The Colorado Avalanche has addressed a significant need six days ahead of the NHL trade deadline.
Colorado is adding defenseman Ryan Lindgren, along with depth forward Jimmy Vesey and prospect Hank Kempf, in a deal with the New York Rangers for Calvin de Haan, Juuso Parssinen, plus second- and fourth-round picks in the 2025 NHL draft.
Lindgren, 27, is a left-handed defenseman who has been a regular for the Rangers the past six seasons. Listed at 6-feet and 194 pounds, he is a defense-first defenseman who has spent a lot of time in New York’s top four, averaging between 18:50 and 20:06 of ice time per game over the past five seasons.