Just one month into the season the Colorado Avalanche have endured their share of ups and downs, endured the roulette wheel of injuries, COVID related absences and a suspension, yet are hanging in with a 4-5-1 record with hopefully some brighter days on the horizon. Some areas of concern linger, however, and it’s time to address those.
Getting the negative out of the way first. Whose absence as hurt the Avalanche the most over their first ten games?
Evan: I think the injury to Devon Toews has hurt the most. One of the top defensemen on this team had missed out in every game so far this season until last week.