The Colorado Avalanche are going to make a splash in free agency. It may not be a big splash — yes, we’d all love to see Artemi Panarin here, but I doubt it happens — but the Avs plan to do more than dip their toe come free agency.
Colorado rarely stands pat on Free Agency Frenzy day anyway. However, during his post-season presser, GM Joe Sakic said the following about free agency:
“We already have targeted players in mind if they become available that we’re going to want to talk to about joining our club…There are a few guys that we want to talk to if they become available.