade deadline will have come and gone. For the players who aren’t out in Milan, the work has already begun. The Avalanche returned to practice Tuesday and will keep working until their season officially resumes Wednesday…
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Avalanche face fascinating decisions with potential Jack Drury, Sam Malinski extensions | Evan’s take
TORONTO — A general manager’s job is never done. Chris MacFarland is focused on improving the Avalanche ahead of the March 6 trade deadline. But he always has one eye on the future. In late October, MacFarland got ahead, signing Martin Necas to an eight-year, $92 million extension. That took care of his biggest question…
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Ilya Solovyov trade gives clues to what Avalanche may do ahead of trade deadline | NHL Insider
Guessing what Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland has up his sleeve has proven to be difficult. He may have tipped his hand earlier this week. By trading Ilya Solovyov to the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Avalanche dealt away their seventh defenseman. If everything goes according to plan, you aren’t dressing the seventh defenseman most nights, but…
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Are Avalanche a serious contender for Rangers goal-scoring ace Artemi Panarin? | The Starting Lineup
Turn on the game! Three must-see events this week: 1. Houston at New England (1 p.m. Sunday, ABC) — Defense travels in the playoffs, and the Texans will beat up Patriots star QB Drake Maye, who’s been sacked 52 times this season. 2. Kansas at Colorado basketball (9 p.m. Tuesday, ESPN) — The last time…
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Big Val and Big Brock become big duo for Jared Bednar’s Avalanche | NHL Insider
Jared Bednar has a center-wing duo that every NHL coach dreams of having. This time we’re not talking about Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas. With their big frames spanning nearly 13 feet and their sticks covering around 12 feet of ice, Brock Nelson and Valeri Nichushkin have become a dream duo for Bednar. What coach…
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Avalanche notebook: Colorado deals for defenseman, acquiring Anaheim Ducks’ Josh Manson
DENVER • The Colorado Avalanche picked up a defenseman on the way to Los Angeles, acquiring Josh Manson on Monday afternoon. Colorado sent a 2023 second-round draft pick and prospect Drew Helleson to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for their alternate captain. Six-foot-three, 218-pound Manson had four goals and five assists in 45 games with…