The upcoming NHL trade deadline is a time for big names and splashy rumors but the reality is the Colorado Avalanche prefer to make understated moves at that time and save their assets for bigger acquisitions over the summer. Maybe they will still get caught up in Claude Giroux frenzy and win that bidding war but if not this season’s trade deadline could mirror what happened in 2021. The reality is the team is very comfortable bringing back former Avalanche players home for one more playoff run.
The organization had the right idea in going with those who were familiar to their teammates, the coaching staff and with the system and facilities just they did not aim high enough in quality to get much return on their investment when they went after Carl Soderberg and Patrik Nemeth.