The Colorado Avalanche didn’t make a big splash in free agency, but they did add a speedy winger, Joonas Donskoi. The Finn spent four years playing for the San Jose Sharks.
Many Avs fans, at least on Twitter, were somewhat underwhelmed by the acquisitions GM Joe Sakic made today. Colorado went all-in on Artemi Panarin, but he ultimately chose the New York Rangers for personal reasons.
I’ll go into a full analysis of today’s signings and options moving forward once the dust has settled. For today’s haul, barring any surprise moves, Joonas Donskoi is the central piece.