As the NHL sits in a state of roster-freeze limbo while we await the construction of the Seattle Kraken through Wednesday night’s expansion draft, GMs around the league are undoubtedly preparing themselves for a whirlwind of a week that will follow.
Despite already swinging a significant trade this offseason, Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic has a very long to-do list over the next few weeks. Signing his captain, starting goalie and superstar Norris-nominee are tasks A, B and C. After putting him on the protection list, most assume that it’s only a matter of time before Philipp Grubauer’s name is on a new contract, while Cale Makar’s restricted free agent status means he’s not going anywhere even if negotiations drag on.