The Colorado Avalanche are in a tight, tough race to make the playoffs this season. It’s not impossible. And making the playoffs is never easy. However, it’s especially difficult this year.
The fact that the Avs are even in the playoff hunt late in February is something to celebrate in itself. This time last year, the team was one month past when their GM, Joe Sakic, had stated he knew they weren’t making the playoffs. This year, he’s a lot more confident — he kept the lineup together at the Trade Deadline to let them see for themselves if they’re a playoff team.