Playing ArmChair GM, I will indulge into the process of creating my perfect offseason for the Colorado Avalanche.
The first move I will make is the most obvious one. Signing Artemi Panarin. I know the Avalanche are considered underdogs to sign Panarin, but we shouldn’t be. If he values winning and getting paid, the Avalanche are the only team who can fulfill both of those values. By signing Panarin, the Avalanche have another superstar on their team, who can play with Mackinnon or carry his own line.
Prediction: 7 years worth $77 million.
After the signing of Panarin I would sign Mikko Rantanen to a long-term deal.