The Colorado Avalanche didn’t hold a practice today. They lost in overtime yesterday, making their overtime record 1-12 this season (NHL-worst). They added a new member via trade who hasn’t even had a morning skate with his new teammates (though he impressed in his game debut).
Yet no practice today.
This isn’t the first time the Avalanche have failed to hold a practice after a disappointing loss. They did it several times throughout their two-month slump.
I get that the expectation is that players get a guaranteed four days off a month with no team responsibilities.